Australia Great Barrier Reef Post Sydney Mardi Gras 2023 Cruise
10 nights from/to Sydney, Australia
February 28 – March 10, 2023
Celebrity's Eclipse
Straight after Sydney Mardi Gras & World Pride 2023 set sail from Sydney for a Great Barrier Reef adventure. Head northeast from the most populous city in Australia, exploring the wonder of the Great Barrier Reef, as well as port cities, beautiful beaches, and a tropical rainforest along the way. Leave your cares behind and head for a sun-drenched beach vacation to remember. Explore Australia’s breathtaking coast, experience once-in-a-lifetime adventures on the Great Barrier Reef, and revel in a refreshed twist on the beach BBQ. Wach day Down Under is a g’day!
Swim in warmer waters, where you will enjoy a vast diversity of marine life before retiring to Celebrity’s Lawn Club to soak up pink sunsets with an expertly crafted cocktail. Onboard, satisfy your appetite every night at restaurants with menus crafted by a Michelin-starred chef. From delectable meals at Tuscan Grill to Chef’s Table by Chef Daniel Boulud, savor incredible cuisine that takes your palate to new heights and raise a glass from the most awarded wine collection at sea. The perfect amount of “me time” is right around the corner.
Luxury Cruise to the Great Barrier Reef
Cruise to the Great Barrier Reef will give you the opportunity to visit one of the most incredible natural wonders in the world. Stretching for an impressive 1,400 miles, the reef is a sight to behold, with a dazzling array of bright corals and colorful marine life. Visible from space, the reef lies off the northeast coast of Australia, which is lined with white sand beaches and buzzing coastal cities.
On an Australia cruise that visits the Great Barrier Reef, you'll stop in Port Douglas, a tropical resort town that's rich in natural adventures and beautiful beaches. Get a first-hand perspective of the area’s incredible marine life on a snorkeling trip. Explore Airlie Beach and visit the Whitsunday Islands, where you can relax on pristine beaches or take a dip in azure waters. Take your vacation to the next level on a luxury cruise with Celebrity.
Sydney Mardi Gras & World Pride 2023
Sydney’s famous Mardi Gras is a must-do in the calendar of global Pride festivals – and Sydney WorldPride will be 17-day celebration of Australian LGBTQIA+ fabulousness, with over 300 events across the city.
Taking place from 17 February to 5 March 2023, Sydney WorldPride will celebrate Australia’s brilliant and diverse LGBTQIA+ community, in a city renowned for its diversity, inclusivity and proud LGBTQIA+ population.
More than a million people are expected to participate in Sydney WorldPride and the festival will feature much-loved events including Fair Day, pool parties, the world-famous Mardi Gras Parade coming home to Oxford Street and the iconic Mardi Gras Party, returning for the first time since 2020.
This Brilliant Star Shines With a Modern Luxury Makeover
Set sail on Celebrity Eclipse and discover amazing enhancements at every turn. You’ll relax in transformed staterooms that are so gorgeous, you may never want to leave your room. Gather for a toast at the newly reimagined Passport Bar or the new Craft Social Bar, a cool and casual spot. Shop in exciting new boutiques featuring the hottest designers.
And, The Spa on Eclipse is taking rejuvenation to new heights with new spa treatment rooms, new flooring throughout, and much more. Your next vacation aboard Celebrity Eclipse is bound to be even more stunning now than ever before. Discover how the world’s best premium cruise line becomes more incredible than ever.
From adding elevated design concepts and technology across the ship to The Retreat®, an exclusive experience for guests of The Retreat that includes The Retreat® Sundeck, The Retreat® Lounge and Luminae, the change is phenomenal. Enjoy craft beers and comfort food in the new Craft Social Bar. Every imaginable comfort complimented by Celebrity's unrivaled service promises an unsurpassed cruise experience no matter your destination.
Celebrity Eclipse - Revolution Upgrades
Accomodation
• Staterooms stylishly refreshed with new bedding, drapes, balcony furniture, and more.
