Ultimate Guide to the Celebrity Millennium Cruise Ship
f you are looking for a premium cruise experience that masterfully balances intimate, boutique-style luxury with high-end amenities, the Celebrity Millennium deserves a spot at the top of your travel bucket list. As the flagship vessel of Celebrity Cruises' beloved Millennium Class, this ship offers an elegant, less crowded alternative to today's overwhelming mega-ships without compromising on upscale features.
Technical Specifications
Understanding the scale of the ship helps travelers appreciate its spaciousness. With an excellent guest-to-space ratio, you will rarely feel crowded in public areas.
91,000 GT
Gross Tonnage
2000
Year Built
2,590 maximum
Passenger Capacity
1024
Crew Size
Tokyo / Yokohama, Japan
Home Port
The "Celebrity Revolution" Modernization
In 2019, the Celebrity Millennium was the very first ship to undergo The Celebrity Revolution, a massive fleet-wide modernization program costing upwards of $500 million. This was not a simple cosmetic touch-up; the ship was completely transformed from bow to stern.
Key modern updates include:
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Boutique Hotel Aesthetic: Redesigned public areas and staterooms crafted in collaboration with renowned designers like Kelly Hoppen (UK) and Hirsch Bedner Associates (USA).
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The Retreat®: The addition of an exclusive luxury enclave for suite guests, featuring a private lounge and a dedicated outdoor sundeck.
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Tech Upgrades: Integration of RFID digital key access for stateroom doors and upgraded high-speed Xcelerate Wi-Fi capability across the ship
Accommodations: Cabins & Suites
Whether you are looking for a budget-friendly home base or an expansive multi-room suite, accommodations on the Celebrity Millennium prioritize comfort and style. All cabins feature premium Celebrity eXhale bedding and cashmere mattresses.
1. Inside & Oceanview Staterooms
Perfect for practical travelers who prefer spending their days exploring the ship and ports of call. Oceanview staterooms offer large picture windows to flood the room with natural light.
2. Veranda (Balcony) Staterooms
The most popular configuration onboard. These rooms offer private, step-out balconies with floor-to-ceiling glass doors, allowing you to enjoy fresh ocean breezes and views of locations like Alaska or the Mediterranean right from your room.
3. Concierge Class & AquaClass®
Premium stateroom tiers that come with exclusive perks. Concierge Class adds priority check-in and dedicated service, while AquaClass focuses on wellness, granting guests unlimited access to the thermal spa suites and exclusive dining at the clean-cuisine restaurant, Blu.
4. The Retreat Suites
The peak of luxury at sea. Ranging from Sky Suites to the massive 1,432-square-foot Penthouse Suites, guests in this tier enjoy expansive wraparound private verandas, marble bathrooms, dedicated butler service, and private access to the Luminae restaurant.
Exceptional Dining Onboard
The culinary experiences on the Celebrity Millennium rival top land-based restaurants, featuring rotating menus and freshly sourced ingredients.
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Cosmopolitan Restaurant: The stunning multi-story main dining venue offering a diverse, upscale menu of international and classic dishes included in your cruise fare.
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Oceanview Café: A marketplace-style buffet boasting live cooking stations, international specialties, and panoramic glass walls overlooking the sea.
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Tuscan Grille: An upscale specialty Italian steakhouse known for its premium cuts of meat, handmade pastas, and extensive wine list.
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Sushi on Five: A contemporary dining spot offering freshly prepared sushi, sashimi, and curated hot Japanese dishes.
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Le Petit Chef at Qsine: An interactive, immersive culinary experience where custom 3D animations are projected onto your table, telling a story that pairs with each course brought to life by the kitchen.
Entertainment, Wellness, & Nightlife
A cruise on the Celebrity Millennium can be as relaxing or action-packed as you want it to be.
Adults-Only Solarium: This glass-domed indoor pool area is a serene, climate-controlled sanctuary featuring comfortable loungers, a lap pool, and whirlpool hot tubs reserved exclusively for adults.
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The Main Theatre: Home to Broadway-style musical productions, live comedy acts, and guest musicians every evening.
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The Martini Bar & Crush: A highly energetic hub in the Grand Atrium featuring an ice-covered bar top where talented bartenders put on a show while pouring creative cocktails.
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The Spa & SEA Thermal Suite: A fully reimagined wellness center offering therapeutic body treatments, advanced fitness equipment, and a thermal suite for ultimate relaxation.
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Rooftop Terrace: A cozy outdoor lounge located high up on Deck 12, perfect for enjoying movies under the stars alongside curated snacks
Celebrity Millennium Insider Tips & Hidden Secrets: Cruise Like a Pro
Dining & Drinks Secrets
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Complimentary Pastries at Café al Bacio: While the specialty coffees and teas here cost extra (or require a beverage package), the gourmet desserts, cakes, and pastries in the display case are completely free. You can even ask the staff to box them up to take back to your room.
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Dodge the Breakfast Crowds at the Spa Café: On busy port mornings, the Oceanview Café (the main buffet) can get hectic. Head to the Spa Café in the Solarium instead. It offers a complimentary, healthy breakfast and lunch (think fresh smoothies, avocado toast, and fruit plates) in a much quieter, more relaxed environment.
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The Best Burgers are at the Mast Grill: If you are craving a burger or a hot dog, skip the main dining room and the buffet. The outdoor Mast Grill near the pool deck cooks them fresh to order.
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The Martini Bar Show: The bartenders at the ice-topped Martini Bar put on a fantastic juggling and pouring show. It gets incredibly busy right before the early and late dinner seatings, so try visiting during off-peak hours (like late afternoon) to get a front-row seat to the action.
Cabin & Packing Hacks
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The Walls are Magnetic: Like most modern cruise ships, the cabin walls on the Millennium are made of metal. Bring a pack of heavy-duty magnetic hooks to hang hats, lanyards, light jackets, and daily itineraries. It is the best way to free up counter space.
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Pack a Multi-Plug USB Hub: While the 2019 "Celebrity Revolution" refurbishment added more outlets, cabin power sources are still limited. Bring a non-surge-protected USB hub to charge all your cameras, phones, and devices at once. (Note: Surge protectors are strictly prohibited on cruise ships and will be confiscated).
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Bring a Reusable Water Bottle: Small plastic water bottles are no longer standard in the cabins unless you have a premium package. Bring a high-quality insulated flask; you can fill it with ice water or lemonade for free at the Oceanview Café before heading ashore.
Entertainment & Onboard Navigation
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The Theater Seating Trick: Celebrity reserves a premium section of the Main Theater for suite guests in "The Retreat." However, exactly five minutes before the show starts, the crew will drop the rope, and those prime seats become available to anyone.
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Hidden Ping Pong Tables: If you want to challenge someone to table tennis, the tables are tucked away in a somewhat hidden spot at the very aft (back) of the pool deck.
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Use the App for Everything: Download the Celebrity Cruises app before you leave home. Once onboard, you can connect to the ship's internal Wi-Fi for free to use the app. It allows you to view deck plans, check daily activity schedules, make show reservations, and even use an in-app chat feature to text your travel companions without paying for an internet package.
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