There are few moments more priceless than watching history being written from a front row seat – and in 2017 and 2018, modern luxury cruise line, Celebrity Cruises, ensures guests are up close and personal with the world’s most iconic events with its exclusive range of Signature Event Sailings.
Whatever your passion – be it sport, music or the arts – Celebrity Cruises Signature Event Sailings take guests into the thick of the action at world-famous events, while indulging in modern luxury style onboard. Timed for events like Scotland’s Edinburgh Tattoo, Taiwan’s Pingxi Lantern Festival, and Brazil’s Carnaval, Celebrity Cruises’ Signature Events Cruises turns these exciting world events into an exhilarating all-round experience, extending the fun and excitement for days before and after the occasion.
Each Signature Event Sailing features unique shore excursions, designed to highlight the world event by either putting the guest in the middle of the action, or giving them a VIP vantage point for a truly luxurious experience.
The excitement isn’t limited to land experiences. Onboard every Signature Event Sailing, guests are entertained, educated, and engaged with unique shows, speakers, and activities inspired by the feature event. As well, they’re treated to a seriously stylish cruising experience. Celebrity’s nine-strong fleet of beautifully designed, mid-sized ships are renowned for their world-class dining options, stunning bars and lounges and unique features – including the “Taste of Film” culinary experience, where gourmet tasting plates inspired by a film are carefully paired with the scenes as they play on an outdoor cinema screen on the ship’s real grass lawn.*
Edinburgh Military Tattoo
12-Night British Isles Cruise on Celebrity Silhouette departing 11 August, 2017
On a British Isles cruise, guests will experience traditional Scottish music and dance onboard before joining the Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle. Celebrity Cruises’ Uniquely Celebrity Shore Excursions lets guests join centuries of Scottish tradition at timeless Edinburgh Castle, hearing the sombre tones of a lone piper wafting over Edinburgh Castle, then viewing the ancient Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, with folkloric dance, historic re-enactments, and pageantry. Fares start from AU$2,529 per person, twin share for an Interior stateroom if booked before 31 July 2017 as part of Celebrity’s Global Savings Sale.
Carnaval in Brazil
14 Night South America and Carnaval Cruise on Celebrity Infinity, departing 4 February 2018
This electrifying cruise allows guests to take part in the biggest carnival in the world featuring stunning floats, costumes and incredible music. On shore they’ll samba down the Sambadrome of Rio during Carnaval and witness the famous Samba Parade in VIP seating. The Carnaval spirit can also be experienced onboard when they participate in same lessons, dance the night away at a Latin party and enjoy music from South Beach to South America.
Fares start from AU$2,819 per person, twin share for an Interior stateroom, if booked before 31 July 2017 as part of Celebrity’s Global Savings Sale.
Pingxi Lantern Festival in Taiwan
14 Night Pingxi Lantern Festival on Celebrity Millennium departing 18 February 2018
This beautiful cultural experience gives guests the opportunity to stare in awe at the magical Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival in Taipei, as thousands of glowing lanterns are released into the night sky to celebrate the first full moon of the Chinese New Year. Fares start from AU$2,419 per person, twin share for an Interior stateroom, if booked before 31 July 2017 as part of Celebrity’s Global Savings Sale.
For further information or to reserve your Signature Event Sailing, visit www.celebritycruises.com.au, phone 1800 754 500 or see your local travel agent.
SOURCE: Celebrity Cruises