Celebrity Cruises to resume voyages to New Zealand in October

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​Someday is finally here!
Celebrity Cruises is ready to welcome guests back on board following today’s announcement from the New Zealand Government that cruising will resume in the country’s most iconic ports for the first time in over two years, from 11.59pm on 31 July, 2022.
 
Celebrity Cruises will set sail from Sydney on 22 October for the 2022-23 season, with the award-winning Celebrity Eclipse making her debut in the region with a series of curated 3-to13-night itineraries across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.
 Celebrity Cruises Vice President and Managing Director of Australia, New Zealand and APAC, Tim Jones described the New Zealand Government’s announcement as a significant moment, representing a return to normality for the cruise industry, travel and tourism, and New Zealanders who have been waiting for this day for more than two years. 
 “We always knew that someday we would showcase the wonders of this region from our luxury ships once more. We’re thrilled that ‘someday’ has arrived - and soon, so will Celebrity Eclipse. We can’t wait to welcome everyone on board again come October,” Jones said.
High Volume of Enquiries
“People are ready to cruise again, with pent up demand reflected in the high volume of enquiries and bookings we’ve been taking in anticipation of the recent green light from the Government. We are also ready to cruise again, having successfully delivered cruise holidays around the world for almost a year. We look forward to doing our part in contributing to the nation’s economic future, with the long-awaited return of international travel and tourism.”
 The 2022-23 season on board Celebrity Eclipse, running from 22 October 2022 to 19 April 2023, has been uniquely curated to cater to the desires of modern travellers, including new onboard and shore-side experiences that focus on luxury and relaxation, destination immersion, and culinary exploration – the top travel drivers as shown through a recent state of the nation survey commissioned by Celebrity Cruises. 
 “After a two-year wait, people know exactly what they want from their next escape, and it’s great to know Celebrity delivers on multiple travel desires in the one holiday. Luxury and wellness offerings are in exceptionally high demand showing that people are looking to treat themselves. Bookings for our most luxurious accommodations such as The Retreat, our exclusive resort-within-a-resort sanctuary for suite guests, have more than doubled over the past 12 months, and demand for our wellness-inspired suites in AquaClass has tripled,” explains Tim Jones.
 
PHOTOS: Dunedin town centre (left); Celebrity Eclipse (Right); Dunedin's historic railway station (below); North Island views (bottom)
New enhanced Experience
Across the 17 unique sailings visiting Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific, grouped into ‘Sun and Beach Escapes, ‘Food and Wine Classics’ and ‘Five-Star Getaways’, guests on board Celebrity Eclipse will experience new and enhanced onboard and shore-side experience to bring each region’s unique culture to life, including: 
  • Sleeping under the stars on a private, Celebrity-exclusive pontoon floating above the Great Barrier Reef during an overnight stop in Cairns.
  • Savoring some of the country’s most revered wines poured by the winemakers themselves during the first-ever Australian food and wine itinerary to Melbourne, Adelaide and Hobart. 
  • Indulging in next-level wellness experiences that regenerate the mind, body and soul, topped off with world-class dining to indulge in new and wonderful ways.
 These experiences will augment Celebrity’s signature innovative design, luxurious accommodations, culinary excellence, exciting entertainment and unrivalled service standards, with the details of more exciting experiences set to be announced in the coming months. 
 Further Highlights
Further highlights of the 2022-23 Celebrity Eclipse season include:
  • Unique overnight opportunities in Hobart, Cairns and Adelaide for guests to take in the wonders of the magnificent surroundings and vibrant nightlife.
  • Longer stays in port with 8pm departures from popular destinations including Melbourne, Brisbane, Christchurch and Papeete.
  • The scenic, cultural-rich destination of Port Arthur, Tasmania as a new port offering.
  • The return of the popular Auckland to Fiji voyage, departing for the first time in January, giving New Zealand guests the opportunity to enjoy this much-loved cruise for the January holiday season.
  • Three South Pacific island itineraries transporting guests to some of the world’s most beautiful islands, including Fiji, New Caledonia and Vanuatu.
  • New trans-Pacific sailings at the beginning and end of the season, luxuriously transporting guests between Honolulu and Sydney and crossing the international date line.
 
Celebrity Cruises believe holidays should be effortless from the start, ensuring that Wi-Fi, drinks and service charges are now ‘Always Included’ on every sailing, bringing that wonderful feeling of ‘everything is taken care of’ to life. 
 For more information on all of Celebrity’s 2022-23 Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific itineraries, visit celebritycruises.com/nz or call 0800 445 885. 
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