‘Get Ready’ Series

GET READY FOR THE JAZZ CRUISE '25!  

The Jazz Cruise sails in just six months and, trust us, Embarkation Day comes quickly! Our Get Ready process began in June with the first letter to you in the Get Ready series. A copy of that letter can be found on The Jazz Cruise website in the Booked Guests portal.

This second letter provides you with your Celebrity Cruises’ Reservation Number which enables you to access your Pre-Cruise Planner and to make purchases and reservations that you will utilize onboard. Doing this now will save you time and, in some instances, money.

Please note that your Celebrity Cruises’ Reservation Number is different from your Jazz Cruises’ Reservation Number. The first is your key to interacting with the ship, Celebrity Summit. The second is your reference when contacting Jazz Cruises about the details of your reservation. Jazz Cruises is here to assist you with managing stateroom selections, payment plan modifications and dining/show time specifics. Likewise, our focus is concentrated on the music and entertainment programming for sailing.

Ready to Get Ready? We are! This email should provide all of the information you need, but, should you have any questions, please contact our office by phone (888-852-9987) or email ([email protected]). It is our job to make your cruise amazing.

Michael Lazaroff
Executive Director, Jazz Cruises, LLC

CELEBRITY CRUISES' RESERVATION NUMBER

• GUEST NAME(S): See Reservation Confirmation
• CELEBRITY CRUISE' RESERVATION NUMBER: See Reservation Confirmation

With the issuance of your Celebrity Cruises’ Reservation Number, guests on The Jazz Cruise '25 may now begin purchasing a variety of onboard amenities before even boarding the ship, including Internet Plans, Beverage Packages, Shore Excursions, Specialty Dining, Photo Packages and more through Celebrity Cruises’ Pre-Cruise Planner. Please note that Spa Treatments will also be available to purchase in this platform closer to the sailing.

SPECIAL DISCOUNTS FOR JAZZ CRUISES' GUESTS & A BRAND NEW SPECIALTY RESTAURANT

Jazz Cruises and Celebrity Cruises have worked together to offer special discounts on Beverage and Wi-Fi Packages for those guests who complete their purchases BEFORE sailing. These discounts (noted below) will expire on January 25, 2025 and require no special procedure as they are loaded into Celebrity’s Pre-Cruise Planner.

These packages will also be available to purchase onboard the cruise, however prices may be higher and completing the process will take time away from your vacation. Jazz Cruises recommends completing this process now so that you can relax and enjoy music without missing a beat.

The first night in Tuscan Grille and Jazz Cruises’ Chops House (in Blu) both feature a special price for our Jazz Cruises’ guests who book prior to the cruise in Celebrity’s Pre-Cruise Planner. Be sure to reserve your spot soon, as availability is limited!

Introducing “The Big Easy” — A Jazz Cruises’ Themed Restaurant

As many of our guests know, each year we try to create new and exciting twists on the cruise for our guests to enjoy. Two years ago, we created Jazz Cruises’ Chops House, which continues to be the most popular Specialty Restaurant onboard (located in Blu). Guests who wish to book a reservation in Jazz Cruises’ Chops House may make a reservation in the Blu restaurant in Celebrity’s Pre-Cruise Planner.

This year, we are adding The Big Easy - A Jazz Cruises’ Themed Restaurant to the Specialty Dining offerings. Not only is New Orleans the home to great jazz, it is also home to excellent cuisine and some of North America’s very best restaurants. Our team has spent the last few months working closely with Celebrity Cruises to create a menu that is going to make you feel like you are in the heart of the French Quarter.

The Big Easy will operate in Le Petit Chef at Qsine each evening, replacing the Le Petit Chef menu. Those wishing to book The Big Easy may do so on Celebrity’s Pre-Cruise Planner by booking a reservation in Le Petit Chef. Though the special name and menu are not reflected in the booking platform, it will operate as The Big Easy while we are onboard.

You can take a look at the menu HERE.

LET'S GET STARTED ACCESSING YOUR PRE-CRUISE PLANNER

• Click here to access Celebrity Cruises' Pre-Cruise Planner.
  • Select Create An Account if it is your first time using this platform
  • Select Sign In if you have utilized Celebrity Cruises’ Pre-Cruise Planner or checked-in online for a previous sailing.
• Click Plan My Cruise to view and begin your Celebrity Cruises' purchases.

Your Celebrity Cruises’ Reservation Number is also needed to complete your online check-in procedure which will be available 45 days prior to sailing. We will notify you when the Celebrity Cruises' online check-in process opens.

CELEBRITY CRUISES' PRE-CRUISE PLANNER QUESTIONS

Celebrity Cruises has a dedicated team to assist with any questions that you might have on their Pre-Cruise Planner. They can be reached at 844-278-9746.

