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Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises is a premium cruise line based in Miami and wholly owned by Royal Caribbean Group. Greece's Chandris Group founded it in 1988 to win upmarket Bermuda contracts, it began sailing in 1990, and it merged with Royal Caribbean in 1997; it is marketed as a more upscale choice than mainstream lines.
Style
Premium
smaller crowds, better food and service than mainstream
Best for
- Couples
- Food lovers
- History and culture
- Multigenerational groups
Fleet rating
No ships rated yet.
About Celebrity Cruises
The ocean fleet of 15 ships includes four Millennium-class ships from 2000 to 2002, the first cruise ships with gas-turbine power, five Solstice-class ships from 2008 to 2012 and five Edge-class ships from 2018 to 2025, plus Celebrity Flora, a 100-guest expedition ship based in the Galápagos. A sixth Edge-class ship, Celebrity Xcite, is due in 2028, and the new Celebrity River Cruises brand plans to start sailing the Danube in August 2027 with ships of about 180 guests.
Itineraries range from short Caribbean and Bahamas trips to Europe, Alaska, Asia, Australia and South America, and Galápagos voyages are sold with land packages. Ships are known for contemporary design, a broad choice of restaurants and suite enclaves such as The Retreat, and the line sells an All Included package that bundles drinks and Wi-Fi with the fare.
What Celebrity Cruises is known for
Celebrity is generally positioned as a step up from mainstream lines, and its newer ships draw attention for design features such as the Edge class's cantilevered Magic Carpet and Infinite Veranda cabins. Celebrity says four of its ships, Apex, Ascent, Flora and Millennium, hold Forbes Travel Guide four-star ratings, and the 2026 Celebrity Renewed program is modernizing the Solstice class.
Common criticisms concern value and consistency. Drinks, Wi-Fi and specialty dining cost extra unless guests buy a package, the newest ships carry more than 3,000 guests, which some travelers find large for a premium brand, and the four Millennium-class ships from the early 2000s have seen planned refits cancelled or postponed. Those ships also suffered repeated propulsion-pod failures early in their careers.
Who it's for
Celebrity suits couples and adult travelers who want polished service, good food and modern design without luxury-line prices, and multigenerational groups who want a calmer ship than the mega-ship lines with suites and connecting spaces for different budgets. Its Europe, Asia and South America itineraries appeal to culture-focused travelers, and Celebrity Flora offers a comfortable way to see the Galápagos.
Families looking for water slides, ice rinks and thrill attractions will find more on sister line Royal Caribbean, and travelers who want an all-inclusive fare with drinks, tips and excursions covered, or a very small ship, should compare luxury lines such as Silversea. Budget-minded first-timers may find mainstream lines cheaper for short trips.
- Couples
- romantic dining, quiet spaces, balcony cabins
- Food lovers
- dining is a reason to sail
- History and culture
- port-intensive itineraries, lectures, included excursions
- Multigenerational groups
- something for grandparents and grandchildren alike
How it rates
None of Celebrity Cruises's ships has been rated yet. A line's rating is the average of its ships' scores.
