Expect “ahh-inspiring” experiences on Celebrity Edge
Celebrity Cruises offers an ahh-inspiring escape for modern travellers with the award-winning Edge Series. Rise or Rest to Rejuvenate whilst cruising Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific.
Globally renowned for a fleet of 16 resorts at sea, Celebrity Cruises’ signature ship, Celebrity Edge, will offer an array of 6- to 13-night itineraries from early December 2023 through to April 2024, designed to immerse guests in the spoils of the stunning coastlines of Australia and New Zealand, along with the tropical South Pacific.
Celebrity Edge is a ground-breaking ship that pushes the boundaries of ship design and sets a new standard for unparalleled holiday experiences. There is no better way to find your ultimate state of wellbeing than with the ocean as your backdrop cruising the Pacific Ocean.
Start your holistic wellness journey with an incredible night’s rest on our King size Cashmere™ mattress featuring exclusive eXhale bedding, made with cashmere. Get your endorphins flowing with first-at-sea fitness programs. At the heart of The Spa is the SEA Thermal Suite a playground for the senses—and complimentary for guests of our AquaClass staterooms and Aqua Sky Suites. We’ve thought of everything you need to nourish your mind, body, and spirit—miles at sea. Celebrity Edge promises to captivate discerning global travellers like never before.
At every turn of your sailing, you’ll find so many different ways to fully restore yourself. Wellness means something different to everyone, from simply reading a book and gazing out at sea in your own private cabana, to having an afternoon siesta to the sound of waves in your stateroom, or meditating at sunrise on the sundeck, we want you to experience what wellness means to you at your own leisure.
The Spa
Whether you want to clear your mind, fine-tune your body, reinvigorate your spirit—or all of the above—The Spa, which was designed in collaboration with award-winning British designer Kelly Hoppen CBE, is an indulgent escape where you can do it all.
The Spa introduces an array of innovative new firsts in beauty, fitness, and wellness that make finding complete bliss on vacation easier than ever. The Spa features a lineup of the most advanced ways to look and feel your best on holiday.
Discover how we’ve teamed up with the leading authorities; Grown Alchemist is an Australian-made beauty brand of the future, targeting internal and external skin function and offering a full range of face, body, and hand products and specialised face and body treatments, and ELEMIS, the innovative British and global skincare brand with over 30 years of expertise have harnessed the most cutting-edge technological innovations to create a spa experience unlike anything else on land or at sea.
Acupuncture
Celebrity Cruises offers Acupuncture as a standalone service to address a series of ailments or as part of a pain management program to subside discomfort while on your cruise. Whether you’re looking for simple tune-up, or to treat chronic symptoms, your certified Acupuncturist and Pain Management Specialist will help you achieve a pain-free and better you. So, all you need to do is sit back and relax and enjoy the view.
ELEMIS BIOTEC Facials
This collection uses the latest and most advanced facial technology to help increase your skin’s natural cellular energy. Oxygen, light therapy, and galvanic stimuli switch your skin back “on.”
Choose from eight groundbreaking BIOTEC skin therapies focused on everything from anti-aging to skin pigmentation and brightening to regular care and maintenance.
Hot Mineral Body Boost
This revolutionary, mineral-charged experience will condition your skin and invigorate your body, harnessing the natural restorative power of heated minerals and a nourishing amber balm, topped off with an energising facial massage.
Poultice-Powered Muscle Release
This deeply invigorating treatment uses a uniquely designed amber and quartz poultice, combined with the power of eucalyptus and juniper, to untie every knot and release every ounce of tension. A restorative facial massage completes the experience.
Zero Gravity Immersion Massage
This seamlessly choreographed massage soothes every major muscle group, while the advanced technology of the WellMassage 4D table makes you feel as though you’re suspended in air.
Aroma Spa Seaweed Massage
Feel your stress and tension float away as an aromatic seaweed mask is applied to your body, combined with a scalp and foot massage.
Restorative Salt Stone Massage
Warm salt stones are bathed in personally selected aromatics to contour the body and diffuse negative energy, reduce stress, and alleviate muscle tension, completed by a re-energising face and scalp massage for a truly uplifting experience.
R3 Pain Management Therapy
Inspired by the benefits of cryotherapy, the power of “cold therapy” is re-imagined, reducing inflammation, and swelling that causes pain. Comforting heat therapy uses targeted salt stone massage to relax and soothe muscle tension for a dynamic pain relief treatment.
Thousand Flower Detox Wrap
Omega-rich Green Tea seed oil is massaged into the skin followed by the thousand flower, vitamin-packed, super nutritious earth wrap encouraging the body to surrender its toxins.
Earth Grounding Massage
Modern science has enabled the adaptation of negative electrons transferred from the Earth’s surface into the body via energy channels embedded in the treatment table to alleviate pain and inflammation, reduce stress levels, improve circulation, and aide in restful sleep. Emerge relaxed and recharged from this balancing, earthing experience.
IV Therapies & Injections
Give your body a rejuvenating boost with personalised IV therapies and nutrient injections. These doctor-designed treatments deliver the vitamins and minerals you need directly into your bloodstream, helping to support a healthy immune system, combat dehydration, and ease nausea. Choose from an array of formulas engineered to help you manage your weight, increase energy, boost your mood, detoxify, and speed up recovery.
