Exclusive Captains Club Newsletter March 2024

NEXT STOP: SUNSHINE AND ADVENTURE

NEW 2025-2026 CARIBBEAN AND GALAPAGOS SAILINGS

Whether you’re dreaming of swaying palms and lounging on sandy beaches or exploring otherworldly landscapes and viewing some of the most unique wildlife on the planet, now’s the time to check out our 2025-2026 Caribbean and Galapagos sailings.

Want to recharge but don’t have a lot of time? You always have enough time for island time with our new season of quick Caribbean escapes. Give us three to four nights, and we’ll give you the relaxing weekend—or midweek break—you deserve, complete with sun, sand, and plenty of turquoise water. With two ships offering quick Caribbean vacations from South Florida, including year-round getaways on Celebrity Reflection®, you have endless opportunities to reconnect with each other, your friends, and your family while you disconnect from it all. Unwind poolside while we keep the tropical cocktails coming. Treat yourself to a Caribbean-inspired spa treatment. Dine in a delicious new restaurant every evening. Dance the night away—or not. It’s your weekend getaway to do as much or as little as you want.

Want more time in the sun? Our 7- to 11-night Caribbean sailings are the perfect way to get more of a great thing. We’re bringing eight breathtaking ships to the Caribbean, including our newest game-changing ship that’s making its debut in the tropics, Celebrity Xcel℠. With exciting new sailings that visit more than 25 countries and 65 of the best places in the Caribbean, including the top-rated ABC islands (Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao), we carefully designed these itineraries so you can choose the perfect island-hopping escape any time of the year.

Check out our new Caribbean itineraries, find your perfect escape, and get ready for the best time you ever had under the tropical sun.

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Want an adventure unlike any other? With our new 2026 Galapagos Islands packages, you can have it all on the all-inclusive journey of a lifetime. Discover a volcanic island chain that rose from the depths of the ocean to become a living museum of plant and animal species found nowhere else on Earth. This extraordinary destination deserves an equally extraordinary way to experience it—and that’s where we come in. Step aboard our one-of-a-kind Celebrity Flora®, the first all-suites mega yacht designed exclusively for sailing the Galapagos Islands, and it’s the first and only ship here to receive a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating. We’ll take care of every detail, every step of the way, so you can focus all your attention on this unfiltered glimpse into one of the most unique destinations in the world.

Why pick just one bucket-list wonder to explore when you can discover new ones every day? Spot ancient tortoises and blue-footed boobies in their natural habitat. Hike otherworldly volcanic landscapes. Get closer to nature than ever before. Our all-inclusive expedition experiences introduce you to the unique wildlife and history of each island you visit. One day, you’ll find yourself walking from white sand beaches to black lava flows. The next, you’re snorkeling among sea turtles, marine iguanas, sea lions, and penguins. Choose from eight in-depth itineraries specifically designed to give you the best of these incredible islands—just bring your sense of adventure and we’ll take care of the rest. Our vacation packages range from 10 to 16 nights and offer in-depth journeys to places like Quito, Lima, and Machu Picchu, an ancient Inca citadel that’s one of the world’s most awe-inspiring archaeological sites.

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We’re thrilled to announce three big new benefit enhancements for our top tier of membership. For starters, and effective immediately, we’ll be opening cruise-only rates in The Retreat exclusively for Zenith members. We are making this change as a direct result of your feedback that some Retreat amenities, like premium drinks and Wi-Fi, already come with your Zenith benefits. To take advantage of this exclusive new benefit, simply enter your Zenith loyalty ID at the time of booking. If you already have a Retreat booking, you don’t have to do anything. Depending on how you booked your vacation, either you or your travel advisor will receive a call from Celebrity Cruises by April 17th to discuss your options for a price adjustment—no need to call us or rebook.

We’re also excited to share that going forward, every cruise you go on with us will feature an exclusive Zenith lunch—no matter how many Zenith members are onboard. The venue may vary depending on the numbers, but you’ll always have an opportunity to mingle with your fellow members and our crew at an elevated and special Zenith lunch.

And finally, we have partnered with our Global Culinary Ambassador, Chef Daniel Boulud, on a new Zenith member perk. Our Zenith members will now enjoy access to priority reservations at Daniel Boulud’s land-based restaurants. Daniel is a highly acclaimed chef, and his restaurants are among the best in the world. Getting a reservation can be difficult, if not impossible—unless you’re a Zenith member. Click the link below to learn more about this amazing partnership on our website.

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There’s never been a better time to book The Retreat for your next sailing. With a pair of new and exclusive offerings, guests of our top suites will enjoy further elevated services within our all-suite enclave, which features a private restaurant, unlimited specialty dining for lunch and dinner, resort-style lounge, and sundeck*, and a dedicated team of Butlers, concierges, and attendants.

