Wine and Cruising with Celebrity!

If you have not already heard Celebrity cruises have announced that the Celebrity Constellation will be doing round trips from Southampton starting 5th September 2012. With the Eclipse doing so well over here Celebrity have taken the decision to bring another one of its big hitters to our shores. This will be great news for the no fly UK cruise market. The constellation was voted number 1 in the Top 10 Large Ships category by Condé Nast Traveller Reader's Choice Awards. Putting this aside, say if you have never heard about the constellation, what makes it stand out and why should you give it a try? Well read on............




The Constellation is a ship that is probably best for someone 40-plus looking for an experience that  touches on both mainstream cruising and luxury brands. Normally the price can be compared to your P&O's, and Royal Caribbean's so for a 5 star luxury brand it is surprisingly affordable. The quality of food and service is superior to choices offered by other big ships, yet it still has the intimacy offered by smaller vessels. She has even just been revamped or "Solsticized" as Celebrity like to put it. This brings her directly up to date in line with the other Solstice Class Ships like Eclipse. So anyone who is interested in a flavourful steak in the sophisticated Tuscan Grille, or a sip of vodka at the ultra-cool, ice-topped Martini Bar then this is for you.

So what Itineraries are in store for this ship? If you see yourself as a bit of a Wino that this may be just the cruise for you. Titled "Immersive Europe Wine Cruises" you can visit the renowned wine countries of France, Spain and Portugal. You even have overnight stays in Le Havre (for Paris/Normandy) and Le Verdon (for Bordeaux), France, as well as Bilbao in Spain. This will give you plenty of time to sip Champagne in the "City of Light," taste robust Bordeaux in the land that bears its name, and relish fine Rioja wines. On board Cellar Masters can help you discover new wines, receive recommendations and enrich your knowledge of the world of wine.

These cruises have something for everyone offering 2-12 night cruises. Even if you are not into your wine, this is still an excellent product going to very interesting places so it is still well worth the trip. As normal please let me know if you have any questions!