Celebrity Cruises
Modern, grown-up and very well fed.
Premium without being stuffy: design-forward Edge-class ships with the Magic Carpet cantilevered deck, excellent food and wine, a spa focus and an adults-leaning crowd.
What Celebrity is like.
Celebrity sits one notch above the mass-market lines: same parent company as Royal Caribbean, very different ship. The crowd skews adult, the design is contemporary rather than theme-park, and the food and wine program is the best in its price range. Think boutique hotel at sea rather than floating resort.
The Edge class (Celebrity Edge, Apex, Beyond, Ascent, Xcel) is the reason the brand is having a moment. Designed by Kelly Hoppen and Tom Wright, it introduced the Magic Carpet, a cantilevered platform that moves up and down the side of the ship as a bar, restaurant and tender lounge, plus Infinite Veranda cabins where the whole room opens to the sea. The Rooftop Garden, Eden and a two-story Grand Plaza give it a resort feel without the crowds.
The Solstice class (Solstice, Equinox, Eclipse, Silhouette, Reflection) carries most Alaska and many Caribbean sailings with the Lawn Club, real grass on the top deck. Celebrity also runs three small expedition ships in the Galapagos, one of the easiest ways to do that trip well.
Pricing has moved to a choice: cruise-only fares that are bare, or All Included fares that fold a Classic drink package, basic Wi-Fi and gratuities into one number. The Retreat suite program adds a private sundeck, pool, lounge and Luminae restaurant, and is the calm answer for people who love the Haven idea but want a quieter ship.
Ship classes, and which one to pick.
Newer is not always better. The right ship depends on the itinerary, your group and what you want to do on a sea day.
Celebrity Edge, Apex, Beyond, Ascent, Xcel
Magic Carpet, Infinite Verandas, Eden, Rooftop Garden, Le Voyage by Daniel Boulud. The design-forward flagship class.
Celebrity Solstice, Equinox, Eclipse, Silhouette, Reflection
Lawn Club real grass, Sky Observation Lounge, the Alaska and long-Caribbean regulars.
Celebrity Millennium, Summit, Infinity, Constellation
Smaller, revitalized ships on Bermuda, Canada, Panama Canal and Asia routes.
Celebrity Flora, Xpedition, Xploration
All-inclusive naturalist-led Galapagos sailings from Baltra, often paired with Quito or Machu Picchu.
Where Celebrity goes, and what it typically costs.
Starting fares per person, double occupancy, before taxes, packages and flights. They move with season and demand; we price your exact dates.
| Itinerary | Nights | Sails from | Ports | Season | Typical fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Caribbean | 7 | Fort Lauderdale, Port Canaveral | St. Thomas, St. Maarten, Puerto Plata or San Juan, Perfect Day at CocoCay on select sailings | Nov to April | from about $1,100 to $2,300 pp (All Included higher) |
| Western Caribbean | 7 | Fort Lauderdale, Tampa | Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Roatan, Costa Maya | Nov to April | from about $1,000 to $2,200 pp |
| Alaska Dawes Glacier or Hubbard Glacier | 7 | Seattle or Vancouver | Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Icy Strait Point, glacier day | May to September | from about $1,400 to $3,000 pp |
| Southern Caribbean | 9 to 11 | Fort Lauderdale | Aruba, Curacao, Bonaire, Barbados, St. Lucia | Nov to March | from about $1,600 to $3,200 pp |
| Galapagos | 7 (plus land) | Baltra via Quito | Inner or outer loop islands with naturalists | Year round | from about $7,000 to $12,000 pp all inclusive |
Which cabin, and who should book it.
Well-designed standard cabins; Edge-class insides have a lit "virtual" headboard rather than a window.
Value seekers who still want the Celebrity food and vibe.
Solstice and Millennium ships have traditional balconies; on Edge class the Infinite Veranda wall drops to open the whole cabin to the sea. Sunset Verandas on Edge class stay traditional.
Most couples love the Infinite Veranda; Alaska travelers and anyone who wants an outdoor chair should pick a traditional one.
