Celebrity is seeing more Australians than ever colour their winters with different blues this year – the sapphire waters of the Aegean Sea, the deep navy of the Baltic Sea or the turquoise blue of the Mediterranean Sea – taking it all in from the comfort of a stylish modern luxury stateroom on one of Celebrity Cruises' five beautiful ships sailing Europe this season.

Many savvy Australian travellers are fast discovering that cruising is the smart way to travel Europe because it makes so much sense from both a cost and time point of view. Celebrity allows guests to visit many countries and destinations in the one trip – with over 100 European destinations to choose from – as well as a range of more than 900 different shore excursions in the region. All accommodation, food and travel is included in the cost and best of all, unpack just once so every moment of your holiday time is spent relaxing and doing only the things you want to.

Sean Treacy, commercial director, Celebrity Cruises Australia, said he is seeing significant growth in the number of Australian bookings onboard European sailings, as Australian travellers escape winter in the Southern Hemisphere and soak up the sun in Europe. Since 2011, the number of bookings has increased by around 240 per cent.

“Consideration of your destination options is a key factor in choosing your next European cruise”, he advises. “The region offers a wide variety of experiences, landscapes and climates, so knowing exactly what kind of holiday you would like to have and learning about which countries are best suited for you will help you experience your dream holiday,” he said.

With its unique contemporary luxe style, Celebrity Cruises lets Australians explore Europe on some of the highest rated superliners, offering world class cuisine, outstanding service, exceptional wellbeing and fitness programs, all while taking you to some of the most spectacular destinations. No other cruise line offers the luxury of a real grass lawn onboard, allowing guests to have a picnic or play a game of boules on manicured lawn in the middle of the Mediterranean. Celebrity Cruises also provides guests with delectable meals, specially designed spa-holidays in AquaClass rooms and gorgeous spaces throughout the ship to explore or relax in.

Celebrity heightens the modern luxury experience further this year with the introduction of Suite Class, that offers a new private dining, more premium inclusions (such as beverage packages, specialty dining, and unlimited internet), a dedicated butler and a VIP lounge for Suite guests. 

There's no better time to book a European cruise as Celebrity Cruises is offering some spectacular deals on selected 2015 Europe sailings, with savings of up to $290 per person as well as the ability to combine the discounted fares with Celebrity Cruises' 123Go promotion – where depending on your stateroom category, you can receive a combination of free beverage packages, free gratuities or $300 onboard credit when booked by 28 February 2015.

Recommended cruises

Special Anzac Centenary sailing - 12-night Turkey and Greece Cruise on Celebrity Constellation, departing 22 April 2015. The roundtrip sailing from Rome lets guests sail close to Anzac Cove on Anzac Day and calls at Canakkale (Kepez,) and Istanbul, Turkey; Athens and Santorini  in Greece and Naples, Italy. Fares start from $2,099 per person* for an Oceanview stateroom.

11-night Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Celebrity Reflection

Roundtrip from Rome departing 8 June 2015, calling at Santorini, Greece; Kusudasi (Ephesus) and Istanbul, Turkey; Mykonos and Athens, Greece as well as Naples in Italy. Fares start from$2,699 per person* for an Oceanview stateroom.

10-night Italy and Adriatic Cruise on Celebrity Constellation

Departing Rome on 1 July 2015 and sailing to Sorrento and Messina, Italy; Dubrovnik, Croatia; Koper, Slovenia and Venice, Italy. Fares start from $1,939 per person* for an Oceanview stateroom.

12 Night Scandanavia and Russia cruise on Celebrity Silhouette

Departs 28 May 2015 from Stockholm, Sweden and sails to Helsinki, Finland; St Petersburg, Russia; Muuga (Tallinn), Estonia; Warnemunde, Germany; Fredericia and Copenhagen, Denmark and Amsterdam, Netherlands. Fares start from $2,629 per person* for an Oceanview stateroom.

For more information or to book a Celebrity cruise, visit www.celebritycruises.com.au, phone 1800 754 500 or call your travel agent.

*Lead fares correct as of 19 February 2015 and are per person twin share.

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.