Celebrity Cruises has released a new 52-night Grand Journey from Rome to Sydney in 2023 aboard Celebrity Edge. The voyage acts as the positioning cruise for the first Edge-class ship to Oceania waters which has already delivered record bookings for the cruise line.
The full sailing will include 11 countries and 25 ports, spanning 10,000 nautical miles. A number of shorter segments ranging from 12- to 40-nights are also available.
“This Grand Voyage is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reconnect with the world, experience new cultures, explore diverse and exotic landscapes, and experience something new and exciting every day,” said Tim Jones, VP and MD for Celebrity Cruises Australia, New Zealand and APAC.
Combining four back-to-back sailings, guests can experience up to 52-nights of luxury including overnight stays in some of the most alluring places in the region. Departing from Rome on 30 October 2023, guests will venture through the Suez Canal, Middle East, Sub-Continent, Southeast Asia and onto Australia, arriving in Sydney as the final destination on 21 December.
The 40-night itinerary is a combination of the first three voyages, from Rome to Sydney, excluding a 12-night roundtrip sailing to New Zealand.
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Grand Journey itineraries include:
14-Night Suez Canal Cruise | Rome to Dubai | 30 October 2023
Ports: Rome, Italy; Sicily, Italy; Athens, Greece; Suez Canal; Aqaba, Jordan; Abu Dhabi and Dubai, UAE
Itinerary highlights: Explore the iconic sites of Rome, travel back to the 5th century B.C. in Athens, embark on the once-in-a-lifetime experience of cruising through the Suez Canal, explore another bucket-list wonder, Petra, ride the camels in Wadi Rum, Jordan.
12-Night India, Sri Lanka, & Thailand Cruise | Dubai to Singapore | 13 November 2023
Ports: Dubai, UAE; Mumbai and Cochin in India; Colombo, Sri Lanka (overnight stay); Phuket, Thailand; and Singapore
Itinerary highlights: Explore the ancient cave temples nearby Elephanta Island, experience the many cultures that have converged in the port of Cochin, overnight stay in Colombo, Sri Lanka, indulge in some retail therapy in cosmopolitan Singapore.
14-Night Bali & Australia Cruise | Singapore to Sydney | 25 November 2023
Ports: Singapore, Benoa, Bali (overnight stay); Darwin, Cairns, Airlie Beach and Sydney, Australia
Itinerary highlights: Singapore’s dazzling modern architecture and stunning green spaces, two full days and an overnight to discover Bali’s many beaches, snorkel the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns, and take in views of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge as Celebrity Edge sails into Sydney Harbour for the first time.
12-Night New Zealand Cruise | Round trip from Sydney | 9 December 2023
Ports: Auckland (overnight stay); Tauranga, Napier, Christchurch, Dunedin, Dusky, Doubtful and Milford Sounds, New Zealand
Itinerary highlights: Explore both the North and South Islands of New Zealand and three of the country’s most breathtaking locations – Milford, Dusky, and Doubtful Sounds – embark on wine and beer tastings, take a multi-day excursion to Queenstown, enjoy an overnight stay in Auckland and try the city’s eclectic bars and restaurants – or the secluded beaches on Waiheke Island.
The Ultimate Experience in Ultimate Luxury
Celebrity Cruises’ ship-within-a-ship high-end experience, The Retreat, provides passengers with all-areas access to the most exclusive and luxurious areas on board, including a private restaurant by Michelin-star chef Daniel Boulud, a Personal Retreat Host, and an exclusive lounge and sundeck.
40 Nights of Luxury | Rome to Sydney (excluding New Zealand) – aboard Celebrity Edge in a luxurious suite in The Retreat – including $600 Onboard Spending Money, Premium Drinks Package, Wi-Fi and Service Charges.
- Magic Suite from $22,499 per person twin share
- Sky Suite from $23,999 per person twin share
52 Nights of Luxury | Rome to Sydney – aboard Celebrity Edge in a luxurious suite in The Retreat including $800 Onboard Spending Money, Premium Drinks Package, Wi-Fi and Service Charges.
- Magic Suite from $28,499 per person twin share
- Sky Suite from $39,999 per person twin share
For more information see celebritycruises.com/au/2023-2024-cruises/cruise-from-rome-to-sydney.