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About Celebrity River Cruises: Premium river

Celebrity's all-new river cruise fleet, debuting on the Danube and Rhine in August 2027 with inclusive fares and design that blurs the line between ship and shore.

August 2027 First sailings 10 (five named: Boundless, Compass, Roamer, Seeker, Wanderer) Ships on order Danube and Rhine for 2027–2028 Rivers Primarily 7 nights Itinerary length 185 sailings bookable now
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About Celebrity River Cruises

“Celebrity's exceptional level of personal service, award-winning cuisine, world-famous amenities and accommodations that are the most spacious at sea, not only ensure an unforgettable cruise experience, but forge a lasting relationship between ourselves and our guests. It's no surprise that Celebrity guests and the travel press, such as Condé Nast Traveler, consistently rate Celebrity Cruises as one of the world's finest cruise lines. Experience for yourself what sets Celebrity apart.” — Celebrity River Cruises

Celebrity Cruises is bringing its brand of premium travel to Europe's rivers. The line has announced an initial order of ten river ships, with the first vessels set to begin sailing in August 2027 and five names already unveiled: Celebrity Boundless, Celebrity Compass, Celebrity Roamer, Celebrity Seeker, and Celebrity Wanderer. Bookings for the 2027 and 2028 seasons are now open, with primarily 7-night itineraries on the Danube and Rhine — including themed sailings for Europe's Christmas markets and the Netherlands' tulip season.

The ships themselves are designed to keep the landscape front and center: open decks, seamless spaces that blur inside and out, an infinity-edge pool, and staterooms with destination-inspired design. The signature accommodations are the first-ever Skylight Infinite Balcony Suites, with king-size beds and spa-style bathrooms, and select suite categories include butler service. Six dining venues promise what Celebrity calls the most dynamic dining experience on Europe's rivers, with regionally inspired menus and flexible all-day access.

Fares are refreshingly complete — all meals, beverages including alcohol, Wi-Fi, entertainment, and one shore excursion per day are included. Itineraries reach Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava, Belgrade, Amsterdam, Prague, Basel, Strasbourg, and Cologne, among others, making this a natural next step for ocean-cruise devotees ready to see Europe from its storied rivers.

New & notable: Celebrity River Cruises is entirely new: 2027 and 2028 sailings are now open for booking, the first two ships debut in August 2027, and themed Christmas-market and tulip-season voyages are already on the schedule.

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The Celebrity River Cruises Experience

Debut on the Danube and Rhine

Inaugural sailings begin August 2027, with 7-night itineraries reaching Vienna, Budapest, Amsterdam, Prague, Basel, Strasbourg, and Cologne.

Ten-ship commitment

Celebrity has placed an initial order of ten river vessels, with Boundless, Compass, Roamer, Seeker, and Wanderer already named.

Skylight Infinite Balcony Suites

First-of-their-kind suites with king-size beds and spa-style bathrooms; select suite categories add butler service.

Inclusive river fares

All meals, beverages including alcohol, Wi-Fi, entertainment, and one shore excursion per day come with every fare.

Six dining venues

Regionally inspired menus with flexible all-day access — billed by Celebrity as the most dynamic dining experience on Europe's rivers.

Landscape-first design

Open decks, an infinity-edge pool, and seamless indoor-outdoor spaces keep the passing riverbanks at the heart of the experience.

What's Included with Celebrity River Cruises

  • All meals across six dining venues
  • Beverages, including alcohol
  • Wi-Fi
  • Onboard entertainment
  • One shore excursion per day

The Celebrity River Cruises Fleet (5 ships sailing bookable itineraries)

Celebrity Boundless

Celebrity Boundless

Celebrity Boundless takes river cruising into new territory, pairing next-generation engineering with a design philosophy centered on freedom and flow. Expansive indoor–outdoor lounges dissolve the boundary between ship and shore, while the hybrid-assisted propulsion keeps each journey quiet, smooth, and remarkably calm. Thoughtful spaces invite you to wander, pause, or settle in as the world drifts by, from our signature cantilevered dining pods to open-air terraces created for conversation and connection. Here, every part of the ship is an invitation to explore your way, in your time.

