Celebrity confirms Australasia 2022/23

CELEBRITY Cruises has this morning announced Celebrity Eclipse (pictured) will operate in Australia and New Zealand next year, with a total of 19 departures ex Sydney and Auckland from Sep 2022 through until Apr 2023.

It will be the second season in a row for Eclipse in the region, with plans also in place for a 19-voyage deployment from Oct this year (CW 19 Nov 2020).

The 2022/23 deployment will feature Celebrity’s recently announced themed experiences, such as Sun & Beach Escapes, Food & Wine Classics and

Five Star Getaways, which will “provide deeper immersion into the region’s unique culture”.

Enhanced onboard and shoreside programming will complement the themes, such as an overnight in Cairns with the option to sleep under the stars on a private pontoon on the Great Barrier Reef, as well as Celebrity’s first ever Australian food and wine itinerary taking in Melbourne, Adelaide and Hobart.

Voyages also include the return of the popular Auckland to Fiji voyage operating in Jan 2023, as well as three South Pacifc island itineraries taking in Fiji, New Caledonia and Vanuatu.

The announcement follows the recent introduction of simplified pricing for Celebrity’s voyages, switching to the Always Included model featuring wi-fi, drinks and gratuities on all fares.

Travel advisors keen to find out more about the season can join a product training webinar taking place Tue, hosted by the Celebrity Cruises sales team.

Registration details and selling tools can be accessed at thecelebritycommitment.com.au.