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When Celebrity Cruises’ newest Solstice-class ship, the 2,850-guest Celebrity Equinox, sets sail for the first time this summer, her sleek exterior and critically acclaimed interior design won’t be the only features raising eyebrows among cruise and travel enthusiasts. Playing off the success of the launch of her sister ship, Celebrity Solstice, the newest vessel in Celebrity’s fleet will also offer AquaClass staterooms designed to offer a soothing, spa-focused ambiance, as well as several indulgent new offerings in the onboard spa.

Celebrity’s AquaClass veranda staterooms, introduced as a Solstice-class exclusive feature last year, are located in close proximity to the ships’ two-story spa, known as “AquaSpa by Elemis.” AquaClass is the only stateroom category in Celebrity’s fleet that offers no third and fourth guest berthing, making the area quieter and more exclusive for guests wishing to relax in an utterly serene environment.

Guests in Celebrity’s AquaClass enjoy a host of spa-inspired amenities and perks. These include unlimited access to the AquaSpa’s Persian Garden aromatherapy steam room, featuring heated ceramic loungers, and the Relaxation Room, which offers stunning vistas from comfortable loungers and a peaceful ambiance. AquaClass guests also enjoy unlimited, complimentary access to the ship’s exclusive, “clean-cuisine” and Mediterranean-influenced specialty restaurant, Blu. The dinner menu features savory appetizers along the lines of roasted beet salad with goat cheese; Mediterranean chopped salad with pita chips and pomegranate vinaigrette; and entrees including blackened ahi tuna, pan-seared filet mignon, and herb-crusted rack of lamb; Blu is also open for breakfast, exclusively for AquaClass and suite guests.

AquaClass guests enjoy in-stateroom amenities that include a pillow menu featuring Swedish Isotonic, body and hypo-allergenic pillows; carafes of unsweetened iced tea; soothing, calming lavender oil in a reed diffuser; and a five-jet shower by Hansgrohe, designed to invigorate and relax. AquaClass guests on Celebrity Solstice have been enjoying the convenience of accessing free, exclusive, on-demand video programming that introduces them to wellness-themed activities such as meditation, yoga, etc., in the comfort of their stateroom. AquaClass will comprise 130 of the ship’s 1,426 staterooms. A full 85 percent of all staterooms on Celebrity Equinox will have verandas, and all staterooms will be equipped with flat-screen TVs, smarter storage and closet space, spacious bathrooms, and plush European bedding. The ship will offer wireless Internet access throughout.

All guests on Celebrity Equinox are welcome to treat themselves to indulge in the ship’s AquaSpa by Elemis, which will offer its standard line-up of revitalizing, restorative experiences for individuals and couples. Renowned for its exotic therapies focused on beauty and wellness, Celebrity’s AquaSpa – offering full service on all ships except the 92-guest mega-yacht, Celebrity Xpedition, which offers limited options – will offer new treatments on Celebrity Equinox, including an opulent, restorative new treatment: “24-Karat Gold Facial.” The treatment, which uses an alchemy of expert touch, medicinal plants, Rose Quartz and a pure 24-karat gold leaf mask, speeds up cell renewal and results in a rebalanced, nourished, brighter and more clarified skin texture and complexion. The new ship will offer “red carpet make-up” application after every facial in its line-up, featuring a natural touch of Colorscience mineral powder and lip gloss to keep skin and lips glowing. Guests who experience the 24-Karat Gold Facial on Celebrity Equinox will also be able to enjoy a special cocktail inspired by the treatment itself. The “Golden Kiss Martini” will feature Golden Supreme vodka, cucumber juice, agave syrup and lemon juice, muddled with fresh mint.

Celebrity Equinox will also offer a “lash and brow bar,” where guests can add glamour to their look by selecting from a variety of eyelash enhancements, offered in three styles: Natural Lashes, Evening Eyes or Ultra Glam, which features a sparkling touch of glitter. Brow sculpting will be offered by expert aestheticians who carefully shape and define the eyebrows to give the face an instant lift and a polished appearance. Brow tinting, which can cover gray hairs or enhance one’s natural look, will be available in various shades. Lash tinting, ideal for guests whose eyelashes are light in color, will also be available. Celebrity Equinox’s AquaSpa will offer a full slate of massages, wraps, couples treatments, rituals and facials. The ship also offers men’s barber services, including traditional barber shaves.

Celebrity also presents a comprehensive slate of “medi-spa” offerings onboard. As the first cruise line to offer onboard acupuncture, Celebrity will continue to offer this popular treatment on Celebrity Equinox, in a space located within the AquaSpa. Celebrity Equinox will also offer BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments, which soften fine lines and wrinkles to result in a more youthful appearance; Restylane and Perlane treatments, Elemis Oxydermy facials and teeth whitening.

