Celebrity River Cruises
Celebrity Cruises has officially announced its entry into the river cruising market, placing an order for 10 brand-new ships. The inaugural Celebrity River Cruise is set to sail in 2027, marking an exciting expansion to the brand’s premium offerings.
Experience Europe's Iconic Rivers the Celebrity Way
At Paramount Cruises, we are incredibly excited to introduce Celebrity River Cruises, a brand-new premium river cruise offering that redefines travel on Europe’s most iconic waterways. Having set new standards for ocean travel, Celebrity Cruises is now bringing that same elevated experience, impeccable service, and award-winning style to the heart of Europe's culture and history. Prepare for intimate and immersive journeys that promise to be unlike any other, where every moment is designed to immerse you in the breathtaking beauty of the journey.
Why Choose Celebrity River Cruises?
The Celebrity Way, Elevated
Experience personalised service, world-class amenities, and unique itineraries, bringing Celebrity's distinctive service-first approach directly to the river.
Edge Series Sophistication
Celebrity's new river ships will mirror the quality and sophistication of Celebrity’s award-winning Edge Series ocean ships.
Deep Cultural Immersion
Sail directly into historic cities, discover locally inspired cuisine, and enjoy unique shore experiences.
Destinations & Inaugural Sailings
Celebrity River Cruises are set to sail in 2027, launching within the vibrant landscapes of Europe. For 2027, guests can look forward to sailing on the majestic Danube, with limited festive holiday sailings also planned for the picturesque Rhine. With an initial order of 10 brand-new ships, Celebrity is committed to delivering this vision of luxury river cruising. Further details on specific itineraries and ship deployment will be finalised closer to the launch.
The Onboard Experience
Onboard a Celebrity River Cruise, every detail is considered to create an unforgettable experience:
Intimate & Refined Spaces
Guests will enjoy more intimate spaces and experiences, thoughtfully designed for comfort and connection as they glide through stunning scenery.
Exquisite Dining
Delight in an array of locally inspired cuisine, meticulously prepared to tantalise your taste buds and connect with the regions you visit.
Modern Luxury Design
Celebrity's ships will reflect the contemporary luxury and elegant design guests expect from Celebrity’s award-winning fleet.
Priority Booking Access & How to Book Your Journey
Guests can be among the very first to embark on these revolutionary river cruises. Priority Booking Access for 2027 sailings officially opens on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025, at 2 pm BST.
• Secure a Place: Guests can place a fully refundable deposit of £400 per cabin to gain early access to book their preferred 2027 sailing before it becomes available to the general public.
• Booking Priority: Captain’s Club Zenith members will receive the earliest booking priority, followed by Elite Plus members, and then all other deposit holders, with prioritisation at Celebrity's sole discretion.
• Converting a Deposit: Paramount Cruises will notify guests when their deposit can be converted into a confirmed booking. Details of when bookings for Celebrity River Cruises are scheduled to become available will be announced soon.
• Easy & Flexible: The deposit for Priority Booking Access is fully refundable at any time, with refunds typically processed within 14 days.
Ready to River the Celebrity Way? Contact your Paramount Cruises specialist today on 020 7947 0270 to secure their Priority Booking Access, or to register their interest for updates on these incredible new sailings. Your river journey starts here!
Celebrity River Cruises: Frequently Asked Questions
Celebrity River Cruises is Celebrity Cruises' brand-new premium river cruise offering, designed to provide intimate and immersive journeys throughout the world, launching in Europe.
Celebrity River Cruises is a natural extension of Celebrity’s premium offering that will bring its unique service-first approach to the world's most iconic rivers. The aim is to meet a growing demand for intimate, culturally enriching travel experiences and leverage existing loyalty programmes within the Royal Caribbean Group.
The inaugural river cruises are set to sail in 2027.
The brand has placed an initial order of 10 ships.
For 2027, Celebrity River Cruises will primarily be sailing on the majestic Danube, with limited holiday sailings also available on the picturesque Rhine.
Details on specific itineraries and durations are still being finalised for the inaugural 2027 sailings. There will be various options, providing guests flexibility to select the perfect journey.
Bookings for these river cruises will become available in the coming months. Priority Booking Access for 2027 sailings opens on September 3rd, 2025.
Priority Booking Access gives guests the first chance to book 2027 Celebrity River Cruises before they become available to the general public. It requires a refundable deposit.
A refundable deposit of £400 per cabin is required.
Yes, the deposit is fully refundable at any time, and refunds will typically take up to 14 days to process.
Celebrity River Cruises will offer a more intimate experience, sailing to the heart of cultural and historic cities with locally inspired cuisine and unique shore experiences, while still delivering Celebrity’s premium service and attention to detail.
Celebrity's river ships will mirror the quality and sophistication of Celebrity’s award-winning Edge Series ocean ships.
Guests will have the option to book unique shore experiences that take them to the heart of cultural and historic cities, bringing them closer to the destination. More details on specific offerings will become available once bookings open.
Guests can contact their Paramount Cruises specialist on 020 7947 0270 to secure Priority Booking Access or to register for updates