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Sunbathe on the Sky Deck, meet your friends at Rendezvous Square on the Promenade Deck or enjoy a formal dinner with them at the magnificent multi-level Orion Restaurant. You won't have to travel far to see any of one of the Las-Vegas style shows in the Celebrity theater. Galaxy is indeed a ship of uncommon style. Be charmed by the tropical paradise of the Caribbean, pass through Panama Canal's massive steel gates into the lush rain forests of South America and Mexico or explore the untamed splendor of Alaska--all while enjoying Galaxy's five-star service and sophistication.
Ship Highlights
Overview Galaxy Public rooms Besides piquing passenger interest, Galaxy'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 Galaxy's dramatic, large public rooms, the Celebrity Theater (showroom) in muted tones of beige and gold and Sports Deck's spectacular Stratosphere, 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, one such area fronts the two-deck entrances to the to the Orion Restaurant with its sweeping stairway and piano music, and makes and excellent pre-dinner cocktail and meeting spot. Decor Modern yet sophisticated, Galaxy has modern art spread throughout, elegant settings for "Michael's Club" (the ship's piano bar) and très chic are the martini and champagne/caviar bars. You'll find top quality brass, marble, fabrics and live tropical plants throughout. Overall, the milieu is warm and relaxing with distinctive touches that ensure one is aboard a very special ship. Activities Come on aboard Celebrity's very own Galaxy 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
You and yours are invited to join the crew of Celebrity's Constellation 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, a signature element of Celebrity Cruises, is a huge fitness/spa facility found on all the Century class ships. Operated by Steiner's of London, these facilities are far larger in area and offer a far more extensive array of services than a typical shipboard fitness/beauty/massage center. The centerpiece of the fitness area is the giant Thalassotherapy pool, a kind of massive, saltwater jacuzzi. This airy room is highly atmospheric, relaxing, and gives the sense of having retreated into a different world altogether. There are numerous smaller rooms for Rasul, facials, seaweed wraps, massage, etc. The gym on Galaxy 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 Galaxy attracts passengers looking for a premium cruise experience. Mostly couples and families from the US and Canada between the ages of 35-65. 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. Gratuity 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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, the second in a series of three vessels, debuted in December 1996. Century was first in the series in 1995 and Mercury followed in 1997. 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. Galaxy 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. Galaxy's extensive multimillion dollar art collection was hand picked by Christina Chandris, wife of the former Chairman of the line with the assistance of the Marlborough Gallery in New York.