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Celebrity Compass

Celebrity Compass

This ship is designed with versatile spaces that adapt to your rhythm, whether you’re gathering for cocktails or unwinding in quiet comfort. You'll even connect to yourself with access to select gyms and spas on shore. This is connection without compromise — and river cruising like you’ve never seen it before.

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Celebrity Roamer

Celebrity Roamer

Celebrity Roamer is made for wandering, crafted for guests who want to follow the river’s rhythm and linger in each destination’s spirit. Airy, light-filled spaces create a soft, effortless sense of movement, while the Skylight Infinite Balcony accommodations offer a closer-than-ever connection to the passing world. On deck, the Magic Edge dining pods and elevated gathering spaces turn every mealtime and meetup into a moment shaped by the river itself. Roamer brings together comfort, curiosity, and just the right amount of adventure in every mile.

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Celebrity Seeker

Celebrity Seeker

This ship is designed with versatile spaces that adapt to your rhythm, whether you’re gathering for cocktails or unwinding in quiet comfort. You'll even connect to yourself with access to select gyms and spas on shore. This is connection without compromise — and river cruising like you’ve never seen it before.

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Celebrity Wanderer

Celebrity Wanderer

Celebrity Wanderer brings a warm, welcoming energy to the water, with interiors shaped around quiet luxury and thoughtful design. From the open-air lounges to the panoramic bow terrace, every angle is crafted for looking outward and settling inward. Hybrid power and next-generation hull engineering make the sailing experience gentle and remarkably serene, while generous stateroom layouts offer space to breathe, rest, and reconnect. Wanderer is where modern river travel becomes personal, where each stretch of water feels like it was meant just for you.

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Where Celebrity River Cruises Sails

Good to Know Before You Book

Gratuities & tipping
Guests who choose not to prepay gratuities at the time of booking will have a service gratuity automatically applied to their respective SeaPass® account on a daily basis, in the amount shown below. * Gratuities collected are distributed to crew members, including dining, bar and culinary services staff, stateroom attendants, hotel services teams as well as others onboard who work to enhance the overall cruise experience.

$18.00 per guest, per day will be applied to guests sailing on all Inside, Oceanview and Veranda staterooms.
$19.00 per guest, per day will be applied to guests sailing on all Concierge and AquaClass staterooms.
$23.00 per guest, per day will be applied to guests sailing in The Retreat staterooms.

Additionally, a 20% gratuity will be automatically added to all pre-cruise and onboard purchases of spa and salon services, beverages and beverage packages, specialty dining and specialty dining packages, room service and mini-bar purchases.*

Gratuities may be modified in the guest’s sole discretion by visiting the Guest Relations desk at any time before the morning of disembarkation. Guests sailing in group reservations should check with their group leader or travel agent for additional details.

*Not applicable wherever expressly prohibited by law.
Cancellation policy

Cancellation By Guest

 
Cruises that are cancelled prior to the sail date, and CruiseTours that are cancelled prior to the first day of the CruiseTour, may be subject to a cancellation charge. The amount of the cancellation charge shall be determined as shown in the tables below and shall vary depending on how far in advance of the cruise sail date (or first day of the CruiseTour) the Company receives notice of cancellation.
 
 Cancellation of Cruise or CruiseTour 
Cruise Length Days Prior to Departure Cancellation Fee Per Person
1 to 4 Nights 75+ days No Charges (except for Non-refundable Deposit amounts)
74 to 61 days 50% of total price
60 to 31 days 75% of total price
30 days or less 100% of total price – No refund
5 to 14 Nights 90+ days No Charges (except for Non-refundable Deposit amounts)
89 to 75 days 25% of total price
74 to 61 days 50% of total price
60 to 31 days 75% of total price
30 days or less 100% of total price – No refund
15+ Nights 120+ days No Charges (except for Non-refundable Deposit amounts)
119 to 75 days 25% of total price
74 to 61 days 50% of total price
60 to 31 days 75% of total price
30 days or less 100% of total price – No refund
 
