Celebrity announces River Cruises in 2027!

Not long after announcing the exciting Celebrity Dream Makers program, Celebrity has made an announcement which I for one am hugely excited about: 
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Celebrity River Cruises

Celebrity is entering the River Cruise market! *cue confetti* What an exciting plot twist! 
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Photo Celebrity Cruises - This is how we river

Whereas sister brand Royal Caribbean has more recently been embracing the fun mega-ship vibe, Celebrity (my current favorite cruise line) is going for elegance and cultural immersion with this new endeavor.

North Americans are largely familiar with Viking Cruises when it comes to booking River Cruises and they are a luxurious, premium product. I'm eager to see if Celebrity will position themselves as a more affordable option or if they aim to be an apples-to-apples competitor with Viking. 

There's a lot of speculation at the moment and many details are yet to be confirmed so this is an exciting time for the cruise industry and let's see how other lines respond to this news. 

Here are a few things we know about Celebrity River Cruises:
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What is Celebrity River CruiseS?

Celebrity River Cruises is a brand new premium river cruise, designed for those who want a more immersive and culturally enriching cruise experience to unique itineraries. 
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Why is Celebrity getting into River Cruises?

Celebrity feels it's a natural extension of their brand, and I have to agree. As soon as I heard the news, after recently sailing Celebrity, I thought "Yup, that absolutely fits. How can I get on a Celebrity River Cruise!?" lol

What is the difference between ocean cruises and river cruises?

One huge difference is where River Cruises can take you. Rivers cut through the heart of countries and continents giving you access to explore all new cities with ease!

Icon of the Seas and Star of the Seas aren't going to fit down some of these rivers or have the ability to dock at the ports, so these cruises will have smaller ships which can lend to a more tailored experience. 

With a huge focus on culture, passengers on Celebrity River Cruises will cherish memories of unique shore experiences and delight in locally inspired cuisine onboard. This is a foodie's dream!  

Rivers are also calmer than the wide open ocean, so these European Cruises (to start!) down rivers are an incredible option for those who easily become seasick and thus hesitate to try cruising. 
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When is the first Celebrity River Cruise Sailing?

The inaugural sailing will be in 2027, with booking starting in 2025. Guaranteed this will book up fast, so reach out if you want first dibs when booking opens. 
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How many Ships Will Be In the Celebrity River Cruises Fleet?

Soooo ... Celebrity is going all in on this venture. They aren't just building one or two new River Cruise ships, but they have TEN ships on their "initial" order! *insert mind blown emoji* 
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What will the ships look like?

Welp.... you know the Edge Series ships we love so much? :) It seems like Celebrity River Cruises will be mini versions, isn't that so cute?!

Okay I'm not saying they are going to be identical miniatures, but they will be smaller sized ships (exact capacity and specs to come) and they are going to "mirror the quality and sophistication" of the Edge class ships, and I'm totally onboard for that.

​No pun intended. :p
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Will you be sailing Celebrity River Cruises in 2027?

I'm legit excited to be onboard a Celebrity River Cruise in 2027 to give you the full scoop. Watch this space. 
Celebrity - call me. 
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