Rotorua Daily Post

4 CELEBRITY CRUISES TO BOOK

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1. Mediterran­ean magic

Experience Celebrity Beyond for yourself on a spring sailing around the Mediterran­ean. The 12-night Italy, Turkey & the Greek Islands cruise visits historical heavy-hitters, including Rome, Athens, Naples, and Ephesus, and overnights in Istanbul. You’ll also see the idyllic islands of Santorini, Crete and Mykonos, and spend two days at sea so you can really make the most of the ship itself.

Departing May 23, 2023, the Rome roundtrip voyage starts from $5756pp

2. Australian appellatio­ns

You don’t have to fly long haul to enjoy one of Celebrity’s latest ships. Beyond’s sister, Celebrity Edge, is coming Downunder in 2024 and, among other itinerarie­s, will sail a nine-night Australia Wine voyage sure to suit those who love the finer things in life. Cruising roundtrip from Sydney, you’ll call at Melbourne, Adelaide, Kangaroo Island and Hobart, interspers­ed with four days at sea for extra rest and relaxation.

Departing April 5, 2024, the Sydney roundtrip voyage starts from $3042pp.

3. Scandinavi­an summer

If you simply can’t wait to get on board, Beyond’s other sister, Celebrity Apex, is cruising the Baltic Sea this northern summer. The 12-night Best of Scandinavi­a will showcase a clutch of capitals, including Copenhagen, Helsinki, Tallinn, Berlin and Stockholm, overnighti­ng in the last so you can enjoy a balmy August evening in the Swedish city. You’ll get plenty of use out of the resort deck too, with four sea days to spend in the Nordic sun.

Departing August 20, 2022, the Amsterdam round trip cruise starts from $5132pp

4. Straight to the South Pacific

Celebrity is bringing one of its older but still stylish ships, Celebrity Eclipse, to New Zealand at the end of the year, and January will see a 12-night sailing taking you deep into the heart of the South Pacific from Auckland. Calling at ports in Fiji, Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga, the itinerary also features six sea days, so you’ll have time to play bocce or putt golf balls on the rooftop lawn of real grass, enjoy a wine tasting at the Cellar Masters bar, and enjoy an animated dinner with Le Petit Chef.

Departing January 14, 2023, the Auckland round trip sailing starts from $3832pp.

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