Canyon Ranch and Celebrity Cruises

[dirtymoney]

Canyon Ranch and Celebrity Cruises just announced agreement on spa services.

 

http://www.usatoday.com/story/cruiselog/2014/02/06/celebrity-cruises-canyon-ranch/5254259/

[FIRELT5]

Canyon Ranch and Celebrity Cruises just announced agreement on spa services.

 

http://www.usatoday.com/story/cruiselog/2014/02/06/celebrity-cruises-canyon-ranch/5254259/

 

Press release from X

 

http://www.rclinvestor.com/mobile.view?c=103045&v=203&d=1&id=1897743

[Andy]

Hi Everyone,

 

Here's the Press Release :

 

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CELEBRITY CRUISES AND CANYON RANCH CREATE THE LARGEST AND

MOST COMPREHENSIVE SPACLUB AT SEA PARTNERSHIP

Agreement between leading brands will launch April 2014

onboard the Celebrity fleet sailing worldwide

 

MIAMI – February 6, 2014 – Celebrity Cruises and Canyon Ranch, one of the world’s leading spa and wellness brands, today unveiled a partnership to feature Canyon Ranch SpaClub® at Sea facilities onboard 10 state-of-the-art Celebrity ships. Canyon Ranch and Celebrity will create the largest and most comprehensive SpaClub at Sea offering, and debut exclusive SpaClub services and treatments.

 

The luxurious Canyon Ranch SpaClub on Celebrity Cruises will include spa, beauty salon, wellness and fitness amenities presenting signature Canyon Ranch offerings. The industry-leading brands intend to elevate the onboard experience by introducing exclusive SpaClub treatments and services tailored to the unique preferences of Celebrity’s guests, including new facial and body treatments, and unique yoga and meditation classes.

 

“We are passionate about providing our guests with unforgettable experiences, and this collaboration with Canyon Ranch is an important milestone in our drive to elevating guests’ modern luxury vacations,” said Michael Bayley, President and CEO, Celebrity Cruises. "We want every aspect of our vacations – from dining and destinations to relaxing in beautiful spa surroundings – to be special, and the experts at Canyon Ranch will help us deliver on this promise."

 

Both Canyon Ranch and Celebrity Cruises have long been recognized as leaders in their respective industries and have received countless awards. The Canyon Ranch SpaClub at Sea division of Canyon Ranch has been recognized as a “Best Spa at Sea” from various industry publications’ readers choice awards, including Condé Nast Traveler and SpaFinder, Inc., and Celebrity Cruises is consistently awarded top honors by the readers of Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler and Celebrated Living magazine. The combination of these award-winning travel brands will result in an unmatchable vacation experience for discerning travelers seeking a taste of modern luxury at sea.

“It gives us great pleasure to offer our luxury spa experience to guests onboard Celebrity’s state-of the-art ships,” stated Peter Smith, Chief Operating Officer of Canyon Ranch. “Our approach to the wellness lifestyle perfectly complements that of Celebrity and we look forward to a long, prosperous relationship.”

The new, robust spa menu features popular Canyon Ranch treatments, such as indulgent facials and facial enhancements, massage, thermal, Asian touch, and Reiki healing energy therapies. A selection of salon offerings, including hair care, nail, and makeup services, will also be offered. Fitness lovers can choose from private consultations to group classes, including yoga, Pilates, cycling, Mind/Body Connection and relaxation – led by Canyon Ranch-trained fitness experts. Wellness programs such as personal exercise prescription, private nutritional consults, acupuncture, Chiropractic therapy and Canyon Ranch Healthy Feet™ centers will also be available on select ships. Additionally, Canyon Ranch health experts will provide onboard wellness lectures, workshops and cooking demonstrations.

 

Celebrity’s modern luxury vacations bring guests to inspiring destinations on all seven continents. In addition to its newly enhanced spa and wellness programming, the premium brand welcomes vacationers to experience its luxury “AquaClass” accommodations, which infuse the stateroom experience with additional spa-like elements as well as a host of other extras. AquaClass guests can exclusively dine in the chic specialty restaurant, Blu, and enjoy unlimited access to the Persian Garden, a relaxing oasis with heated mosaic lounge chairs and grottos releasing a variety of dry heat, aromatherapy-infused steam and mists into the air.

 

About Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Cruises’ iconic “X” is the mark of modern luxury, with its cool, contemporary design and warm spaces; dining experiences where the design of the venues is as important as the cuisine; and the amazing service that only Celebrity can provide, all created to provide an unmatchable experience for vacationers’ precious time. Celebrity Cruises' 11 ships offer modern luxury vacations visiting all seven continents. Celebrity also presents immersive cruisetour experiences in Alaska, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Europe and South America. Celebrity is one of six cruise brands operated by global cruise vacation company Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE, OSE: RCL). For more information, dial 1-800-437-3111, visit www.celebritycruises.com, or call your travel agent.

