Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Summit to Feature "Top Chef" on July 27, 2014 Sailing

Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Summit July 27th Cruise to Feature Top Chefs

Thirteen former chef’testants of Bravo’s Emmy® Award-winning series “Top Chef” will set sail on four exclusive Celebrity Cruises vacations beginning in July 2014 as part of the “Top Chef at Sea” experience. The Celebrity Cruises and Bravo partnership gives fans the opportunity to vacation with their favorite ”Top Chef” alums and experience their dishes, including complimentary cooking demonstrations, interactive Quickfire Challenges and other activities. For a more exclusive experience, guests can choose to enjoy private cooking classes and events hosted by the chef’testants.

On July 27, guests can set sail onboard Celebrity Summit to the charming and colorful island of Bermuda for seven nights with three culinary experts:
·        Spike Mendelsohn: Top Chef Chicago and Top Chef All-Stars contestant; Co-owner and Chef at Béarnaise, We, The Pizza and Good Stuff Eatery in Washington, D.C.
·        Ash Fulk: Top Chef Las Vegas contestant; Chef de Cuisine at Hill Country Barbecue Market in Brooklyn
·        Angelo Sosa: Top Chef D.C. and Top Chef All-Stars contestant; Chef and Owner of Añejo in NYC and Poppy Den in Las Vegas
 
In addition to the Celebrity Summit cruise above - exclusive cruises featuring “Top Chef” chef’testants, Quickfire Challenges and “Top Chef”-inspired menu evenings will be available onboard all Celebrity Cruises ships, with the exception of Celebrity Xpedition, for all sailings departing July 2014 – June 2015.

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Royal Caribbean to Build New Cruise Terminal in Bayonne (Cape Liberty Cruise Terminal).

Cape Liberty Cruise Port - Courtesy of Cape Liberty

The Port Authority Board of Commissioners approved plans by Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines to build a new cruise terminal building at the Port Authority-owned Bayonne Military Ocean Terminal in Bayonne, New Jersey.

As part of its expansion plans, Royal Caribbean plans to base its new Quantum of the Seas vessel—one of the largest cruise ship serving the New York-New Jersey region—at Bayonne beginning in 2014. The new vessel, which can accommodate up to 4,180 passengers, will sail to the Caribbean, Bahamas and Florida.

As part of the agreement allowing construction of the cruise terminal building, the Port Authority agreed to extend Royal Caribbean’s operating agreement for the terminal for an additional five years through 2043.

“The new Royal Caribbean Cruise Terminal will provide the people of New Jersey and New York with the world-class travel experience they deserve,” said Port Authority Deputy Executive Director Bill Baroni. “We welcome the significant investment Royal Caribbean is making in our region and look forward to welcoming the Quantum of the Seas to her new home in our port.”

The new $70 million cruise terminal building—which will be paid for by Royal Caribbean—includes a 36,000-square-foot check-in terminal, 60,000-square-foot luggage area, parking deck, additional parking, and berth improvements. Construction is scheduled to begin this summer and be completed by October 2014.

Passenger volumes at the Cape Liberty Cruise Terminal have grown steadily in the past three years—from 393,000 passengers in 2010 to 476,000 in 2012. Passenger volumes at the facility are expected to increase to approximately 600,000 after the new terminal building opens.

This recent announcement has also revived a discussions about building a hotel and other tourist related venues near the facility.

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Cruise Ships Return to New York

This past week we saw the return of the return of several regular ships back to the port of New York.

Cunard Line's Queen Mary 2

Cunard's Queen Mary 2 returned to New York on May 3rd and docked at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal. After completing a transatlantic crossing, ending to her world cruise, the Queen Mary 2 turned around 11 hours later and sailed full speed back to Southampton, England.

Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Summit returned to Port Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey on May 4th for her Spring, Summer, Fall cruises to Bermuda and fall sailings to New England/Canada.

Norwegian Cruise Line's New Norwegian Breakaway arrived in New York on May 7th. The Norwegian Breakaway will be sailing 7-day cruises from New York to Bermuda and fall and winter cruises to Florida and the Bahamas.

Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas

In addition, Norwegian Cruise Lines' Norwegian Gem (to Florida and the Bahamas), Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas (to Bermuda or Florida and the Bahamas) and Carnival Cruises Carnival Splendor (to Florida and the Bahamas) are sailing full swing from the port.

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Celebrity Cruises Inks Deal With Billboard

When considering what are the hottest new songs or who are the most popular performers, Billboard is the source that comes to music lovers’ minds. So, when seeking a partner for a series of new musical offerings onboard, that’s exactly who Celebrity Cruises approached, and guests across the fleet are now “rocking” the benefits.
Celebrity today announced that they have joined forces with Billboard to launch a series of innovative, modern luxury musical programs onboard. Based on Billboard’s exclusive charts that track today’s hottest songs and artists, a trivia series, new musically focused game shows and themed parties will offer guests fun and exciting entertainment experiences across the fleet, with a chance to win Billboard prizes.
On every Celebrity ship (with the exception of Celebrity Xpedition), guests can enjoy:

• Billboard: The Music Game Show - A “TV-style” interactive game show that tests guests’ knowledge through multiple rounds of music challenges, with the studio audience able to join in the action through an audience response system.
• Billboard: The Music Trivia Series - Teams participate in trivia contests comprised of questions based on various genres, such as Music Legends, Music in the Media, Decades, Country, British Invasion: Now and Then, ‘70s and ‘80s.
• Billboard Music Card Prize Giveaway - Guests participating in the trivia series and game shows have the chance to win Billboard music cards, which can be used to redeem music from the billboardmusicpromotions.com website, featuring millions of downloadable songs.
• Totally ‘80s Theme Party - Currently offered exclusively on Celebrity Reflection, the cast, activities staff and DJ transport guests back to the ‘80s in this fully produced and choreographed party, featuring Billboard Hits of the decade and encouraging dancing all night long.

In addition, two lucky Celebrity guests have the chance to win a set of tickets to the 2013 Billboard Music Awards Show in Las Vegas, May 19, through the “Rock the Red Carpet” sweepstakes running from January 7 through April 7, 2013. Each winner will be invited to bring a guest, and will have red carpet access, pre- and post-party access, premium seats at the show, and roundtrip air from a major gateway to Las Vegas for each winner and guest. To enter, click www.celebritycruisesrocktheredcarpetsweeps.com.

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Celebrity Cruises Offers Gift Cards For the Holiday Season

Celebrity Cruises is offering an irresistible deal for consumers in the U.S. and Canada eager to give the gift of a premium cruise vacation this season, with the “Double Your Gift Card Holiday Offer.”
When a Celebrity Cruises Gift Card is purchased during the month of December, the modern luxury brand will double the value up to $500 when the card is used to purchase a cruise by January 31, 2013. With more than 450 sailings to choose from, featuring destinations around the world, Celebrity Cruises offers something for everyone on consumers’ gift lists, whether it’s Caribbean island hopping, plying the historic waters of the Old World, adventure-seeking Down Under or taking in the sheer majesty of Alaska.
While onboard, guests will be immersed in a world of modern luxury with fine dining options, premium spa amenities, exciting entertainment and unrivaled service that will leave them fully relaxed and restored. Gift-givers can help friends and family make the most of their precious vacation time, or their own, by taking advantage of this extraordinary offer by buying a Celebrity Cruises Gift Card by December 31, 2012.
Celebrity Cruises will match up to $200 for a booking on four- to seven-night sailings, and up to $500 for booking on sailings that are eight nights or longer. All itineraries are eligible, with the exceptions of transatlantic voyages and vacations on Celebrity Xpedition in the Galapagos Islands.
Celebrity Cruises Gift Cards can be sent as e-Cards or delivered via standard mail. For gift cards to be delivered in time for Christmas, consumers should order by December 21, 2012. Orders can be placed by calling 1-866-225-6450, via www.celebritycruises.com/gift, or by contacting a travel agent.

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Celebrity Summit Secret Spot

Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Summit - Hidden Dining Option

A friend of mine just returned from a cruise on Celebrity Cruise's Celebrity Summit from Cape Liberty.