Ideal Image Ocean
This advanced treatment centre will feature Dysport Wrinkle Treatments, Restylane Dermal Filler Treatments, BOTOX Cosmetics, and Thermage. We’re also proud to offer CoolSculpting, a non-surgical fat-reduction procedure—with little to no downtime. Everyone back home will want to know your secret to looking so fabulous, but our lips are sealed.
Kérastase Institute
We’ve partnered with Kérastase, one of the world’s most recognised luxury haircare brands, to create the ultimate salon experience. On Edge, guests will experience a couture styling session that merges exclusive products with technology and superior service that is nothing short of divine. Our institute staff can diagnose your individual hair care needs and prescribe personalised treatment options just for you. And of course, you’ll find everything you’d expect from a full-service salon—manicures, pedicures and more.
The Barber
We know that today’s man wants to look fresh for a night out, too. That’s why we created The Barber at The Spa. Kelly Hoppen, CBE used warm tones and rich natural materials to create a perfectly inviting space for a traditional hot shave and trim before you hit the Martini Bar, The Club, or wherever the night takes you.
SEA Thermal Suite
The SEA Thermal Suite features eight distinctive therapeutic experiences, all inspired by nature to create one incredible place to relax and connect with fellow wellness enthusiasts before or after your treatments at The Spa. AquaClass has unlimited access to SEA Thermal Suite. If you’re not in AquaClass, you can purchase the SEA Thermal Suite Pass. Spend the day or even the week trying out a combination of treatments on offer.
Hammam
Combining the elements of water and earth, this is our modern take on the traditional Turkish bath. Adorned in sleek gorgeous tile mosaics, this quiet retreat invites you to loosen muscles with a body polish that will leave you glowing and relaxed.
Crystalarium
A beautiful refuge of natural stone walls, featuring a healing Amethyst crystal. The element of Earth emanates a luminous vibrancy while the crystal serves as the conduit for natural healing energy.
Salt Room
Sit down, relax, and take a deep healing breath. The elements of water, earth, and air are all present in this simulated salt cave environment that’s believed to help treat a variety of respiratory and skin conditions.
Steam Room
Soothe your senses where the elements of water and air mingle. Let the moist heat open your airways and feel refreshed as toxins seem to melt away from your body as you sweat.
Infrared Sauna Room
State-of-the-art technology heats the air to calm the body and relieve stress, releasing feel-good endorphins. The infrared lighting system offers many of the benefits of natural sunlight without the impact of ultraviolet light.
Float Room
Feel lighter than air as you swing into a meditative sleep, cocooned in floating basket chairs. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer stunning views of the sea, keeping you connected to the water as you reach new heights of restfulness.
Heated Tile Loungers
Offering panoramic views, our heated tile loungers make this space the perfect zen zone to relax after your treatments. Lie down, stretch out, and let the soothing warmth radiate through your body. The most indulgent way to watch the world pass by.
Rainfall Water Therapy Room
What’s more renewing than a spring shower? The element of water takes centre stage as simulated rain showers—ranging from warm to cool, from light drops to a waterfall—massage the body, invigorate the soul, and wash away your worries.
The Fitness Center
Even though you’re on holiday, you won’t want to skip this gym. On Celebrity Edge she boasts sought-after classes: The HIIT, SPIN, LIT Bungee Fit, and Peloton for on-demand classes. You can stay in shape with state-of-the-art Technogym weight machines and cardio equipment while connecting to the sea with floor-to-ceiling windows for a little motivation. Purchase an Unlimited Class Pass for a daily boost of energy. For those who want a more mindful pace there are daily yoga and pilates classes to choose from.
AquaClass Your Escape at Sea
Wellness is so fundamental to our philosophy, we offer AquaClass staterooms and Aqua Sky Suites for a fully immersive, next-level wellness experience. Elements are thoughtfully infused throughout your stateroom, from verandas that allow you to walk right out to the water’s edge to a Cashmere mattress and pillow menus. Savour clean cuisine, including new healthy options, at your exclusive restaurant, Blu. Plus, you’ll enjoy access to the SEA Thermal Suite, a spa concierge, a complimentary fitness pass, preferential rates on AquaClass spa packages, daily in-room bottled water service, healthy room-service menu options, and a yoga mat for use on board. We’ve thought of everything.
Spa Concierge
Whether you want a customised spa treatment schedule, salon services or a reservation for a massage, our Spa Concierge will take care of everything.
Aqua Sky Suites
Our Aqua Sky Suites, combine our well-being inspired AquaClass experience with exclusive spaces, services, and amenities of The Retreat to leave you more renewed than ever.
To fully indulge your mind, body, and spirit and rejuvenate on your next wellness holiday, Celebrity Edge is sailing Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific from December 2023 through to April 2024.
Homeporting from Sydney and Auckland, Celebrity Edge offers guests the chance to sail close to home on an award-winning resort at sea, choosing from 12 sailing options.
Celebrity Edge 23/24 sailings are now open for booking. To book, visit celebrity.com/au, call 1800 003 002 or contact your local travel advisor.
Email the Travel Weekly team at traveldesk@travelweekly.com.au
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