• 4 inside single staterooms designed with the solo traveler in mind.
• Four new Sunset Suites, featuring a luxurious, all-new design and access to the unparalleled services and amenities of The Retreat®, including the sundeck, lounge, and Luminae.
The Retreat® - Exclusively for Suite Class guests
• All-new suite design and finishes by acclaimed design firm Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA)
• The Retreat Sundeck, an exclusive open-air hideaway for suite guests designed by Kelly Hoppen, featuring a bar, hot tub, luxurious new cabanas, loungers, artwork, and more
• The Retreat Lounge (formerly Michael’s Club), an exclusive 24/7 lounge for Suite Class guests designed by Kelly Hoppen and offering complimentary beverages, gourmet bites, live entertainment, and concierge service
Restaurants, Lounges & Public Spaces
• Craft Social (formerly Cellar Masters), a casual spot featuring more than 40 craft beers (and an expert to guide you through them), wine and cocktails on tap, comfort food favorites, flat-screen TVs, and inviting leather seating.
• An updated Lawn Club featuring eight refreshed Alcoves, an oversized outdoor movie screen, and a new shaded lounge area complete with banquette seating and hammocks.
• An upgraded Sunset Bar perfect for kicking back, sipping cocktails, and soaking up some of the best views aboard.
• Sleek new décor in Passport Bar.
• Digital Photo Gallery.
Australia Great Barrier Reef Post Sydney Mardi Gras 2023 Cruise Itinerary
Date
Port
Arrive
Depart
28 Feb
Sydney, Australia
6:45 PM
01 Mar
Eden, Australia
9 AM
4 PM
02 Mar
A Day at Sea!
03 Mar
A Day at Sea!
04 Mar
Airlie Beach, Australia
8 AM
4 PM
05 Mar
Cairns (Yorkey's Knob), Australia
8 AM
6 PM
06 Mar
Port Douglas, Australia
8 AM
6 PM
07 Mar
Willis Island, Australia (Cruising)
08 Jan
A Day at Sea!
09 Jan
A Day at Sea!
10 Jan
Sydney, Australia
6:30 AM
Day 1 - Sydney, Australia
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is an annual pride parade celebrating the LGBT community. Attended by hundreds of thousands of people annually, the Sydney Mardi Gras is one of the biggest gay events of the year. Sydney Mardi Gras is best known for the Pride Parade and Party, but also has many other fun events, including the Sissy Ball, Mardi Gras Film Festival, Fair Day, pool parties, exhibitions, live performances, comedy acts, talks and presentations and so much more.
Day 2 - Eden, Australia
Eden is bounded to the north and south by national park and set in magnificent Twofold Bay – the third deepest natural harbour in the Southern Hemisphere. Eden is known as one of the most premier whale watching locations in Australia and each spring, thousands of humpbacks visit Eden on their way home to Antarctica. Take time to explore Eden's stunning beaches, secluded coves and rock pools and take a drive north or south to discover the incredible Ben Boyd National Park.
Days 3 & 4 - A Day at Sea!
While at sea, take the time to recharge before the next adventure. Lounge by the pool, be spoiled at the spa, taste the delicacies or explore the venues on-board, until we arrive at the next amazing destination.
Day 5 - Airlie Beach, Australia
On your cruise to the Great Barrier Reef, this is the perfect departure point for local excursions. The coral reef is the largest living thing on the planet—so big you can see it from space—but made of billions of tiny organisms known as polyps.
A UNESCO World Heritage site, the reef supports a vast diversity of marine life, with 600 types of soft and hard corals, 1,625 types of fish, and 30 species of whales and dolphins. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park covers 133,000 square miles, including 3,000 coral reefs and 900 islands. The snorkeling and diving here are unmatched.
