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Celebrity reveals luxury river ship designs

Wednesday, 3 September 20253 min read
Celebrity reveals luxury river ship designs

Celebrity Cruises has unveiled what cruisers can expect on Europe’s rivers for 2027.

River ships Celebrity Compass and Celebrity Seeker will offer cruises on the Rhine and Danube rivers.

Guests can now book with a fully refundable deposit.

“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.”

Celebrity river ships will have open decks with the most usable outdoor space of any river ship, it says and remain accessible throughout the entire journey.

The ships will feature the first-ever cantilevered dining pods

There will be a top-deck bar and grill, an infinity-edge plunge pool and flexible public spaces.

The ships offer five boutique stateroom categories, with king-sized beds, and the most in-room amenities on the river.

All guests enjoy complimentary stocked mini bars and destination-inspired amenities.

Suite guests also enjoy a dedicated, on-demand butler through ‘Butler Chat,’ complimentary exclusive dining, room service and happy hour experiences.

The first-ever Skylight Infinite Balcony Suites feature a separate living area and a ceiling window.

Vista Balcony Suites and Balcony staterooms offer private escapes with an enhanced design for more usable outdoor space.

The ships offer a choice of eight restaurants and bars – including Celebrity-favorite venues Martini Bar, Sunset Bar and Café Al Bacio, serving up destination-driven menus with all day dining access that offers the only 24/7 meal options on the river.

The seven-night sailings on the Rhine and Danube take guests through the heart of Europe’s culture, history and vibrant cities, with multiple calls per day and overnight stops.

Pre- and post-cruise stays are available to book from early 2026.