Celebrity and CIRQUE DU SOLEIL

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CELEBRITY CRUISES AND CIRQUE DU SOLEIL INTRODUCE “A TASTE OF CIRQUE DU SOLEIL©â€Â

MIAMI – December 1, 2005 – When the curtain rises in the theaters of Celebrity Cruises’ Constellation and Summit today, the audience will be treated to the official debut of “A Taste of Cirque du Soleil?,†a new entertainment showcase featuring the magic and wizardry of Cirque du Soleil, created exclusively for Celebrity Cruises.

“A Taste of Cirque du Soleil is the result of positive dialogue with our partners at Cirque, combined with valuable feedback from our guests and trade partners,†said Celebrity’s President Dan Hanrahan. “We are extremely pleased with the outcome, and judging by the standing ovation when we first presented this new concept, we’re confident our guests will be thrilled, as well.â€Â

The result of an exclusive partnership with the world-renowned Cirque du Soleil, the new 30-minute performances will be offered exclusively onboard Celebrity’s Constellation and Summit, and feature three acrobatic performances and characters from Cirque du Soleil.

“A Taste of Cirque du Soleil focuses on the human element; the simplicity of individual artists’ talent, creativity and agility,†said Cirque du Soleil President & COO Daniel Lamarre. “It is the true essence, and at the core of, what Cirque du Soleil was founded on.â€Â

A Taste of Cirque du Soleil is presented twice per cruise on Celebrity’s Constellation and Summit in the Celebrity Theatre. There is no charge for the performances.

The two ships also house “The Bar at the Edge of the Earth,†a lounge designed exclusively for Celebrity by Cirque du Soleil, as well as Cirque du Soleil boutiques – the only such shops in existence other than those operated solely by Cirque.

Cirque du Soleil is recognized worldwide for its elaborate and creative productions. Cirque’s wish is to offer creators from all backgrounds and origins the freedom to dream the wildest dreams and the platform to make them come true. Cirque du Soleil is a creative content provider for a wide variety of unique projects. The heart of Cirque du Soleil’s activity is creating live shows and presenting them under Grand Chapiteaus or theaters. Since 1984, more than 60 creators from the four corners of the globe have contributed their talents to this end. Cirque du Soleil always seeks to imbue each new project with the energy and spirit that are the hallmark of its shows. For more information, visit the Cirque du Soleil web site at www.cirquedusoleil.com.
 
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