As cruising continues to grow in popularity, cruise companies need to find ways to set themselves apart. While itineraries are important purchase drivers, the on-board experience is as equally as vital. Unveiled on Celebrity Cruises Xcel, The Bazaar is the transformative, immersive experience that will take that cruise vacation to another level.
Every cruise brand has a particular personality. For example, Royal Caribbean creates the ultimate multi-generational vacation for a weekend or longer. Other brands invoke a romantic love connection across the waves.
With Celebrity Cruises, the experience is more refined. Whether it is sipping the signature Rabbit Hole bourbon to start the night or escaping into Eden’s diversions well into the wee hours, guests appreciate the air of sophistication with a hint of whimsy.
When the newest ship, Xcel, launches, another on board experience gives guests more opportunities to immerse themselves into the itinerary’s culture, flavor, and experiences. The Bazaar transports a taste of the shore to an on-board experience.
According to Celebrity Cruises, the continually evolving area will transform throughout the itinerary. Inspired by the locales outside the windows, the specialty space will feature food tastings, musical performances, and some classes.
The Bazaar concept is smart for several reasons. First, some guests prefer to stay on board during port days. These offerings give them a taste of the locales without the pressure of a big excursion. For example, a rum and chocolate tasting in Honduras followed by an afternoon spa appointment might be the ultimate relaxation for some guests.
In addition to the special festival themed experiences, The Bazaar features a new dining concept, Mosaic. The open kitchen concept will present dishes inspired by the various regions. Even though some people might crave a bountiful plate of seafood, flavoring that dish with local spices makes the dish shine brighter.
Additionally, the Chef’s Studio is Celebrity’s “first-ever destination inspired cooking school.” Although this concept is not a competition, it is the ultimate win for food lovers. Being able to learn a recipe and then recreate that food at home, guests can keep those vacation memories front of mind. Guests crave unique experiences and this cooking school will quickly become a must book event.
As guests explore The Bazaar on Xcel, the experience can grow and adapt. It is vital that this space is dynamic. The conversations enjoyed in and around the space ensures that the guests are immersed in making the vacation the best one ever. After all, nothing comes close to time spent on a Celebrity Cruises ship.