For many, vacations are just as much about experiences as
they are about relaxation. For some, more so. I recently read an article that
said the more unique you can make your vacations, the better you’ll feel about
it afterward. People like to know that they’ve experienced new and exciting things that maybe others
haven’t. It gives them special memories to cherish, something interesting to talk about in conversation, and
makes their experience feel special.
Celebrity Cruises recognizes that this is what many sophisticated
cruisers are looking for and that’s where Celebrity Signature Events comes
in. For example, the June 18th sailing
of the Celebrity Summit is a “Signature Event” sailing; one in which guests can
experience special events and celebrations as part of their cruise vacation.
This particular one highlights the America’s Cup yacht race.
America’s Cup is one of the oldest and best-known trophies
in international sailing yacht competition. The first race in 1851 was
organized by the Royal Yacht Squadron of Great Britain for a race around the
Isle of Wight. A syndicate of businessmen from New York representing the United
States sailed the 100-foot schooner “America” across the Atlantic to compete
and surprisingly, won.
For that very
first race the trophy was called the Hundred Guinea Cup. The trophy was renamed the America's Cup after the winning
boat and deeded in trust for perpetual international competition. Americans
held on to the trophy for 132 years, the longest winning streak in the history
of sports, until 1983 when Australia became the first successful challenger to
win the trophy.
There is no regular schedule for the race, which makes the
event even more elusive. It is run when a qualified yacht club challenges the
club holding the Cup. There have been spans as long as 20 years between races!
However, this June Bermuda is slated to host the 35th America’s Cup. Once
again, the United States will be defending the cup. Can you imagine being in the
middle of all the action for this thrilling race? Well you can if you cruise on
the June 18th Celebrity Summit out of Cape Liberty,
New Jersey!
Celebrity Cruises has arranged an optional shore excursion
in which guests can watch the 35th America’s Cup race right there on the water
from an official spectator boat! From the Summit pier, you’ll board the "Rising
Son" catamaran and sail from America’s Cup Village to the very edge of the
racecourse, where you’ll take advantage of a perfect viewpoint to watch all the
action. How exciting is that? And there’s more! To give you a complete
experience, on board you'll be entertained, educated, and engaged with
speakers, and activities inspired by the itinerary's event.
Celebrity Cruises features several Signature Event sailings
throughout the year. Guests can experience iconic global events and
celebrations as part of their Celebrity vacation while sailing to popular
locales all over the world.
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