Day 6 - Cairns (Yorkey's Knob), Australia
In tropical North Queensland, surrounded on three sides by lush rainforest, your Cairns cruise makes the perfect launchpad for excursions to the Great Barrier Reef. Inland, explore the rainforest by cable car and scenic railway, soaring above treetops, peering into gorges, and observing jungle waterfalls. Join a whitewater rafting adventure in Barron Gorge National Park. Stop at a rainforest village to see kangaroos, birds, butterflies, and reptiles. Hold a koala in your arms and feed a wallaby. Watch traditional Aboriginal dancers perform and artisans create their pottery, paintings, glass works, jewelry, and fabrics.
Day 7 - Port Douglas, Australia
The laidback tropical town of Port Douglas is the gateway to two UNESCO World Heritage-listed natural wonders, the Great Barrier Reef and the expanses of the Daintree Rainforest. It’s also a popular resort destination in its own right, with the tree-fringed sands of Four Mile Beach stretching down the bay and a leafy, compact town centre lined with hip cafés and bars. Superyachts from around the world berth at Port Douglas’s sheltered marina, where tour boats depart for sightseeing cruises to nearby coral cays and expeditions to spectacular diving spots on the outer reefs.
Day 8 - Willis Island, Australia (Cruising)
The only humans that make their home on this tiny island—just 1,600 feet long and 490 feet wide—are meteorologists manning a weather monitoring station. From the ship’s deck you'll see thousands of seabirds such as Boobies, wedge-tailed shearwaters and sooty terns. Other highlights include a nearby coral reef and turtle nesting ground.
Days 9 & 10 - A Day at Sea!
While at sea, take the time to recharge before the next adventure. Lounge by the pool, be spoiled at the spa, taste the delicacies or explore the venues on-board, until we arrive at the next amazing destination.
Day 11 - Sydney, Australia
Built on the hills surrounding Sydney Harbour and home to the iconic Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, the city is a true melting pot of cultures and backgrounds and this diversity is palpable in Sydney. With one of the world’s biggest and most famous pride celebrations, a plethora of gay venues and a liberal atmosphere, Sydney is an absolutely unmissable destination for any gay traveler. The main gay district of Darlinghurst, and in particular the lively Oxford Street, is home to a vibrant and energetic selection of gay bars, clubs and cafes.
Australia Great Barrier Reef Post Sydney Mardi Gras 2023 Cruise Rates
(Updated 28.08.22. - Double occupancy rates, per person)
Category
Description
Double Occupancy
$ USD
No Perks Included
Double Occupancy
$ USD
Three Perks Included
12 - Inside Double Stateroom
183 - 200 sq. ft. Inside Staterooms have been thoughtfully designed, with ample space to sleep, relax and enjoy your private space on board. Your luxurious stateroom includes bathrobes and a tote bag for your use, interactive TV and luxury toiletries. We have been sure to include everything you need for your comfort and convenience, like a hair dryer, private mini-bar, water and wine glasses, private safe and dual voltage power outlets.
$ 2,050
$ 2,600
11 - Inside Double Stateroom
183 - 200 sq. ft. Inside Staterooms have been thoughtfully designed, with ample space to sleep, relax and enjoy your private space on board. Your luxurious stateroom includes bathrobes and a tote bag for your use, interactive TV and luxury toiletries. We have been sure to include everything you need for your comfort and convenience, like a hair dryer, private mini-bar, water and wine glasses, private safe and dual voltage power outlets.
$ 1,734
$ 2,284
10 - Inside Double Stateroom
183 - 200 sq. ft. Inside Staterooms have been thoughtfully designed, with ample space to sleep, relax and enjoy your private space on board. Your luxurious stateroom includes bathrobes and a tote bag for your use, interactive TV and luxury toiletries. We have been sure to include everything you need for your comfort and convenience, like a hair dryer, private mini-bar, water and wine glasses, private safe and dual voltage power outlets.
$ 1,754
$ 2,304
9 - Inside Double Stateroom
183 - 200 sq. ft. Inside Staterooms have been thoughtfully designed, with ample space to sleep, relax and enjoy your private space on board. Your luxurious stateroom includes bathrobes and a tote bag for your use, interactive TV and luxury toiletries. We have been sure to include everything you need for your comfort and convenience, like a hair dryer, private mini-bar, water and wine glasses, private safe and dual voltage power outlets.
