The Celebrity Eclipse is a popular floating resort. The waters are crowded with sea-worthy vessels, so to make planning easier, we've done all the prep work for a cruise vacation. As part of a Huffington Post Travel series on cruise ships, here is a tip sheet offering all the key information one could ever need to know about the Celebrity Eclipse.
Destination
The
sails in Northern Europe in the summer, visiting Russia, Scandinavia and Norway. As the air chills, the ship heads south for several Mediterranean and Adriatic tours. In October, the Eclipse sails west on the Atlantic and come winters it cruises to the Caribbean. In the spring, the ship makes an eastbound trans-Atlantic cruise and visits the Azores and Canary Islands before repeating the cycle with Northern European excursions.
Luxury Cruise Ship
The Eclipse is one of Celebrity's Solstice class ships, which are among the largest and most luxurious in the Celebrity fleet. While the decor and amenities are primarily geared for couples, Celebrity Eclipse nonetheless provides engaging kid-friendly entertainment, including an arcade, a basketball court and a "youth cluster" that comprises three age-specific activity centers.
Special Features
Try your hand at poker or pull the lever on any of the 275 slot machines located in the Eclipse's
.
offers age-appropriate activities to children ranging from toddlers to teens. For a wholly relaxing experience, get pampered at the
as the sea rolls by.
Accommodations
More than 85 percent of the
on the Eclipse have veranda views. All staterooms, incuding the smallest
, include a sitting area in addition to the sleeping accommodations. The
offers a second bedroom to give parents privacy while traveling with children.
Cost
A wide range of traveling options gives every budget a chance to experience a Celebrity Eclipse cruise. A
can cost as little as $649 per person for an inside stateroom ($1,949 for a luxury suite). A
starts at $2,839 per person for an inside cabin ($6,169 for a luxury suite).
Excursions
A passenger reccommended the
on the rivers and canals around St. Petersburg, Russia. The trip included a discussion of much of Russia's history, as well as the sites accessible by river. If you book Russian excursions through the ship, Celebrity will take care of the necessary visa.
Dining Experience
The ship's main restaurant, Moonlight Sonata, offers assigned seating for dinner. In addition, the ship offers
: Qsine serves up a playful approach to different cultural cuisines for a new hybrid dining experience; Tuscan Grille serves pasta, steaks and seafood; Bistro on Five serves quick sandwiches and to-go meals; and Murano offers continental cuisine with traditional European-style service. Take your meal up to the top deck and enjoy a picnic on the Lawn Club, which features stunning views.
Maiden Voyage
The Celebrity Eclipse made its maiden voyage on April 29, 2010. Unlike its sister ships, the Eclipse's maiden voyage was a mission of mercy:
when an Icelandic volcano disrupted air travel.
In The News
In addition to rescuing stranded passengers, the Eclipse had made headlines for its size. The Daily Mail reported that the ship made it through the locks from its building site to the open sea
. In May of 2011,
after he was seen jumping overboard.
A tour of the Celebrity Eclipse.
What's your favorite cruise memory?
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