Welcome to river cruising – The Celebrity Way. Celebrity River Cruises is a natural extension of Celebrity’s premium offering that will bring its unique service-first approach to the river. Guests will get the keys to sail through the heart of culturally and historically significant cities, experience locally inspired cuisine and unique shore experiences – The Celebrity Way. With ships that will give guests 360 degrees of breathtaking views, every moment will be designed to immerse guests in the beauty of the journey. Celebrity recently released the brand new ebrochure for river cruises. This post may contain affiliate links which means if you click and buy that I may make a commission, at no cost to you. Please see my disclosure policy for details. *A special thank you to Celebrity Cruises for the photos and information available in this article. What will the ship look like? Celebrity has designed a brand new, never seen before ship that was built with purpose. Every design decision from the silhouette to the lightweight hull, enhances efficiency, and helps navigate with uncommon ease. The result is the most innovative river ship on the water. What that means for the cruiser is smoother sailing, even in low water, and fewer itinerary interruptions along the way. It’s a smarter, more sustainable way to cruise and the most seamless way to bring you closer to every destination. The first of 10 brand new river ships will be the Celebrity Compass and Celebrity Seeker, launching in 2027. “Celebrity River Cruises ships will be the most innovative on the river, with a patent-pending industry-leading design that offers more space to vacation while bringing guests even closer to destinations,” said Laura Hodges Bethge, president of Celebrity Cruises. “With about half of our guests having experienced or intending to take a river cruise, we know guests are going to love sailing Europe’s Rhine and Danube rivers The Celebrity Way on our fleet of elevated, cutting-edge ships.” Public spaces and open decks Celebrity Compass and Celebrity Seeker will offer guests the chance to dine floating above the river on the Magic Edge – the first-ever cantilevered dining pods – while enjoying regional, destination-driven culinary offerings. Transformative shade structures, furniture and a top-deck bar and grille will maximize guests’ time on deck – offering zones for every mood, whether it be socializing or disconnecting, in a space designed for year-round comfort. Plus, an infinity-edge plunge pool invites guests to cool off while taking in the sights. These flexible public spaces ensure guests enjoy more of their time outside at destinations, and on the journey in between. Food From locally baked morning pastries to regionally inspired dinners that reflect the culture around you, every dish will bring the destination to the table. With six dining options, flexible all-day access, menus that evolve with the itinerary, and healthy options, you will be able to experience flavor that feels both local and entirely your own. Drink The ship will be stocked with distinct and local wines. Enjoy a perfectly chilled martinis, a late nightcap or an early-morning espresso. New venues like a top-deck bar and lounge, and returning favorites like Martini Bar, Café al Bacio, and Sunset Bar are now making their debut on the river, the art of the drink is on display. What’s Included? Shore Excursions You will be able to enjoy your choice of one shore excursion every day. Dining The ship has been designed with more restaurants, offering the most choice on the river. Even including a 24-hour option! Drinks All bookings will come with a classic beverage package featuring select wine, beer, cocktails, coffee and soft drinks all day. There will also be an opportunity to upgrade. Wi-Fi Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the sailing. Onboard Experiences More to do and more spaces to do them in. Stay tuned for updates!! Staterooms Every stateroom is designed to feel uniquely elegant and deeply connected to the destination. With the first-ever Skylight Infinite Balcony Suites, king-size beds in every room, and layouts built for real comfort, this is where modern design meets personal space at every bend. Every detail is considered, with the most in-room amenities, all guests will enjoy complimentary stocked mini bars and destination-inspired touches. With butler service in every suite, this is the most thoughtfully designed stateroom on Europe’s rivers. Vista Balcony Suite The Vista Balcony Suites has panoramic river views, an expansive veranda, and room to settle in. Separate living and sleeping areas offer flexibility, along with spacious bathrooms with dual-faucet sinks. You will enjoy a personalized butler ready to set up dinner to enjoy in your own suite, then relax in your king-size bed with premium bedding, all designed to support your preferences. From morning coffee on the balcony to quiet evenings with a film or a book, this suite is built for presence, pleasure, and ease on the river. SQ. FOOTAGE: 258 Skylight Infinite Balcony Suite This one-of-a-kind suite is designed to bring the river and the sky closer than ever before. At the heart of the Skylight Infinite Balcony Suitesm is a ceiling window that opens to the stars or closes for privacy, letting you choose how much light and view to invite in. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the riverbank just outside. Inside you will find space to sleep, lounge, and dine in comfort. A king-size bed with plush linens, spa-inspired bathroom, butler service, and personalized minibar make this suite more than just a place to stay. SQ. FOOTAGE: 233 Balcony With a private veranda and seating for two, the Balcony staterooms give you front-row access to Europe’s most iconic riverscapes. Inside, a king-size bed, rich materials, and streamlined furnishings create a sense of calm and openness, while thoughtful extras, from a complimentary minibar to in-room filtered water, bring luxury to life. It’s a room that invites you to stretch out, breathe deeply, and take in the view at your own pace. SQ. FOOTAGE: 211-225 Infinite Balcony With wall-to-wall windows that lower at the touch of a button, the Infinite Balcony staterooms invite the outside in, so you canContinueContinue reading “Unveiling the Innovative Celebrity River Cruise Ships”
