grtraveller visited the new, luxury cruise ship Celebrity Beyond of Celebrity Cruises in Piraeus !

On 13 June a visit to the cruise ship was held in Piraeus
Celebrity
Beyond
The visit was organized by the exclusive sales representative of Celebrity Cruises in Greece,

Navigator Travel & Tourist Services, was attended by 40 partners from travel agencies and media representatives.

 

 

The visit was also attended by Michael English after welcoming the participants refered to the planning ofCelebrity Cruises and the Company’s investment in Greece, as another cruise ship, the Celebrity Infinity this summer and from February to October 2024 willuse Piraeus as its homeport, offering Greek cruise lovers the opportunity to experience Celebrity Cruises’ luxury floating resorts.

 

The Celebrity Beyond is the newest and largest ship in Celebrity Cruises®’ subversive Edge class built at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint Nazaire, France, and made its first cruise in April 2022. It has a gross tonnage of 141,420 tonnes, a length of 327 metres, 17 decks and can accommodate 3,260 passengers in double cabins.

The look and feel of the Celebrity Beyond have been carefully enhanced with new spaces and refreshed versions of already popular, signature Celebrity spaces, including:

The Retreat®, an exclusive space for Suite residents, with a two-storey sundeck

Subversive cabins, from contemporary two-storey pool villas to Infinite Verandas®cabins that blur the boundaries between indoor and outdoor space.

Larger Rooftop Garden and a stunning resort deck with infinity pools.

The stunning, multi-level Sunset Bar, featuring the aft section of the ship, designed by American designer Nate Berkus.

The excellent fine-dining restaurant Le Voyage by Michelin-starred Chef Daniel Boulud.

The Grand Plaza foyer , the stunning spot in the heart of the ship that spans three decks and comes alive at night with dance performances

The Magic Carpet®, an engineering feat that rises above the sea, offering guests an unobstructed view as they sip their cocktails or dine.

 

The Eden , at the stern of the ship, a large three-storey space with floor-to-ceiling windows, offers experiences that appeal to all the senses from morning to night, ranging from meditation, to Create and Pour classes and wine tasting. At night, Wonder at Eden is even more wonderful, with six unique performances, with unforgettable characters and delightful performances.

 

This summer until 9 October the Celebrity Beyond will depart from Civitavecchia in Rome and will offer 10 and 11 night cruises in the Adriatic and Aegean, visiting Greek ports such as Mykonos, Katakolon, Santorini and Piraeus, while from November it will offer 9, 10 and 11 night cruises in the Caribbean departing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

From February 2024 the Celebrity Infinity Millenium class, will be based in Piraeus and until March will depart for Israel, Egypt and Turkey with 10 and 11 cruises, while from April it will depart for Greek ports such as Volos, Kavala, Thessaloniki, Mykonos and Santorini, and Kusadasi in Turkey.

About Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Cruises’ iconic “X” is the brand name of a fleet of 15 award-winning ships that bring a new dimension to luxury cruise travel with contemporary, modern design, accommodations, dining, spa and entertainment experiences for modern tastes and culturally rich and diverse travel experiences, combined with warm, personalized service. Celebrity has pioneered many firsts in the cruise sector, including: the first use of solar panels on a cruise ship, the first attempt to eliminate the use of plastic bottles, the first American woman captain on a cruise ship, the first team of women officers on a cruise, the first woman from West Africa to work on the bridge of a cruise ship, and the celebration of one of the first legal same-sex marriages on a ship. Driven by a love of travel and a passion for exploring the world, Celebrity sails across seven continents and visits more than 300 destinations in over 70 countries. Celebrity Cruises is one of five cruise brands operated by the global cruise company Royal Caribbean Group. (NYSE: RCL).

About Navigator Travel

The travel agency Navigator Travel & Tourist Services is the most specialised organisation in Greece in the cruise sector with high expertise in providing the ultimate service to the modern traveller.

Since its foundation in 1962, by Anastasios Stylianopoulos, until today, Navigator is trusted by almost all the protagonists of the global cruise industry. Today, under the leadership of Andreas Stylianopoulos, Navigator is the exclusive Marketing and Sales representative in Greece and Bulgaria of Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Cruises in Greece, Cyprus and Bulgaria and strategic partner of Silversea Cruises, Oceania Cruises etc.