Celebrity Cruises is the first to sail from a U.S. port

While some cruise lines are sailing in Europe and Asia, the Centers for Disease Control and Protection recently granted Celebrity Cruises as the first cruise ship approved to sail from a United States port.

The new-luxury ship Celebrity Edge is scheduled to depart Ft. Lauderdale, FL on June 26, 2021. This historic sailing’s theme is “Someday is Here” based on a one-line tweet that Celebrity Cruises CEO and President Lisa Lutoff-Perlo used to announce the news.

At the helm of the ship is the first and still only American female Captain, Kate McCue. She will guide the ship on a momentous 7-nights sailing on the Celebrity Edge from the departure port at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale to beautiful Cozumel, Costa Maya and Nassau.

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The Cruise line has implemented and met all new standards for providing a healthy cruise experience for its guests and crew.

“For the past 15 months our conversations with friends and loved ones about seeing the world have been accompanied by the phrase ‘someday.’ I’m beyond proud and excited to say that day has arrived,” said Celebrity Cruises CEO and President Lisa Lutoff-Perlo. “The power of travel has a way of healing our souls as we connect with cultures, sights, and experiences that bring greater joy and renewed energy to our lives. Nothing compares to these experiences at sea and now the wonder of these journeys returns. We’ve been preparing for this day for months and, on behalf of all of us at Celebrity Cruises, we’re ready and we can’t wait to welcome our guests aboard once again!”

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The Celebrity Edge was named one of the world’s greatest places by Time Magazine. The onboard experience includes the incredible Magic Carpet®, soaring cantilevered above the sea where passengers can experience Dinner on the Edge. Down to Deck 14, the Magic Carpet becomes a stunning extension of the main pool area, while on Deck 5, it serves as an open-air dining experience. Then at the bottom on Deck 2, the Magic Carpet becomes an extension of luxury at The Destination Gateway.

Inaugurated in just 2018, cruise guests can sip cocktails from the sundeck of The Retreat, a private resort-within-a-resort, or taking in the stunning vistas from the botanical Rooftop Garden.

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Now Celebrity Cruises will have 8 of it’s 15 ships return to sailing in 2021. Guests will have the opportunity to cruise the Caribbean, Europe, Alaska and the Galapagos.

Here is their exciting Celebrity Cruises Comeback:

Celebrity Millennium sails the Caribbean on June 5 in St Maarten, visiting the islands with their famed blue water – Aruba, Curacao and Barbados over seven nights.

Return to European Wonder: Greek Isles + British Isles aboard the Celebrity Apex. The newest addition to the fleet, is making her world debut in Athens on June 19, 2021 with seven-night sailings to the Greek Isles. The cruise marks a historic return to Greece for the company, which was founded there 33 years ago.

UK residents will enjoy the stunning Celebrity Silhouette this summer in Southampton, offering UK residents specially designed cruises of the British Isles. This ship was transformed as part of the $500 million ‘revolution’ program.

Check off your Bucket List destination: The Galapagos beginning July 4, 2021. The luxurious, state-of-the-art mega-yacht, Celebrity Flora®, will resume sailing the magical Galapagos Islands. She will be followed soon after by the award-winning Celebrity Xpedition®  and intimate 16-passenger Celebrity Xploration® on July 24, and September 18, respectively.

Those looking to set sail for the Last Frontier: Alaska can beginning on July 23, 2021. Explore history, natural wonders and see the wildlife on this Alaska cruise adventure.

Now cruise passengers can stay Healthy at Sea. All Celebrity ships sail with a vaccinated crew. U.S. guests ages 16 and older must be fully vaccinated and, as of August 1, 2021, all U.S. guests ages 12 and older must be fully vaccinated. Requirements for Non-U.S. guests vary and more details can be found by visiting https://www.celebritycruises.com/healthy-at-sea.

Celebrity Cruises simplifies the luxury vacation experience, with Wi-Fi, drinks, and tips are now ‘Always Included^SM’ on every Celebrity cruise. And, Celebrity’s “Cruise with Confidence” program provides flexible cancellations and the best price guarantees.

For more information on Celebrity Cruises’ new US summer sailings, guests and travel advisors should visit https://www.celebritycruises.com/2021-2022-cruises.