$ 1,784
$ 2,334
8 - Ocean-view double stateroom with window
177 sq. ft. Ocean View Staterooms include large windows, as well as a comfortable seating area where you can settle down and relax after a day exploring the ship or the shore. Include bathrobes and a tote bag for your use, interactive TV and luxury toiletries. Everything you need for ultimate comfort and convenience, including a hair dryer, private mini-bar, water and wine glasses, private safe and dual voltage power outlets.
7 - Ocean-view double stateroom with window
177 sq. ft. Ocean View Staterooms include large windows, as well as a comfortable seating area where you can settle down and relax after a day exploring the ship or the shore. Include bathrobes and a tote bag for your use, interactive TV and luxury toiletries. Everything you need for ultimate comfort and convenience, including a hair dryer, private mini-bar, water and wine glasses, private safe and dual voltage power outlets.
$ 2,239
$ 2,789
2d - Deluxe ocean-view double stateroom with veranda (obstructed view)
Stateroom: 194 sq. ft. Veranda: 54 sq. ft. Balcony Staterooms give you your own private sanctuary where you can enjoy both in and outdoor space – the perfect way to relax on your cruise, including bathrobes and a tote bag for your use, interactive TV and luxury toiletries. Everything you need for your comfort and convenience, like a hair dryer, private mini-bar, water and wine glasses, private safe and dual voltage power outlets.
$ 2,124
$ 2,674
2c - Deluxe ocean-view double stateroom with veranda (partially obstructed)
Stateroom: 194 sq. ft. Veranda: 54 sq. ft. Balcony Staterooms give you your own private sanctuary where you can enjoy both in and outdoor space – the perfect way to relax on your cruise, including bathrobes and a tote bag for your use, interactive TV and luxury toiletries. Everything you need for your comfort and convenience, like a hair dryer, private mini-bar, water and wine glasses, private safe and dual voltage power outlets.
$ 2,154
$ 2,704
2b - Deluxe ocean-view double stateroom with veranda
Stateroom: 194 sq. ft. Veranda: 54 sq. ft. Balcony Staterooms give you your own private sanctuary where you can enjoy both in and outdoor space – the perfect way to relax on your cruise, including bathrobes and a tote bag for your use, interactive TV and luxury toiletries. Everything you need for your comfort and convenience, like a hair dryer, private mini-bar, water and wine glasses, private safe and dual voltage power outlets.
$ 2,719
$ 3,269
2a - Deluxe ocean-view double stateroom with veranda
Stateroom: 194 sq. ft. Veranda: 54 sq. ft. Balcony Staterooms give you your own private sanctuary where you can enjoy both in and outdoor space – the perfect way to relax on your cruise, including bathrobes and a tote bag for your use, interactive TV and luxury toiletries. Everything you need for your comfort and convenience, like a hair dryer, private mini-bar, water and wine glasses, private safe and dual voltage power outlets.
$ 3,153
$ 3,703
1c - Deluxe ocean-view double stateroom with veranda
Stateroom: 194 sq. ft. Veranda: 54 sq. ft. Balcony Staterooms give you your own private sanctuary where you can enjoy both in and outdoor space – the perfect way to relax on your cruise, including bathrobes and a tote bag for your use, interactive TV and luxury toiletries. Everything you need for your comfort and convenience, like a hair dryer, private mini-bar, water and wine glasses, private safe and dual voltage power outlets.
1b - Deluxe ocean-view double stateroom with veranda
Stateroom: 194 sq. ft. Veranda: 54 sq. ft. Balcony Staterooms give you your own private sanctuary where you can enjoy both in and outdoor space – the perfect way to relax on your cruise, including bathrobes and a tote bag for your use, interactive TV and luxury toiletries. Everything you need for your comfort and convenience, like a hair dryer, private mini-bar, water and wine glasses, private safe and dual voltage power outlets.
