Celebrity Cruises

Having sailed on the newest ships launched by premium cruise lines Celebrity Cruises and Princess Cruises, I've had the opportunity to gain firsthand experience at what makes each brand desirable. 

Celebrity's Edge Class ships boast modern, upscale designs, with an emphasis on luxury and fine dining. On the other hand, Princess' brand-new Sphere Class shines with its focus on a wealth of onboard activities, casual dining, and the line's innovative MedallionClass. 

Welcome our guest writer, Jenn Greene! Greene is a travel agent, mom, and writer with bylines on MSN, Royal Caribbean Blog, and more. 

I recently sailed on Celebrity Beyond for the President’s Cruise, and while I am a loyal Royal Caribbean cruiser, I will certainly return to Celebrity without hesitation. Celebrity Cruises is a hidden gem among the Royal Caribbean brand.

Celebrity Cruises' suite program offers an unparalleled experience with luxurious accommodations and top-tier amenities. 

From the 2,850-square-foot Iconic Suite to the more modest Sky Suites, each suite provides guests with an elevated level of comfort. Whether you're enjoying time in your suite or taking advantage of the exclusive amenities, every detail of Celebrity's suite program is created to create a memorable voyage. 

Celebrity Cruises is among one of the most popular cruise lines in the world. Though not the largest, they have a modest fleet of 14 ships offering impressive itineraries around the world. By late 2025, they're expected to welcome another Edge Class ship to their fleet, increasing the number of operational vessels from 14 to 15. 

The 2026-2027 season for Celebrity Cruises is poised to be unforgettable, featuring over 600 cruises to more than 280 destinations across 70 countries on all seven continents.

The cruise line just announced a brand-new world cruise that will take passengers on a 110-night voyage across the globe, sailing to 55 destinations across 15 countries. In addition, the upscale cruise line has unveiled expanded routes to Asia, Europe, and South America.

Booking cruise vacations in advance typically helps guests secure the best rate and gives them something exciting to look forward to, so loyal Celebrity cruisers will be thrilled to know that we know when Celebrity Cruises will open up new 2026-2027 cruises. 

The deployment schedule covers Alaska, Australia, Bermuda, Canada/New England, the Canals, Hawaii, Iceland, Japan, Europe, South America, Caribbean, and Asia, giving potential sailors plenty of itinerary choices. 

Last month, I embarked on my second-ever European cruise. The 7-night voyage departed from Athens (Piraeus), Greece, and sailed to Santorini, Mykonos, Kuşadası, and Naples. 

Though I've cruised throughout Europe, this was my first time sailing to the Greek Isles, and I fell in love with the islands' whitewashed walls, blue domes, and narrow streets. The food was delicious, too! 

I’ve just returned from my first Celebrity cruise, and there were a few aspects of my cruise vacation that I preferred over Royal Caribbean.

From the time I started cruising, I’ve booked the majority of my cruises on Royal Caribbean. Despite having twenty excellent cruises with the line, I occasionally like to switch up my vacations. Thus, I recently booked a 7-night Norwegian fjords itinerary on Celebrity Silhouette.

Measuring 140,600 gross registered tons, Celebrity Ascent isn't a small expedition ship. The vessel can hold 3,260 passengers at double occupancy and has over 1,400 crew members onboard.