CELEBRITY RIVER CRUISES
Priority Booking Access Opens 9/3/25 at 9 AM EST
To gain priority booking access, a $500 (fully refundable deposit) is REQUIRED as a placeholder on 9/3/25. Once the $500 placeholder deposit is made, Celebrity Cruises will provide Captain's Club members with an e-brochure to review detailed itineraries, pricing options, etc.
On 9/10/25, the booking conversion process will begin with Celebrity Cruises. At this time, you will be contacted by a representative at Direct Line Cruises to finalize your specific river cruise itinerary along with stateroom accommodation. Requests and responses will be prioritized by a customer's Captain's Club status. In the event that a desired itinerary / accommodation / pricing option is unavailable, a full refund may be requested and will be processed within 14 business days.
Please complete the below form if you would like a cruise specialist to contact you on 9/3/25 to submit your $500 refundable placeholder deposit for priority access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Celebrity River Cruises FAQs
What is Priority Booking Acces for?
Priority Booking Access gives guests the first chance to book 2027 Celebrity River Cruises before they become available to the general public.
How do I join the Priority Booking Access list?
Secure Priority Booking Access with a refundable deposit of $500 starting on September 3rd, 2025 at 9 AM EST. The list will give guests Priority Booking Access to secure a preferred sailing before bookings open to the general public.
What is the price for getting on the Priority Booking Access list?
Guests can join the Priority Booking Access list with a refundable deposit of $500 per stateroom.
How do I convert being on the Priority Booking Access list into a booking?
Guests on the Priority Booking Access list will be notified (starting on 9/10/25) when they can convert their deposit into a bookingg.
What is Celebrity River Cruises' cancellation and refund policy for Priority Booking Access deposits?
The $500 deposit for the Priority Booking Access list is fully refundable at any time. Refunds will take up to 14 days to process.
What itineraries will initially be available?
Celebrity River cruises will initially sail in 2027 on both the Danube & Rhine rivers.
What is included with a Celebrity River Cruise?
Celebrity River Cruises will include the following:
> Meals
> Select wine, beer, cocktails, coffee and soft drinks will be served all day.
> Complimentary Wi-Fi
> Choice of one complimentary shore excursion per day.
Why Celebrity River Cruises?
Celebrity River Cruises is a natural extension of Celebrity’s premium offering that will bring its unique service-first approach to the river.
How is River cruising different from Ocean cruising?
Celebrity River Cruises will take guests to historic cities on the world’s most iconic rivers, launching in Europe. Guests will get the keys to sail through the heart of cultural and historic cities, experience locally inspired cuisine and unique shore experiences – The Celebrity Way.
How many ships will be sailing in the first year?
Stay tuned for the finer details on the timing of ship deliveries and their itineraries. The first ship will set sail in 2027.
Which rivers will be offered for sailing?
Celebrity River Cruises will sail on the world’s most iconic rivers – launching in Europe.
How long are Celebrity River cruises?
Celebrity will have various options, providing guests the flexibility to select the perfect journey.
When can I book Celebrity River Cruises?
Bookings for Celebrity river cruises will become available starting in 2025. Complete the above form to receive updates on when reservations are officially open.
How will Celebrity River Cruises sailings be priced?
Complete the above form to receive updates on pricing and when reservations are officially open.
What shore excursion offerings will be available?
Guests will have the option to book unique shore experiences that will take you to the heart of cultural and historic cities and bring you closer to the destination. More details on specific product information will become available once Celebrity River is open for sale. Complete the above form for updates.
What activities / entertainment will be available on board?
Celebrity River Cruises will deliver unforgettable experiences while visiting cultural and historic cities, experiencing locally inspired cuisine, and immersing yourself in the destinations – The Celebrity Way.
What is the size of the ships? How many guests do they accommodate?
Ship size is contingent on the rivers Celebrity sails due to infrastructure constraints, so their ship size and capacity will vary and be finalized with deployment.