Celebrity Cruises Unveils Exciting New Itineraries for 2025-2026: A Global Adventure Awaits
Celebrity Cruises has raised the bar for global travel enthusiasts with the announcement of its expansive 2025-2026 season. Featuring over 800 sailings across 72 countries and seven continents, the cruise line is set to offer an unparalleled array of destinations and experiences. This new season marks the introduction of the Edge Series, Celebrity Xcel, alongside new European ports, year-round Caribbean journeys, and innovative destination experiences.
Key Highlights of the 2025-2026 Season:
- Celebrity Xcel’s Caribbean Debut: The latest and most innovative ship in the Edge Series, Celebrity Xcel, will start with 7-night sailings from Fort Lauderdale, showcasing the Caribbean in grand style.
- Year-Round Caribbean Sailings: The Celebrity Beyond will offer year-round voyages from Miami to various Caribbean destinations.
- New European Ports: Adding to its European allure, Celebrity Cruises introduces three new ports – Bar in Montenegro, Trondheim in Norway, and Djupivogur in Iceland.
- Iceland Circumnavigation: Four novel itineraries will be offered aboard the Celebrity Silhouette, providing a unique experience of circumnavigating Iceland.
- Asian Adventures: Two new immersive itineraries in Asia will offer guests a deeper exploration of this diverse continent.
Laura Hodges Bethge, President of Celebrity Cruises, emphasizes the season’s focus on providing guests with a spectrum of vacation options, from short breaks to extensive explorations of cultural and historical landmarks.
European Experiences:
Celebrity Cruises will deploy six ships, including Celebrity Ascent and Celebrity Apex, to nearly 100 European destinations with 48 overnight stays, offering an array of immersive experiences:
- Celebrity Apex: Returning to Southampton, the ship will offer more Arctic Circle and Norwegian Fjords itineraries, including visits to Norway’s Trondheim.
- Celebrity Ascent: Sailing from Barcelona and Rome, offering 7- to 11-night itineraries to Bar, Montenegro.
- Celebrity Equinox: Unique back-to-back sailings without repeating ports on 9 and 10-night itineraries.
- Celebrity Silhouette: A special mini-season of four new 7-night sailings around Iceland from Reykjavik.
- Celebrity Eclipse: ‘Best of Scandinavia’ sailings from the Netherlands to Estonia, Finland, and more.
- Celebrity Infinity and Constellation: Offering Greece and Turkey itineraries and journeys through the Holy Lands from Athens.
Caribbean Ventures:
- Celebrity Xcel: 7-night itineraries from Fort Lauderdale to various Caribbean destinations.
- Celebrity Beyond: Year-round 7-night sailings from Miami to the Eastern Caribbean.
- Celebrity Ascent: 10 and 11-night itineraries through the Panama Canal and Southern Caribbean.
- Celebrity Apex and Constellation: 7-night Western Caribbean voyages from Port Canaveral and Tampa.
- Celebrity Silhouette and Eclipse: Sailings from Fort Lauderdale to the ‘ABC’ islands and other Caribbean destinations.
- Celebrity Reflection and Summit: Short 3 to 4-night Caribbean cruises.
Asian Experiences:
- Celebrity Millennium: 12-night ‘Best of Japan’ itineraries and first-time sailings from Seoul, South Korea to Japan.
- Celebrity Solstice: 12-night journeys to Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Thailand with overnight stays in iconic cities.
Alaskan Adventures:
Celebrity Edge, Solstice, and Summit will offer unique Alaskan experiences, including land-based Cruisetour adventures exploring destinations like Anchorage and Denali.
Additional Destinations:
- Australia and New Zealand: Celebrity Edge returns with breathtaking sailings through Sydney Harbour and New Zealand’s majestic Fjords.
- South America: Celebrity Equinox embarks from Buenos Aires to Antarctica, Chile, Uruguay, and the Falkland Islands.
Sale Dates for the 2025-2026 Season:
- Europe: November 16
- Alaska & Australia: November 28
- Caribbean: December 5, 2023, and February 2024
- South America, Bermuda & Iceland: December 5
- Asia: December 12
Celebrity Cruises’ 2025-2026 season is set to offer travelers an extraordinary array of destinations and experiences, solidifying its position as a leader in global cruising adventures.