Great news is coming out of Celebrity Cruises as they have announced that their new build Celebrity Equinox will start off her career with an one off pre-maiden cruise from Southampton.

Celebrity Equinox is the second of the 2,850-passenger Solstice Class vessels and will run an eight-day Norwegian fjords itinerary from July 31. This will be in addition to the ship’s maiden Mediterranean Cruise from Southampton to Civitavecchia on August 8.

The eight-night itinerary will see Celebrity Equinox visit five ports in Northern Europe; prices will start at £999 based on two people sharing a balcony cabin and free car parking courtesy of Celebrity Cruises at Southampton.

On 08 August 2009 Celebrity Equinox will make her bow to a waiting cruising world. Part of Celebrity Cruises Solstice Class, the 1,033 foot, 122,000 ton vessel will delight passengers with the luxury and sophistication that the Celebrity Solstice class is known for.

Onboard Celebrity Equinox will be ten top-class dining options as well as a first of its kind lawned area called the Lawn Club. As ever with Celebrity cruises, the accommodation is spacious and luxurious with all the amenities you could wish for. Sail in comfort and style with the new girl on the block, Celebrity Equinox.