Concierge adds priority and a lunch; AquaClass adds spa access and the Blu restaurant with lighter cuisine.
AquaClass is the sleeper pick for couples who use the spa.
Sky Suites and up: Retreat sundeck and pool, Retreat Lounge, Luminae restaurant, a personal Retreat Host, premium drinks and Wi-Fi included.
Groups celebrating; the quiet answer to a big-ship suite enclave.
- Four main restaurants on Edge class (Cyprus, Normandie, Tuscan, Cosmopolitan) with distinct menus
- Oceanview Cafe buffet, one of the best at sea
- Mast Grill, Spa Cafe, Eden Cafe
- Blu (AquaClass) and Luminae (Retreat) for those guests
- Cafe al Bacio pastries (coffee extra without a package)
- Fine Cut Steakhouse
- Eden Restaurant tasting-style
- Le Voyage by Daniel Boulud (Beyond, Ascent)
- Rooftop Garden Grill
- Raw on 5 seafood and sushi
- Le Petit Chef animated dinner
- Murano, Tuscan Grille on Solstice class
What a sea day looks like.
What is in the fare, what is extra, and which packages pay off.
Names and inclusions change by sailing. We confirm the current terms before you buy anything.
- All main restaurants and buffet
- Entertainment and lectures
- Pools, Solarium, Rooftop Garden
- Fitness classes (most)
- Camp at Sea
- Drinks and specialty coffee unless All Included or a package
- Wi-Fi unless bundled
- Specialty restaurants
- Excursions
- Gratuities (~$18 to $23 per person per day, included with All Included)
- Spa thermal suite (unless AquaClass), casino
Bundle a Classic drink package, basic Wi-Fi and tips into the fare. Cruise-only fares are cheaper but bare; we compare both for your habits.
Raises the per-drink cap to premium spirits, wines by the glass and Cafe al Bacio coffees.
Three-, four- or five-night bundles across Fine Cut, Eden, Rooftop Garden Grill, Raw on 5 and Le Voyage.
Suite tier with private sundeck, pool, lounge, Luminae, Retreat Host and premium drinks and Wi-Fi included.
Basic (messaging, browsing) and Premium (streaming, video calls) tiers.
Small-group and private tours; we add private drivers, wine tours and charters where they beat the ship.
- If you drink wine with dinner and want Wi-Fi, All Included usually beats cruise-only plus packages.
- AquaClass cabins plus Blu are the best-value upgrade on the ship for couples.
- Infinite Verandas polarize people; we will tell you which ships and which cabins have traditional balconies.
- Book Le Voyage and Eden on day one; they are small rooms.
- Alaska: Solstice-class Sky Observation Lounge is the best glacier seat outside a balcony.
Our take How we plan Celebrity.
Celebrity is where we send couples who want a beautiful ship, serious restaurants and a quieter pool deck. We compare All Included against cruise-only fares for your drinking and Wi-Fi habits, and choose the cabin category where the Edge-class Infinite Veranda is worth it.
Before you book Celebrity.
Is Celebrity adults only?
No, but it skews adult and most sailings have few kids. Families are welcome and the kids program is solid, just smaller.
What is an Infinite Veranda?
On Edge-class ships the balcony wall drops to open the whole cabin to the sea. Some travelers love it, some prefer a traditional balcony. We will tell you which ships have which.
Celebrity or Royal Caribbean?
Same parent company, different crowd. Royal for thrills and kids, Celebrity for food, design and calm. We will steer you honestly.
How much is a Celebrity cruise all in?
A seven-night Caribbean cruise for two in a veranda on an All Included fare typically lands at $4,000 to $6,500 with excursions. Alaska runs higher; the Retreat starts around $8,000 for two.
Is the Retreat worth it over a regular suite?
If you value a quiet private pool deck and a dedicated restaurant, yes. Sky Suites are the entry point and often the sweet spot.
What is the dress code?
Smart casual, with two "Evening Chic" nights where people dress up a little. Nobody needs a tux.
Compare with the rest.
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