Celebrity Cruises has created a series of shore excursions
that emphasizes discovery of hidden gems.
The first set of excursions in the Celebrity Discovery Collection
will be in the western Mediterranean, such as a live concert of medieval music
in a basilica in Barcelona, and a day in southern France that starts in a wine
vault in Nice and ends at the medieval town of St. Paul de Vence.
"We wanted to design a fresh collection of excursions that
would immerse guests into the various inspired locales we visit throughout the
western Mediterranean," said Susan Bonner, vice president of revenue management
and onboard revenue at Celebrity.
With a maximum of 24 guests in each tour, guests will get
more time at each location, individual interaction with their guide, and a more
up close and personal travel experience, Celebrity said.