Where Celebrity Cruises sails
- Caribbean9 ships
- Mediterranean6 ships
- Bahamas4 ships
- Transatlantic4 ships
- Alaska3 ships
- Northern Europe3 ships
- Norwegian Fjords2 ships
- Hawaii2 ships
- Panama Canal2 ships
- Canary Islands2 ships
- Asia2 ships
- Australia and New Zealand2 ships
- Bermuda1 ship
- Canada and New England1 ship
- South America1 ship
- Antarctica1 ship
- Galápagos1 ship
- South Pacific1 ship
Ships
Celebrity Apex2021 · 130,818 GT · 2,910 guests · Caribbean · Norwegian FjordsCelebrity Apex, the second Edge-class ship, was delivered in March 2020 but did not carry guests until 19 June 2021, when she sailed from Athens to the Greek islands after a…
Celebrity Ascent2023 · 141,420 GT · 3,260 guests · Caribbean · MediterraneanCelebrity Ascent is the fourth Edge-class ship and the second built to the enlarged design introduced by Celebrity Beyond, with 3,260 guests at double occupancy on 21 decks…
Celebrity Beyond2022 · 141,420 GT · 3,260 guests · Caribbean · BahamasCelebrity Beyond, the third Edge-class ship, is longer and larger than the first two, at 141,420 gross tons with room for 3,260 guests at double occupancy. She made her maiden…
Celebrity Constellation2002 · 90,940 GT · 2,170 guests · Caribbean · MediterraneanCelebrity Constellation, delivered in 2002, is the fourth and last Millennium-class ship and took the Celebrity prefix in May 2007. Gas turbines and a steam turbine generate…
Celebrity Eclipse2010 · 121,878 GT · 2,850 guests · Caribbean · Northern EuropeCelebrity Eclipse, the third Solstice-class ship, was delivered by Meyer Werft in April 2010 and christened by British yachtswoman Emma Pontin. In her first weeks she was sent to…
Celebrity Edge2018 · 130,818 GT · 2,918 guests · Australia and New Zealand · AlaskaCelebrity Edge, delivered by Chantiers de l'Atlantique in October 2018, is the lead ship of the Edge class and introduced the Magic Carpet, an orange cantilevered platform on the…
Celebrity Equinox2009 · 121,878 GT · 2,850 guests · Mediterranean · South AmericaCelebrity Equinox, the second Solstice-class ship, was built by Meyer Werft and entered commercial service on 31 July 2009. Between her funnels is a lawn of real grass where…
Celebrity Flora2019 · 5,922 GT · 100 guests · GalápagosCelebrity Flora is a 100-guest expedition ship built by Shipyard De Hoop in the Netherlands for year-round cruising in the Galápagos Islands. She was the first new expedition…
Celebrity Infinity2001 · 90,940 GT · 2,170 guests · Mediterranean · Canary IslandsCelebrity Infinity, the second Millennium-class ship, was delivered by Chantiers de l'Atlantique in February 2001 and christened in Los Angeles that April. Her early years were…
Celebrity Millennium2000 · 90,963 GT · 2,138 guests · AsiaCelebrity Millennium, delivered in 2000, is the lead ship of the four-ship Millennium class and the oldest ship in the Celebrity fleet. She was the first cruise ship powered by a…
Celebrity Reflection2012 · 125,366 GT · 3,046 guests · Bahamas · CaribbeanCelebrity Reflection, delivered in October 2012, is the fifth, last and largest Solstice-class ship, with one more deck than her sisters and room for about 3,050 guests. A dry…
Celebrity Silhouette2011 · 122,210 GT · 2,886 guests · Caribbean · BermudaCelebrity Silhouette, the fourth Solstice-class ship, was delivered by Meyer Werft in July 2011, christened in Hamburg and sent on a Mediterranean maiden voyage from…
Celebrity Solstice2008 · 121,878 GT · 2,852 guests · Alaska · AsiaCelebrity Solstice, delivered in October 2008, is the lead ship of the five-ship Solstice class and was the first post-Panamax ship in the Celebrity fleet. Built by Meyer Werft…
Celebrity Summit2001 · 90,940 GT · 2,218 guests · Caribbean · AlaskaCelebrity Summit is the third Millennium-class ship, built in France and in service since late 2001; she took the Celebrity prefix in 2008. A 2012 refit added cabins, and in…
Celebrity Xcel2025 · 141,420 GT · 3,260 guests · Caribbean · MediterraneanCelebrity Xcel, the fifth Edge-class ship, was floated out at Chantiers de l'Atlantique in January 2025, delivered in October 2025 and named at Port Everglades on 16 November…Coming soon
Former ships