About Canyon Ranch

Canyon Ranch pioneered the evolution of the wellness lifestyle and has been an industry leader for close to 35 years. Operating the world’s most celebrated collection of life-enhancement properties, Canyon Ranch has destination health resorts in Tucson, Ariz., Lenox Mass., as well as Canyon Ranch Hotel & Spa in Miami Beach, the nation’s first luxury wellness hotel and residential community. In addition, Canyon Ranch operates a SpaClub® at The Venetian® & The Palazzo® in Las Vegas, Nev., and Canyon Ranch SpaClub at Sea facilities onboard nine luxury ships. Canyon Ranch has been named the “Healthiest Spa in America” by Health magazine as well as the “Best Spa for Food” by Gourmet magazine. Additionally, Canyon Ranch is a 13-time winner of Travel + Leisure’s Best Spa Award and the only 11-time recipient of the Condé Nast Traveler Best Destination Spa Award.

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Edited February 6, 2014 by Host Andy

[Cruise a holic]

Hi Everyone,

 

Here's the Press Release :

 

=======================

 

CELEBRITY CRUISES AND CANYON RANCH CREATE THE LARGEST AND

MOST COMPREHENSIVE SPACLUB AT SEA PARTNERSHIP

Agreement between leading brands will launch April 2014

onboard the Celebrity fleet sailing worldwide

 

MIAMI – February 6, 2014 – Celebrity Cruises and Canyon Ranch, one of the world’s leading spa and wellness brands, today unveiled a partnership to feature Canyon Ranch SpaClub® at Sea facilities onboard 10 state-of-the-art Celebrity ships. Canyon Ranch and Celebrity will create the largest and most comprehensive SpaClub at Sea offering, and debut exclusive SpaClub services and treatments.

 

The luxurious Canyon Ranch SpaClub on Celebrity Cruises will include spa, beauty salon, wellness and fitness amenities presenting signature Canyon Ranch offerings. The industry-leading brands intend to elevate the onboard experience by introducing exclusive SpaClub treatments and services tailored to the unique preferences of Celebrity’s guests, including new facial and body treatments, and unique yoga and meditation classes.

 

“We are passionate about providing our guests with unforgettable experiences, and this collaboration with Canyon Ranch is an important milestone in our drive to elevating guests’ modern luxury vacations,” said Michael Bayley, President and CEO, Celebrity Cruises. "We want every aspect of our vacations – from dining and destinations to relaxing in beautiful spa surroundings – to be special, and the experts at Canyon Ranch will help us deliver on this promise."

 

Both Canyon Ranch and Celebrity Cruises have long been recognized as leaders in their respective industries and have received countless awards. The Canyon Ranch SpaClub at Sea division of Canyon Ranch has been recognized as a “Best Spa at Sea” from various industry publications’ readers choice awards, including Condé Nast Traveler and SpaFinder, Inc., and Celebrity Cruises is consistently awarded top honors by the readers of Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler and Celebrated Living magazine. The combination of these award-winning travel brands will result in an unmatchable vacation experience for discerning travelers seeking a taste of modern luxury at sea.

“It gives us great pleasure to offer our luxury spa experience to guests onboard Celebrity’s state-of the-art ships,” stated Peter Smith, Chief Operating Officer of Canyon Ranch. “Our approach to the wellness lifestyle perfectly complements that of Celebrity and we look forward to a long, prosperous relationship.”

The new, robust spa menu features popular Canyon Ranch treatments, such as indulgent facials and facial enhancements, massage, thermal, Asian touch, and Reiki healing energy therapies. A selection of salon offerings, including hair care, nail, and makeup services, will also be offered. Fitness lovers can choose from private consultations to group classes, including yoga, Pilates, cycling, Mind/Body Connection and relaxation – led by Canyon Ranch-trained fitness experts. Wellness programs such as personal exercise prescription, private nutritional consults, acupuncture, Chiropractic therapy and Canyon Ranch Healthy Feet™ centers will also be available on select ships. Additionally, Canyon Ranch health experts will provide onboard wellness lectures, workshops and cooking demonstrations.

 

Celebrity’s modern luxury vacations bring guests to inspiring destinations on all seven continents. In addition to its newly enhanced spa and wellness programming, the premium brand welcomes vacationers to experience its luxury “AquaClass” accommodations, which infuse the stateroom experience with additional spa-like elements as well as a host of other extras. AquaClass guests can exclusively dine in the chic specialty restaurant, Blu, and enjoy unlimited access to the Persian Garden, a relaxing oasis with heated mosaic lounge chairs and grottos releasing a variety of dry heat, aromatherapy-infused steam and mists into the air.

