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The Travelrite escorted Celebrity Millennium Cruise represents amazing value. There are no costly extras; everything is included in the one great price! Port & Handling charges are included in the price.
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Refurbished in 2013 the Celebrity Millennium made its debut in 2000 and was the first-in-class flagship for Celebrity. The soft hues and stately public spaces; the tortoise-shell onyx stairway at the centre of the ship; the diverse art around every turn; the stunning space in the Cosmos Lounge with its wraparound floor to ceiling windows, contemporary design, glittery dance floor, Art Deco-style lighting system and light woods; the clubby, homey feeling of Michael’s Club; and the contemporary-mixed with- Deco design of the Metropolitan Restaurant offer an eclectic experience to those on board. Private balconies offering panoramic landscapes of mountainous coastlines and stunning ocean sunsets. Attentive and intuitive service that delights in the personal touch. A voyage on the Celebrity Millennium is an exceptional experience to be remembered
During the day, casual clothing is typical, although shorts and swimwear are not permitted in the restaurants. On up to two nights on every cruise, Evening Chic applies. Evening Chic attire is replacing Formal attire. While dressier than Smart Casual, Evening Chic is intended to be less dressy than Formal attire. Women should feel comfortable wearing a cocktail dress or a skirt, pants or designer jeans with an elegant top and men should feel comfortable wearing pants or designer jeans with a dress shirt, button-down shirt or sweater. A sport coat or blazer is optional. Evening Chic means that you can get glamorous and be sophisticated in your own way. If you would like to still wear a tuxedo or formal gown on Evening Chic nights, you absolutely should.
We have about a third of people on the cruise travelling alone. We will match people up in twin share cabins when available. This saves you the single supplement! You won’t be left alone. The Travelrite Tour Manager will be looking after you. There will be group activities almost every day.
The cruise is fully escorted and will be a great fun holiday with plenty of activities. Each evening you will eat with the group on our reserved group tables. You will meet a fun group of people and have a fabulous time!
VIEW ITINERARYDAY 1 Sunday 24 September, 2023 Departure
This evening we board our flight to Osaka.
DAY 2 Monday 25 September, 2023 Kyoto, Japan
On arrival into Osaka this morning, we meet our guide and transfer to Kyoto for
a sightseeing tour. We will visit the Philosopher’s Path, a pleasant stone path
through the northern part of Kyoto’s Higashiyama district that follows a canal,
lined by hundreds of cherry trees (cherry trees bloom in April). This afternoon will
be at leisure.
DAY 3 Tuesday 26 September, 2023 Kyoto
Today our sightseeing tour of Kyoto commences at Kinkakuji, better known as
the Golden Pavilion, a Zen temple in northern Kyoto whose top two floors are
completely covered in gold leaf. Formally known as Rokuonji, the temple was
the retirement villa of the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, and according to his will,
it became a Zen temple of the Rinzai sect after his death in 1408. We then visit
the Ryoanji Temple, the site of Japan’s most famous rock garden. Originally an
aristocrat’s villa during the Heian Period, the site was converted into a Zen temple
in 1450 and belongs to the Myoshinji School of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism.
Later we visit Gion, Kyoto’s most famous geisha district made famous from the
novel and film Memoirs of a Geisha. It is filled with shops, restaurants and ochaya
(teahouses), where geisha and maiko (geisha apprentices) entertain. This evening
we will enjoy a Welcome Dinner.
DAY 4 Wednesday 27 September, 2023 Kyoto
Today we will visit Ginkakuji, consisting of the famous Silver Pavilion and Nanzenji
Temple, whose spacious grounds are located at the base of Kyoto’s forested Higashiyama Mountains, and is one of the most important Zen temples in all
of Japan. In 1482, shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa built his retirement villa on the
grounds of today’s temple, modelling it after Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion), his
grandfather’s retirement villa. The villa was converted into a Zen temple after
Yoshimasa’s death in 1490. After visiting Ginkakuji, we travel to Nanzenji. Later we
visit the Imperial Palace, which was the residence of the Imperial family until the
capital was moved to Tokyo in 1869. Within the Imperial Palace grounds, which
are enclosed by a roofed earthen wall, are the Seiryo-den (Palace Hall) and the
Kogosho (Minor Palace) – reminiscent of the dynastic age.
DAY 5 Thursday 28 September, 2023 Tokyo, Japan
This morning we are transferred to the railway station for our exciting “Bullet train
ride” on the famous Shinkansen train to Tokyo traveling up to 270 kmph. On the
way we pass Mt Fuji and if the weather is good we will see it. Upon arrival we have
an orientation tour of the city and see the famous fish market and the Asakusa
district, well-known as a region of old Tokyo. We see the Asakusa Kannon Temple,
a Buddhist temple also known as “Sensoji.” The temple was built in 645 A.D with
the finest Japanese architecture. Later we are transferred to our hotel.
