The Celebrity Eclipse is heading to South America for a four-month deployment program, December 2023 – April 2024, visiting 16 destinations offering a 14-night Antarctica cruise and a 12-night Argentina and Patagonia sailing.
Destinations on the deployment program include Valparaiso, Chile; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and even the tip of Antarctica.
Those who want to visit Machu Picchu will enjoy the 16-night repositioning cruise from Los Angeles to Chile which includes two overnights in Lima, Peru.
“The power of travel expands our horizons, introduces us to other cultures, and opens us up to truly fulfilling experiences. Celebrity takes its guests to far-reaching corners of the globe while enjoying unrivalled luxury travel adventures,” said Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, President and CEO of Celebrity Cruises. “We have so much planned for 2023, and we’re really looking forward to sharing the culture and charm of the world with our guests as they Journey WonderFULLSM with us.”
With its cruise restart plan picking up pace, the Royal Caribbean Group will achieve a major milestone in August.
By the end of the month, more than half of the group’s 61-ship fleet have will be back in commercial service.
The 34 vessels sailing around the world mean 56% per cent of the company’s fleet is now operating with passengers in several destinations.
This fall, more ships, homeports and itineraries are set to return. Here are the latest plans, brand by brand:
Royal Caribbean International Status: 13 ships in service; three more to follow through October Ships: Quantum of the Seas, Adventure of the Seas, Freedom of the Seas, Anthem of the Seas, Jewel of the Seas, Serenade of the Seas, Odyssey of the Seas, Allure of the Seas, Ovation of the Seas, Symphony of the Seas, Independence of the Seas, Harmony of the Seas and Mariner of the Seas in service; Oasis of the Seas, Liberty of the Seas and Spectrum of the Seas set to follow Regions: Asia, Caribbean, Bahamas, Mediterranean, United Kingdom and Alaska
More than half of the Royal Caribbean International 25-ship fleet has now returned to commercial service.
With 13 active vessels, the brand is currently sailing to several destinations around the world, including the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, Asia and Alaska.
In September and October three additional ships are set to resume service, including the Oasis of the Seas.
Celebrity Cruises Status: Seven ships in service; two more to follow in September and October Ships: Celebrity Apex, Celebrity Edge, Celebrity Silhouette, Celebrity Flora, Celebrity Millennium, Celebrity Xpedition and Celebrity Equinox in service; Celebrity Summit and Celebrity Xploration set to follow Regions: Mediterranean, Caribbean, Bahamas, United Kingdom and the Galapagos
In North America, the Celebrity Summit recently completed a series of Caribbean sailings from St. Maarten.
The vessel is now poised to return to the United States, offering short cruises to Mexico and the Bahamas.
The Celebrity Edge, the Celebrity Equinox and the Celebrity Millennium are also in service in Europe, while other ships are in operation in Europe and the Galapagos.
TUI Cruises Status: Six ships in service Ships: Mein Schiff 1, Mein Schiff 2, Mein Schiff 3, Mein Schiff 4, Mein Schiff 5 and Mein Schiff 6 Regions: Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Greece and Italy
Silversea Cruises Status: Three ships in service; two more to follow Ships: Silver Origin, Silver Moon and Silver Muse in service; Silver Shadow and Silver Spirit set to follow Region: Galapagos, Mediterranean, Alaska, Northern Europe and British Islands
After completing its first season in Iceland, the brand is now ready to add new itineraries in the Mediterranean, British Islands and Northern Europe.
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises Status: Five ships in service Ships: Europa 2, Europa, Hanseatic Nature, Hanseatic Inspiration and Hanseatic Spirit Region: the Mediterranean and Northern Europe
Germany-based Hapag-Lloyd Cruises currently has all of its five-ship fleet in commercial operations. The luxury brand is presently offering several different itineraries in the Baltic, the Norwegian Fjords and the Mediterranean.
The new Hanseatic Spirit was the most recent addition to the active fleet. Recently delivered, the expedition vessel departed Hamburg on its inaugural cruise on August 26.
With more cruise vessels sailing again, premium cruise brands are quickly resuming operations around the world.
Here are the latest plans from eight key brands:
Celebrity Cruises First sailing: In service since June 5, 2021 Ships: Celebrity Millennium, Celebrity Apex, Celebrity Edge, Celebrity Silhouette, Celebrity Flora, Celebrity Summit, Celebrity Xpedition, Celebrity Equinox and Celebrity Xploration Regions: Caribbean, Mediterranean, United Kingdom, Galapagos and Alaska
As part of its phased restart plan, Celebrity Cruises currently has eight vessels back in service. After first resuming guest operations in the Caribbean and in the Mediterranean, the Royal Caribbean-owned brand welcomed the passengers back in the United Kingdom and in the Galapagos.
Holland America Line First sailing: In service since July 24, 2021
Ships: Nieuw Amsterdam, Eurodam, Zuiderdam, Koningsdam, Rotterdam and Nieuw Statendam Regions: Alaska, Mediterranean, Mexico, Caribbean, Hawaii, Panama Canal and California
Princess Cruises First sailing: In service since July 25, 2021 Ships: Majestic Princess, Sky Princess, Regal Princess, Grand Princess, Ruby Princess, Enchanted Princess, Caribbean Princess and Crown Princess Regions: Alaska, United Kingdom, Caribbean, Panama Canal, Mexico, Hawaii and California
Princess Cruises returned to guest operations in the United States, as the Majestic Princess kicked off a shortened Alaska season in July. Based in Seattle, the vessel remains in the region through late September, before repositioning to Los Angeles for a series of West Coast cruises.
Oceania Cruises First sailing: August 29, 2021 Ships: Marina, Riviera, Insignia and Sirena Regions: Northern Europe, Mediterranean, Caribbean and World Cruise
Oceania Cruises plans to resume service in August, with the Marina welcoming the guests back for a Northern Europe season. The 1,250-guest vessel will resume her originally published voyage schedule, starting in Copenhagen.
A second ship, the Riviera, will restart operations in October, sailing a series of Mediterranean voyages, prior to a winter season in the Caribbean.
Cunard Line First sailing: August 13, 2021 Ships: Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary 2 Regions: United Kingdom, Transatlantic Crossings, Western Europe, Atlantic Islands and Caribbean
Before resuming international operations, Cunard is restarting service in the United Kingdom. Starting on August 13, the Queen Elizabeth offered a series of domestic scenic cruises around the British Islands, sailing from Southampton.
The Queen Mary 2, meanwhile, resumes service in November, offering transatlantic crossings before sailing new short breaks in Western Europe. Later in the year, the vessel is also sailing in the Caribbean with three new cruises.
Dream Cruises First sailing: In service since July 26, 2020 Ships: Genting Dream, World Dream and Explorer Dream Regions: Asia – Taiwan, Singapore and Hong Kong
The new program has the Azamara Journey resuming service on October 13, with a series of Europe sailings that will be extended through the winter. The Azamara Questwill offer an expanded season in the Caribbean after the initial sailings in the Mediterranean.
The Azamara Pursuit and the new Azamara Onward will resume cruising in 2022.
Saga Cruises First sailing: In service since June 27, 2021 Ship: Spirit of Discovery and Spirit of Adventure Region: Europe – United Kingdom, Northern Europe and Mediterranean
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