 

About Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Cruises’ iconic “X” is the mark of modern luxury, with its cool, contemporary design and warm spaces; dining experiences where the design of the venues is as important as the cuisine; and the amazing service that only Celebrity can provide, all created to provide an unmatchable experience for vacationers’ precious time. Celebrity Cruises' 11 ships offer modern luxury vacations visiting all seven continents. Celebrity also presents immersive cruisetour experiences in Alaska, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Europe and South America. Celebrity is one of six cruise brands operated by global cruise vacation company Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE, OSE: RCL). For more information, dial 1-800-437-3111, visit www.celebritycruises.com, or call your travel agent.

About Canyon Ranch

Canyon Ranch pioneered the evolution of the wellness lifestyle and has been an industry leader for close to 35 years. Operating the world’s most celebrated collection of life-enhancement properties, Canyon Ranch has destination health resorts in Tucson, Ariz., Lenox Mass., as well as Canyon Ranch Hotel & Spa in Miami Beach, the nation’s first luxury wellness hotel and residential community. In addition, Canyon Ranch operates a SpaClub® at The Venetian® & The Palazzo® in Las Vegas, Nev., and Canyon Ranch SpaClub at Sea facilities onboard nine luxury ships. Canyon Ranch has been named the “Healthiest Spa in America” by Health magazine as well as the “Best Spa for Food” by Gourmet magazine. Additionally, Canyon Ranch is a 13-time winner of Travel + Leisure’s Best Spa Award and the only 11-time recipient of the Condé Nast Traveler Best Destination Spa Award.

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Hello Andy,

While this is (I think) good news, I am concerned about service on Celebrity at the spa prior to the Canyon Ranch start up. My DH and I have a cruise scheduled for March 23. Any comments?

[cruiserziggy]

We have the same concerns as above for March 29th sailing.

[Andy]

Hello Andy,

While this is (I think) good news, I am concerned about service on Celebrity at the spa prior to the Canyon Ranch start up. My DH and I have a cruise scheduled for March 23. Any comments?

 

Hi Cruise a holic,

 

I'd say this is very good news, as the consensus is that Canyon Ranch has a huge following, and is very well liked. I'm not a spa person, so I'm probably not the best person to ask on this topic :)

 

Regarding the transition, I'd fully expect Celebrity to continue to offer an enjoyable Spa experience during the transition period, as it's in the best interests for both Celebrity and their Guests. I'm sailing on Eclipse on April 5th. I'm unsure if the transition will be made by then, but if it is - I will be sure to report from the ship.

 

Hope this is helpful !

Edited February 6, 2014 by Host Andy

[kelmac]

I know Canyon Ranch is the Spa operator on the Queen Mary 2 and Oceania/Regent cruise lines.

My wife and I aren't "spa" people, so no first hand experience with them.

 

http://www.canyonranch.com/sea/oceania-cruises

 

Enjoy!

Kel:)

[chamima]

We'll be on the Eclipse on Saturday.

I don't know that I'll use any services since I've found them mediocre and overpriced lately but if I see anything to report back (about staff attitudes) I will.

[CHEZMARYLOU]

This schedule is posted on Celebrity's site:

 

 

Ship

 

Starting

 

 

Celebrity Century®

 

March 6, 2014

 

 

Celebrity Reflection®

 

March 29, 2014

 

 

Celebrity Infinity®

 

March 30, 2014

 

 

Celebrity Millennium®

 

March 30, 2014

 

 

Celebrity Eclipse®

 

April 5, 2014

 

 

Celebrity Silhouette®

 

April 6, 2014

 

 

Celebrity Constellation®

 

April 10, 2014

 

 

Celebrity Solstice®

 

April 11, 2014

 

 

Celebrity Summit®

 

April 12, 2014

 

 

Celebrity Equinox℠

 

April 14, 2014

 

 

http://www.celebritycruises.com/genericHtmlTemplate.do?cid=sm_agn_fb_cnynrn_1403_obcr_post_all_4230&pagename=canyon_ranch_spaclub#&panel1-1

 

Mary Lou

[Orator]

Let's see:

1. A new Loyalty program that gives "points" based on cabin category;

2. A progam that makes it easier to reach a higher level if you are in a top suite, but more difficult to reach if you are in a Sky Suite or less;

3. A survey asking about a dedicated dining venue for Suite passengers

4. A new lounge in Michael's Club for Zenth and top suite passengers

5. A new partnership with Canyon Ranch

 

Does this indicate a new demographic emphasis for Celebrity?

