June 2011 Auckland – London
Thursday 16 Depart Auckland on Air New Zealand
Friday 17 London - Brighton D
Arrive London and transfer to your hotel at the coastal city of Brighton.
Saturday 18 Brighton – Southampton B D
Travel by coach to Southampton to board your floating hotel the ‘Eclipse’. Dinner tonight will be a chance to meet your stewards and mix and mingle with your fellow travellers.
Sunday 19 Brugges (Zeebrugge), Belgium B L D
The modern part of Zeebrugge is only 10kms from the historical city of Brugge. Brugge has unspoilt 17th century gabled houses, a market square and most enjoy walking the cobble stoned streets and flower lined canals.
Monday 20 Day at sea B L D
Relax and indulge in activities ‘Designed for You’. From experiencing the award winning Aqua Spa by Elemis, bidding in an art auction to relaxing with your favourite cocktail by the pool.
Tuesday 21 Berlin (Warnemunde – Germany) B L D
Warnemunde is a fishing hamlet on the banks of the Warnow River. An excursion to Berlin will allow you to visit this city with a history that we can relate to.
Wednesday 22 Relaxing day at sea B L D
With one staff member for every two guests, Celebrity Cruises offer an unrivalled standard of service, committed to making your holiday the best holiday you ever have.
Thursday 23 Helsinki (Finland) B L D
Helsinki is an elegant city of spectacular architecture, gardens and harbour side parks. The Finn’s flair for architecture is on display at every corner from medieval to neo classical to ultra modern.
Friday 24 St Petersburg B L D
A truly Imperial city situated on the Neva River on the Gulf of Finland –. Three days after the longest day ensures you will experience the famous ‘white nights’, when the night sky is never completely dark! A city with elegant palace-lined waterways, a domed skyline and world-renowned museums. Must-sees are the Hermitage museum (formally the Winter Palace), the Catherine Palace, and Smolny Cathedral.
Saturday 25 St Petersburg B L D
Time for further sightseeing. The Eclipse sails early evening.
Sunday 26 Tallinn (Estonia) B L
A perfectly preserved medieval “old city” to walk around – a surprise on the Baltic perched overlooking the sea.
Monday 27 Stockholm (Sweden) B L D
No fewer than fifty bridges connect this Swedish capital’s fourteen islands to the mainland! A city steeped in parks and museums. Walk the Gamla Stan or Old Town and enjoy the shops and cafes.
Tuesday 28 Savour a day at sea B L D
Celebrity Cruises treat you to the finest cuisine at sea, complemented by one of the world’s most extensive floating wine cellars.
Wednesday 29 / Copenhagen (Denmark) B L D
Thursday 30
Two days to enjoy the flowers in Tivoli Gardens, see the Little
Mermaid and perhaps catch the changing of the guards at the
Amalienberg Palace. This city is the final resting place of Hans
Christian Anderson and has attractive coppery green roofs,
cobbled streets and quaint houses. The ship is in port till 1am.
July
Friday 01 Be entertained at sea B L D
Celebrity Central onboard ‘Eclipse’ allows you to enjoy live
music, movies, late-night comedy. With contemporary
musicians and entertainers, dancing, nightclubs, and access to
the casino there is always something to suit your every mood.
Saturday 02 Southampton - Auckland B
Disembark after breakfast. A transfer to London Heathrow or London Victoria Station is included.
Depart London on Air New Zealand
Monday 04 Auckland
Arrive Auckland