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Voyages Cruise Guide – What’s Inside:
Voyages by U.S. Tours presents its 20-page inaugural guide to cruise opportunities on the oceans and rivers of the world. This new division of respected operator U.S. Tours aims to become “group cruise central” for professional tour planners. In the guide, profiles of 10 partner lines provide highlights of each cruise company and suggested voyages. These partners include Celebrity, Costa, Cunard, Holland America, Princess and Royal Caribbean, plus small-ship lines AmaWaterways, American Queen Steamboat, Seabourn and Victory. From beginning to end, Voyages by U.S. Tours handles all the details of planning a cruise, including collecting deposits and final payments, coordinating schedules, getting documents, arranging for special side trips and just going to bat for you should a problem arise. Its dedicated group department also can offer complimentary meeting space on the ship if needed and coordinate any special events you might wish to include.
Celebrity Cruises is a premium market cruise line known for its unique designs and culinary offerings.
Fleet size
Operates 10 cruise ships in three classes: Millennium (2,200 passengers); Solstice (2,850 passengers); and Edge (2,900 passengers) plus three small Galapagos ships (16-100 passengers).
Destinations
Alaska, Asia, Australia, Bermuda, Canada/New England, Caribbean, Europe, Hawaii, Panama Canal, South America and the Galapagos, with cruises ranging from two to 19 nights.
Discernible differences
Celebrity Cruises operates mid-sized ships featuring casual and sophisticated dining experiences and unique designs such as the first lawn at sea. Accommodations include dedicated spa and concierge cabins and suites as well as standard cabins. There is a broad range of onboard programming, including health and wellness and activities for children and families.
Group policies
Celebrity Cruises has two group programs created to provide flexibility based upon marketing strategies. Groups generally range in size from eight cabins to 50 cabins (for larger meetings and charters). Group services include a dedicated concierge, flexible payments, rewards, dining and shore excursions.
What’s new
The Celebrity Edge made her debut in November 2018 with unique features including a cantilevered lounge space that rises up the side of the ship. She will be followed by three sister ships by 2022. In May 2019, a new 100-passenger Galapagos ship will be introduced, and a $500 million fleet revitalization is underway.
Awards won
Voted the Best Premium Cruise Line (Travvy Awards 2018) and received Travvy Silver Awards as the Best Cruise Line in Asia, Europe and US/Canada, plus Travvy and Cruise Critic’s Choice awards for some of its individual ships.
Suggested Voyages
Voyages by US Tours has secured space on several of Celebrity’s “Signature Event” sailings in 2019 and 2020. Dock in Rio de Janeiro for Carnival! See the spectacular beauty of the Pingxi Lantern Festival in Keelung, Taiwan, or for our music lovers, live it up in New Orleans for the New Orleans Jazz Festival!