A full-service fitness center, located in the AquaSpa area of the ship, will offer guests the option to exercise on state-of-the-art equipment at their own pace or participate in group fitness classes. An outdoor walking/jogging track gives guests the opportunity to take in the sea air while staying healthy. Celebrity also offers guests the option to purchase personal training services onboard. The 122,000-gross-registered-tons Celebrity Equinox is scheduled to enter service July 31 from Southampton, England, on an eight-night cruise through the majestic Norwegian Fjords, followed by a series of romantic Mediterranean sailings from Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, beginning August 8.

Indulge In Relaxation With Celebrity’s AquaSpa®

The Cruise Web — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:26:26 +0000

Courtesy of Celebrity Cruises

From meditative relaxation to sensory heaven treatments, the AquaSpa® delivers a one-of-a-kind spa experience. In addition to deluxe manicures, facials and aromatherapy massage, pamper yourself with the following spa treatments:

Meditative Relaxation
Relax on an airbed under the soft sunlight of our glass dome and enjoy light, fresh cuisine. Or recline on a teak lounge chair and watch the water cascade over glass-sculpted rocks.

Hydrotherapy Spa Bath
Experience hundreds of tiny water jets massaging your body with fresh water blended with seaweed, minerals or oils.

The Etruscan Chamber
After a cleansing seaweed-soap shower, relax as medicinal muds are gently applied to your body. Complete your experience with an herbal steam bath.

Elemis Synergistic Therapy
Experience the ultimate combination of reflexology, Shiatsu and pressure-point massage

Rasul
Soothe your body and soul with this Oriental ceremony featuring a cleansing seaweed-soap shower, medicinal muds and an herbal steam bath.

Ionothermie
Through the use of kelp, ivy and seaweed body treatments enjoy a firmer, smoother-looking appearance.

Sensory Heaven

AquaSpa is the only place you can experience sensory heaven treatments: a state of bliss conceived to help melt away stress and tension. These include:

Egyptian Ceremony of Milk & Ginger
» Exotic Enriching Milk Bath
» Exotic Lime & Ginger Salt Glow
» Exotic Coconut Rub & Milk Ritual Wrap or Float
» Chakra Balancing Massage
» Japanese Silk Booster Facial
» Time: Approx. 5 hours

Asian Ceremony of Stone
» Etruscan Chamber
» Aroma Stone Therapy
» Exotic Hand Ritual
» Sole Delight Foot Treatment
» Frangipani Conditioning Hair & Scalp Ritual (Hair & Scalp Treatment includes Style Dry)
» Time: Approx. 5 hours

Tahitian Ceremony of Flowers
» Exotic Jasmine Flower Bath
» Exotic Frangipani Body Nourish Wrap or Float
» Japanese Silk Booster Facial
» Hawaiian 4 Hands Therapy*
» Time: Approx. 4 hours

Daily Fitness Ritual
» Cellutox Aroma Spa Ocean Wrap or Float
» Well-Being Massage
» Ionithermie-Algae Detox
» Personal Training
» Body Compositions Analysis
» Time: Approx. 5 hours

Algae-Detox Cruise Ritual
» Cellutox Aroma Spa Ocean Wrap or Float (course of 3)
» Ionithermie-Algae Detox (course of 3)
» Personal Training (course of 3)
» Body Composition Analysis
» To be enjoyed throughout the cruise
» Time: Approx. 12 hours

Daily Well-Being Ritual
» Chakra Balancing Massage
» Stress-A-Way
» Muscle Melt
» Spirit Reviver
» Hawaiian 4 Hands Massage*
» Time: Approx. 5 hours

Meet the new Celebrity Equinox

The Cruise Web — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 14:18:58 +0000

Celebrity Equinox, one of the newest ships to sail in Europe, meets “Ancient Empires” on 13-night voyages from August 18 through October 23, 2009, roundtrip from Rome (Civitavecchia), with visits to Naples/Capri; Athens (Piraeus) and Rhodes, Greece; Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey; Haifa and Ashdod, Israel, and Alexandria, Egypt. Celebrity Equinox also will present a 10-night “Best of Europe” itinerary departing from Southampton, England, August 8, 2009, with visits to Paris (Le Havre) and Cherbourg, France; Barcelona, Cartagena and Vigo, Spain; Lisbon, Portugal; Gibraltar, U.K.; and Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy.

With 10 extraordinary dining venues; a half-acre Lawn Club with real, growing grass; live glassblowing shows; hip nightclubs; distinctive entertainment, and an overall style and design that countless press have described as “dazzling,” “breathtaking” and “stunning,” Celebrity Equinox offers enough that guests could be tempted to never get off the ship.