$ 2,314
$ 2,864
1a - Deluxe ocean-view double stateroom with veranda
Stateroom: 194 sq. ft. Veranda: 54 sq. ft. Balcony Staterooms give you your own private sanctuary where you can enjoy both in and outdoor space – the perfect way to relax on your cruise, including bathrobes and a tote bag for your use, interactive TV and luxury toiletries. Everything you need for your comfort and convenience, like a hair dryer, private mini-bar, water and wine glasses, private safe and dual voltage power outlets.
$ 2,394
$ 2,944
SV - Sunset veranda double stateroom
Stateroom: 192 sq. ft. Veranda: 54 sq. ft. These are some of our most desirable locations—found at the aft of the ship with a similar layout to AquaClass® Staterooms. Including bathrobes and a tote bag for your use, interactive TV and luxury toiletries. Everything you need for your comfort and convenience, like a hair dryer, private mini-bar, water and wine glasses, private safe and dual voltage power outlets.
FV - Family Oceanview stateroom with balcony
Stateroom: 575 sq. ft. Veranda: 53 - 105 sq. ft. By far the largest stateroom with a veranda—plenty of room for you and the family. Includes all the luxury features you expect, including bathrobes and a tote bag for your use, interactive TV and luxury toiletries. We have included everything you need for your comfort and convenience, like a hair dryer, private mini-bar, water and wine glasses, private safe and dual voltage power outlets.
On Request
On Request
C3 - Concierge Class double stateroom with veranda
Stateroom: 194 sq.ft. Veranda: 54 sq.ft. Spacious accommodations complete with special privileges like priority check-in, personalized Concierge service, priority seating time preferences in the main dining room and specialty restaurants, upgraded room service menu, evening hors d'oeuvres, plush bathrobes, and veranda with lounge seating. Your stateroom includes all the luxury features you expect from Celebrity Cruises.
$ 2,414
$ 2,964
C2 - Concierge Class double stateroom with veranda
Stateroom: 194 sq.ft. Veranda: 54 sq.ft. Spacious accommodations complete with special privileges like priority check-in, personalized Concierge service, priority seating time preferences in the main dining room and specialty restaurants, upgraded room service menu, evening hors d'oeuvres, plush bathrobes, and veranda with lounge seating. Your stateroom includes all the luxury features you expect from Celebrity Cruises.
$ 3,529
$ 4,079
C1 - Concierge Class double stateroom with veranda
Stateroom: 194 sq.ft. Veranda: 54 sq.ft. Spacious accommodations complete with special privileges like priority check-in, personalized Concierge service, priority seating time preferences in the main dining room and specialty restaurants, upgraded room service menu, evening hors d'oeuvres, plush bathrobes, and veranda with lounge seating. Your stateroom includes all the luxury features you expect from Celebrity Cruises.
A2 - Aqua Class stateroom with veranda
194 sq. ft. Veranda: 54 sq. ft. You will find an AquaClass Stateroom offers all the in-room features of our standard Staterooms, but with a spa-inspired twist. Our AquaClass rooms all have a private balcony, and are located high above it all, nestled comfortably close to the AquaSpa Relaxation Room, the Solarium and the Persian Garden.
$ 2,854
$ 3,404
A1 - Aqua Class stateroom with veranda
194 sq. ft. Veranda: 54 sq. ft. You will find an AquaClass Stateroom offers all the in-room features of our standard Staterooms, but with a spa-inspired twist. Our AquaClass rooms all have a private balcony, and are located high above it all, nestled comfortably close to the AquaSpa Relaxation Room, the Solarium and the Persian Garden.
$ 3,379
$ 3,929
S2 - Sky Suite with floor-to-ceiling windows and veranda
Stateroom: 300 sq. ft. Veranda: 79 sq. ft. When you stay in a Sky Suite, you'll enjoy the luxury of European-style butler service. This includes assistance with unpacking and packing. In-suite lunch and dinner service. Afternoon tea. Evening hors d'oeuvres and complimentary in-suite espresso and cappuccino from Café al Bacio.
