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10th10 | OctOct | 202121 | Yokohama, Japan, embark on the Celebrity Solstice | 18:00 | |||
In 1853, a fleet of four American warships under Commodore Matthew Perry sailed into the bay of Tokyo (then Edo) and presented the reluctant Japanese with the demands of the U.S. government for the opening of diplomatic and commercial relations. The following year Perry returned and first set foot on Japanese soil at Yokohama—then a small fishing village on the mudflats of Tokyo bay. Two years later New York businessman Townsend Harris became America's first diplomatic representative to Japan. In 1858 he was finally able to negotiate a commercial treaty between the two countries; part of the deal designated four locations—one of them Yokohama—as treaty ports. In 1859 the shogunate created a special settlement in Yokohama for the growing community of merchants, traders, missionaries, and other assorted adventurers drawn to this exotic new land of opportunity. The foreigners (predominantly Chinese and British, plus a few French, Americans, and Dutch) were confined here to a guarded compound about 5 square km (2 square miles)—placed, in effect, in isolation—but not for long. Within a few short years the shogunal government collapsed, and Japan began to modernize. Western ideas were welcomed, as were Western goods, and the little treaty port became Japan's principal gateway to the outside world. In 1872 Japan's first railway was built, linking Yokohama and Tokyo. In 1889 Yokohama became a city; by then the population had grown to some 120,000. As the city prospered, so did the international community and by the early 1900s Yokohama was the busiest and most modern center of international trade in all of East Asia. Then Yokohama came tumbling down. On September 1, 1923, the Great Kanto Earthquake devastated the city. The ensuing fires destroyed some 60,000 homes and took more than 40,000 lives. During the six years it took to rebuild the city, many foreign businesses took up quarters elsewhere, primarily in Kobe and Osaka, and did not return. Over the next 20 years Yokohama continued to grow as an industrial center—until May 29, 1945, when in a span of four hours, some 500 American B-29 bombers leveled nearly half the city and left more than half a million people homeless. When the war ended, what remained became—in effect—the center of the Allied occupation. General Douglas MacArthur set up headquarters here, briefly, before moving to Tokyo; the entire port facility and about a quarter of the city remained in the hands of the U.S. military throughout the 1950s. By the 1970s Yokohama was once more rising from the debris; in 1978 it surpassed Osaka as the nation's second-largest city, and the population is now inching up to the 3.5 million mark. Boosted by Japan's postwar economic miracle, Yokohama has extended its urban sprawl north to Tokyo and south to Kamakura—in the process creating a whole new subcenter around the Shinkansen Station at Shin-Yokohama. The development of air travel and the competition from other ports have changed the city's role in Japan's economy. The great liners that once docked at Yokohama's piers are now but a memory, kept alive by a museum ship and the occasional visit of a luxury vessel on a Pacific cruise. Modern Large as Yokohama is, the central area is very negotiable. As with any other port city, much of what it has to offer centers on the waterfront—in this case, on the west side of Tokyo Bay. The downtown area is called Kannai (literally, "within the checkpoint"); this is where the international community was originally confined by the shogunate. Though the center of interest has expanded to include the waterfront and Ishikawa-cho, to the south, Kannai remains the heart of town. Think of that heart as two adjacent areas. One is the old district of Kannai, bounded by Basha-michi on the northwest and Nippon-odori on the southeast, the Keihin Tohoku Line tracks on the southwest, and the waterfront on the northeast. This area contains the business offices of modern Yokohama. The other area extends southeast from Nippon-odori to the Moto-machi shopping street and the International Cemetery, bordered by Yamashita Koen and the waterfront to the northeast; in the center is Chinatown, with Ishikawa-cho Station to the southwest. This is the most interesting part of town for tourists. Whether you're coming from Tokyo, Nagoya, or Kamakura, make Ishikawa-cho Station your starting point. Take the South Exit from the station and head in the direction of the waterfront. | |||||||