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Celebrity Cruises Move-Up Program
If you want to change your cabin but not pay the current selling price or the cabin level is sold out, Celebrity has a bidding process called MoveUp. This new program allows you to bid on a cruise stateroom upgrade after you purchase your cruise.* *Eligible reservations are on all Celebrity Cruise ships within 90 days of departure date. Cruise must be paid in full and you must be 21 years or older. When entering your information in the link below, make sure to use the primary guest last name and valid booking number to avoid errors. If you have any questions or trouble finding your reservation, either call Celebrity at 1-888-751-7804 or use the online chat feature. If using a travel agent, the travel agency must be a participating agency in the CELEBRITY MOVEUP program in order to qualify. Use this link: https://www.celebritycruises.com/bid-on-cruise-room-upgrade Look through the stateroom options to see which cabin type you want to bid on. Submit an offer based on the amount you’re willing to pay for an upgrade for each stateroom option. There will be minimum and maximum amounts allowed. Making offers on multiple rooms will increase your chances of getting upgraded, but you’ll only ever pay for one upgrade. You will be notified via email if your request for an upgrade has been approved. If your offer is accepted, you will automatically be charged for the upgrade. If not, you pay nothing and enjoy the stateroom you’ve already booked. Offers are priced per person, based on double occupancy, for the length of your cruise. The amount is not per night. Only the first and second guest in your stateroom will be charged. Additional guests beyond the second guest are upgraded with no additional cost. Frequently Asked Questions Is the offer amount per person per day or for the entire duration of the cruise? The offer amount is per person for the entire duration of the cruise. Offers are based on two occupants per stateroom – only the first and second guest will be charged. Does the upgrade include any additional promotions? The upgrade does not include any additional promotions. You get to keep whichever promotions you already have. Example, if you are in an inside/veranda/oceanview etc cabin and booked all inclusive, you will keep those benefits. Suites and Aqua class bids do not receive the additional beverage packages, OBC or wifi. Successful Suite bids do receive access to the Retreat and Luminae. Aqua class receives access to the Persian Garden and Blu. What happens if I am part of a group or traveling with another reservation? Each offer is considered individually, Celebrity Cruises does guarantee that all reservations traveling together will be upgraded. If you are lucky and all reservations are upgraded, Celebrity Cruises cannot guarantee that all the upgraded cabins will be close together. Can I reject the upgrade after it is accepted? No, once your bid is accepted, your card will be charged immediately and the upgrade amount paid is final and non-refundable. There are no refunds or downgrades. What happens with the promotions I already have? You get to keep the promotions you already have. However, no additional promotions will be added to your reservation. Can I choose the location or specific features of the upgrade cabin? No, your cabin location and attributes will depend on availability. Celebrity cannot guarantee a specific cabin number assignment within the upgraded category. If other cabins are available in the exact same category, you can ask to be moved. They cannot guarantee the ability to do that. How much do I pay if my reservation includes more than 2 guests? If your reservation includes multiple guests (between 2 and 5 passengers), the offer amount submitted will be for the first and second guest on the reservation only. Other passengers are upgraded free of charge. Can I modify or cancel my offer after I submit it? You may modify or cancel your offer up until 2 days prior to departure, provided that your offer has not already been accepted by Celebrity Cruises and your credit card has not been charged. When will I know if my offer got accepted? Your offer can be accepted anytime from the moment it is submitted up until 2 days prior to voyage departure. If I have two reservations can I bid only once and if accepted, cancel the second reservation and move the guests into the upgraded cabin? No, if you have two cabins you will need to submit two separate bids and they will be considered independently. Celebrity Cruises cannot guarantee that both reservations will be upgraded. In the case that one of the reservations gets upgraded, you cannot move the other guests into the upgraded cabin. All reservations cancelled within the penalty period will be subject to cancellation fees. What happens if I am a single guest? You will be charged based on double occupancy. Why did I or someone I’m traveling with not receive an invite to bid on a stateroom upgrade? To receive an email invitation to bid on a stateroom upgrade, you must have opted-in to Celebrity Marketing e-mails. To opt-in, you can sign up for emails on the website, opt-in through the online check in process or within My Reservations section of website. There is also a link in the pull-down menu at the top of the Celebrity website under “Manage My Reservation”. If I upgrade to a higher category stateroom, will I have to pay a gratuity amount based on the new upgraded category? Yes, by upgrading to a higher stateroom category, each guest in the booking may be subject to a higher gratuity amount. The Offer Amount does not include the higher gratuity. If the Offer is accepted, the difference between the originl and upgraded stateroom gratuities (if applicable) will be automatically applied to all guests. $18.00 USD per person, per day for Inside, Ocean View, and Veranda staterooms $18.50 USD per person, per day for Concierge Class and AquaClass staterooms ContinueContinue reading “Celebrity Cruises Move-Up Program”
