Celebrity Cruises Unveils All-New River Cruise Ships!

• Two groundbreaking ships: Celebrity Compass and Celebrity Seeker, debut in 2027 with Celebrity River Cruises

• Revolutionary design: Patent-pending hulls with the most usable open decks on any river ship, plus first-ever cantilevered "Magic Edge" dining pods

• Scenic sailings: 33 cruises of seven nights each on the Rhine and Danube, featuring multiple ports per day and enriching overnight stays

Details of Celebrity Cruises’ eagerly anticipated new Celebrity River Cruise ships, innovative and cutting-edge vessels set to launch in 2027, have finally been revealed! The groundbreaking ships Celebrity Compass and Celebrity Seeker offer Celebrity Cruises fans the ability to holiday "the Celebrity Way", the cruise line has said.

“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. 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 The Celebrity Way on our fleet of elevated, cutting-edge ships," said Laura Hodges Bethge, president of Celebrity Cruises.

What To Expect Onboard Celebrity River Cruise Ships

Open Decks

Both ships will feature Celebrity Cruises' iconic intuitive design, including a focus on expansive outdoor spaces.

The ships will offer 360-degree views, the most usable outdoor space of any river ship, and the first-ever cantilevered dining pods named the Magic Edge. Elsewhere onboard, transformative shade structures, infinity-edge plunge pools, and a to-deck bar and grille will offer more spaces for guests to relax and unwind.

Refined Accommodations

Every stateroom on Celebrity River Cruise ships comes with a king-size bed, smart storage and a private balcony, giving guests space to relax in comfort. Five categories are available, all light-filled and finished with a residential style, plus thoughtful touches including a stocked mini bar, plush linens, robes and slippers.

Suite guests can enjoy an extra level of service with a dedicated on-demand butler via ‘Butler Chat,’ exclusive dining and room service, private happy hour experiences, complimentary laundry once per sailing, and priority booking for shore excursions.

The ships will also be home to signature Infinite Veranda staterooms, first introduced on the cruise line's Edge Series. Additionally, brand-new Skylight Infinite Balcony Suites, equipped with their own ceiling window and a separate living area, will be available to guests looking to book an extra special space to stay while onboard.

Delightful Dining Options

Guests will be able to choose between eight restaurants and bars to enjoy while onboard Celebrity River Cruise ships. Signature favourites, including the Martini Bar, Sunset Bar and Café Al Bacio, will all feature, bringing Celebrity Cruises’ much-loved venues to the rivers for the first time.

Guests can also dine on their own schedule with complimentary breakfast room service and flexible all-day dining.

Where Will Celebrity River Cruise Ships Be Sailing To?

Celebrity River Cruises will debut with 33 seven-night sailings on the Rhine and Danube, designed to connect guests with Europe’s culture, history and unforgettable cities. Ships will visit multiple ports per day as well as stay in dazzling ports of call overnight.

Bookings for Celebrity River Cruises will open soon, giving guests the chance to be among the first to experience Europe’s Rhine and Danube rivers — The Celebrity Way.

Author: Jess Brookes Role: Cruise Content Editor