11th11 | OctOct | 202121 | Shimizu, Japan | 07:00 | 15:00 | ||
The salt and pepper cone of Japan's most famous natural landmark won’t fail to take your breath away, as it soars into the sky in a vision of spectacular symmetry. Make sure your camera is fully prepared before you dock in Shimizu’s port, where unparalleled views of the extraordinary Mount Fuji’s dramatic peak await. Take your time to soak up one of Japan's most iconic views, before dipping your toes into the rest of what this destination of tranquil temples has to offer. While there’s a bustling fish market, and a charming amusement park waiting close to the port, most new arrivals immediately set off in pursuit of the best views of Mount Fuji, or to see the stunning panorama on offer from the heights of the Kunozan Toshogu Shrine. Take the cable car up to the top, to experience the tranquillity around the forested shrine, and to enjoy its stunning architecture of deep scarlets and gleaming golds. You can also enjoy heart-stopping views out over the Bay of Suruga, and the tea plantations below. | |||||||
12th12 | OctOct | 202121 | Osaka, Japan | 10:00 | 20:00 | ||
From Minami's neon-lighted Dotombori and historic Tenno-ji to the high-rise class and underground shopping labyrinths of Kita, Osaka is a city that pulses with its own unique rhythm. Though Osaka has no shortage of tourist sites, it is the city itself that is the greatest attraction. Home to some of Japan's best food, most unique fashions, and warmest locals, Osaka does not beg to be explored—it demands it. More than anywhere else in Japan, it rewards the impulsive turn down an interesting side street or the chat with a random stranger. People do not come here to see the city, they come to experience it.Excluded from the formal circles of power and aristocratic culture in 16th-century Edo (Tokyo), Osaka took advantage of its position as Japan's trading center, developing its own art forms such as Bunraku puppet theater and Rakugo comic storytelling. It was in Osaka that feudal Japan's famed Floating World—the dining, theater, and pleasure district—was at its strongest and most inventive. Wealthy merchants and common laborers alike squandered fortunes on culinary delights, turning Osaka into "Japan's Kitchen," a moniker the city still has today. Though the city suffered a blow when the Meiji government canceled all of the samurai class's outstanding debts to the merchants, it was quick to recover. At the turn of the 20th century, it had become Japan's largest and most prosperous city, a center of commerce and manufacturing.Today Osaka remains Japan's iconoclastic metropolis, refusing to fit Tokyo's norms and expectations. Unlike the hordes of Tokyo, Osakans are fiercely independent. As a contrast to the neon and concrete surroundings, the people of Osaka are known as Japan's friendliest and most outgoing. Ask someone on the street for directions in Tokyo and you are lucky to get so much as a glance. Ask someone in Osaka and you get a conversation.The main areas of the city, Kita (north) and Minami (south), are divided by two rivers: the Dojima-gawa and the Tosabori-gawa. Between Kita and Minami is Naka-no-shima, an island and the municipal center of Osaka. Kita (north of Chuo Dori) is Osaka's economic hub and contains Osaka's largest stations: JR Osaka and Hankyu Umeda. The area is crammed with shops, department stores, and restaurants. Nearby are a nightlife district, Kita-shinchi; Naka-no-shima and the Museum of Oriental Ceramics; Osaka-jo (Osaka Castle); and Osaka Koen (Osaka Park). Restaurants, bars, department stores, and boutiques attract Osaka's youth to Minami (south Chuo Dori); theatergoers head to the National Bunraku Theatre and electronics-lovers to Den Den Town. For a glimpse of old Osaka, visit Tenno-ji Temple and Shin Sekai. The main stations are Namba, Shin-sai-bashi, Namba Nankai, and Tenno-ji. There's easy access to the Municipal Museum of Fine Art and Sumiyoshi Taisha (Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine).The bay area, to the west of the city center, is home to the Osaka Aquarium and Universal Studios Japan. The Shinkansen stops at Shin-Osaka, three stops (about five minutes) north of Osaka Station on the Mido-suji subway line. To the north of Shin-Osaka is Senri Expo Park. | |||||||
