Celebrity Cruises
Overview
Cruises
Dining
Tipping
Kids
Overview
What sets Celebrity apart from other vacation choices today is the cruise line’s passionate dedication to providing guests with a cruise experience that exceeds expectations. This extraordinary performance level has become the definition of Celebrity Cruises, and has set the worldwide standard for today’s expression of what first made cruising famous — high quality, superior design, spacious accommodations, grand style, attentive service and exceptional cuisine.
The excellence of Celebrity’s existing cruise product continues with the cruise line’s Millennium-class ships, which embody even greater technical achievement and meaningful innovation, while retaining the distinctive style, sophistication and service elements that have become the hallmark of a Celebrity cruise.
Our exceptional level of personal service, award-winning cuisine, world-famous amenities and accommodations that are the most spacious at sea, not only ensure an unforgettable cruise experience, but forge a lasting relationship between ourselves and our guests.
It’s no surprise then that Celebrity guests and the travel press, such as Condé Nast Traveler, consistently rate Celebrity Cruises as one of the world’s finest cruise lines. Experience for yourself what sets Celebrity apart.
Cruises
Dining
Let Celebrity tantalize your palate with award-winning cuisine. Prepared by world-renowned chefs, culinary delights are made from scratch using only the finest, fresh ingredients.
From casual eateries like the AquaSpa Café serving light, healthy fare to specialty restaurants where meals are prepared tableside, there are choices sure to please those with even the most discerning tastes.
Enjoy indoor dining in our smoke-free environments or outdoor dining poolside. Aboard Celebrity, the choice is yours.
MAIN DINING:
As you enter Celebrity’s main dining room, crystal glasses, exquisite china and gleaming silverware shine in anticipation. A dramatic setting for any meal, this elegant dining room features an endless array of cuisine including breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Perfectly presented and incredibly delicious, Celebrity cuisine is not only abundant, it is prepared following the highest culinary standards.
CASUAL DINING:
On a Celebrity ship, casual dining is just as special and enjoyable as formal dining. While casual dining may include a relaxing poolside grill, the Sushi café or complimentary 24-hour room service, the experience, flavor and attention to detail remain unmatched.
When you opt for a casual-dining setting, a casual dress code applies.
Casual Dining Restaurant
Enjoy the same world-class cuisine Celebrity is known for in a more relaxed environment. You’ll find yourself going back for more – but remember to save room for dessert. You’ll find delectable treats you won’t want to miss.
Outdoor Grill
Let your cravings go wild. Order up a pizza of your choice. Grab a burger and fries or pasta dish in a relaxed, poolside environment serving lunch and dinner.
Sushi Café
At night, dive into your favorite fresh sushi choices at the Sushi Café. From California Rolls to Nigiri, enjoy the delicious flavor and colorful form of this Japanese culinary art.
AquaSpa Café*
Nestled near the Thalassotherapy Pool*, the AquaSpa Café serves a light and healthy cuisine from breakfast until evening. Tranquility permeates the atmosphere lending to a fulfilling casual dining experience.
Thalassotherapy Pool is not available onboard Zenith or Century.
Cova® Café di Milano
Relax while enjoying a cappuccino and a European pastry with a friend at the Cova Café. Featuring Cova liqueurs, chocolates, and fresh pastries, this jewel offers a scrumptious taste of decadence.
*Available on Millennium-class ships only
SPECIALTY DINING:
When preparation moves from kitchen to tableside, the meal is transformed into a finely-orchestrated performance. So it is with Celebrity’s specialty restaurants located on our Millennium-class ships.
Reminiscent of ocean liners of the past, these distinctively elegant restaurants offer a dining experience like no other at sea. Savor thefive-course menu creations prepared tableside with a medley of aromatic ingredients. Relish the timeless ambiance of an intimate dine-in wine cellar. Each restaurant is equally spectacular offering its own taste of history and unparalleled service.
Proper dining attire is required and per person cover charge applies.
Murano Restaurant onboard Century
Adorned with magnificent chandeliers handcrafted of radiant Murano glass, the Century’s “Murano” specialty restaurant, named for the island of Murano near Venice, Italy, where glass-blowing has been a fine art and tradition since the 13th century, is reminiscent of the subtle charm and timeless beauty of one of the world’s most romantic cities.
A hand-painted mural at the end of the 66-seat venue displays whimsical silhouettes depicting an enchanting tale of travel and adventure, while a large, round granite medallion composed of jewel-toned stone resembles the antique paving of medieval European cities and creates the feeling of an Italian piazza.
The menu, cuisine and service for Murano will follow the celebrated style of Celebrity’s Millennium-class specialty restaurants, which presented the industry’s first tableside cooking, carving and flambé and will feature delectable menu selections such as Saltimbocca Alla Romana and Steak Diane.
The RMS Olympic Restaurant aboard Millennium
Entering transatlantic passenger service in 1911, the RMS Olympic embodied the opulence and grandeur historic ocean liners are known for. Asked to be of service in World War I, RMS Olympic earned the name “Old Reliable” for her wartime heroics.
