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The Zenith helped establish the distinctive style and sophistication that have become the hallmarks of a Celebrity cruise. One staff member for every two guests ensures the highest attention to detail. Savor the gourmet cuisine of Master Chef Michel Roux in the Caravelle Restaurant. Indulge in freshly baked Italian delicacies in the Cafe Cova Milano. The Zenith also features the AquaSpa, a serene water environment where touch, texture, and architectural design come together to cleanse and purify the body, mind, and spirit. Sailing on seven-night voyages to Bermuda in summer and the Caribbean in winter, the Zenith brings cruising to a whole new level.
Ship Highlights
Overview Zenith, Public rooms Besides piquing passenger interest, Zenith's wide spectrum of design serves to satisfy different preferences in different people, and, after a few days, most everyone finds a room which appeals most to his or her individual tastes, which spreads passenger load across the whole ship. We found little overcrowding and few lines. At one extreme are Zenith's dramatic, large public rooms, the Celebrity Show Lounge (showroom) and Marina Deck's spectacular Fleet Bar, her top-of-the-ship, forward-looking observation lounge. There is an elevated bar and additional seating area in the center, so that even those who don't stake out window side tables aren't deprived of an unobstructed view. We found our niche in the smaller, intimate lounges peppered around the main public gathering areas of the vessel. Rendezvous Square, which fronts the two-deck entrances to the to the Caravelle Restaurant with its piano music, makes an excellent pre-dinner cocktail and meeting spot. Decor Zenith has a warm, homey atmosphere. Public lounges are spacious with low lighting and comfortable seating and you'll find collections of Greek art and reproductions donated by the couple who lovingly built the ship, John and Tina Chandris. Activities Come on aboard Celebrity's very own Zenith and indulge in our wide variety of activity possibilities. During your cruise we guarantee you'll never have a dull moment from the day you embark to the day you disembark the ship. Whether you're objections consists of being pampered from head to the in the Full Service Spa by the name of Aqua Spa, just swimming a couple laps in the outdoor pool, or getting lost in our duty free shops. Along with our adult activities, there will also be a Teen's and Children's room aboard the ship to keep the younger crowd occupied as well.
Entertainment
Celebrity Theater, Zenith's two-level main show lounge, is one of the best designed we've seen. The absence of obstructing columns combined with a fairly steeply raked floor create a room with no bad seats. The ornate second level balconies, broken into separate units descending along the sides of the room, reminded us of the private boxes of classic opera houses, becoming part of the decor as well as being functional. The stage has adequate bells and whistles, though the constant use of the video wall system as a background scenic element began to get distracting after a while. The production shows, though improved over prior seasons, are still your basic cruise fare. The ship did have, however, an extensive slate of individual performers and lounge acts, including two comedians, two pianists (with very different repertoires), individual singers, and an a capella group. We also liked the presence of the String Quartet, which provided the soothing counterpoint of classical music at various times and places throughout the ship. You and yours are invited to join the crew of Celebrity's Zenith and have the time of your lives. We guarantee you'll enjoy every single minute of your cruise. In the night air you'll hear the enchanting sounds of music mixed with the exciting sounds of the interaction of people finding new friends and getting reacquainted with old friends. If you're in the mood for a little late night dancing, make your way to the Club. If you have a craving for a little risky excitement, you'll find that Lounge exactly what you were dreaming of.
Fitness and Recreation The AquaSpa fitness/spa facility, a signature element of Celebrity Cruises, has been upgraded on Zenith. Operated by Steiner's of London and offering a far more extensive array of services than a typical shipboard fitness/beauty/massage center. Numerous treatments rooms for Rasul, facials, seaweed wraps, massage, etc. monopolize most of the space here. The gym is well equipped with treadmills, Stairmasters and other exercise machines. The equipment was all up-to-date and state of the art. Family Celebrity offers the basics, and its programs are downright dynamic but Celebrity is light on the kind of services strollers-for-rent, stores selling emergency supplies, etc., that can really make it easy for families to cruise. Children pay the third-or-fourth person per cabin rate. Under the age of 12, Celebrity recommends kids pay half of the usual tip amount. Celebrity Youth Program covers ages 3 - 17. Ship Mates (3 - 6), Celebrity Cadets (7 - 9), Ensigns (10 - 12), and Admiral T's (13 - 17) operating 9 a.m. - noon; 2 - 5:30 p.m., 7:30 - 10 p.m. on sea and port days. In-cabin sitting is available for $8 per hour (two kids max); requests must be made onboard through the ship's Guest Relations or Stateroom Services departments. Group baby-sitting is available in the children's playroom for ages 3-12 from 10 p.m. - 1 a.m.; cost is $3 per hour for one child, $5 per hour for two or more kids in the same family. "Parent's Night Out" is a formal-night only program where counselors host kids for a pizza party; there's no charge. Passengers who need to request high chairs and cribs, etc., must call Celebrity's Special Services department (800-242-6374) no later than 72 hours prior to sailing. Celebrity has an "unlimited soft drinks" program for those under 18; cost is $4.50 per day plus 15 percent tip. Fellow passengers Celebrity Zenith attracts a wider variety of passengers than most Celebrity ships due to its family-friendly Bermuda cruises. Mostly couples and families from the US and Canada between the ages of 30-55. Dress Standard designations of Formal, Informal and Casual. On our sailing there were two each Formal and Informal and three Casual evenings. About 50% of the men wore tuxes. Recommended amount is $10.25 per person per day as follows: Stateroom Attendant: $3.50 pp/pd; Dining Room Waiter: $3.50 pp/pd; Assistant Waiter: $2.00 pp/pd; Dining Room Manager: $0.75 pp/pd; Chief Housekeeper: $0.50 pp/pd. |
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is one of three original ships for Celebrity including Horizon and the retired sister ship Meridan. Horizon debuted in 1990, and Zenith followed in 1992. Celebrity positions itself as a premium level cruise line, meaning that their target guest is looking for a cruise experience that includes some of the amenities and refinements of the luxury lines without losing the element of fun. Zenith accomplishes this admirably by concentrating on sophisticated levels of food and beverage service most often associated with pricier lines: martini and champagne bars, cigar lounges and caviar service, while not skimping on shipboard activities for passengers who like to let their hair down.