 All Galapagos Cruises, regardless of length: 
Days Prior to Departure Cancellation Fee Per Person
150 days or more Full Refund
149 to 121 days 10% of total price
120 to 91 days 25% of total price
90 to 61 days 50% of total price
60 to 31 days 75% of total price
30 days or less 100% of total price
 
 All River Cruises, regardless of length: 
Days Prior to Departure Cancellation Fee Per Person
120 days or more $100 administrative fee (except for non-refundable deposit fares**)
119 to 91 days 25% of the total price and pre-cruise/post-cruise extras
90 to 61 days 50% of total price and pre-cruise/post-cruise extras
60 to 31 days 75% of total price and pre-cruise/post-cruise extras
30 days or less 100% of the total price and pre-cruise/post-cruise extras
 
*Or number of days prior to the first day of the CruiseTour, if the associated Land Tour is scheduled to begin prior to the Cruise. For bookings made outside of the U.S., a different cancellation policy may apply. Contact your local office or travel agent for details.
**If a Guest cancels a Cruise reservation subject to a non-refundable deposit within this timeframe, the Carrier shall retain the deposit and refund any excess payments, if applicable.
 
Last updated: February 13, 2026. Click this link to view the latest policy provided by the cruise line.
 
   

For bookings made in the UK, please click here to view the terms and cancellation policies that apply.

 
   

Cancellation schedule

1 to 14 Night Sailings

Days Prior to Sailing Date Penalty
Date of booking – 50 days Deposit
49 to 31 days 50%
30 to 15 days 75%
14 to 0 days 100%

15+ Night Sailings

Days Prior to Sailing Date Penalty
Date of booking – 120 days Deposit
119 to 75 days 25%
74 to 61 days 50%
60 to 31 days 75%
30 to 0 days 100%

(Last updated: April 14, 2025. Click here to view the latest policy provided by the cruise line.)

 
Smoking on board
For your comfort and enjoyment, Celebrity ships are designated as non-smoking; however, Celebrity Cruises recognize that some of the guests smoke. Therefore, cigarette, cigar and pipe smoking is permitted in designated outdoor areas of the ship. Smoking is not permitted in any dining venue, casino, theater, lounge, hallway, elevator, or corridor. This policy includes smoking-like products such as electronic cigarettes. Smoking is not permitted inside any stateroom, nor on any stateroom veranda. If you are in violation of this policy, a cleaning fee of $250 USD will be applied to your SeaPass® account and you may be subject to further action pursuant to the "Consequences Section" of the Guest Conduct Policy. Cigarettes, cigars and pipe tobacco must be properly disposed of and never thrown overboard. You must be at least 18 years of age to purchase, possess or use tobacco onboard

Additionally, there is a non-smoking policy on all components of the land tour portion of all Celebrity Cruises Cruisetour products. Your understanding and adherence is greatly appriciated.

  
Traveling with minors
OCEAN CRUISES
Infants must be at least 6 months old as of the first day of the cruise/Cruisetour. On some cruises/Cruisetours, infants must be 12 months old.

Camp at Sea is the only fully customizable kids cruise program in the industry. With over 500 activities to participate in, the schedule changes every sailing depending on the interests of the young cruisers. From arts and recreation to science and technology, Camp at Sea covers all types of subjects and hobbies, making sure every kid (no matter their interests), feels entertained and engaged during their family cruise.

Activities are provided for children and teens 3-17. Children must be fully potty trained (no diapers or pull-ups) to participate.
Camp at Sea is open to all children ages 3 to 12, who are potty-trained. The Camp at Sea is open from 9:00am - 10:00pm daily. A Slumber Party from 10:00pm - 1:00am is offered nightly on a sign-up basis.

In-suite babysitting services are available for guests of The Retreat on a first come, first served basis at a nominal fee of $30 per hour. Children must be twelve (12) months old or older to be eligible for in-stateroom babysitting. One (1) parent/legal guardian is required to be on board the vessel while the child is under the supervision of a babysitter. Fees are subject to change without notice.

