Sarah Bretz, ContributorCelebrity Cruises has announced its 2026-2027 schedule, which will include over 600 sailings to over 280 destinations.
Highlights of the season will include the inaugural season for Celebrity Xcel in Europe, Celebrity’s largest season ever in Iceland, the return of the cruise line to South America and Antarctica, and new ports and overnights in Europe and Asia.
Celebrity Cruises in Europe
Eight Celebrity ships will be operating in Europe for the 2026-2027 season, offering voyages to over 100 destinations and including 59 overnight stays.
The line’s newest ship, Celebrity Xcel, will spend her inaugural season in Europe, offering seven to 11-night voyages from Barcelona and Athens. The line’s second-newest ship, Celebrity Ascent, will return to the Mediterranean offering 10 and 11-night sailings from Civitavecchia (the port for Rome).
Celebrity Cruises’ largest season in Iceland will commence with Celebrity Silhouette, as the vessel offers more seven-night sailings out of Reykjavik than ever before. This includes the unique opportunity to view the 2026 Solar Eclipse on August 12th off the coast of Iceland.
Celebrity Equinox will join Celebrity Xcel and Ascent in the Mediterranean, offering sailings to the Italian Riviera, Greek Isles, France, Spain, and Portugal out of Barcelona, Lisbon, and Rome. Those looking to experience the Adriatic can take an Athens to Ravenna cruise on Celebrity Eclipse. Celebrity Infinity will be offering seven-night voyages from Rome, while Celebrity Constellation will operate 10 and 11-night Rome and Ravenna cruises.
Celebrity Apex will return to Southampton for her third season, offering Arctic Circle and Norwegian Fjords itineraries that immerse guests in the region’s natural wonders and culture. The best of Scandinavia will be found on Celebrity Eclipse sailings from Amsterdam to destinations including Norway, Finland, Sweden, and Denmark.
Caribbean
Celebrity Cruises will offer sailings to 18 countries in the Caribbean for the 2026-2027 season, including St. Lucia, Antigua, Grand Cayman, Bahamas, and the ABC islands. For the winter season, the line will have nine ships in the region sailing from four homeports in Florida.
Departing from Miami for the first time, Celebrity Xcel will return to the Caribbean for her second season offering seven-night voyages to destinations including Mexico, the Bahamas, and Grand Cayman.
Celebrity Beyond will offer seven-night cruises from Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Celebrity Ascent will offer sailings through the Panama Canal, as well as to destinations like Antigua, St. Lucia, and Barbados. Also from Fort Lauderdale, guests can embark on six and eight-night cruises aboard Celebrity Silhouette to the ABC Islands, Jamaica, Grand Cayman, and Mexico.
Celebrity Eclipse will offer longer nine to 12-night cruises to the Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale. Celebrity Reflection will operate three and four-night sailings from Fort Lauderdale to Perfect Day at CocoCay, Bimini, Nassau, and Key West.
Celebrity Apex will return to Port Canaveral and Celebrity Summit will sail from Tampa, both offering seven-night cruises to Key West and the Bahamas. Departing from San Juan, Puerto Rico, guests will have the opportunity to explore the southern Caribbean with seven-night sailings on Celebrity Constellation.
Alaska Sailings
Celebrity Cruises will have three ships in Alaska for the 2026-2027 season. Celebrity Edge will be returning to the region for the third time, while Celebrity Solstice and Summit will both offer sailings to Alaska as well. The ships will sail from Seattle, Vancouver, and Seward.
Guests can extend their vacation with a land-based Cruisetour led by resident guides. Through the land tours, travelers stay in lodges and travel remote roads and railways, visiting destinations including Anchorage, Talkeetna, and Denali.
Asia and the South Pacific
For the first time, Celebrity Millennium will homeport at the brand-new Narita terminal and offer overnights, making it more convenient to explore Tokyo and experience its energetic nightlife. Guests will also be able to explore the culture of Hualien, Taiwan, as the ship returns to the quaint port city for the first time since 2018.
Open-jaw sailings between Seoul, South Korea, and Tokyo will make exploring Asia’s trending destinations simple, while unique sailings during Gion Festival, Golden Week, and Nebuta Festival promise exciting cultural experiences.
In Southeast Asia, itineraries on Celebrity Solstice will allow guests to explore night markets and nightlife with overnights in ports including Penang, Malaysia and Phuket, Thailand.
Australia and New Zealand
Sail past the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House or the fjords of New Zealand with continued sailings on Celebrity Edge and Solstice from Sydney and Auckland. Home to some of the world’s oldest cultures and most extraordinary natural beauty, guests can visit unique destinations like Mystery Island in Vanuatu; Tauranga, New Zealand; Lifou; and Loyalty Island.
Antarctica and South America
Celebrity is returning to South America with new sailings visiting Patagonia and Antarctica on Celebrity Equinox. Guests can set off on an exciting adventure filled with natural beauty and wildlife in the Antarctic, or immerse themselves in the culture of seven South American countries including Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, and the Falkland Islands.
Celebrity Flora, the line’s purpose-built small ship for the Galapagos Islands, will continue to offer all-inclusive seven to 16-night expeditions year-round.
Celebrity Cruises’ First Grand Voyage
Celebrity’s first Grand Voyage will offer 110 nights of exploration across 55 destinations in 15 countries aboard Celebrity Solstice. The ship will be newly-refurbished prior to the months-long sailing.
The cruise, which will operate from September to December 2026, will highlight:
- Alaska
- Hawaii
- French Polynesia and Fiji
- New Zealand , Australia, and Vanuatu
- Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia
- Singapore
- Vietnam and Hong Kong
Bookings
Celebrity Cruises’ 2026-2027 voyages will open for booking on the following dates:
- October 1, 2024: Northern Europe, Alaska, Australia, Bermuda, Canada and New England, Hawaii, Iceland and Japan
- November 5, 2024: Mediterranean and South America
- November 19, 2024: Caribbean and Canals
- December 10, 2024: Winter 2027 Asia and the Grand Voyage
- Spring 2025: Galapagos 2027
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