The RMS Olympic Restaurant transports guests back in time where they can marvel at original paneling from the RMS Olympic while they savor the rich, creamy flavor of Goat Cheese Soufflé with Tomato Coulis complemented by a glass of vintage sauvignon blanc.
Featuring tableside service, a demonstration kitchen and a dine-in wine cellar, the RMS Olympic Restaurant provides a classic taste of luxury, elegance and culinary delight.
SS United States Restaurant aboard Infinity
Establishing a new speed record for transatlantic crossing in 1952, the SS United States made its mark in history. Its namesake, the SS United States Restaurant, makes its mark upon Celebrity guests with its exquisite décor – featuring actual glass panels from the original ship – and tantalizing cuisine.
An entrée first served in the dining room onboard the original SS United States is prepared for twenty-first century guests. Roast Long Island Duckling a l’Orange Stuffed with Fruit is just one of a host of intriguing menu selections diners will savor in this Specialty Restaurant.
SS Normandie Restaurant aboard Summit
Furnished with outstanding art deco fittings by the era’s best-known French designers, the SS Normandie was considered the ultimate ocean liner of her day. Winning the prestigious Blue Riband award for speed in North Atlantic crossings five times over, she was the first ocean liner to exceed 1,000 feet.
Summit’s Normandie Restaurant provides guests with an elegant, alternative dining experience with menu selections inspired by the Normandy region of France, such as Flambéed Scampi flamed in Armagnac accompanied by a 1999 Chassagne Montrachet Chardonnay.
Ocean Liners Restaurant aboard Constellation
Heralding the inception of Art Deco design into shipbuilding, the Ile de France launched a new era in 1927. Her design combining European tradition and modern décor is reflected in the Ocean Liners Restaurant. Showcasing a number of rare artifacts, this unique restaurant will whisk you back in time to an age of post-war jubilance and glamorous innovation.
Dining in the style of the great transatlantic passenger ships of the mid-twentieth century, guests enjoy such delicacies as Rack of Lamb en Croute complemented by a vintage burgundy.
ROOM SERVICE:
Perhaps a day of kayaking, shopping or golfing has you feeling pleasantly languid – or was it the afternoon spent relaxing with a novel that has you so serene? Either way, when you’re in the mood to relax and dine in the comfort of your stateroom, Celebrity offers complimentary 24-hour in-stateroom dining. Count on the same personal service and delicious cuisine you’ve come to expect from Celebrity.
Complimentary Service
Select from zesty soups, fresh salads, gourmet sandwiches, pizzas and desserts on the room-service menu. Should you decide to dine-in during restaurant luncheon and dinner hours, enjoy your selection from the restaurant menu. Simply request the menus of the day from your butler or stateroom attendant.
Morning meals include Continental breakfast served, on request, in your stateroom between 6:30am and 10:00am. Full breakfast is served between 7:30am and 10:00am.
PROPER DINING ATTIRE:
A delightful break from the ordinary, dining aboard Celebrity is a true taste of luxury. Whether dining at an intimate table for two or an elaborate table for many, appropriate attire is part of the overall ambience.
Evening Dress Codes
Celebrity’s evening dress codes include three types: formal, casual and informal. The daily program, delivered to your stateroom and available at the Guest Relations Desk, will be your guide to the appropriate evening attire.
Formal Night Attire
Ladies: Evening gown or fancy dress
Gentlemen: Tuxedo, dinner jacket or dark suit
Informal Night Attire
Ladies: Informal dress or pants and blouse
Gentlemen: Jacket and tie with slacks
Casual Night Attire
Ladies: Pantsuit or sporty outfit
Gentlemen: Sport shirt and slacks
Dining in jeans detracts from the overall ambience and is therefore not allowed in the main dining room after 6:00pm.
Evening dress codes apply to both main restaurant dining as well as specialty restaurant dining*.
Before Six
Dining options abound aboard Celebrity. For breakfast and lunch, jeans, shorts and casual daywear are allowed in all dining venues before 6:00pm. After 6:00pm, this attire is allowed only in casual restaurants and cafés.
Renting formalwear
Formal evenings call for formal attire. Arrange for tailored, elegant formalwear to be delivered directly to your stateroom with Cruiseline Formalwear. With an elegant line of eveningwear for ladies and classic, stylish formalwear for men, you’ll look as famous as you feel. To order, visit www.cruiselineformal.com
Formal Nights
Celebrity Cruises’ elegant, formal evenings include the Captain’s Welcome Cocktail Party and Dinner, the Captain’s Farewell Dinner, and a third or fourth “formal” night for those cruises sailing more than seven nights. Eveningwear should be planned for according to the length of your cruise. The following schedule outlines the number of formal nights you’ll enjoy:
Cruise length Casual Informal Formal
4-night 2 1 1
6-night 2 1 1
7-night 3 2 2
9-night 4 2 3
10-night 5 2 3
11-night 5 3 3
12-night 6 3 3
14-night 7 4 3
*Available on Millennium class ships, Journey class ships, and Century.
