Exclusive Captains Club Newsletter August 2024

BREAK FOR RELAXATION

Picture this: Instead of running errands and doing chores, you’re lounging on a white-sand beach in the stunning Caribbean, listening to the gentle sound of waves. Well, you don’t have to picture it—you can live it. There’s never been a better time for a getaway than right now. Want a longer escape? Why not make it a back-to-back sailing and really soak in the sunshine. Relax on an in-pool lounger with your favorite book or music, splash in the clear, turquoise water, or kick back on your private veranda and soak it all in.

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During this year’s incredible President’s Cruise, we invited Zenith members to help us pick the best burger on Celebrity Beyond. The friendly and delicious competition was held at Fine Cut Steakhouse and hosted by Celebrity President Laura Hodges Bethge. Four amazing burgers were presented for all to sample, and the race to burger supremacy was on. The delicious candidates:

• Rooftop Burger
•Double Cheese Truffle Burger – winner!!!
• Luminae Signature Burger
• Plant Based Beyond Burger

It was a close race, and the very-satisfied diners had a tough choice to make. After much deliberation, the crown went to the Double Cheese Truffle Burger, crafted by our talented kitchen crew at Le Grand Bistro. Next time you’re on board Celebrity Beyond, why not try them all yourself, and see if you have your own favorite burger.

Ready to make your next sailing your best sailing? With our onboard Ship Excursions, you can explore more without ever getting off the ship. Enjoy elevated experiences, often taking inspiration from the destinations you’ll visit, and have fun while you learn. Does marine navigation and architecture interest you? Join a behind-the-scenes tour and see your ship from a different perspective. Want to make a cocktail like a pro? Learn how to shake a martini that would pass the James Bond test. You can even channel your inner Picasso while you sketch and sip a glass of wine. And, if you are a foodie at heart make sure to try one of our cooking class series where you will learn how to make pizza, pasta, sushi or steak with our chefs onboard and special “nonna’s” grandmothers from Italy during a port of call to show you the traditional way to make a rustic pasta dish. This is just another way that we plan to bring the destination onboard without you having to leave the ship. You can view and purchase Ship Excursions before you set sail on My Celebrity Cruise, or on board via the Celebrity Cruises app or at the Shore Excursions desk (if available). Space is limited to 6-20 guests depending on the Ship Excursion you choose, so don’t delay and book yours today.

Ship Excursions are another way we’re making sure Nothing Comes Close to your vacation with us.

In this month’s member feature, follow longtime Captain’s Club member Diane Hall as she remembers her first sailing on our first ship, and looks ahead to her next amazing adventure.

Diane Hall and her family have been a part of our family since 1995, and have shared countless special moments with us, from Christmas and New Year celebrations to birthdays and anniversaries. With their love for exploration, their upcoming sailing to Iceland and Greenland on Celebrity Silhouette is something they've long dreamed of.

Their Celebrity journey began when their travel agent recommended a Celebrity Meridian Panama Canal cruise in 1995. Reflecting on their early days with us, Diane fondly recalls their first cruise when their daughter was little. "The best thing I found on Celebrity was the all-inclusive children's program. Our daughter was one-and-a-half-years-old, and couldn’t be left in the playroom alone, so we were able to join her. She is now the next generation cruiser." Since then, the Halls have enjoyed many escapes with us, including a memorable ocean crossing. "We decided to do a transatlantic sailing. It was great for just relaxing," Diane reminisced. Their favorite pre-dinner spots were the Sky Lounge and the Martini Bar. "We loved it."

Originally from New Jersey, the Halls have called Las Vegas home for the past 20 years. Now retired, they’ve enjoyed vacations on virtually every ship and every class, and traveled on everything from 7-night sailings to 18-night voyages. As they prepare for their upcoming Iceland and Greenland cruise, the Halls are excited to experience a cooler climate—a welcome break from Las Vegas. "We can’t wait. It will be a wonderful change from the summer heat. We’re looking forward to seeing this part of the world."

We love reliving vacation memories as much as our members do, and we look forward to creating new ones with the Hall family on their Iceland and Greenland adventure next summer.

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU

Do you have a story from a Celebrity cruise that makes you glow just thinking about? Well, here’s your chance to share it with your fellow members. Tell us about your special sailings, celebrations, excursions, and moments, and what made them unforgettable, and if selected, you’ll be featured in a future Captain’s Club newsletter. Just fill in the survey linked below and tell us all about why your cruise was the best. We can’t wait to read the responses.

SUBMIT FORM

*Activity terms: Captain’s Club Members are eligible to earn 50 Power Up Points for new reservations on Celebrity Reflection Short Caribbean sailings departing 09/02/24 - 10/28/24, excluding chartered sailings. The offer applies to each Captain’s Club member on the booking reservation. Power Up Points to be awarded once per eligible booking. To qualify, booking must include member’s first name, last name, date of birth and loyalty ID. Power Up Points will be converted to Club Points and added to a participating member’s Club Points balance by October 14th. If the qualifying booking is cancelled, points awarded will be removed. The last day to complete this form is September 11, 2024 11:59pm EST.

*Veranda Upgrade Terms: Cruise must be booked 08/15/24 to 09/11/24 (the “Offer Period.”) Upgrade offer applies to select Short Caribbean cruises, departing 08/15/24 – 11/04/24 on Celebrity Reflection. (“Offer Cruise”). No promo code required. To redeem book a veranda stateroom at an ocean view stateroom category price, on an Offer Cruise.

Offer applies to new individual bookings and to staterooms in non-contracted group bookings, is non-transferable, capacity controlled and combinable with standard pricing in USD only. Changes to booking may result in removal of Offer. Offers and prices are subject to availability, cancellation and change without notice at any time.

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT - DIANE HALL

In this month’s member feature, follow longtime Captain’s Club member Diane Hall as she remembers her first sailing on our first ship, and looks ahead to her next amazing adventure.

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU