New cruise ship features grass lawn, Apple iLounge

Celebrity Eclipse (Photo: Celebrity Cruise Lines)

By Kim Windyka

Roll out the red carpet and call the paparazzi! Next month, Celebrity Cruise Lines will introduce the latest addition to its Solstice class, the Celebrity Eclipse.

Sailing to the Caribbean and Europe, the Eclipse takes deluxe cruises to a new level with the opening of the first iLounge at sea, where guests will be able to check e-mail, print passes or tickets, and purchase the latest and greatest Apple products.

Cruise passengers can sip and savor a variety of wines at the Cellar Masters bar, enjoy a game of croquet or have a picnic on the real grass (yes, actual grass!) of the Lawn Club, or simply unwind in the world-class AquaSpa®. For an ultra-relaxing experience, guests can book a new AquaClassSM stateroom, which brings the best features of the AquaSpa® right to their cruise cabin — including plush robes, premium bedding and light dimmers. Plus, all AquaClassSM guests have convenient access to spa facilities, as well as guaranteed and assigned seating in health-conscious restaurant Blu.

Speaking of food, there are plenty of treats to indulge in aboard the Eclipse, both traditional and unexpected. In addition to upscale Italian restaurant, Tuscan Grille, and the classy Murano, which serves French-inspired cuisine, the cruise ship will also debut Qsine, an innovative new dining concept that presents favorite dishes in unique ways. Guests can order a sushi lollipop, try literal spring rolls (tucked inside metal springs), or order wine from the menu of an iPod Touch.

Unique entertainment and nightlife options also abound, including Hot Glass Show, the first glassblowing studio at sea; Quasar, a futuristic disco; and Martini Bar & Crush, which features a sleek frosted bar as well as ice-filled table centers that are perfect for vodka and caviar sampling. The cruise ship’s Sky Observation Lounge is another standout, with floor-to-ceiling windows.

Of course, guests who have taken cruises on either of its sister ships, the Celebrity Solstice or Celebrity Equinox, will enjoy some familiar Solstice-class venues, like the Celebrity Central Theatre and Fortunes Casino as well. Thinking about a Caribbean or European cruise? On April 29, the Eclipse takes the stage, with space to fit 2,850 superstars aboard.

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Kim Windyka is a copywriter who crafts ads for travel brands, as well as a bona fide Twitter addict and freelance feature writer whose work has appeared in the New Hampshire Visitors Guide and the Nashua Telegraph. Despite being a Northeast native, she dreams of palm trees daily.

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