13th13 | OctOct | 202121 | Kochi, Japan | 08:00 | 18:00 | ||
14th14 | OctOct | 202121 | At Sea | ||||
15th15 | OctOct | 202121 | Okinawa, Japan | 08:00 | 17:00 | ||
16th16 | OctOct | 202121 | Ishigaki, Japan | 08:00 | 17:00 | ||
17th17 | OctOct | 202121 | At Sea | ||||
18th18 | OctOct | 202121 | Hong Kong, Hong Kong | 08:00 | 20:00 | ||
The Hong Kong Island skyline, with its ever-growing number of skyscrapers, speaks to ambition and money. Paris, London, even New York were centuries in the making, while Hong Kong's towers, bright lights, and glitzy shopping emporia weren't yet part of the urban scene when many of the young investment bankers who fuel one of the world's leading financial centers were born. Commerce is concentrated in the glittering high-rises of Central, tucked between Victoria Harbor and forested peaks on Hong Kong Island's north shore. While it's easy to think all the bright lights are the sum of today's Hong Kong, you need only walk or board a tram for the short jaunt west into Western to discover a side of Hong Kong that is more traditionally Chinese but no less high-energy. You'll discover the real Hong Kong to the east of Central, too, in Wan Chai, Causeway Bay, and beyond. Amid the residential towers are restaurants, shopping malls, bars, convention centers, a nice smattering of museums, and—depending on fate and the horse you wager on—one of Hong Kong's luckiest or unluckiest spots, the Happy Valley Racecourse. Kowloon sprawls across a generous swath of the Chinese mainland across Victoria Harbour from Central. Tsim Sha Tsui, at the tip of Kowloon peninsula, is packed with glitzy shops, first-rate museums, and eye-popping views of the skyline across the water. Just to the north are the teeming market streets of Mong Kok and in the dense residential neighborhoods beyond, two of Hong Kong's most enchanting spiritual sights, Wong Tai Sin Temple and Chi Lin Nunnery. As you navigate this huge metropolis (easy to do on the excellent transportation network), keep in mind that streets are usually numbered odd on one side, even on the other. There's no baseline for street numbers and no block-based numbering system, but street signs indicate building numbers for any given block. | |||||||
19th19 | OctOct | 202121 | At Sea | ||||
20th20 | OctOct | 202121 | Nha Trang, Vietnam | 07:30 | 16:30 | ||
21st21 | OctOct | 202121 | Phu My, Vietnam | 07:00 | 18:00 | ||
22nd22 | OctOct | 202121 | At Sea | ||||
23rd23 | OctOct | 202121 | Singapore, Singapore, disembark the Celebrity Solstice | 08:00 | |||
The main island of Singapore is shaped like a flattened diamond, 42 km (26 miles) east to west and 23 km (14 miles) north to south. Near the northern peak is the causeway leading to West Malaysia—Kuala Lumpur is less than four hours away by car. It is at the southern foot where you will find most of the city-state’s action, with its gleaming office towers, working docks, and futuristic "supertrees," which are solar-powered and serve as vertical gardens. Offshore are Sentosa and over 60 smaller islands, most uninhabited, that serve as bases for oil refining or as playgrounds and beach escapes from the city. To the east is Changi International Airport, connected to the city by metro, bus, and a tree-lined parkway. Of the island's total land area, more than half is built up, with the balance made up of parkland, farmland, plantations, swamp areas, and rain forest. Well-paved roads connect all parts of the island, and Singapore city has an excellent, and constantly expanding, public transportation system. The heart of Singapore's history and its modern wealth are in and around the Central Business District. The area includes the skyscrapers in the Central Business District, the 19th-century Raffles Hotel, the convention centers of Marina Square, on up to the top of Ft. Canning. Although most of old Singapore has been knocked down to make way for the modern city, most colonial landmarks have been preserved in the CBD, including early-19th-century buildings designed by the Irish architect George Coleman. |
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Celebrity's accessible staterooms are designed with wider doors, roll-in showers, grab bars and other special features for guests with mobility disabilities and other disabilities that require the use of the accessible features of that stateroom.
