Ahead of its sixth
consecutive summer sailing from Southampton, Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity
Eclipse, is undergoing a revamp to offer a series of luxurious new
features when it emerges from dry dock in May 2015.
Celebrity Eclipse has
offered modern luxury holidays from the UK port since its launch in the city in
2010 and is a firm favourite with British holidaymakers. When the ship returns
for its 2015 season it will boast new signature spaces and experiences currently
only available on sister ship, Celebrity Equinox, in addition to the
array of guest-favourite features onboard. New food and drink venues will
include:
- Gastrobar – A new premium craft beer and
comfort food venue, Gastrobar will offer food and beer enthusiasts over 40
handcrafted boutique beers to choose from in addition to Celebrity Cruises’
collection of wines and
cocktails, all perfectly paired with a menu of gastro-style fare. The menus will
be presented on iPads which will also include an app for guests to select their
ideal food and drink pairings. Gastrobar’s upscale casual surroundings will
feature entertainment and music for the complete sophisticated lounge
experience. Guests can find the new venue in the space formerly known as Cellar
Masters.
- Slush – The poolside refreshments will get an
overhaul and expand
guests’ ‘cool’ beverage options with Slush – a vibrant and stylish frozen
drinks bar. Guests will be able to relax by the pool and enjoy a variety of
flavour-rich and fresh frozen cocktails. Slush will feature alcoholic and
non-alcoholic cocktails with flavour options ranging from fresh pressed lemon
juice, raspberries, cucumbers and mint, to Persian lime, Florida Valencia and
Hamlin orange juice with organic agave nectar.
The revamped
Celebrity Eclipse will also feature The
Studio, a new private portrait photo studio, offering guests a luxury holiday
memento to remember their cruise by. In addition, guests will be able to enjoy a
range of exciting upgrades to the onboard casino including a re-styled bar, new
British themed slot machines and European-style
roulette.
This refurbishment will
coincide with the launch of Celebrity Cruises’ new Suite Class offering
following the addition of the Canyon Ranch Spa Club this year. New luxurious
offerings for guests booking to stay in a suite include a dedicated, suites-only
restaurant, VIP lounge, and complimentary ‘all in’ benefits such as premium
beverages, dining at any speciality restaurant and unlimited internet access.
Suite guests will also receive priority check-in and embarkation and will enjoy
the Celebrity Cruises butler service. Personal butlers will unpack luggage, book
excursions and be on hand 24 hours a day to ensure guests receive a dedicated
and personalised service.
From 9 May 2015
throughout the summer season, Celebrity Eclipse will offer sailings of
seven to 15 nights from Southampton. The revamped ship will sail to a range of
destinations including sun-drenched Mediterranean countries including Portugal,
Spain and Italy as well as the breath-taking vistas of Scandinavia and
Russia.
For
more information visit www.cruisingpower.co.uk
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