Ensure that you look flawless throughout your cruise with new Unlimited Complimentary Pressing of your wardrobe to accompany daily Complimentary Laundry Service for guests sailing in Royal Suites and above. Also, Guests of The Retreat staying in a Royal, Penthouse, Reflection, Iconic Suite or Edge Villa can indulge in more hours onboard with the addition of complimentary Extend Your Stay access.* The program offers you the option of remaining onboard and relaxing on disembarkation day in specific ports, allowing access to luggage storage, public areas, continued use of your Premium Drink and Wi-Fi packages, and lunch before you depart. So, treat yourself to our finest accommodations and service, and we’ll treat you to a vacation you’ll never forget.

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*The Retreat Sundeck available on Edge Series and Revolutionized ships. Currently not available on Celebrity Solstice, Eclipse, Reflection, Constellation, and Infinity.

**If you booked a Royal, Penthouse, Reflection, Iconic Suite or Edge Villa and added Extend Your Stay access to your booking there is no need to contact us. We will automatically refund your booking.

Get excited: We filmed a new webinar with Celebrity Cruises President Laura Hodges Bethge. In case you missed it, now’s your chance to learn about what’s new and what’s hot—from the launch of our newest groundbreaking ship Celebrity Ascent℠ to Celebrity Edge® in Australia to everything you need to know about this year’s President's Cruise in the Caribbean aboard stunning Celebrity Beyond℠. Rounding out the show will be our popular Captain’s Club members Q&A session—this is one you don’t want to miss. Just click below and tune in now.

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In this month’s member feature, we’re joining longtime Captain’s Club members Anne and Joe Marques as they sail the Galapagos and tour Machu Picchu on the vacation of a lifetime.

Anne and Joe’s first sailing with us was in 2009 aboard Celebrity Solstice® with Anne’s parents. They fell in love with everything we had to offer and became regular guests. While aboard Celebrity Infinity® in 2016, they saw a presentation about sailing to the Galapagos aboard Celebrity Xpedition® and were enamored, but believed it was out of their reach. A few years later, Anne and Joe were looking forward to their next sailing with us when they learned their cruise would be canceled as the pandemic brought the world to a standstill. However, the couple saw the bright side of the situation. Celebrity was offering guests 125% credit if they rebooked a future cruise instead of requesting a refund. The Marques saw a golden opportunity to book their dream cruise to the Galapagos—and even added a land tour to Machu Picchu.

They eagerly awaited their vacation in the months leading up to February 2022, calling it an ideal retirement gift for Joe, who completed a long career with the Navy in late 2021. The well-traveled couple had visited many unique destinations on cruises over the years—including Australia, New Zealand, Russia, Italy, and a memorable trip through the Panama Canal. But they knew from the moment they reached Celebrity Xpedition’s embarkation port until they boarded their plane home that this trip would eclipse them all.

Anne and Joe said the Galapagos were breathtaking, and the service on board was impeccable. “We were so impressed by the professionalism of the crew and staff, and their obvious enjoyment of what they do. I would be remiss if I didn't give huge kudos to the whole crew but especially to Dora, our cruise director; Fernando the maître d'; Carlos, the hotel manager; and our naturalists Alex, Angel, Edwin, and Farydee, who made our adventure so memorable,” they said.

At the ports where Celebrity Xpedition stopped, the couple’s days were filled with hiking, snorkeling, Zodiac rides, and immersive wildlife encounters. They returned to land, and made their way to Cusco, where they would begin the journey to Machu Picchu alongside their guides, Jenny and Edgar. “It turned out that there would only be four of us on the tour, so we felt like royalty. Edgar was so knowledgeable and eager to share his country's history with us. From the accommodations to the food to the people, everything was first class.  No matter where else our travels may take us, this was truly a trip of a lifetime,” they said.

We’re thrilled that Anne and Joe got to experience the amazing Galapagos with us. Next up for the couple are two sailings in Europe this fall aboard Celebrity Infinity® and Celebrity Apex®, and we can’t wait for our next adventures together.

YOU COULD BE A STAR

Do you have a story from a Celebrity cruise that makes you glow just thinking about? Well, here’s your chance to share it with your fellow members. Tell us about your special sailings, celebrations, excursions, and moments, and what made them unforgettable, and if selected, you’ll be featured in a future Captain’s Club newsletter. Just fill in the survey linked below and tell us all about why your cruise was the best. We can’t wait to read the responses.

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NEW WEBINAR WITH CELEBRITY CRUISES PRESIDENT LAURA HODGES BETHGE

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT—ANNE AND JOE MARQUES

In this month’s member feature, we’re joining longtime Captain’s Club members Anne and Joe Marques as they sail the Galapagos and tour Machu Picchu on the vacation of a lifetime.

YOU COULD BE A STAR