Celebrity River Cruises Opens Priority Booking for First-Ever River Sailings
Celebrity River Cruises is inviting travelers to secure their place on the line’s first-ever river voyages, set to debut in 2027. Beginning September 3, 2025, guests can place a fully refundable $500 deposit to gain Priority Booking Access for the highly anticipated inaugural season on the Danube and Rhine rivers.
How Priority Booking Works
The Priority Booking program opens at 9 a.m. EDT on September 3, 2025. By placing a $500 deposit, travelers will be among the first to see and book 2027 itineraries and staterooms before they are released to the general public.
Given the popularity of inaugural voyages — particularly with Celebrity’s loyal guest base — early access is expected to be in high demand.
What We Know So Far
While detailed itineraries and ship designs will be unveiled later, Celebrity has outlined a few key features of its new river cruise brand:
- All-inclusive fares covering meals, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, Wi-Fi, onboard experiences, and one daily shore excursion.
- Optional pre- and post-cruise stays in Prague and Budapest, available when full bookings open in 2026.
- Design inspiration from Celebrity’s Edge Series, blending the line’s sleek, modern aesthetic with the intimate scale of river cruising.
- Panoramic river views from ships designed to immerse guests in Europe’s landscapes.
Celebrity Cruises President Laura Hodges Bethge said the move is a “natural extension” of the brand’s premium approach: “Guests will enjoy the warm hospitality Celebrity is known for, on innovative ships, with land experiences unlike any other.”
Why This Matters
Celebrity’s entrance into river cruising is one of the most significant expansions by a mainstream ocean line into the sector. For guests, Priority Booking Access represents the first chance to claim a spot on a sailing that blends the cultural immersion of river cruising with the style and service Celebrity fans already know at sea.
How to Secure Priority Access
Travelers can join Priority Booking Access by:
- Visiting www.celebritycruises.com/river
- Calling 1-833-474-8803
- Speaking with a travel advisor
Or visiting the Future Cruise desk onboard a Celebrity ship
With inaugural season space often limited, travelers eager to be part of Celebrity River Cruises’ debut in 2027 are encouraged to secure Priority Booking early.
