Celebrity-Eclipse Vessel Reviews and Specifications

Amsterdam faced another disruption on August 3, 2023, as activists from Extinction Rebellion staged a protest, causing delays for the cruise ship 'Celebrity Eclipse.' The incident occurred around 6 a.m. when approximately 30 environmental demonstrators, equipped with kayaks and inflatables, obstructed access to the Passenger Terminal Amsterdam. The protesters brandished banners proclaiming messages like 'Cruise is polluting our planet,' aiming to raise awareness about the environmental impacts of cruise travel. After two hours of standoff, local authorities stepped in and made at least five arrests, allowing the Celebrity Eclipse to eventually dock and continue on its scheduled itinerary. For further details and images, visit: https://crew-center.com/protest-delays-celebrity-eclipse-docking-amsterdam

In a bold early morning demonstration on July 27, 2025, five activists from Extinction Rebellion (XR) were taken into custody while attempting to obstruct the docking of the 'Celebrity Eclipse' at the Amsterdam Passenger Terminal (PTA). The protest commenced around 4:30 a.m., with approximately 35 passionate activists rallying using a creative array of boats, canoes, and inflatable animals. Their goal was to impede the cruise ship's arrival, with about 30 demonstrators directly trying to halt the vessel's docking. The confrontation lasted roughly two hours, leading to the arrest of five individuals for various offenses, including assault, spraying the cruise ship, and failing to present identification when requested by authorities. While two of the detained activists have since been released, Extinction Rebellion is weighing the option of filing a police report, alleging that harbor boats ran over their inflatable vessels during the protest. As of the morning of July 27, police had not received any reports related to these claims and continue to investigate the events surrounding the protest. Notably, the 'Celebrity Eclipse' was connected to shore power supplied by PTA, while also operating on biofuel as part of its sustainability efforts. For more details, including a photo of the incident, visit: https://www.schuttevaer.nl/nieuws/actueel/2025/07/27/vijf-aanhoudingen-bij-nachtelijk-protest-tegen-cruiseschip-in-amsterdam/

The luxury cruise vessel 'Celebrity Eclipse' has docked at Circular Quay in Sydney on the morning of November 9, 2022, amidst a public health concern as 300 Covid-19 cases have been reported onboard. The New South Wales government has categorized the ship as a tier 2 Covid risk, indicating an alarming rate of nearly 99 cases per 1,000 passengers. The ship carried approximately 3,000 individuals and had recently completed a voyage to New Zealand, making stops in cities such as Christchurch and Dunedin. Under the Covid safety measures outlined by Celebrity Cruises, all passengers aged 12 and older were required to be fully vaccinated, with vaccination certificates checked prior to embarkation. This incident raises ongoing concerns about health regulations and safety protocols in the cruise industry as travel continues to navigate through the pandemic. For detailed coverage and photos, visit: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/breaking-news/cruise-ship-arrives-in-sydney-with-close-to-300-suspected-covid-cases/news-story/eb87be9f62d26762bf7c6fa7c0b8fcb1.

On the evening of August 30, a 29-year-old crew member aboard the 'Celebrity Eclipse' was swiftly evacuated by the US Coast Guard near Dall Island, approximately 65 nautical miles southwest of Ketchikan, Alaska. The rescue operation commenced after the staff captain of the cruise ship reported a possible case of appendicitis at 4:05 p.m. Responding promptly, the Coast Guard Sector Juneau command center dispatched an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from Air Station Sitka, which arrived at the incident site by 7:18 p.m. The helicopter's crew hoisted the patient aboard and transported him to emergency medical services waiting in Sitka. Lt. j.g. Trevor Layman, the command duty officer at Sector Juneau, emphasized the challenges of conducting offshore rescues at night, stating, "Cases like this highlight the rigorous training and dedication of our members, enabling us to carry out missions safely and effectively assist those in distress."

The 'Celebrity Eclipse' has finally embarked on its journey towards Hubbard Glacier after experiencing a significant delay caused by a strike action. Initially scheduled to depart Canada Place in Vancouver on August 28 at 5 p.m., the cruise ship ultimately left port on the afternoon of August 29. This delay was due to the Canadian Merchant Services Guild's strike, which began on August 25, impacting operations in the area. The vessel was held up until a fuel barge was successfully detached from it, allowing for its departure. Notably, while Seaspan does not provide direct services to cruise liners, they are responsible for towing barges like the one involved in this incident. For detailed images and further updates, check the report: https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2022/08/29/vancouver-cruise-ship-seaspan-strike/