THE JAZZ CRUISE '26: WE WANT TO HEAR WHAT YOU WANT TO HEAR!  

While you are concentrating on making travel arrangements and adding special touches to your upcoming cruise, our office is focusing on the most exciting portion of preparation for The Jazz Cruise '26 — the artist selection. We want to hear from you about who we should keep at top of mind when we create the lineup. Click HERE to submit your recommendations!

STAY TUNED

We will continue to provide you with more information to help you prepare for The Jazz Cruise in the coming weeks and months. This will include everything from how to board the ship, theme nights, showtimes and much more. In the meantime, we highly suggest reviewing our Booked Guests portal on the website.

GET READY #3 FOR THE JAZZ CRUISE '25

Ready to Get Ready? Here you find the 3rd letter in Jazz Cruises’ Get Ready series preparing you for sailing on The Jazz Cruise ’25. If you missed either of the first two letters, or wish to refer to them again, copies may be found on The Jazz Cruise ’25 website in the Booked Guests portal.

Earlier we informed you of important information about documentation and other technical and procedural aspects of boarding the ship and sailing. This letter is simply about food! Don’t we all know that cruises are famous for providing tons of food? That is a joke, of course, but, on our Celebrity Summit, not only will the food be abundant, it will be wonderful and your choices of what, when and where to eat are plentiful as well.

As is the case for all cruise activities, it is important to understand your choices before you board the ship. Ready to take a culinary tour of The Jazz Cruise ’25?

Bon Appetit!

Michael Lazaroff
Executive Director, Jazz Cruises, LLC

THE JAZZ CRUISE DINING SCHEDULE

Celebrity Cruises is consistently recognized for the quality of its dining experiences and food service. Dining choices on the ship are divided between Included Dining and Specialty Dining Restaurants. The variety of options should encourage you to try new foods and preparations. If you are not pleased with any aspect of your meal, you can freely and easily make another choice. This is part of the cruise experience!

Being able to enjoy dining on the ship, particularly the evening meal, is an important element of the programming of The Jazz Cruise. To enable our guests to dine in a leisurely and enjoyable manner without missing the fabulous entertainment, virtually no live music will be presented from 5:00 PM–6:00 PM each night.

This is not a suggestion to complete your evening meal in that time frame, but it does provide a period during which you may begin a meal, have a drink, and enjoy yourself before engaging in the special music that evening.

YOUR DINING CHOICES

Included Dining

“Included Dining” are the restaurants and dining experiences that are part of the price of your reservation. Celebrity Cruises offers many different restaurants and dining experiences under the Included Dining program.

• The Cosmopolitan Restaurant (Main Dining Room). The Cosmopolitan Restaurant is a two-deck grand dining room with one side being entirely glass allowing for breathtaking views of the seas and brilliant lighting. Recently refurbished, The Cosmopolitan Restaurant serves a full breakfast every morning and a beautiful dinner every night. Lunch is also available on Days at Sea. Breakfasts include your choice of entrees including omelets, Eggs Benedict, pancakes, waffles and all the meats, bread products and pastries that accompany a full breakfast. For lunch, you may choose from an array of healthy options as well as the daily pasta, specialty hamburgers and soups. The entrees for dinner are different every night, but each menu includes fish, meat, chicken and vegetarian selections. If you prefer, there are entrees, such as steak and salmon, that are offered every night. Wonderful appetizers, salads, soups and a stunning array of desserts are also included for you.
• Ocean View Café. Located on the pool deck, the Ocean View Café is more than a station-by-station self-serve restaurant. The options are endless and the entrees and offerings mirror that of the Main Dining Room in most cases. The Ocean View Café serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon snacks, dinner and late-night fare. Pizza, pasta, sandwiches and sweets are available until the wee hours for those jazz fans looking to wind down after an evening of music. There is seating inside the Ocean View Café or just outside of the Aft portion, also known as The Sunset Bar. Don’t tell anyone, but having a drink during sunset at The Sunset Bar is one of the most memorable aspects of any cruise.
• Pool Grill. The name says it all. You can almost smell the hamburgers, hot dogs, fries and fixings that are part of the daily fare. As you might expect, those fun foods taste even better when you are on the ship. For The Jazz Cruise, we sometimes open the Pool Grill later in the evening as well and it can serve as a locale for some special events.
• Spa Café and Juice Bar. Located in the Solarium on the forward section of the Pool Deck, as the name suggests, healthy and organic foods are offered for breakfast and lunch here. The offerings are beautiful to look at and you can learn what every ingredient is, how the item is prepared and what the caloric and nutritional counts are.