Benefits of Celebrity Captain’s Club – Maximize Your Cruise Experience
Updated May 31, 2024 Cruising with Celebrity really does have its benefits. When you join the Captain’s Club, you will enjoy an array of cruise rewards. The more you sail, the greater the rewards. You’ll earn points on every sailing, according to the cabin level you book. Enjoy discounts, special offers and perks. All this adds up to an even more incredible cruise vacation experience. You will receive spa discounts, complimentary laundry service, stateroom upgrades, access to exclusive voyages and exciting cruise club events while on board. Loyalty members also receive personal invitations to members-only events which happen on sailings throughout the world. All you have to do is join the cruise loyalty program and start earning points! You also can receive a one category upgrade (within the same cabin type) applicable through Aqua Class (based on availability). You have to call to request this upgrade and must be done at time of booking. Join the Captain’s Club prior to your first sailing using the link below. Must be 18 years to participate in the program. https://www.celebritycruises.com/captains-club/join-the-club Captain’s Club Benefits Captain’s Club Tiers Preview 0 Club Points Preview Members receive complimentary access to the Captain’s Club Loyalty Desk service center and a Captain’s Club newsletter with the latest program news and information. Classic 2-149 Club Points Classic members receive complimentary access to the Welcome Event. You will also received savings on exclusive onboard premium offers. Select 150-299 Club Points Select member enjoy all the benefits of a Classic member, plus discounted spa and laundry service specials. Elite 300-749 Club Points Elite members receive even more rewards, including complimentary laundry services, spa benefits and complimentary Captain’s Club cocktail hour each evening from 5pm-7pm (other than embarkation day) at most bars throughout the ship. Elite Plus 750-2999 Club Points Elite Plus members receive with greater benefits including discounts on specialty dining, 2 bags of complimentary laundry and much more. Zenith 3000+ Club Points The highest level Captain’s Club membership – Zenith – is designed exclusively for the most loyal guests, offering quality benefits and perks such as a complimentary premium beverage package, complimentary premium wifi and complimentary laundry. The link below will below provides a comprehensive list of all loyalty levels and what is included. Tiers and Benefits Included How do I earn those points? 2 Club Points Per Night Inside & Ocean View These comfortable staterooms come with tasteful amenities and a sitting area where you can kick back and relax. Ocean View Staterooms offer large windows with spectacular views. 3 Club Points Per Night Veranda & Infinite Veranda Enjoy your private sanctuary to watch the world sail by. Relax in the your comfortable cabin or step outside to linger over morning coffee or marvel at stunning sunsets. To learn more about the Infinite veranda on Edge class ships, visit Infinite Veranda 5 Club Points Per Night Concierge Class & AquaClass You can experience dedicated, personal service in Concierge Class staterooms or make every day a spa day when you book our AquaClass® staterooms. You will also enjoy premium cabin location throughout the ship. 8 Club Points Per Night Sky Suite, Aqua Sky Suite, Magic Carpet Sky and Sunset Sky With the luxury of personal butler service and in-suite lunch and dinner service plus in-suite coffee drinks from Café al Bacio, you may never want to leave! 12 Club Points Per Night Edge Villas, Horizon, Signature, Royal, Sunset Suites, and Celebrity Suites Live the suite life with exclusive services and access to private areas reserved for guests of The Retreat only. You have access to the private restaurant, Luminae. Feel free to unwind in an exclusive lounge and receive elevated in-room services and more. 18 Club Points Per Night Reflection, Penthouse & Edge Villa Indulge in the ultimate luxury experience. These suites include the private restaurant Luminae and lounge access, a butler and other special touches you’ll only find when you sail with Celebrity. 24 Club Points Per Night Iconic Suite These amazing suites are positioned high above the bridge and offer panoramic views from front to back. And with over 2,500 square feet of indoor and outdoor opulence, Iconic Suites are also the most luxurious and largest in our fleet and are only available on Edge class ships. Power Up Points Occasionally, Celebrity will send emails with an opportunity to earn extra points without cruising. You can earn 1-5 points depending on the activity. You must subscribe to emails in order to receive these offers. Or use this QR code. Does Celebrity have reciprocity with Royal Caribbean and Silversea? Of course they do! The Loyalty Match program allows you to enjoy membership benefits across the Royal Caribbean Group brands….Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean and recently Silversea. This shared status gives you access to unique benefits across both brands. Find your Captain’s Club tier below and discover your Crown & Anchor Society or Venetian Society loyalty match. Call the Captain’s Club to have this added to your sailing. 1-844-418-6824 Loyalty Match is not recognized for Preview, Classic, Pre-Gold and Gold Tiers. Points are only earned for the brand sailed on. All points earned will be reflected after you’ve completed your sailing. Again….be sure to join the Captain’s Club prior to your first sailing using the link below. Captain’s Club Start earning points and enjoy all the benefits available. Celebrity continues to update and refine the Captain’s Club experience. Don’t miss out! 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