Dining times
| Meal | Normal Sitting | Late Sitting |
|---|---|---|
| Lunch | 12.00pm | 1.30pm |
| Breakfast | 7.30am | 8.45am |
| Dinner | 6.15pm | 8.30pm |
| Sunrise Buffet | 6.30am to 7.00am | |
| Breakfast Buffet | 7.30am to 10.00am | |
| Bouillon/Coffee | 10.30am to 11.00am | |
| Luncheon Buffet | 12.00pm to 2.00pm | |
| Gourmet Pizza Service | 3.00pm to 7.00pm | |
| Afternoon Tea | 4.00pm to 5.00pm | |
| Frozen Yogurt | 4.00pm to 6.00pm | |
| Gourmet Pizza Service | 10.00pm to 1.00am | |
| Mdnight Buffet | 12.00am to 1.00am |
Tipping
Gratuities
For your convenience, gratuities will automatically be added for your restaurant and stateroom services to your onboard Seapass account on a daily basis in the following amounts, which may be adjusted at your discretion: US$11.50 per person per day for guests in staterooms (US$12.00 per person per day for guests in Concierge Class and AquaClass staterooms and US$15.00 per person per day for guests in Suites). These service gratuities are based on the following recommended amounts:
Restaurant Service* Per Person Per Day (All in US$)
Waiter $3.65
Assistant Waiter $2.10
Dining Room Management $1.00
Stateroom Service* Per Person Per Day
Butler (Suites Only) $3.50
Stateroom Service $3.50 ($4.00 for Concierge Class and AquaClass staterooms)
Alternative Service*
Other Service Personnel $1.25
Beverage Service personnel are acknowledged with a 15% service charge which will be automatically added to the bill.
*Please note that gratuities may be shared with other crew members depending on the particular service requirement.
Kids
Solstice and Expedition
Please note that these two ships have limited Childrens facilities. Expedition does not offer a dedicated childrens program and Solstice offers the Fun Factory and X Club
Family Friendly Cruising
Few things can bring a family together like a Celebrity cruise. Aboard Celebrity, children experience the time of their lives. The Celebrity X-Club Youth Program offers a full compliment of age-specific activities and entertainment all year round. Children can expand their world through the exploration of science and nature or participate in a full menu of activities including talent shows, treasure hunts, dinner parties,* the Late-Night Slumber Party* and more. Special areas of the ship are even set aside as “children only,” such as the Shipmates Fun Factory, teen centers and pools. While the ship is docked, guests have the option of leaving their children onboard for an Afternoon Get-Together* and lots of other exciting activities in the Fun Factory.
Guests can feel secure leaving their children in Celebrity’s caring hands. A close ratio of professionally trained counselors to children helps to keep an intimate, more personal approach to each child’s cruise experience.
* Nominal fee may apply.
Celebrity X Club Youth Programme
There’s so much for your children to do in the Celebrity X-Club that keeps them engaged and having a great time in an environment designed just for them. A Welcome Aboard Orientation will fill you in on all the details of the X-Club. Plus, you’re invited to stop by the Fun Factory with your children on the first day of your sailing for an Open House. They can explore all the possibilities and you can get answers to any questions you may have. You can also go ahead and get them registered for the activities that excite them.
From teen-oriented explorations and entertainment to special opportunities for toddlers and their parents to interact with each other, the X-Club is designed to make sure your children enjoy their Celebrity experience as much as you do. You can even join your children for X-Club Family Events like Karaoke, Family Disco, Bingo and more.
Programs are available year round From 9 a.m. each morning, or half an hour before arriving in each port.
Our five-tiered program includes:
Toddler Time (under 3 years old)
Ship MatesSM (ages 3-6)
Celebrity CadetsSM (ages 7-9)
EnsignsSM (ages 10-12)
Admiral TsSM (ages 13-17)
Pagers
Celebrity would like to offer pagers to use while onboard should they have a child with disabilities, special needs, allergies or in the event you wish to participate in their fun filled youth activities. Pagers are first come-first serve and have limited availability.
*(Not available on Century, Galaxy & Mercury).
Toddler Time
Children participating in organized X-Club events must be age 3 and fully potty trained. However you can accompany your child to the Fun Factory or any organized activity. Toddler Time is also offered to allow the parents of toddlers and their children to interact with other children their age. The X-Club team will provide suitable toys and products for your toddlers. Please check the X-Club daily program for times and locations. In accordance with USPH policies and standards, Celebrity has provided each vessel with lavatory based changing tables and baby wipes.
Fun Factory
This is where the magic happens and the fun starts. A place exclusively for our junior cruisers. Open from 9:00am until 10:00pm each and every night, entertaining every child and teen onboard the vessel with crafts, games, toys, arcade games, music, karaoke, a ball pit and much much more Come step inside on the first day of the cruise for our Open House, where families can get all the information they need about the X-Club and we plan each junior cruiser’s fun-filled vacation.