RIVER CRUISES
Minimum age sailing policy (Europe):
To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests on Celebrity River Cruises, the following age rules apply:
Guests must be 18 years or older, or accompanied by someone who is 18 or older.
Children under 4 years of age are not permitted.
Pregnancy policy
Celebrity Cruises cannot accept guests who will have entered their 24th week of pregnancy by the beginning of, or at any time during the cruise or Cruisetour. A physician's "Fit to Travel" note is required prior to sailing, stating how far along (in weeks) your pregnancy will be at the beginning of the cruise and confirming that you are in good health and not experiencing a high-risk pregnancy.

Policies are provided by Celebrity River Cruises and can change; your Pavlus advisor will confirm current terms for your specific sailing before you book.

Celebrity River Cruises Questions, Answered

What is Celebrity Cruises?

Celebrity Cruises is a premium ocean cruise line founded in 1989, part of Royal Caribbean Group. They position squarely between mainstream lines like Royal Caribbean and Carnival and ultra-luxury lines like Silversea and Seabourn — targeting sophisticated travelers who want contemporary design, elevated dining, and a refined atmosphere without the stuffiness of traditional luxury cruising. Their flagship Edge Series ships — Celebrity Edge, Apex, Beyond, Ascent, and the newest addition, Celebrity Xcel (2025) — are widely regarded as some of the most architecturally innovative vessels in the industry. Celebrity’s brand positioning is Modern Luxury, and they deliver on it consistently.

How does Celebrity compare to Royal Caribbean, Holland America, and Princess?

Each line occupies a distinct niche:

  • Celebrity vs. Royal Caribbean: Both are owned by Royal Caribbean Group, but Celebrity is considerably more upscale — less emphasis on thrill attractions, more focus on gastronomy, art, spa, and design. Celebrity attracts a slightly older, more design-conscious crowd.
  • Celebrity vs. Holland America: Celebrity is more contemporary and forward-looking; Holland America leans into heritage, tradition, and a more mature demographic. Celebrity’s Edge Series ships are dramatically more modern than HAL’s fleet.
  • Celebrity vs. Princess: Princess offers more family-friendly programming and a broader range of price points. Celebrity skews more adult-focused with a stronger culinary and spa identity.
Celebrity is often described as the ideal first step into premium cruising for travelers graduating from mainstream lines — and a genuine alternative to ultra-luxury for those who don’t want to pay Seabourn or Silversea prices.
Is Celebrity Cruises worth the price?

Celebrity consistently earns top marks in the premium segment for ship design, culinary quality, and onboard service. The Edge Series ships are celebrated for their architectural ambition — the Magic Carpet, infinite veranda staterooms, Eden restaurant — and genuinely deliver an experience that rivals luxury lines at a lower price point. When you factor in the Always Included package (drinks, gratuities, Wi-Fi), the value equation improves significantly compared to lines that charge for everything separately.

For travelers comparing Celebrity to ultra-luxury options like Silversea or Regent, Celebrity often wins on contemporary style and itinerary breadth, while the luxury lines edge ahead on service intimacy and full all-inclusive depth.
When was Celebrity Cruises founded and who owns it?

Celebrity Cruises was founded in 1989 by the Chandris Group and acquired by Royal Caribbean Group in 1997. It operates as an independent premium brand within the Royal Caribbean family alongside Royal Caribbean International and Silversea Cruises. Celebrity’s fleet has grown to 16 ships sailing globally, with the Edge Series — now five ships strong with the addition of Celebrity Xcel in 2025 — representing the latest generation of the brand’s evolution toward premium-luxury positioning.

Where does Celebrity sail?

Celebrity operates globally across nearly every major sailing region:

  • Caribbean — Eastern, Western, and Southern itineraries year-round
  • Alaska — Inside Passage, Gulf of Alaska, and Glacier Bay (May–September)
  • Europe — Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Baltic, and British Isles
  • Bermuda — Short sailings from the US East Coast
  • South America — Including Antarctica expedition programs
  • Australia & New Zealand — Seasonal deployments
  • Asia — Japan, Southeast Asia, and India sailings
  • Galápagos Islands — Aboard the purpose-built Celebrity Flora and Celebrity Xploration

The Galápagos program is particularly distinctive — Celebrity is one of the very few lines permitted to operate within the national park’s restricted ecosystem.

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