Celebrity Millennium deck plans

Celebrity Millennium (2000-built, “Solsticized” in 2012, "Celebrity Revolution" drydock refurbishment 2019 February) is the first of Celebrity Cruises Millennium-class ships - together with Constellation, Infinity, and Summit.

Celebrity Millennium cruise ship deck plan shows a total of 1079 staterooms for 2158 passengers (max capacity is 2590) served by 1000 crew-staff. The boat has 12 passenger decks (8 with cabins), 9 restaurants/food bars (of which 4 specialty), 11 lounges/bars, 3 swimming pools (one covered), 6 Jacuzzis (outdoor whirlpool hot tubs), 10 elevators.

The ship’s laundry facilities are not self-service laundromats (laundrettes). Laundry, dry-cleaning and pressing services are available at additional cost (prices are per item).

Cruise ship Internet "Xcelerate"

Since 2016, Celebrity Cruises Millennium passengers are offered the “Xcelerate” – high-speed onboard Internet access available throughout the whole itinerary (both in ports of call and at sea). The new satellite technology guarantees stable and fast VPN connections, allowing faster web browsing and HD video streaming.

• The new Xcelerate Internet service allows fast streaming of music and HD movies (incl YouTube and Netflix), uploading multiple pictures (incl big-sized), video chatting (FaceTime, Skype).
• Xcelerate Internet packages can be purchased on the ship or upon booking (in advance). The unlimited Internet prices (per person) vary by cruise itinerary length - USD 140 (5- to 9-day itineraries) and USD 199 (10-day and longer itineraries). For passengers booking “Go Big” promotion deals the unlimited Internet is a complimentary (free of charge) amenity.

Celebrity Millennium deck plan changes 2019 refurbishment review

Ship's January-February 2019 drydock (done in Singapore) resulted in the following changes:

• The vessel received company's new color scheme (hull and superstructure).
• All passenger staterooms were redesigned (via partnership with Hirsch Bedner Associates USA, and Kelly Hoppen UK) for a boutique hotel feeling. All cabins were upgraded with "Celebrity eXhale" bedding (cashmere mattresses), electronic locks (RFID technology), Xcelerate (fast Internet), Bluetooth capabilities.
• The completely redesigned Qsine Restaurant was added. It offers "Le Petit Chef" (virtual dining-entertainment experience) created by Skullmapping and presented by TableMation Studios - exclusively for Celebrity Cruises.
• Main Dining Rooms, Oceanview Cafe (buffet restaurant) and Sunset Bar were redesigned and upgraded with new textures and finishes.
• The SPA was upgraded with an expanded SEA Thermal Suite.
• Retail shopping was expanded with new brands - including Hublot (luxury Swiss watches) and Shinola (luxury watches, jewelry, premium leather goods).
• Luminae Restaurant (Suites-only) was redesigned and new custom-made menus (by chef Cornelius Gallagher) were introduced.
• Added was The Retreat (adults-only sundeck) with full-size swimming pool, Jacuzzi whirlpool, private cabanas, padded loungers, poolside bar service (food and drinks).
• Most public venues (including all bars and lounges) were renovated, including Passport Bar (Atrium lobby bar lounge) and Gastrobar (serving 40+ craft beers).
• The refurb project was supervised by Trimline (UK).

Millennium became fleet's first liner upgraded by the "Celebrity Revolution" fleet renovation program - budgeted USD 500 million and scheduled for the period 2019-2023.

Celebrity Millennium deck plan changes 2016 refurbishment review

The Millennium ship’s 2016 refurbishment resulted in the following deck plan changes:

• On Sports deck 12 a new relaxation and entertainment area was added (aft location) named “Rooftop Terrace” (taking some space from the sundeck area at the stern).
• On Plaza deck 3, “The Olympic” restaurant was replaced by “Tuscan Grille” (steakhouse restaurant). Also on Plaza deck 3 a new office for “Future Cruise Sales” was built (separate from the Captain’s Club) and a new portrait studio was added. The Cinema was redesigned to function also as Conference Center.
• On deck 5 a new retail store was added.
• On deck 11 was added the Qsine restaurant.
• Major renovations were done to all Suite accommodations (in categories Royal Suites and Penthouse Suites), including new furniture and amenities upgrades. Among the changes were also upgraded bathrooms (marble surfaces, comfortable seats, new lighting system), new carpeting, new drapes, new bed linens.
• Renovations were done to the Casino area (on Promenaded deck 4) and to the adults-only complex “Solarium” (on Lido deck 10). Both areas received new furniture and flooring. Also on the Lido deck, the pool area and the Spa Cafe were renovated. The Casino’s theme decoration was removed.

Celebrity Millennium deck plan changes 2012 refurbishment review

The list of deck plan changes after the drydock refurbishment in 2012 (May) included:

• 60 new passenger cabins were added.
• 107 balcony rooms were upgraded to AquaClass category Spa cabins.
• The balconies of all Sky Suites (mini-suites) were updated and refurbished.
• Celebrity iLounge (Apple Computers reseller, Internet, enrichment classes)
• Bistro on Five (creperie) was added on deck 5. Later in 2016 was renamed to “Sushi on Five”.
• On Promenade Deck 4 (midship starboard, in the Grand Foyer area) were added two new bars - Martini Bar and Crush Bar.
• Michael’s Club menu was upgraded with 60+ craft beers.
• The Wi-Fi was upgraded to shipwide coverage.
• On Lido Deck 10, the pool deck’s sunbathing area was refurbished with new sun loungers. New gym equipment was installed in the fitness.
• Major renovations were done to all passenger cabins and public areas (flat TVs, carpeting, tiling, furniture, upholstery, etc).