Specialty Restaurants

Looking for a special dining experience, a place to celebrate or just something different? Celebrity Cruises offers an array of themed restaurants that (for an upcharge) offer items not generally offered in the Included Dining venues, as well as an atmosphere and aura consistent with the concept of the venue.

• Tuscan Grille. Italian fare with a modern twist has been the mission of Tuscan Grille from its inception. Perhaps the most well-known and beloved restaurant concept of Celebrity Cruises, it is the perfect place for those with hearty appetites and discerning palates. For guests who act quickly, there’s a special discount available on Celebrity’s Pre-Cruise Planner for reservations made for the first night of the cruise (January 28, 2025) at Tuscan Grille. This offer is limited and reservations are filling up fast, so we recommend booking as soon as possible to secure this exclusive deal.
• Sushi on Five. Another very popular alternative restaurant, offering Pan-Asian Cuisine every afternoon and evening (a la carte pricing). Carryout meals are offered and make a great takeaway for dining on a veranda or outside deck.
• The Big Easy - A Jazz Cruises’ Themed Restaurant. Located on Deck 11 Midship, Qsine offers a stunning setting for dinner. While Qsine typically hosts Le Petit Chef during regular Celebrity Summit cruises, we transform the space into "The Big Easy" for our voyages. Immerse yourself in a delightful array of flavors inspired by the vibrant cuisine of New Orleans. (For more information, see below.)
• Luminae. Looking for a quiet place to enjoy a truly gourmet dinner in an elegant and stylish setting? Luminae is your choice. The menu is limited with a change in selections daily. We at Jazz Cruises highly recommend that you enjoy at least one dinner in Luminae.
• Jazz Cruises’ Chops House. Jazz Cruises’ Chops House, a traditional steakhouse concept initiated by Jazz Cruises, returns for the '25 sailing season. Open each evening in Blu Restaurant, Jazz Cruises' Chops House will feature all your favorite steakhouse classics. (For more information, see below.)

Reservations for any of these Specialty Restaurants can be made online via Celebrity Cruises’ Pre-Cruise Planner. To access your Pre-Cruise Planner, simply login to your Celebrity Cruises Account and start making plans.

Celebrity Cruises has a dedicated team to assist with any questions that you may have on your Account or Pre-Cruise Planner. They can be reached at 1-844-278-9746.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: JAZZ CRUISES CHOPS HOUSE

In 2023, Jazz Cruises’ worked with Celebrity Cruises to bring our guests Jazz Cruises’ Chops House, a traditional steakhouse with many favorite dishes that you’ve come to expect in a classic steakhouse. We were only able to operate this concept on three nights during The Jazz Cruise ‘23, and the restaurant was fully booked from open to close. Due to the overwhelming popularity of Jazz Cruises’ Chops House, we moved the concept to Blu Restaurant for the ’24 sailings to accommodate more guests in the restaurant each evening.

For the ‘25 sailings, Jazz Cruises’ Chops House will once again operate each evening in Blu Restaurant (Deck 5, Aft). Please note, when booking Jazz Cruises’ Chops House on Celebrity’s Pre-Cruise Planner, you will need to book a reservation in Blu Restaurant, it will unfortunately not indicate Jazz Cruises’ Chops House. While Celebrity’s online system cannot be altered to identify Chops House, rest assured that the menu onboard will reflect the complete Chops House menu. And, for guests who wish to dine at Jazz Cruises’ Chops House on the first night of the cruise, there is a special discount available on Celebrity’s Pre-Cruise Planner. This offer is limited and reservations are filling quickly, so we recommend booking as soon as possible to secure this exclusive deal.

Please Note: Blu Restaurant operates as originally programmed for breakfast.

INTRODUCING "THE BIG EASY" – A JAZZ CRUISES' THEMED RESTAURANT

As many of our guests know, Jazz Cruises seeks to create new and exciting concepts for guests to enjoy each year. For our 2025 sailings, we have worked in collaboration with Celebrity Cruises to present The Big Easy – A Jazz Cruises’ Themed Restaurant, located in Qsine. Not only is New Orleans the home to some of the best jazz in the world, it is also home to excellent cuisine and some of North America’s best restaurants. Our team has spent the last few months working closely with Celebrity Cruises to create a menu (available for preview HERE) that is going to make you feel like you are in the heart of the French Quarter.

Please note, The Big Easy will operate in Le Petit Chef at Qsine each evening, replacing the Le Petit Chef menu. Those wishing to book The Big Easy may do so on Celebrity’s Pre-Cruise Planner by booking a reservation in Le Petit Chef. Though the special name and menu are not reflected in the booking platform, it will operate as The Big Easy while we are onboard.