Accessible staterooms are held for people with disabilities until all other non-accessible staterooms in that category are reserved.
If a guest is booked in an accessible∘ stateroom and they do not have a mobility disability or other disability that requires the use of the features that are provided in the accessible stateroom, they may be moved at any time to a non-accessible stateroom in order to accommodate a guest with a disability.
Accessible Stateroom Features:
Our serene AquaClass Staterooms are perfect for those seeking restoration and relaxation. When you choose AquaClass∘ you’ll experience Celebrity Cruises modern luxury accommodation, with a spa-inspired twist.
Your stateroom will be located in the more peaceful areas of the ship, and you’ll enjoy your own private balcony as well as special features exclusive to AquaClass including a Hansgrohe® shower panel and custom blended bath products. Your serene experience isn’t limited to your stateroom – throughout the ship you’ll have unlimited access to the Persian Garden spa lounge, our Blu restaurant, and a host of other soothing extras. If you love the spa, there's no finer way to travel.
The Celebrity Suite is perfect for those who like to spread out on holiday. The indoor spaces in our Celebrity Suites are a large step up in size from our already spacious Sky Suites, and also boast an expanded private balcony with lounge seating for outdoor living.
Enjoy a long list of superior amenities∘ including a Personal Butler, access to our private VIP lounge Michael’s Club, dining in our exclusive Suite Class restaurant Luminae, and so much more. Nothing else comes close to Celebrity Suite Class.
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Every Celebrity Cruises stateroom∘ benefits from the friendly, personalised service that they are known for. They provide both a makeup and turndown service every day, as well as a daily supply of ice in stainless steel ice buckets. Their 24-hour room service also means they are on hand with refreshments whenever you need them. ($4.95 fee per room service order applies between 11pm and 6am)
Your luxurious stateroom includes bathrobes and a tote bag for your use, interactive TV and luxury toiletries. They have been sure to include everything you need for your comfort and convenience, such as a hair dryer, private minibar, water and wine glasses, private safe and dual voltage power outlets.
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Window staterooms with a sitting area where you can kick back and relax after a day that has been as busy or easy as you want.
Every Celebrity Cruises stateroom benefits from the friendly, personalised service that they are known for. They provide both a makeup and turndown service every day, as well as a daily supply of ice in stainless steel ice buckets. Their 24-hour room service also means they are on hand with refreshments whenever you need them. ($4.95 fee per room service order applies between 11pm and 6am)
Your luxurious stateroom includes bathrobes and a tote bag for your use, interactive TV and luxury toiletries. They have been sure to include everything you need for your comfort and convenience, such as a hair dryer, private minibar, water and wine glasses, private safe and dual voltage∘ power outlets.
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Your Penthouse Suite is a modern luxury ‘apartment-style’ space. Take in the views from your private balcony as you take a dip in your outdoor whirlpool, enjoy VIP treatment as your Personal Butler serves breakfast in your dining area, or relax in your spacious lounge complete∘ with baby grand piano, of course.
Enjoy a long list of superior amenities including a Personal Butler, access to our private VIP lounge Michael’s Club, and dining in our exclusive Suite Class restaurant Luminae. You’ll also receive Premium ‘All-In’ Benefits including a complimentary Premium Beverage Package and unlimited complimentary dining in our Speciality Restaurants. Nothing else comes close to Celebrity Suite Class.
Suite Class Features:
Stay in a Royal Suite and enjoy a separate bedroom, lounge and dining room, and outdoor area to spread out in. Enjoy the views from your private balcony and soak in the outdoor whirlpool, unwind in your lounge, dine in your suite, or get that well deserved holiday rest in your tranquil bedroom.
Enjoy a long list of superior amenities including a Personal Butler, access to our private VIP lounge Michael’s Club, and dining in our exclusive Suite Class restaurant Luminae. You’ll also receive Premium ‘All-In’ Benefits including a complimentary Premium Beverage Package and unlimited complimentary dining in our Speciality Restaurants. Nothing else comes close∘ to Celebrity Suite Class.
