Celebrity Cruises
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Celebrity Cruises is a cruise line founded in 1989 by the Greek Chandris Group. In 1997 Celebrity Cruises Ltd. merged with Royal Caribbean International to become Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., which operates Celebrity and the Royal Caribbean International lines. Today the company is headquartered in Miami, Florida in the United States. The signature "X" on Celebrity ship funnels is the Greek letter chi, standing for "Chandris".
Common features on board are aft-glass dining rooms, formal foyer areas, alternative restaurants, balcony and suite staterooms, large pools and lounging areas, signature bars and lounges, libraries, elegant spas and gyms, as well as relaxing areas.
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History
The Greece-based Chandris Group had been involved in cruise traffic since the 1960s under two brands: Chandris Fantasy Cruises, that operated in the Caribbean, and Chandris Cruises, that operated in Europe. Both of these companies mainly catered for the lower end of the market, their fleets consisting of second-hand ocean liners. In 1990, the more upscale Celebrity Cruises brand name emerged. In 1997 the Chandris family sold their interests in Celebrity Cruises to Royal Caribbean International.
Current Ships
| Ship | Built | Refurb. | Registry | Tonnage | Pax (Basis 2) | Pax Decks | Crew | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celebrity Century | 1995 | 2006 | Bahamas | 71,545 | 1,814 | 12 | 860 | Century Class |
| Celebrity Constellation | 2002 | - | Bahamas | 91,000 | 2,038 | 11 | 999 | Millennium Class |
| Celebrity Galaxy | 1996 | - | Bahamas | 77,713 | 1,908 | 10 | 906 | Century Class |
| Celebrity Infinity | 2001 | - | Bahamas | 91,000 | 2,050 | 11 | 999 | Millennium Class |
| Celebrity Mercury | 1997 | - | Bahamas | 77,713 | 1,898 | 10 | 909 | Century Class |
| Celebrity Millennium | 2000 | - | Bahamas | 91,000 | 2,038 | 11 | 999 | Millennium Class |
| Celebrity Solstice | 2008 | - | - | 118,000 | 2,850 | - | - | Solstice Class |
| Celebrity Summit | 2001 | - | Bahamas | 91,000 | 2,038 | 11 | 999 | Millennium Class |
| Celebrity Xpedition | 2001 | 2003 | Ecuador | 2,842 | 92 | 4 | 64 | - |
Future Ships
| Ship | Built | Refurb. | Registry | Tonnage | Pax (Basis 2) | Pax Decks | Crew | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celebrity Eclipse | - | - | - | 122,000 | 2,850 | - | - | Delivery: 2010 |
| Celebrity Equinox | - | - | - | 122,000 | 2,850 | - | - | Delivery: 2009 |
Retired Ships
| Ship | Years in service | Tonnage1 | Status as of 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian | 1990—1997 | 30,440 | Burnt and sank at the Straits of Malacca, 1999 |
| Horizon | 1990—2005 | 46,881 | Since 2005 Island Star for Island Cruises |
| Zenith | 1992—2007 | 47,255 | Since 2007 sailing for Pullmantur Cruises |