$ 7,342
$ 7,342
S1 - Sky Suite with floor-to-ceiling windows and veranda
Stateroom: 300 sq. ft. Veranda: 79 sq. ft. When you stay in a Sky Suite, you'll enjoy the luxury of European-style butler service. This includes assistance with unpacking and packing. In-suite lunch and dinner service. Afternoon tea. Evening hors d'oeuvres and complimentary in-suite espresso and cappuccino from Café al Bacio.
$ 7,662
$ 7,662
CS - Celebrity Suite with floor-to-ceiling windows
Stateroom: 394 sq. ft. Veranda: 105 sq. ft. When you stay in a Celebrity Suite, you'll enjoy the luxury of European-style butler service. This includes assistance with unpacking and packing. In-suite lunch and dinner service. Afternoon tea. Evening hors d'oeuvres and complimentary in-suite espresso and cappuccino from Cafe al Bacio.
$ 8,346
$ 8,346
RS - Royal Suite with floor-to-ceiling windows and veranda
Stateroom: 590 sq. ft. Veranda: 158 sq. ft. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, Bedroom features queen-size bed, 40" LCD TV, Vanity, walk-in closet, master bathroom with whirlpool tub, shower stall, and double washbasins, Separate living room with dining area, Sofa queen sleeper, Lounge seating, Wet bar, Surround sound entertainment system with 52" LCD TV, Wireless internet access, Powder room, Veranda with whirlpool and lounge seating
PS - Penthouse Suite with floor-to-ceiling windows and veranda
Stateroom: 1,291 sq. ft. Veranda: 389 sq.ft Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, Master bedroom features king-size bed, 52" LCD TV, vanity, walk-in closet, marble master bathroom with whirlpool tub, shower stall with dual shower heads, double washbasins and 26" LCD TV, Separate living room with dining area, Baby grand piano, Sofa queen sleeper, Full bar, Lounge seating, Surround sound entertainment system with 52" LCD TV, Wireless internet access, Full guest bathroom, Veranda with whirlpool and lounge seating
All prices are per person, double occupancy, and include all meals, accommodations and entertainment!
Taxes of $267.10pp, gratuities, and optional insurance are additional.
First deposit of $750 per person is required upon booking. Balance payment is due 90 days prior to sailing.
Optional shore excursions will be offered.
Prices are cruise only and DO NOT INCLUDE return airfare! Please ask for airfare add-ons back to your home city.
Fares are subject to availability and may change without prior notice.
Also included are the traditional gay group escort and activities, subject to minimum participation.
Traveling alone? Ask about our single roommate share program to help you avoid the single supplement of 100% of the per person double occupancy rate.
PLEASE NOTE: Passengers who book Aqua Class (A) cabins will be assigned to a different dining room, the Blu restaurant, and not the main dining room.
Please ask for further details.
No Perks Fares! Please refer to the pricing column with lower fares that do not qualify for any perks.
Three Perks Fares! Book any non-suite category and receive the following three complimentary perks: Classic beverage packages, onboard tips, and unlimited onboard internet packages!
Elevate! Book any non-suite category, and for only $30 per person, per day extra, receive the following four complimentary perks: Premium beverage packages, onboard tips, unlimited onboard internet packages, and an onboard credit of $200 per person to be used for shore excursions!
Indulge! Book any non-suite category, and for only $60 per person, per day extra, receive the following four complimentary perks: Premium beverage packages, onboard tips, unlimited onboard ‘stream’ internet packages, and an onboard credit of $200 per person!
Indulge Suite deal! Book a Suite and get all the perks in the Indulge package: complimentary Premium beverage packages, onboard tips, unlimited onboard ‘stream’ internet packages, and an onboard credit of $400 per person!
Special lower single fares! Please ask about available special lower single occupancy fares!