DAY 6 Friday 29 September, 2023 Tokyo
This morning we enjoy a sightseeing tour of Tokyo. We visit the famous Ginza
shopping district, renowned as the most expensive real estate in the world. We
then visit the Imperial Palace East Gardens, which is part of the Royal residence,
and a superb example of traditional Japanese landscape design.
DAY 7 Saturday 30 September, 2023 Embarkation
The morning is free for individual sightseeing and shopping. Early afternoon we
are transferred to the port of Yokohama to board the Celebrity Millennium. Make
sure you’re up on deck as the Celebrity Millennium slips her moorings and we
start our cruise around Japan.
DAY 8 Sunday 1 October, 2023 Shimizu (Mt. Fuji), Japan
Today we arrive at Mt. Fuji, Japan’s highest mountain and the focal point of the
sprawling Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park and which is visible from Tokyo on a clear
day. We enjoy a sightseeing tour of this very special area named for the Buddhist
fire goddess Fuchi and is sacred to the Shinto goddess Sengen-Sama, whose
shrine is found at the summit. It is the holiest of Japan’s “Three Holy Mountains.”
DAY 9 Monday 2 October, 2023 Kobe, Japan
This afternoon we dock in Kobe, the capital of Hyogo Prefecture and one of Japan’s
ten largest cities. Located between the sea and the Rokko mountain range, Kobe is
also considered one of Japan’s most attractive cities. We will enjoy an orientation
tour of the city including a cable-car ride in the Shin-Kobe Ropeway, that lifts us
up the southern slopes of the Rokko mountain chain. As it ascends, it passes by
the Nunobiki Waterfall and the Nunobiki Herb Garden, giving a nice aerial view of
both. The highlight of the ride lies in the observation deck located just beside the
top station, which offers spectacular views of Kobe.
DAY 10 Tuesday 3 October, 2023 Osaka, Japan
Think of Osaka as a combination of Los Angeles and Chicago. It definitely has LA’s
second-city complex, but its attitude is pure Chicago. This morning we enjoy a
sightseeing tour including the Osaka Castle. Built in 1583 and destroyed just 32
years later, the castle has undergone many reconstructions, the most recent in
1931. Its walls encompass the Municipal Museum and the Hokoku Shrine, which is dedicated to its original owner, Toyotomi Hideyoshi. We will also visit the
Shitennoji Temple, built in the year 593 and believed to be the oldest Buddhist
temple in Japan. The Celebrity Millennium remains docked overnight in Osaka.
DAY 11 Wednesday 4 October, 2023 Osaka
We continue our sightseeing of Osaka today. We enjoy the panoramic view of the
entire city from the Floating Garden Observatory standing in the top of Umeda
Sky Building, and stroll along the bustling Dotonbori Shopping Area.
DAY 12 Thursday 5 October, 2023 Kochi, Japan
This morning we arrive in Kochi, the capital of Kochi Prefecture on the southern
coast of Shikoku, and we enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city. We visit Kochi
Castle, one of just 12 Japanese castles to have survived the fires, wars and other
catastrophes of the post feudal age. The castle used to be the seat of the Yamauchi
lords, who ruled over the surrounding region, then known as Tosa, during the
Edo Period. The castle buildings have since been designated “important cultural
properties”, and now house local treasures and historical objects. We then visit
the Chikurinji Temple on Godaisan, one of the eighty-eight temples along the
Shikoku Pilgrimage.
DAY 13 Friday 6 October, 2023 Day at sea
Our first day at sea to explore the fabulous facilities of this magnificent ship. This
afternoon you are invited to join us for a fun game of Bingo. There will be prizes
for the winners.
DAY 14 Saturday 7 October, 2023 Busan, South Korea
We call into the port of Busan, South Korea where we have a sightseeing tour and
visit the ancient Silla capital, Gyeong-Ju, a place UNESCO designated as one of the
world’s top 10 historic sites. We explore the royal tombs at Tumuli Park and then
experience the serenity of an 8th-century Bulguksa Temple.
DAY 15 Sunday 8 October, 2023 Day at sea
Another day at sea to explore the fabulous facilities of this magnificent ship. This
afternoon we have a fun session of Scattergories.