They raved about lunch at the Aqua Spa. They were impressed with the quality and taste of the food. At the Aqua Spa, grilled Tuna, Chicken, Pork or Salmon were made to order and best of all it was included in the base price of the cruise.

If you cruise on the Celebrity Summit - It is a must do.

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Today's Cruise Update and Hurricane Leslie

Aurora -  PO Cruises - New England - Canada Cruises

 The seasonal shift of ships from Bermuda to New England / Canada has occurred with last week,

The New England / Canada season kicked off, big time this week with the departure of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Gem, Princess Cruises' Caribbean Princess and Carnival Cruises' Carnival Glory all setting sail for Halifax, Nova Scotia.

In addition, Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Summit, set sail from Cape Liberty, Bayonne, NJ for Portland, Maine.

P&O Cruises Aurora is steaming toward New York and is expected to arrive in New York today (Sunday)with a full complement of British Passengers as part of a U.S., New England, Canada cruise.

Holland America's Veendam, sailed for New England / Canada last week and will complete the remainder of her 2012 fall season from Boston.

Both the Norwegian Star and Norwegian Dawn continue to sail to Bermuda. The Norwegian Dawn set sail from Boston on Friday, en-route to Bermuda. Norwegian Cruise Line stated that the Norwegian Dawn's Bermuda arrival will be delayed but did not state by how much.

The Norwegian Star is enroute to New York and is expected to arrive in New York early today (Sunday) and no changes have been announced for her Sunday departure for Bermuda.

Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas is returning to Cape Liberty, Bayonne, NJ from Labadee, Haiti. The Explorer of the Seas will depart tomorrow (Sunday) for Bermuda. No modifications have been announced for her upcoming sailing as of now.

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Celebrity Cruises Adds Even More Class to “ConciergeClass”

Applies to Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Summit sailing from Cape Liberty, Bayonne New Jersey to Bermuda and New England / Canada.

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More modern luxury services complement original lineup

Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Summit Adds More Amenities to ConciergeClass

– Vacationers who love the personalized services of a professional concierge are likely to relish the new, modern luxury amenities Celebrity Cruises has added to its plush “ConciergeClass” accommodations.

Guests booked in Celebrity’s ConciergeClass staterooms still will be treated to the full slate of services and amenities associated with the category since it was introduced, including a bottle of chilled Blanc de Blancs sparkling wine with a commemorative label featuring exclusive artwork from the ArtCenter/South Florida artists upon arrival; fresh fruits and flowers; daily delivery of afternoon savories; pillow menu and the Celebrity eXhaleTM bedding program, with premium mattresses, 100% Egyptian cotton linens, and plush duvets and pillows; personalized stationery; oversized tote bag; special room service breakfast menu; Frette bathrobes; plush bath rugs; two hair dryers; Hansgrohe massaging showerhead; use of in-stateroom golf umbrellas and binoculars; custom-blended bath amenities including fine shampoos, body lotions and soaps; a veranda table large enough for dining al fresco, with cushioned chairs; and special services including priority luggage delivery, dining time, shoe shine service, and priority embarkation and debarkation privileges.

Now, the list of services and amenities has been expanded to also include even more personalized service with hand-delivered, customized courtesy cards to ensure that guests can directly contact the Concierge at any time during the cruise for assistance with special occasions or any requests they may have. Additionally, priority debarkation services have been enhanced to include an exclusive ConciergeClass pre-departure lounge with complimentary coffee and juices.

“Expanding our already broad array of ConciergeClass amenities is yet another illustration of our recognition of how rare and important vacation time is for our guests, and our continuous focus on finding the best ways for them to maximize that time,” said Celebrity’s Senior VP of Hotel Operations Lisa Lutoff-Perlo. “Just as a professional, personal concierge is devoted to ensuring his or her clients’ specific, individual preferences are met, so is our ConciergeClass category of accommodations.”

ConciergeClass staterooms are offered on every ship in the Celebrity fleet, with the exception of Celebrity Xpedition, the line’s luxurious megayacht sailing year-round in the Galapagos Islands.

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