Celebrity Cruises 8 to 12 Nights 2023/2024

Celebrity Travel Guide

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• You will find that Celebrity Cruises attracts a diverse range of cruise travelers. Most of the onboard activities are designed to appeal to people in their mid-30s to 50 years old. A number of programs onboard also attract the interests of children and teens. More families choose to sail on Celebrity during school vacations, or during the summer months. The longer voyages attract people who are older, or who have retired. Be advised that children who are younger than one year old cannot sail on trans-Pacific, trans-Atlantic, or South American cruises, or any cruise that requires 3+ days consecutively at sea. Otherwise, for all other cruise schedules, passengers must be at least 6 months old. Passengers must be at least 21 years old for any voyage leaving North America, or 18 years old for cruises traveling from Europe, Asia, Australia, South America, and New Zealand. The cruise line is happy to assist passengers with special medical needs. Cruise passengers that need additional assistance or medical aids should call Celebrity at 954-628-9708 to make arrangements before they sail.

Celebrity Cruises Frequently Asked Questions

• What trips does Celebrity Cruises Offer?

  Celebrity Cruises serves destinations all over the world, placing an emphasis on Alaska, Europe, and the Caribbean, with cruise offerings to the Caribbean taking place year-round. The cruise company also features year-round cruises to the Galapagos Islands.

• What is Celebrity Select Dining?

  While guests can elect to dine at a fixed time with the same people nightly, they can also opt for Celebrity Select Dining. This feature allows you to differ your dining time each day of your cruise.

• What does the butler service for suite guests cover?

  If you book a suite for your cruise, you will receive butler service from a tuxedo-clad butler, who will perform tasks, such as shining your shoes or serving afternoon tea.

• What kind of entertainment is offered onboard Celebrity cruise ships at night?

  Nighttime entertainment options include Vegas-style music revues, passenger talent shows, comedy acts as well as cappella singing, which is performed in the ship's lounges. Backlit accents and recessed lights lend a soothing feel in the ship's lounges.

• What documents do you need to board?

  Travelers must possess a passport that is valid for six months after the completion of their cruise trip. If you take a cruise that starts and ends at the same U.S. port, you only need a birth certificate or government-issued photo I.D. 

• Can you check in online?

  Yes. To expedite check-in, you can check in online as early as three days before you embark on your cruise. 

• When do you have to check in and board the ship at the departure site?

  In-person check-in must take place before your ship sets sail. You need to board the ship one hour before the scheduled time of departure.

• When should dinner reservations be made or port excursions be booked?

  Celebrity recommends that travelers make dinner reservations or book port excursions through their Celebrity account before they board the ship. Specialty Dining Packages should be purchased two days or more before the date of departure.

• What is the onboard dress code for evening activities related to Evening Chic Nights?

  Celebrity emphasizes evening chic for up to two nights on cruises. While dressier than smart casual wear, it is less stuffy or dressy than formal wear. Therefore, women can wear a cocktail dress, pants, designer jeans, or a skirt with an elegant top. Men may wear designer jeans or slacks with a dress shirt, button-down shirt, or sweater. A blazer or sport coat is optional. If women and men want to wear an evening gown or tuxedo and tie, that is acceptable too.

• When are Evening Chic Nights Held?

  Cruises that last 7 nights or longer will feature two Evening Chic nights while shorter cruises will feature one Evening Chic night. All other nights of the cruise will require smart casual clothing. The ship, Celebrity Xpedition, features casual attire for all of its cruises.

• What is considered Smart Casual attire?

  Smart casual attire consists of a skirt, jeans, or pants with a casual top for women while men can wear jeans or slacks with a short-sleeved sport shirt.

• What is not permitted as acceptable clothing in the main restaurant or any of the specialty restaurants at any time?

  Don't go into any of the restaurants onboard wearing a t-shirt, swimwear, robe, tank top, or baseball cap. Also, you should never go without shoes when entering a dining venue.

• What is Celebrity’s loyalty program?

  The Captain's Club is the name of Celebrity Cruise's six-tiered loyalty program. Cruise-goers earn points, based on the length of their cruise and the type of stateroom they booked. The points are applied after a sailing. If you travel solo and pay a single supplement, you receive double points.

• What Is Flights by Celebrity?

  Flights by Celebrity represents Celebrity's air program, ensuring the best rates and the flexibility to customize your flights. At the minimum, flights should be booked 4 days before you set sail. By using this air travel option, you receive flight assistance with your cruise holiday without having to pay booking fees.

• What are some of the cruise types featured by Celebrity Cruises?

  Some of the cruise types featured by Celebrity include popular cruises, 3-day cruises, holiday cruises, Christmas cruises, New Year's cruises, corporate charters, wedding cruises, themed cruises, culinary cruises, summer cruises, land and sea packages, and all-inclusive cruise packages.

• What is Celebrity Cruises’ Best Price Guarantee?

  The Celebrity Best Price Guarantee ensures that cruise travelers will receive the lowest advertised price for their cruise and chosen promotional offer. If you find a lower price and better promotional offer elsewhere, you can apply it to your Celebrity cruise booking.

• Who do you call at Celebrity Cruises for travel support and booking?

  You can call a Celebrity vacation specialist about booking a cruise or make any inquiries by calling 1-888-751-7804.

• What number do I call for booking group tours and events?

  You can call Celebrity at 1-888-727-4907.

• What makes Celebrity Cruises different from other cruise lines?

  While Celebrity Cruises is a premium cruise line, it offers little luxuries that other cruise providers under the "Premium" category do not. Not only can you cool off with a chilled towel after an excursion, you enjoy little in-room luxuries, such as cut-fresh flowers, Frette robes, and soft and cushy duvets.