DAY 16 Monday 9 October, 2023 Hakodate, Japan
Located in Japan’s most northernmost island, Hakodate is one of the main cities
on Hokkaido. On our sightseeing tour we see The Old Public Hall, Hakodate
Park the bustling morning markets and much more. We visit the magnificent
Goryokaku Tower, standing at 107 metres tall this is a perfect way to get a view of
the city and its mountain ranges.
DAY 17 Tuesday 10 October, 2023 Aomori, Japan
This morning we arrive in Aomori, in the northernmost prefecture on Japan’s
main island Honshu. On our tour today, we will visit Hirosaki, once the political
and cultural capital of the Tsugaru Region, the western section of present-day
Aomori Prefecture. The city remains one of the culturally richest cities in the
northern Tohoku Region. We visit Hirosaki Castle, built in 1611 with its three storey
keep the only one in the Tohoku Region that was not rebuilt in the modern era,
amongst only a handful in all of Japan.
DAY 18 Wednesday 11 October, 2023 Day at sea
Another day at sea to explore the fabulous facilities of this magnificent ship. This
afternoon we have a fun session of Trivial Pursuit. You will be divided into groups,
with prizes for the winners!
DAY 19 Thursday 12 October, 2023 Tokyo, Japan/Departure
This morning we arrive back into Yokohama and disembark the ship. We travel to
Tokyo and visit Meiji Shrine, dedicated to the spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife,
Empress Shoken, the shrine is a popular place for traditional Japanese weddings.
We’ll also visit the famous Tokyo Tower. Inspired by the Eiffel Tower, the Tokyo
Tower stands at 333m tall is the second tallest structure in Japan. Late afternoon
we are transferred to the airport for our flights back to Australia.
DAY 20 Friday 13 October, 2023 Arrive Australia
Tour members arrive into Australia and tour arrangements conclude.
| CABIN | DESCRIPTION | DECK | TWIN SHARE FARE PP | SINGLE FARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Inside | 2,3 | $7,890 | $10,190 |
| O2 | Ocean View | 2,3 | $8,690 | $11,490 |
| V2 | Verandah Balcony | 6,7,8,10 | $9,590 | $13,390 |
| C1 | Concierge Balcony | 7,8 | $10,990 | $16,290 |
| Included port and handling charges | $720 | $1,270 | ||
| Included air taxes as of 1/5/2022 | $180 | $180 | ||
| Included cruise gratuities | $225 | $225 | ||
You can stay on in Japan for minimal extra airfare cost. Please contact Travelrite on 1800 630 343 for more information
All cabins are subject to cabin availability. Please call 1800 630 343 for fares and information on other cabin categories.
International touring can involve a considerable amount of walking and stair climbing in the places visited and it is important that all tour participants have a level of physical fitness that allows them to take part in this activity without the need of assistance from others.
TOUR OPERATOR:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd (ABN 64 005 817 078)
is the tour organiser. Celebrity Millennium is operated by Celebrity
Cruises and the Celebrity Millennium fly/cruise arrangements are
subject to the terms and conditions and general information detailed in
the Celebrity Cruises brochure 2023. All passengers must complete and
sign a Travelrite International booking form.
DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT:
A deposit of $900 per passenger should be
sent with a completed Travelrite International booking form that lists
your requested cabin category. As soon as the booking is confirmed,
(usually within 24 hours), a cruise confirmation advice will be posted
to the client. The confirmation advice will contain all details. The
passenger must also complete the Celebrity Cruises online check in.
Final payments are due to be paid to Travelrite International 90 days
prior to the commencement of the Celebrity Millennium fly/cruise. A
1.5% administration fee will be added to payments made by credit card.
CANCELLATION CHARGES: * Cancellation conditions don’t apply for clients with future cruise/tour credits. Cruise/tour credits are non-refundable.
| Days prior to Departure | Cancellation Fee |
|---|---|
| 90 days or more | Loss of deposit |
| 90 - 61 days | 50% of full fare |
| 60 days or less | 100% of full fare |
| Non appearance/no written notice | 100% of full fare |
REFUNDS:
The cruise is based on arrangements which do not allow for
any refunds in respect to sightseeing, accommodation, meals or other
services not utilised after the tour has commenced.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS:
All passengers will require a valid passport with
at least six months validity. If not an Australian passport holder check
with Travelrite International for visa requirements
TRAVEL INSURANCE:
Adequate travel insurance is highly recommended
to cover cruise members for the consequences of unforeseen
events during the cruise and for cancellation fees which could result
from events such as illness, accident, death etc.
BAGGAGE:
Passengers qualify for a 30kg free baggage allowance on
flights to join or return from the cruise.
MINIMUM TOUR NUMBERS:
The fly/cruise arrangements have been
made on the basis of a minimum number of passengers travelling.