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The Sky Suite is your introduction to Suite Class, and you’ll be greeted in style. Enjoy a welcome bottle of sparkling wine, fresh flowers, and a Personal Butler at your service. Not to mention the 300 sq. feet of space, full sized bath, and large private balcony – all yours to relax in.
Enjoy a long list of superior amenities including a Personal Butler, access to our private VIP lounge∘ Michael’s Club, dining in our exclusive Suite Class restaurant Luminae, and so much more. Nothing else comes close to Celebrity Suite Class.
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Enjoy Celebrity’s delectable dining delivered right to your stateroom or suite, complimentary and at any time.
Tired from a day of exploring? Whether you are recuperating or just in the mood to relax, with complimentary cruise 24-hour room service you may never want to leave the comfort of your stateroom. Breakfast on the balcony? Choose from a continental or full breakfast. Or select from a wide range of delicious dishes at any time of day, or night!
AquaClass® guests can enjoy Blu, their own exclusive restaurant for breakfast and dinner. The cuisine at Blu is simply an imaginative way of preparing popular dishes without fussiness.
Traditional European coffeehouse offering guests a variety of traditional gelatos and Italian ices, pastries and specialty coffees.
As timeless as it is modern, the sophisticated ambience of Murano is reflected in the impeccable service and accomplished contemporary take on classic French cuisine.
In designing Murano, Celebrity fused first-class service with the unparalleled perfection of French cuisine. The result is a refined signature restaurant that offers elite, sophisticated comfort and a symphony of flavour. Just like the menu, Murano’s inspiration blossomed from the French passion for food, combining classic style with a contemporary twist. Enjoy smart casual dining in exquisite surroundings, where lobster is prepared table side and the menu effortlessly mixes rich flavours with exceptional presentation.
Murano’s menu combines classic flavours∘ with an exceptional avant-garde edge. Look out for starters like Wild Forest Mushroom Cappuccino, followed by a main of Muscovy Duck Breast and a cheese course comprised of the finest French cheeses. You can even stop off during the day for Champagne High Tea. If you are a food lover, indulge yourself even further with the Five Senses experience. This exclusive set menu combines colours and aromas with world-class wine, taking diners on a gastronomic tour of the globe – an adventure for the stomach and the mind.
An Italian ristorante and enoteca with a contemporary twist.
Rustic elegance with a contemporary, minimalistic edge. Guests dining in Tuscan Grille will enjoy a lively, sophisticated atmosphere, serving iconic Italian dishes with a modern twist. Our fresh, original menu features handmade pasta, artisanal salumi, fish, butcher cut meats, and USDA Prime dry aged steaks. Our regional Italian wine menu features authentic Italian cocktails and beers.
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With over 2,000 books on subjects ranging from classic to popular biographies, history to contemporary mysteries. A selection of 1,000 DVDs and board games are also available.
Celebrity Central, located on deck 4, is the ship's second entertainment venue offering guests a range of lively and diverse entertainment from late night comedians to movies and sporting events, cooking demonstrations, guest speakers and trivia contests.
Cellar Masters, is Solstice's wine bar which allows guests to try a wide range of wines from a collection of both familiar and unknown wines from around the world.
Passengers sample these wines using the state-of-the-art Enomatic wine-by-the-glass dispensing system. Sommeliers will guide guests in the use of the Enomatic system and offer further insight into the fine art of wine selection enriching passengers knowledge of the world of wine. Open 24 hours a day, advice from the Sommeliers is only available during the evening.
Quasar, is Solstice's vibrant nightclub. During the day events such as Wii and X-Box game competitions take place.
The Sky Observation Lounge, with its floor to ceiling windows overlooking the front of the ship, provides guests with breathtaking views to enjoy from the comfortable chairs and a peaceful place to relax with a cocktail or take part in a trivia quiz during the day.
At night live music and dancing is the order with interactive theme parties including Live@Sky with music and dances from the 40's featuring a modern twist and Motown featuring funky soul and a live band and singers.
