Will they or won’t they extend their cruise?
Industry observers wonder whether Celebrity Cruises’ new “Extend Your Stay” program will be embraced or sink with a lack of demand.
“In addition to the benefit of a leisurely last day onboard, the program allows guests to stay in their stateroom until 9 am on the day their cruise ends – one hour later than the standard time by which the guest is typically asked to depart,” says a Celebrity news release.
Guests who participate in Extend Your Stay also can enjoy some of the ship’s services until as late as 90 minutes before the next cruise sets sail.
Benefits also include non-alcoholic specialty coffees and teas from Café al Bacio; a meal in the creperie-focused specialty restaurant, Bistro on Five; the opportunity to watch a first-run movie in one of the ship’s theaters; and access to the pool, fitness center and locker rooms. There are also other benefits.
“Being able to relax onboard in luxurious surroundings rather than rush to disembark on the last day of one’s cruise epitomizes what ‘modern luxury’ is all about,” said Simon Weir, Director, Hotel Operations, Celebrity Cruises.
Extend Your Stay is being offered for the remainder of the current Europe season on Celebrity Constellation, Celebrity Equinox, Celebrity Solstice and the brand-new Celebrity Silhouette. The program also will be available for future Europe seasons.
The cost of the program is US$59 per adult, $29.50 per child ages 3 to 12, and free for children under three years of age.
By David Wilkening
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