Celebrity Cruises, the premium market cruise line in the Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCCL) group, says it will offer 261 destinations in 72 countries in 2015-16, with calls at a number of ports to coincide with major events taking place.

Celebrity will sail to all seven continents, visit new ports of call in Alaska, Europe and Asia, and offer exciting overnight stays, many of which coincide with internationally renowned festivals. Full details of Celebrity Cruises’ 2015-16 will be revealed as each set of itineraries opens for bookings,” the company said in a statement.

Marking the launch of Celebrity's World Tour, Celebrity has today unveiled 51 sailings to Alaska. Three ships will sail to this state, including Celebrity Millennium, and Celebrity Infinity, which returns to the region for 2015-16. Celebrity Solstice, the newest of all cruise ships sailing to Alaska, offers the most verandas at sea, allowing incredible views of the unique scenery and wildlife.

Captain’s Club loyalty members will have exclusive 'Priority Access' for booking their Alaska trips beginning February 20, 2014, five days before the official on sale date - February 25, 2014.

 To inspire holidaymakers, Celebrity will sail to new far-flung destinations for the first time ever. New ports include:

 ·         Haines, Alaska

·         Fredericia, Denmark

·         Beppu and Kanazawa, Japan

·         Vladivostok, Russia

·         Dublin Bay (Dun Laoghaire), Ireland

Celebrity will also offer exciting overnight stays in 2015-16 with 29 destinations to choose from. Guests will have the opportunity to experience the nightlife in dynamic, culture-rich cities and be part of glamorous, world-renowned events and occasions such as:

·         Celebrity Constellation will visit Venice, Italy, during the Redentore Festival

·         Celebrity Silhouette will overnight in Edinburgh, Scotland during the British Open Golf  Tournament

·         Celebrity Equinox will overnight in Cannes during the star-studded Cannes Film Festival

·         Celebrity Equinox will present overnight stays in two destinations widely recognised for their vivacious nightlife: Ibiza, Spain and Mykonos, Greece

·         Celebrity Millennium will overnight in Hong Kong during festive Chinese New Year celebrations

Along with newly added destinations and overnight stays, guests can indulge in the new “Suite Class” experience, which launches during April 2015. New luxury benefits include:

 ·         A dedicated suites-only restaurant using world class ingredients, available morning, noon and night

·         A VIP lounge, Michael’s Club, for guests in Celebrity, Signature, Royal, Penthouse and Reflection suites

·         Complimentary ‘all in’ benefits - Premium drinks, dining at any specialty restaurant, unlimited internet access, private bar with water, soft drinks and beers – all included for guests staying in Royal, Penthouse and Reflection suites

To make the booking experience as luxurious as the holiday itself, Celebrity has taken the concept of a printed travel planning brochure and transformed it into an experiential tablet app, using Adobe Digital Publishing Suite. From detailed ship layouts to interactive videos, this innovative technology offers an immersive experience while they plan their upcoming journeys.

“Celebrating the launch of Celebrity’s World Tour, each destination will open with an incredible offer. For the first time in Celebrity’s history, guests can receive up to $400 to spend onboard for every cruise or cruisetour that is four nights or longer (from the newly available sailings) and booked by April 30, 2014, excluding Celebrity Xpedition sailings,” the company said.