| Ship | Sailed | Gross tons | Left |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celebrity Xpedition | 2001–2025 | 2,842 | January 2025 |
| Celebrity Xploration | 2017–2025 | — | January 2025 |
Where to fly in
- Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL)5 Celebrity Cruises ships sail from Fort Lauderdale, Florida3 lounges on Lounge Frog
- Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH)1 Celebrity Cruises ship sails from Piraeus, Greece9 lounges on Lounge Frog
- Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat (BCN)1 Celebrity Cruises ship sails from Barcelona, Spain5 lounges on Lounge Frog
- Galapagos Baltra (GPS)1 Celebrity Cruises ship sails from Baltra, Ecuador1 lounge on Lounge Frog
- Miami International (MIA)1 Celebrity Cruises ship sails from Miami, Florida10 lounges on Lounge Frog
- Orlando International (MCO)1 Celebrity Cruises ship sails from Port Canaveral, Florida6 lounges on Lounge Frog
- Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU)1 Celebrity Cruises ship sails from San Juan, Puerto Rico4 lounges on Lounge Frog
- Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD)1 Celebrity Cruises ship sails from Sydney, Australia15 lounges on Lounge Frog
- Tampa International (TPA)1 Celebrity Cruises ship sails from Tampa, Florida3 lounges on Lounge Frog
- Tokyo Haneda (HND)1 Celebrity Cruises ship sails from Tokyo, Japan15 lounges on Lounge Frog
- Vancouver International (YVR)1 Celebrity Cruises ship sails from Vancouver, British Columbia11 lounges on Lounge Frog
Quick answers
What is Celebrity Cruises known for?
Celebrity is generally positioned as a step up from mainstream lines, and its newer ships draw attention for design features such as the Edge class's cantilevered Magic Carpet and Infinite Veranda cabins. Celebrity says four of its ships, Apex, Ascent, Flora and Millennium, hold Forbes Travel Guide four-star ratings, and the 2026 Celebrity Renewed program is modernizing the Solstice class.
Who is Celebrity Cruises best for?
Celebrity suits couples and adult travelers who want polished service, good food and modern design without luxury-line prices, and multigenerational groups who want a calmer ship than the mega-ship lines with suites and connecting spaces for different budgets. Its Europe, Asia and South America itineraries appeal to culture-focused travelers, and Celebrity Flora offers a comfortable way to see the Galápagos.
Where does Celebrity Cruises sail?
Celebrity Cruises's ships in service sail Caribbean (9 ships), Mediterranean (6 ships), Bahamas (4 ships), Transatlantic (4 ships), Alaska (3 ships), Northern Europe (3 ships), Norwegian Fjords (2 ships), Hawaii (2 ships), Panama Canal (2 ships), Canary Islands (2 ships), Asia (2 ships), Australia and New Zealand (2 ships), Bermuda (1 ship), Canada and New England (1 ship), South America (1 ship), Antarctica (1 ship), Galápagos (1 ship) and South Pacific (1 ship).
Does Celebrity Cruises have new ships coming?
Yes: Celebrity Cruises has 6 new ships on the way: Celebrity Compass (debuts August 5, 2027), Celebrity Seeker (debuts October 28, 2027), Celebrity Wanderer (debuts April 22, 2028), Celebrity Roamer (debuts July 22, 2028), Celebrity Boundless (debuts September 16, 2028) and Celebrity Xcite (due 2028).
How many ships does Celebrity Cruises have?
Celebrity Cruises has 15 ships in service on Cruise Frog: Celebrity Apex, Celebrity Ascent, Celebrity Beyond, Celebrity Constellation, Celebrity Eclipse, Celebrity Edge, Celebrity Equinox and Celebrity Flora, and 7 more.
Who owns Celebrity Cruises?
Celebrity Cruises is part of Royal Caribbean Group.
Where is Celebrity Cruises based?
Celebrity Cruises is headquartered in Miami, Florida, United States. It has operated since 1988.
What is Celebrity Cruises's loyalty program called?
Celebrity Cruises's past-guest loyalty program is Captain's Club.
What is the largest Celebrity Cruises ship?
Celebrity Ascent is Celebrity Cruises's largest ship at 141,420 gross tons, carrying 3,260 guests.
Cruising with children
Celebrity’s children’s program is a useful option on its ocean ships, but it does not follow the brand onto every product. Choose the type of cruise before comparing cabins.
Read the Celebrity Cruises family guide →