Relaxing and inviting, its position right off the Grand Foyer means this may be the first, but not the last, place you stop to sink into a chair and enjoy a cocktail. It's also great for people-watching with its central location. Wind down with classical music from the string quartet, or rev up with jazz, Big Band and popular music scheduled throughout the day.
The Ensemble Lounge, with its "dressed for dinner" gathering, is the ideal place for a drink before or after dining featuring live musical entertainment.
Feeling lucky? Combining the ambience of Monte Carlo and the energy of Las Vegas, Fortunes Casino is a perfect spot to participate in a game of chance or comfortably view all of the action at the ticket in/ticket out slot machines and table games.
On the totally cool, ice-topped bar, the talented bartenders put on a high-energy show preparing an intriguing menu of classic and contemporary martinis, including the 20-Year Martini in celebration of Celebrity's 20th Anniversary. Sit back in the contemporary plush high-back chairs while listening to up-tempo tunes and enjoy a collection of classic and rare vodkas and a portfolio of fine caviars.
The Main Theatre is the place to sit back and be entertained – the talented Celebrity Cruises entertainment team will dazzle you with musical theatre tribute shows and song and dance spectaculars.
Refined culture at sea is what you will experience in Celebrity's inspiring and thought-provoking Art Gallery. Stop in on your way to dinner and it just might spark up an enriching table conversation; swing by after dinner and have a touch of sophistication for dessert. You may even find yourself buying an irresistible one-of-a-kind souvenir to bring back from your trip.
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Video project just for teens. From story boarding to filming and editing, prizes are awarded for numerous film category winners at the X-club Film Festival and Award Ceremony towards the end of each cruise.
Dedicated Xbox stations and mobile consoles. Solo, tournament and theme nights for kids, teens and adults. The latest releases, all free to play, with Kinnect for the Xbox 360 available in the Fun Factory and X-club for kids and teens.
ShipMates offers plenty of games to play and activities to take part in specifically for children age 3-5.
Designed exclusively for junior cruisers, Fun Factory is a place where magic happens. Children age 3-11 will thrive in this environment, which features LeapFrog educational tools for knowledge and play.
Younger cruisers ages 12-17 can cut loose and kick back the way they want in our hip VIP area geared specifically for teens. From teen-oriented explorations to the dance club and coffee lounge designed with them in mind, XClub is sure to be a hit with teenage guests.
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13 nights aboard the Celebrity Solstice | |||
Always Included” is the new standard rate for the luxurious experience offered on Celebrity's award-winning ships and includes: | |||
Unlimited Drinks
•Classic cocktails, wines by the glass, beer, sodas, specialty coffees and teas, juices and bottled water* can be fully enjoyed without worrying about the tab. *Bottles non plastic. | |||
Unlimited Wi-Fi
Free, always-on connection to social media, email and the web, allows guests to surf the net to their heart’s desire. | |||
Daily Gratuities
Tips are taken care of allowing guests to relax and enjoy the warm service delivered by our exceptional crew, knowing that the crew behind the superior service are also being taken care of. | |||
For guests who want even more luxurious simplicity, we offer the option to upgrade to one of two packages: | |||
Elevate
takes the package to new heights with unlimited premium drinks and adds shore excursions up to $200 per person. | |||
Indulge
includes everything in the ELEVATE package and adds to it with unlimited streaming Wi-Fi and up to $200 per person in onboard credit to spend almost any way desired. | |||
All guests in The Retreat will always receive INDULGE upgraded amenities included in their cruise, complemented with personal butler service plus exclusive access to a plush Sundeck, lounge and private restaurant, Luminae. | |||
Evening entertainment & Broadway style shows | |||
Wine workshops & cooking demonstrations | |||
Award-winning cuisine | |||
24-hour room service | |||
Enrichment programs & lectures | |||
Speciality Restaurants (charges may apply) | |||
Port Taxes and Fees | |||
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Date 10th Oct 2021 |
Nts 13 |
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Date 10th Oct 2021 |
Nts 13 |
Please Call for Availability |
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