05 Feb 2015
5th February 2015 – Australians and New Zealanders who want to mark the centenary of one of the most important historical events in Australia and New Zealand's history - the ANZAC landing at Gallipoli - can now do so onboard a very special cruise by Celebrity Cruises.
Celebrity Cruises has created a commemorative ANZAC Centenary sailing giving Australian and New Zealand guests a special way to pay tribute to and remember this history-shaping event off the shores of ANZAC Cove. As part of this once in a lifetime cruise, guests can walk the battlefields and get a firsthand glimpse of the history of the ANZAC legend, and learn more about the history of the Great War onboard while sailing to multiple destinations in Turkey and Greece.
Departing Rome on 22 April 2015, Celebrity Constellation will sail close to the Gallipoli Peninsula at Dawn on ANZAC Day where the Dawn Service on the beaches of Gallipoli will be televised live and a special service will also take place onboard. The ship then docks in Canakkale (Kepez), Turkey at 10.30am on ANZAC Day where guests have two days and an overnight to visit the battlefields, explore the region and delve deeper into the history of the ANZACs. Guests can also learn aboutWorld War I and II onboard from historian and author Peter Donovan.
The 12-night sailing also includes an overnight in Istanbul, Turkey before cruising on to Athens, Santorini and Naples before concluding back in Rome.
Fares start from $1,899 per person twin share for an inside stateroom or $2,329 per person twin share for an Oceanview stateroom. Oceanview stateroom and above bookings made by 28 February 2015 also qualify for Celebrity's 123Go Europe sale, which offers guests a choice of two out of three exceptional onboard extras:
- Free beverage package
- US$300 onboard credit
- Free gratuities
For more information about the ANZAC Cruise, visit www.celebritycruises.com.au, phone 1800 754 500 or call your travel agent.
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About Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises' iconic “X” is the mark of modern luxury, with its cool, contemporary design and warm spaces; dining experiences where the design of the venues is as important as the cuisine; and the amazing service that only Celebrity can provide, all created to provide an unmatchable experience for guests' precious time. Celebrity Cruises' 11 ships offer modern luxury cruise holidays visiting all seven continents and present immersive cruisetour experiences in Alaska and Canada. Celebrity is one of six cruise brands operated by global cruise company Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE, OSE: RCL). For more information, visit www.celebritycruises.com.au, phone 1800 754 500 or call your travel agent.
RCL Cruises Ltd Australia commenced operation in December 2008 as the Australian arm of global cruise holiday company Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. The company offers three cruise brands in Australia and New Zealand: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises. In the 2014/2015 cruise season, Royal Caribbean International will be the largest cruise operator in Sydney, with three ships sailing in the region: Voyager of the Seas, Radiance of the Seas and Rhapsody of the Seas; along with Celebrity Century and Celebrity Solstice from sister brand Celebrity Cruises. In the 2015/2016 local cruise season Royal Caribbean International will increase the local fleet to four ships: Legend of the Seas home porting in Brisbane; along with Explorer of the Seas, Voyager of the Seas and Radiance of the Seas home porting in Sydney. Celebrity Solstice will also sail her fourth local season in 2015/16.
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