Does this indicate a new approach to building the bottom line?

 

You can connect the dots as you like and draw whatever conclusion you wish.

[Andy]

Hi Everyone,

 

FYI, Celebrity has created a Canyon Ranch page, on their website : http://www.celebritycruises.com/genericHtmlTemplate.do?pagename=canyon_ranch_spaclub#&panel1-1

 

Hope this is helpful !

[Cruise a holic]

Hi Everyone,

 

FYI, Celebrity has created a Canyon Ranch page, on their website : http://www.celebritycruises.com/genericHtmlTemplate.do?pagename=canyon_ranch_spaclub#&panel1-1

 

Hope this is helpful !

Thank you Andy. I will report on my Silhouette experience from my 3/23 Silhoutte sailing also

[rebeccalouiseagain]

They are probably just trying to get more interest in the Spas. What is the most overpriced services on board? The spa. So it better be awesome at the inflated prices. I have had a couple massages on Celebrity that were very good and one that was horrible. I wish they would offer the pay- by- the- minute pool side chair massages more often- love them!

 

Cunard had Canyon Ranch and it is really nice. I think it will make a nice addition and I'll definitely try it if they run a special. The hair cut I got on Cunard's QM2/ Canyon Ranch Spa was fantastic! I went back a month later on another 4-night cruise and got another haircut with the same stylist. I laughed that this was a really expensive way to get a haircut.

Edited February 6, 2014 by rebeccalouiseagain

[h20cruzer]

Does that mean I wont be able to afford a Celebrity cruise any longer??? Ha Ha

Never really heard any positive comments from people who used Steiner, all I really heard

was they want to push their products and give you a sales speech.

Norma

[phoenix_dream]

Love the Canyon Ranch at the Venetian in Las Vegas, although I definitely don't love the prices - they make the current Celebrity spa prices look like a bargain:rolleyes:. Hopefully they won't completely price out everyone, but at least you get a quality experience for the money.

[phoenix_dream]

Let's see:

1. A new Loyalty program that gives "points" based on cabin category;

2. A progam that makes it easier to reach a higher level if you are in a top suite, but more difficult to reach if you are in a Sky Suite or less;

3. A survey asking about a dedicated dining venue for Suite passengers

4. A new lounge in Michael's Club for Zenth and top suite passengers

5. A new partnership with Canyon Ranch

 

Does this indicate a new demographic emphasis for Celebrity?

Does this indicate a new approach to building the bottom line?

 

You can connect the dots as you like and draw whatever conclusion you wish.

 

No question they are shooting for the "1%". I find that interesting as they have several megaships now and there are only so many people at that income level to attract. It is a very fine line they are walking IMHO to try to attract the big spenders without making their current base of middle to upper middle class folks feel slighted, so that they can keep their ships filled. Right now I am not sure they are succeeding with the latter.

[Celebrity Cruises]

 

Regarding the transition, I'd fully expect Celebrity to continue to offer an enjoyable Spa experience during the transition period, as it's in the best interests for both Celebrity and their Guests. I'm sailing on Eclipse on April 5th. I'm unsure if the transition will be made by then, but if it is - I will be sure to report from the ship.

 

 

Thanks Andy, we couldn't have said it better ourselves!

[Laurab23]

I would like to see them update the Summit spa and get in some real heated loungers instead of the "seats"that they have now.Those seats are too uncomfortable for me because I have short legs.I love the heated ceramic loungers on Princess and Carnival.I know the newer Celebrity ships have them but I sail out of Bayonne and Summit is the only Celebrity that departs from there.

 

Laura

[Emperor Norton]

No question they are shooting for the "1%". I find that interesting as they have several megaships now and there are only so many people at that income level to attract. It is a very fine line they are walking IMHO to try to attract the big spenders without making their current base of middle to upper middle class folks feel slighted, so that they can keep their ships filled. Right now I am not sure they are succeeding with the latter.

 

I dont think they're going after the 1%. The 1% that don't have their own yachts are far more likely to be on Seabourn, SilverSea, Crystal or Seadream.

[drarill]

Hi Everyone,

 

FYI, Celebrity has created a Canyon Ranch page, on their website : http://www.celebritycruises.com/genericHtmlTemplate.do?pagename=canyon_ranch_spaclub#&panel1-1

 

Hope this is helpful !

 

Thanks Andy!!! can't wait to try it on the Reflection!!!:):)

[Andy]

Thanks Andy, we couldn't have said it better ourselves!

 

Thank you Celebrity Cruises, for your kind comment. Much appreciated !