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Flights must come into Vancouver, BC (airport code: YVR)
Flights must depart from Honolulu, HI (airport code: HNL)
Transfers rates $26 in Vancouver, $31 in Honolulu
Book Celebrity Cruise Line’s Airfare

Flights by Celebrity:
If you'd like to choose your routing schedule, you can choose to book "Flights by Celebrity". These rates are subject to change until locked in. Transfers are not included in the price but can be added. Celebrity Cruise Line offers both refundable and non-refundable fares. If you select a refundable fare, payment can be made later, with your final payment. Non-refundable fares must be paid in full at the time of booking. Flights are customizable and you can choose to book Economy, Premium Economy, Business Class or First Class.

To book your own Flights by Celebrity reservation, go to https://www.celebritycruises.com/find-your-reservation/flights-by-celebrity Check rates as often as you'd like and then when you are ready...go ahead and book. You will need your reservation number, Ship name (Celebrity Solstice) and sailing date (22SEP2023) in order to book. Once booked, Cruise & Crop will receive notification and we'll send you an updated confirmation.

Click here for a Video tutorial on how to book airfare with Celebrity. If you need assistance, we are happy to help. Simply give us a call or send us an e-mail for an air quote.

Flights by Celebrity is the only air booking site that Cruise & Crop recommends. For FAQs on Flights by Celebrity and their flight assurance policies, click here.
Book your own air
Book the pre-cruise and/or post-cruise hotel through Cruise & Crop / Dream Vacations.

Celebrity no longer offers hotel + transfer packages. Cruise & Crop is happy to help you find area hotels for your pre & post cruise stays. Transfers to/from the ship will not be included. You will need to use taxi/Uber/public transportation services to travel between the airport, hotel and ship.

To request a hotel quote - please complete this form and we'll get back with you shortly: Hotel Request Form

Hotel rates may be non-refundable and payment is usually due at the time of booking.
 

Extend your stay in Honolulu

Call Cruise & Crop for a customized Honolulu Package. You are able to select your hotel plus include transfers and tours.

Suggested (Sample) Package

  • 3-Nights at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, Resort View, October 1 - 4, 2023
  • Transfer from ship to hotel
  • Pearl Harbor Tour with round-trip transportation
  • Transfer from hotel to airport

Total for 2, Rates start at $1,167 (plus resort charge - paid to hotel upon arrival)
$200 pp deposit required. Final payment due June 14, 2023.

Book your own air and arrive on 9/22/23.
Book Celebrity Transfers

If you book your own flights, flights must arrive at the Vancouver airport no later than 2:00 p.m. on 9/22/23 Transfers can be purchased for $26 pp.

If you book your own flights, flights must depart the Honolulu airport AFTER 12:00 p.m. on 10/1/23 Transfers can be purchased for $31 pp.

NOTE:  You CANNOT book your own air & hotel (to arrive on 9/21/23) and still purchase Celebrity transfers.  If you do everything on your own, you’ll have to find your own transportation to and from the pier.  The airport is approx. 16 miles from the pier. Visit http://www.vinciparkcanadaplace.ca/ for a list of Shuttles, Taxis and Rental companies. Cruise & Crop does not operate or control in any respect the services provided by these companies, nor does it guarantee their performance.

Drive to the Pier

Parking Fees: $37/day CAD for vehicles up to 20 feet in length. You can pre-reserve your parking spot and pay in advance. NOTE: Your cruise does not come back to Vancouver!

Directions to the pier: https://www.canadaplace.ca/about-us/getting-here/

Canada Place
999 Canada Place
Vancouver, BC V6C 3T4

SHORE EXCURSIONS
Shore excursions are available to be booked. You can go to Celebrity Cruise Line's website and click "Manage Trip". Excursions can be reserved online up to 4 days before your sail date. Crafting classes will take place on the days at sea and will not interfere with the ports of call.

Save on Excursions
Book shore excursions for less on Dream Vacations' website! Go to http://www.DreamVacations.com/cthomas Click "Tours/Excursions" at the very top of the page. Be sure to book them at least 15 days prior to sailing to avoid an expedite fee! For a direct link, Click Here.

Book a tour with Viator.com. They have a massive list of excursions. It will be your responsibility to check the departure and arrival times and make sure they fit within the time your ship is in port. We recommend a tour start time of at least 1 hour AFTER arrival. Tours should return to the ship at least 1 hour before your ship is schedule to leave. For a direct link, Click Here.

Coming into town early or staying a few extra days? Click Here for some tour options.
class schedule
A schedule of events will be provided closer to sailing. The schedule is subject to change. All classes/crops will take place on deck 14, forward.

travel insurance
If you have not already purchased travel insurance, we recommend that you do. Insurance covers you in case you had to cancel due to a medical reason or death in the family. It also covers your baggage, emergency evacuation and more.

You can find a document of coverage by clicking here.

What you'll need...

...Personal Packing List

  • Proof of Citizenship
    • Passports are required (valid at least 6 months after you return) & a drivers license
  • Boarding Pass (printed or via the App) luggage tags, Transfer/Hotel Vouchers
  • Shore Excursion Tickets (if you booked your excursions through Dream Vacations/Shore Excursions Group)
  • Casual clothes for during the day - dress in layers as the temperatures can change through out the day and will vary from port to port.
  • 2 Evening Chic outfits & 7 Smart Casual outfits for dinner
  • A light jacket in case the crop room is chilly
  • Work-out clothes
  • Bathing suit, cover up & sunscreen
  • Camera & extra batteries
  • Pajamas
  • Toiletries (hair-dryer, soap and shampoo are provided)
  • Tennis shoes & flip-flops
  • Binoculars
  • Lighted alarm clock (or you can use the Wake-up call system)
  • Celebrity allows you to bring 2 bottles of wine (750 mL) per stateroom onboard on embarkation day; subject to corkage fees. Guests may also bring non-alcoholic beverages as carry-on items on boarding day. Non-alcoholic beverages may not exceed 12 standard (17 oz.) cans, bottles or cartons per stateroom. Milk and distilled water brought on for infant, medical, or dietary use are permitted.  These must be CARRIED on! If you put them in your checked luggage, your suitcases will be held in security.

...Crafters Packing List

There will not be any open crop time on this cruise. The Conference Space will be designated for classes only.

**Be sure to pack all sharp objects in your CHECKED Luggage, all together in a plastic bag**

The following supplies are suggested for your classes. Subject to change.

  • Crystal Katana Tool
  • Optional: Battery powered crafting light

There will be a store on-board selling various Stamplistic goodies. Cash is preferred.

 

don't forget to download and create your cruise & Crop passport before you go. Go here for more information.