Cruising New Magazine April 2019 April 2019 Edition | Page 19

Celebrity Cruises Unveils
New Partnerships
Celebrity Cruises has announced
partnerships with the American Ballet
Theatre and Michelin-starred Chef
Daniel Boulud, bringing a host of new
opportunities for guests.
“Our guests know to expect something
unique, upscale and unexpected
each time they step onboard. By
partnering with American Ballet
Theatre and the world’s leading
culinary authority, Daniel Boulud, we
are creating experiences that won’t
just meet those expectations — but
shatter them,” said Lisa Lutoff-Perlo,
President and CEO, Celebrity Cruises.
“I cannot think of better partners than
American Ballet Theatre, who will bring
the best classical dance experience
on board, and Chef Daniel Boulud, a
chef that all other chefs admire and
respect for hospitality, creativity and
excellence both in the kitchen and
dining room” said Brian Abel, SVP,
Hotel Operations, Celebrity Cruises.
The new experiences with both
American Ballet Theatre and Chef
Boulud will begin rolling out across the
fleet in 2019, starting with Celebrity
Summit, then Celebrity Equinox and
Celebrity Millennium.
Great Lakes Grand Discovery and French Canada and Great Lakes
Victory Cruise Lines, committed
to small-ship cruising on the North
American and Canadian coasts, is
highlighting the line’s first two itineraries
since joining American Queen
Steamboat Company. Operated by
the leader in U.S. river cruising, the
sailings on the 202-guest M/V Victory
I and M/V Victory II cruises on all
five Great Lakes and the Canadian
Maritimes are a refreshing alternative
to ocean cruising.
Victory Cruise Lines will begin its
upcoming season in May 2019 with
a 10-day sailing on M/V Victory I
between Toronto and Chicago
and a 10-day sailing on M/V Victory
II between Montreal and Detroit.
Both elegant small ships have been
designed to cruise along magnificent
coastlines, through scenic seaways
and inland lakes navigating hidden
harbors and more remote ports of
call. Included shore excursions are led
by knowledgeable guides providing
opportunities to uncover the rich
history and culture of the Great Lakes
region.
“Our goal with Victory Cruise Lines
is to deliver a small ship experience
with the same authenticity and
passion for service that exists with
our luxurious riverboat fleet,” explains
John Waggoner, chairman and CEO
of American Queen Steamboat
Company. “We look forward
to bringing our award-winning
experience to these northern waters
and celebrating the beauty of this
bountiful region.”
Make it a Christmas to Remember
Paul Gauguin Cruises has announced
a special offering for the 2019 festive
season with the luxurious Tahiti & the
Society Islands voyage departing 21
December and 28 December 2019.
Paul Gauguin Cruises’ trademark
7-night cruise is the perfect
introduction – or reintroduction – to
the picturesque charms of the South
Pacific, destinations of which played
muse for author James A Michener,
painter Paul Gauguin, and many
others.
This is the perfect voyage for couples,
families, and friends wanting to
experience a relaxing Christmas in
2019. An incredible week traversing
the South Pacific allows guests to slow
down and let stress melt away during
the busiest time of year. Floating in
crystal clear lagoons, wandering
through lush rainforests, and exploring
local villages is encouraged and
celebrated onboard the m/s Paul
Gauguin. Beginning in Papeete, Tahiti,
the islands of Polynesia are a gorgeous
collection of volcanic atolls strewn
across the grand Pacific Ocean, and
the island of Tahiti is the largest of all
118. Before embarking on the voyage,
guests have the opportunity to explore
the dynamic dining, nightlife, and
shopping in the capital city.
As the voyage progresses, travellers
indulge in the lush rainforests of
Huahine, known as ‘The Garden
Island’, discover the vanilla-scented
shores of Taha’a, and delight in the
white-sand beaches, technicolour
coral reefs, and romantic lagoons of
Bora Bora. This incredible sojourn visits
the beautiful Moorea, before returning
rejuvenated guests to Papeete after
7-nights of leisure.
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