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SMOOTH SAILING:

A Guide to A-list Cruising

Enjoying elegant tea service each afternoon.....browsing great art....sharing the sunset from the ship's bow with that special someone. These are some of the delights of a Celebrity Cruises vacation, where everyone makes the A-list.

With all the exciting things to do--luxurious spa treatments, sumptuous dining, thrilling entertainment and other featurees for which the line is so well-known--many guests don't discover these special experiences until late in their cruise. So here's some help making it happen almost as soon as you've toasted each other over your glass of welcome champagne.

Views to Use

The best spot when sailing into or out of port is all the way forward on the Top Deck, a breathtaking vantage point. The sights get even better during the cruise on a secluded bench at the bow of the ship or from one of the magnificent glass elevators on the ship's exterior--an industry first.

Connoisseurs of savvy shopping can make an appointment to indulge in the personal service of Boutique C, while art lovers immerse themselves in great collections at shipboard galleries. Great art is one of Celebrity's hallmarks, in fact, and many ships offer tours of their collections. To take your own self-guided tour and fully immerse yourself at your own pace, just contact Guest Relations for a brochure.

Delectable Moments

Nowhere on a Celebrity cruise is the line's reputation for refined style more clearly seen than in the dining venues. On Millennium Class ships, the specialty restaurants' rich decor includes actual paneling and artifacts from historic liners. And the main dining room on ships fleet-wide is the gracious home of Celebrity's Elegant Tea Service.

Inspired by that most refined of English traditions, Elegant Tea features smartly clad wait staff who serve a range of teas with various pastries, cakes and finger sandwiches, while live music plays gently in the background--the perfect mid-afternoon refresher for body and mind.

Elsewhere on ship, a variety of dining styles feeds whatever mood you may be in, from the healthful menu in the Spa Cafe to the trendy convivialty of the Champagne Bar and the Martini Bar.

Great Escapes

Many a veteran cruiser starts the day with an energizing walk on the Promenade Deck. For those who wish to simply relax or read in a deck chair, several places tend to be less busy when activities aren't scheduled: the outdoor deck areas outside the theatre and Michael's Club; the RendezVous Lounge off the main dining room; just about any nightclub space during the day; and the library, with its fine collection of art books and broad selection of titles including fiction, travel and reference, as well as crossword puzzles and other games.

We've shared just a sample of the little things that add up to big memories on a Celebrity cruise. Not all ships will have everything mentioned here, but each definitely has many A-lister areas that enhance an already unforgettable voyage.