PURCHASING FOOD & BEVERAGE OPTIONS FOR THE JAZZ CRUISE '25

As discussed in earlier letters, Celebrity Cruises’ “Pre-Cruise Planner” platform is open for guests on The Jazz Cruise ‘25, allowing you to book a variety of shipboard amenities including Shore Excursions, Internet Packages, Photo Packages and much more.

This same process will be used to purchase Beverage Packages and make reservations for the various Specialty (Upcharge) Dining choices. For your convenience, your Celebrity Cruises’ Reservation Number and Special Show Seating has been listed below.

Guest Name(s): See Reservation Confirmation
Special Show Seating: See Reservation Confirmation
Celebrity Cruises' Reservation Number: See Reservation Confirmation

EVENING DINING AT THE COSMOPOLITAN RESTAURANT

As stated above, The Cosmopolitan Restaurant (Decks 4 & 5) is the Main Dining Room for Included Dining. The Cosmopolitan Restaurant is open each evening from 5:00 PM–8:00 PM and operates as both an open seating venue and by reservation. Most guests will enjoy dinner in The Cosmopolitan Restaurant several times during the week. With this level of attendance, we have special dining procedures just for The Cosmopolitan Restaurant.

Open Seating
Except on Special Dining nights (see below), you may enter The Cosmopolitan Restaurant at any time from 5:00 PM-8:00 PM and be served.

Special Dining Nights
On Nights 1 and 6 of our cruise, due to special programming, Guests dining in The Cosmopolitan Restaurant will proceed to the dining room in accordance with their BLUE or RED show designation. This selection was made at the time of your reservation and will be reflected in the background color of your Cruise Identification Card which will be at the door of your stateroom upon boarding the ship.

Guests with BLUE Cruise Identification Cards will attend the 1^st Main Show on Night 1 (The Jazz Cruise Welcome Show) and Night 6 (The Jazz Cruise Hall of Fame Show). The 1^st Main Show starts at 6:00 PM. Following the conclusion of their show (just after 7:00 PM), guests may either proceed to The Cosmopolitan Restaurant for a 7:15 PM entry or pause to have a drink or enjoy one of the shows around the ship, thus avoiding peak traffic time entering the restaurant. Entry to The Cosmopolitan Restaurant is open until 8:00 PM.

Guests with RED Cruise Identification Cards will attend the 2^nd Main Show on Nights 1 and 6. Guests with RED Cruise Identification Cards on these evenings may enter the Cosmopolitan Restaurant between 5:00 PM–5:45 PM. To prepare the restaurant for guests attending the 1^st Main Show, we ask that guests adjourn from the restaurant no later than 6:45 PM. The 2^nd Main Show will start at 8:00 PM.

 
Reservations at the Cosmopolitan Restaurant  

As stated above, dinner reservations are NOT required for dining at The Cosmopolitan Restaurant but it is the best way to avoid waiting to be assigned a table each night. We also recognize that some of our guests prefer to dine at the same time and table, and with the same passengers and waiter each evening. Reserving a table in advance allows you to do this.

To secure a reservation and to register the names of your dining group, if applicable, email us at [email protected] and provide the guest names and desired time (5:00 PM for RED Cruise Identification Card Holders or 7:15 PM for BLUE Cruise Identification Card Holders) for your dining group.

There is no charge for reserving a table and dining time, we just ask that you make your request prior to December 18, 2024.

ROOM SERVICE

Room Service is always available. Order Cards for breakfast are placed in your stateroom and, if completed by 11:00 PM the evening before, your breakfast will be delivered as ordered. A complete Room Service menu is available in every stateroom and most entrees served in the main dining room are available as well. The cost for using Room Service is $9.95 per order (excluding guests in Suites).

For many guests, breakfast delivered by room service is an integral part of the cruise experience and Celebrity Cruises executes the program very well. Yet, in our opinion, we believe that guests will enjoy their meal more when dining in one of the venues. The distance from the kitchen to the staterooms and the number of orders on one delivery cart can be significant, resulting in time gaps between plating and delivery that often adversely impact the quality and temperature of most food items.

DIETARY CONSIDERATIONS 

Celebrity Cruises endeavors to address special considerations of its guests and are accustomed to accommodating special dietary restrictions within their normal operating menus (i.e. vegetarian, gluten free, etc.). If you have additional special dietary considerations, you will need to discuss these needs with the Celebrity Cruises Access Department at 1-866-592-7225 or [email protected]. Please submit your requests no later than November 18, 2024.

STAY TUNED

We will continue to provide more information to help you prepare for The Jazz Cruise ’25 in the coming weeks and months. This will include everything from how you board the ship, Theme Nights and show times to Online Check-In. In the meantime, we highly suggest reviewing our Booked Guests portal on the website. We’re getting ready and we trust you are too!