In the event that less than the required number of passengers have
confirmed their booking 90 days from the date of departure, Travelrite
International reserves the right to cancel the tour, giving a full refund
of monies paid, or offer arrangements to proceed with the tour at a
modified fare.
TOUR PARTICIPATION:
Children under 5 years of age are ineligible on coach & cruise tours. Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Passengers with disabilities are welcome on Travelrite & Cruise Offers tours provided they are accompanied by a companion capable of providing all necessary assistance, and do not require special assistance from Travelrite & Cruise Offers personnel. Travelrite and Cruise Offers reserves the right to refuse to carry anyone if it is felt the individual cannot cope with the requirements of coach & cruise tour travel and who may require services and facilities that Travelrite & Cruise Offers cannot guarantee will be available. You agree to not hold the Travelrite & Cruise Offers responsible for any decision made by any of them or any service provider to refuse to carry you, provide any facilities or accommodation to you or to provide any service to you.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd is the tour organiser.
Travelrite International Pty Ltd, its agents, officers, affiliates, and/
or suppliers of services pursuant to, or in connection with these fly/
cruises, shall act only as agents in making arrange-ments for hotels,
transportation, including transportation by ship, restaurants, or any
other service and do not assume any liability whatsoever for any injury,
damage, death, loss, accident or delay to person or property due to an
act of negligence or a default of any hotel, carrier restaurant company
or person rendering any services included in fly/cruises, or by act of
God. Further, no responsibilities are accepted for any damage or delay
due to sickness, pilferage, labour disputes, machinery break-down,
quarantine, government restraints, weather, terrorism or other causes
beyond their control. No responsibility is accepted for any additional
expense, omission, delays, re-routing or acts of any government
authority. Baggage is at owners’ risk throughout the fly/cruise. The
passage contract between the carriers concerned, when issued, shall
constitute the sole contract between the carriers and the purchasers of
this fly/cruise and/or the passengers. The right is reserved to withdraw
any fly/cruise and/or make such changes in the fly/cruises as may be
found desirable or necessary for the convenience of the parties and the
proper carrying out of the fly/cruise. This contract shall be construed
in accordance with the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia and any
legal action must be undertaken in the State of Victoria. Attention is
also directed to the terms and conditions of the Celebrity Millennium
fly/cruise passage contract with Celebrity Cruises, detailed on the back
of the Celebrity Cruises reservation form. If you do not have a copy of
this form please contact Travelrite International and we will send one
to you.
DELAYS AND UNFORESEEN EVENTS:
You engage Travelrite International
to book this tour on your behalf and you acknowledge that
Travelrite International acts as your agent for the purpose of making
contracts between you and the various providers of accommodation,
transportation and other services that comprise the tour. Travelrite
International may without reference to you provide or make available
to you, or may as your agent engage any third party to provide or make
available to you, any good or service which Travelrite International
reasonably believes is necessary for your benefit to maintain the tour
itinerary, repatriate you or otherwise accommodate, transport or
sustain you in circumstances in which the tour itinerary fails wholly or
partly for any reason. You appoint Travelrite International your attorney
for this purpose. You agree to pay Travelrite International any cost
thereof and you indemnify Travelrite International in respect of any
cost it incurs in this regard. Travelrite International advises you to obtain
travel insurance generally including in respect of the risk that any such
good or service may become required.
TRAVEL VACCINATION POLICY:
The wellbeing of our guests is our
top priority. All guests booked to travel internationally with Travelrite
International are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19,
which may include a booster shot to keep it current and valid.
HOW TO BOOK:
Bookings can be made by completing a booking form and
sending it with a deposit of $900 per person to:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd
423 Whitehorse Road Balwyn, Victoria 3103.
Further information can be obtained by telephoning
Toll Free:1800 630 343
Telephone (03) 8803 6868
Fax (03) 9836 8068
Email balwyn@travelrite.com.au
www.travelrite.com.au
ABOUT TRAVELRITE INTERNATIONAL:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd (ABN 64 005 817 078) is a well-established family-owned business that’s been operating in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs for more than 35 years. Travelrite International is a full member of the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA), is fully Accredited with ATAS (A10538) and IATA. As such they directly
represent the major airlines of the world and all major domestic
and international hotel, tour and transport operators.
“Absolutely fantastic tour. Covered all our expectations, wonderful group of people who we got to know really well. The Tour Manager was wonderful, very professional.”
“Tour Manager did a fantastic job. Local guides were excellent in every port. Sea activities with the group were fun and well organised. We enjoyed the cruise and have some wonderful memories.”
