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Celebrity Solstice docked in Tauranga New Zealand today (21 Oct)

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🚢🌊 Celebrity Solstice arrived in the beautiful Bay of Islands, New Zealand, today as she nears the end of her 18-night South Pacific crossing, with Auckland marking the final destination on 18 October 🇳🇿✨

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DEWA doing his thing at the Martini Bar onboard Celebrity Solstice

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Celebrity Solstice is currently in Fiji 🇫🇯

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Celebrity Edge sailed back in to @portoftauranga this morning for the first time this season. Welcome back, it’s great to see you again 💙🧡#cruiselife #celebritycruise

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Be sure to have your sound on and up for this , headphones would be best.

🐋💙 PAPEETE, TAHITI 🇵🇫 — An encounter never to be forgotten! 🌊✨

Arriving in paradise aboard the beautiful Celebrity Solstice 🚢 and then venturing out with @eleutheratahitidivingcenter to have the extraordinary privilege of swimming in the ocean with magnificent humpback whales during their breeding and birthing season. To be in the water with these gentle giants, witnessing their incredible size, grace and quiet presence in their natural environment, is truly beyond words. 💙🐋

But what makes this experience even more magical is what happens beneath the surface… the haunting, otherworldly sounds of the whales singing through the ocean. 🎶🌊

Humpback whales produce an extraordinary range of sounds — deep moans, haunting cries, grunts, clicks and complex, melodic songs that travel incredible distances underwater. During breeding season, male humpbacks sing elaborate songs, repeating patterns and changing melodies for hours. Scientists believe these songs play an important role in reproduction and communication, although their exact purpose remains a mystery.

And during this special season, Tahiti’s warm waters become a sanctuary for these incredible creatures as they mate, give birth and nurture their newborn calves. Mothers and babies also communicate through softer social calls, helping them stay connected in the vast blue ocean. Imagine hearing those mysterious sounds echoing through the water, surrounded by a world we can barely begin to understand. 🥹💙

There is something deeply humbling about sharing the ocean with an animal so enormous, intelligent and graceful. For a few precious moments, the world above disappears, time seems to stand still, and you realise just how extraordinary our planet really is.

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Waiting for that sign 👀⚓️

#celebritycruises #celebritysilhouette #celebrityreflection #gaytraveler #boston

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Celebrity Solstice docked in the stunning island of Moorea French Polynesia today.

That first glimpse of Moorea is pure magic — dramatic green mountains, turquoise water, and little islands dotted around the lagoon. 😍

Moorea is a tender port, so your cruise ship anchors offshore and you’ll take a smaller boat into the island. The ride itself is part of the experience! 🌊

Once you arrive, you’ll find it easy to explore at your own pace. Some of the best things to do include:
🌴 Explore the island by car or scooter
🐠 Snorkel or swim in the crystal-clear lagoon
🐬 Join a lagoon cruise or wildlife excursion
⛰️ Visit Belvedere Lookout for incredible mountain views
🍍 Try fresh local fruit, especially Moorea’s famous pineapple
🏖️ Relax on one of the island’s beautiful beaches
🌺 Browse local shops and grab a tropical drink

A few things to know: bring reef-safe sunscreen, cash for smaller local vendors, comfortable shoes, and plenty of water. If you’re booking a private excursion, keep an eye on your return time — you’ll need to allow time to get back to the tender dock and then onto the ship. ⏰

Moorea is one of those places where the scenery is so spectacular that even simply wandering around and taking it all in feels like an excursion. 💙🌴

📍Moorea, French Polynesia
🚢 Cruise port tip: Get off the ship early if you want to make the most of your day!

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Celebrity Solstice docked in Papeete Tahiti today as part of an 18 night cruise from Honolulu to Auckland.

This cruise forms part of the ships 110 night Grand Voyage from Vancouver to Hong Kong.

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Crown Princess has visited New Zealand again this week which is her second visit so far this season. Always beautiful to watch her peacefully entering the Auckland harbour before the Auckland ferries reach peak hour. Have you got a future cruise booked?. #princesscruises #auckland #cruiselife

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Celebrity Beyond arriving in Puerto Plata, DR! 🇩🇴⛈️
Taken by me! 📸
@celebritycruises #celebritybeyond #cruise #cruiseship #dominicanrepublic #celebritycruise

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🌍⚓️ CROSSING THE EQUATOR! 🌊☀️

Today was one of those unforgettable moments at sea onboard Celebrity Solstice — we officially crossed the Equator, the imaginary line at 0° latitude that divides our planet into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres! 🌎✨

But crossing the Equator on a cruise ship isn’t just about passing an invisible line on the map. It’s also a maritime tradition that has been celebrated by sailors for generations. Ships often mark the occasion with a special “Equator Crossing” or “Crossing the Line” ceremony, turning a geographical milestone into a fun and memorable celebration. ⚓️🥳

As the ship sailed across this important line, we were surrounded by nothing but the vast ocean — a beautiful reminder of just how incredible our planet is. 🌊🌅 There’s something pretty special about knowing that, at that exact moment, we were moving from one hemisphere into the other!

Traditionally, sailors who have never crossed the Equator are known as “pollywogs”, while those who have crossed it before are called “shellbacks.” 🐸🐚 The ceremony often involves plenty of laughter, music, costumes, games and playful nautical traditions as the “pollywogs” are welcomed into the ranks of the “shellbacks.”

Of course, modern cruise celebrations can vary from ship to ship, but the spirit remains the same: celebrating adventure, the sea, and the incredible places our journeys take us. 🌍💙

Standing on a ship in the middle of the ocean, knowing we had just crossed one of the most significant lines on Earth, was definitely a moment worth celebrating. 🥂⚓️

From one hemisphere to the other — what an incredible experience! 🌎❤️

#CrossingTheEquator #EquatorCrossing #CrossingTheLine #CruiseLife #grandvoyage

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