CELEBRITY CRUISES’ LUXURIOUS SHIP TO PROVIDE BACKDROP FOR FIRST-EVER “S.S. COACHELLA”

Pulp, Hot Chip, Yeasayer, Girl Talk, James Murphy, Sleigh Bells
and many more to perform

MIAMI – July 17, 2012 - Celebrity Cruises is known for offering memorable vacation moments like no other, and for music lovers, the latest news is no exception. Goldenvoice, producers of the legendary Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, is taking to the high seas for the first time with S.S. COACHELLA debuting on the modern, luxurious Celebrity Silhouette. Offering music and vacation lovers the opportunity to experience a once-in-a-lifetime getaway filled with performances by Coachella artists in intimate settings, S.S. COACHELLA on Celebrity Silhouette will take place on two separate cruises with the same line-up of performers.

Guests can choose from two exotic itineraries: Fort Lauderdale to the Bahamas, December 16-19, 2012 or Fort Lauderdale to Jamaica, December 19-23, 2012. Pulp will headline, with performances by Hot Chip, Yeasayer, Girl Talk, James Murphy (DJ Set), Sleigh Bells, Simian Mobile Disco, Z-Trip, !!!, Warpaint, DJ Harvey, El-P, Killer Mike and more (complete line-up below). Additional planned activities and surprises will unfold during the voyage, along with all the experiences Celebrity Silhouette provides to help guests relax and kick back.

“We’re thrilled to be providing the setting for S.S. COACHELLA,” said Dondra Ritzenthaler, Senior Vice President, Sales, Celebrity Cruises.  “Just as the Celebrity Cruises name is synonymous with modern style, service and cuisine, the Coachella name is synonymous with cutting-edge, of-the-moment music trends.”

The breathtakingly elegant Celebrity Silhouette is one of the most stylish, luxurious ships at sea. Currently the newest ship in the world-renowned Solstice class, Celebrity Silhouette offers 12 dining venues, 9 bars, multiple theaters and a pool deck reminiscent of some of South Beach’s hottest hotels, making it the ideal backdrop for the inaugural S.S. COACHELLA.

Reservations for S.S. COACHELLA can be made beginning Saturday, July 21, 2012 at 10:00 am PDT (1:00 pm EST) with prices starting at $500 per person.  Easy payment plans are available with only $250 due at time of purchase.  Reservations and additional details are available at www.sscoachella.com.

More information about S.S. COACHELLA is available at http://www.facebook.com/sscoachella.

Complete lineup as of this release:

Pulp
Hot Chip
Yeasayer
Girl Talk
James Murphy (DJ Set)
Sleigh Bells
Simian Mobile Disco
Z-Trip
!!!
Warpaint
DJ Harvey
El-P
Killer Mike
Black Lips
The Gaslamp Killer
Grimes
Cloud Nothings
Jason Bentley
The Rapture (DJ Set)
Father John Misty
Tokimonsta
Alf Alpha

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. In addition to offering vacations visiting all continents, Celebrity also presents immersive cruisetour experiences in Alaska, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Europe and South America. One of the fastest-growing major cruise lines, Celebrity is one of five cruise brands operated by global cruise vacation company Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE, OSE: RCL). Celebrity’s fleet currently consists of 10 ships, with an additional Solstice Class ship, Celebrity Reflection, scheduled to join the fleet in fall 2012. For more information, dial 1-800-437-3111, visit www.celebritycruises.com, or call your travel agent. Follow the brand socially at www.facebook.com/celebritycruises.

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