Celebrity River Cruises

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Official site Deck plans (CruiseDeckPlans.com) Agent portal: Cruising Power See where they sail

What to say on a call

Best for

Celebrity/RCL loyalists who want to use their existing Captain's Club status on a river productGuests wanting a modern, suite-forward river ship with butler serviceCouples wanting European river itineraries (Danube, Rhine) with big-ship-style inclusionsFirst-time river cruisers coming from Celebrity's ocean brand who want a familiar name

1Brand-new river product launching August 2027 with Celebrity Compass and Celebrity Seeker; Celebrity Wanderer, Roamer and Boundless join in 2028 (Danube and Rhine)
2The voyage fare is stated as all-inclusive: 'all meals, beverages including alcohol, Wi-Fi, entertainment options, and one shore excursion per day' per the official river page
3Existing Celebrity Captain's Club loyalty tier carries over: 'Your Captain's Club loyalty tier will extend to river, giving you access to new and different rewards, recognition, and elevated experiences from ship to shore'

Payments & cancellations

Final payment

Per cruise line

120 days prior to departure

For all river cruises, the final balance is due 120 days prior to sailing.

Deposit

Per cruise line

Varies, no fixed published amount

Deposit amount varies by cruise duration, ocean vs. river, package selection, and stateroom category, and is 'subject to change at any time.'

Cancellation penalties

Per cruise line

120+ days: $100 admin fee (non-refundable deposit fares: deposit kept); 119-91 days: 25%; 90-61: 50%; 60-31: 75%; 30 or less: 100%

Applies to: US residents; bookings made on or after October 11, 2026

Bookings made before October 11, 2026 keep the cancellation schedule in their booking confirmation.

What's included on board

Prices are approximate, per person per day unless noted. Always confirm the current price with the cruise line.

Guests per ship: 172 guests (86 staterooms)Per cruise line
Gratuities: Not included: $19.50 pp/day (River View), $20.50 pp/day (Balcony), $24.50 pp/day (Suites)Per cruise line
Beer & wine: IncludedPer cruise line
Premium drinks: Premium drink package included for suite guests; others can buy it (price not yet published)Per cruise line
Wi-Fi: IncludedPer cruise line
Dining: IncludedPer cruise line
Premium dining: Specialty dining by reservation, at extra cost (price not published); suites get an exclusive specialty dining experiencePer cruise line
Included tours: One shore excursion per dayPer cruise line
Extra tours: Upgraded/premium excursions available for purchasePer cruise line
Transfers: Included with Flights by Celebrity; otherwise sold separatelyPer cruise line
Air program: Flights by Celebrity (optional; transfers included when booked)Per cruise line
Pre/post land tours: Before and After Stays (optional add-on): Prague & Budapest (2027); plus Amsterdam & Lausanne (2028)Per cruise line

Accessibility & special needs

Open the cruise line's accessibility pageCelebrity River Cruises has no dedicated accessibility page yet (Celebrity's Accessible Cruising page covers ocean ships only); the River FAQs' 'River Cruise Accessibility' section covers the accessible stateroom, elevator and deck access, and the same FAQ page covers pregnancy and the 30-day notice for medical needs.

How to tell the cruise line: Guests with specific health or medical needs should contact Celebrity at least 30 days before sailing, and should contact the line in advance to discuss mobility needs. Per cruise line
Wheelchairs & scooters: Each ship has an Infinite Balcony Stateroom with Accessibility Features and wheelchair access in public areas, but Deck 1 (River View staterooms) and the top deck have no elevator access. Per cruise line
Medical equipment & pregnancy: Guests who have reached or will reach their 23rd week of pregnancy by or during the cruise cannot travel, and onboard medical services are limited, with land-based emergency care along the route. Per cruise line

Not on the line's site (or not confirmed yet): blind / low vision, deaf / hard of hearing, service animals, guests of size. Ask the cruise line's accessibility team.

Never promise an accommodation. Send the request to the line and let them confirm. How to handle these calls → Premium

Loyalty program

Captain's ClubPer cruise line

1Preview — enrollment (0 points, before first cruise)
2Classic — 2-149 Club Points
3Select — 150-299 Club Points
4Elite — 300-749 Club Points
5Elite Plus — 750-2,999 Club Points
6Zenith — 3,000+ Club Points

Guests may say

“Captain's Club”, “my Captain's Club number”, “CC number”

Official: 'Your Captain's Club loyalty tier will extend to river, giving you access to new and different rewards, recognition, and elevated experiences from ship to shore' (celebritycruises.com/river). Ocean Captain's Club also has a one-for-one Loyalty Status Match with Royal Caribbean's Crown & Anchor Society and Silversea.

Military & veterans

We couldn't confirm a military rate on this line's official site. Don't promise one. If a guest asks, check with the line.

How military rates work → Premium

Airport transfers

Airport transfers are included when air is booked through Flights by Celebrity; Before and After Stays include a transfer between the hotel and the ship (not an airport transfer); all other guests can purchase transfers in Manage Reservation, with sales generally closing 5 days before sailing.

Which ports: Varies by sailing; see page.

Per cruise line

What's offered changes by port and sailing. Check before you quote a price.

Cruise family

Royal Caribbean Group

Royal Caribbean International Celebrity Cruises Silversea

Loyalty between brands: Status match, tier for tier: Royal Caribbean Crown & Anchor Society, Celebrity Captain's Club, and Silversea Venetian Society. The source doesn't say whether Celebrity River (launching 2027) is included.

Per cruise line

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Good to know

Minimum age 4; no kids' program
Per cruise line
Children must be at least 4 on the first day of the cruise, must share a stateroom with a parent (guests over 18 may book their own stateroom), and there are no activities designed for children.
Suites: butler, premium drinks, in-suite dining
Per cruise line
The two suite categories (Skylight Infinite Balcony Suite, Vista Balcony Suite) add butler service, the Premium drink package, an exclusive specialty dining experience, one complimentary laundry service per voyage, priority excursion/specialty-dining booking and complimentary in-suite meals.
River View staterooms: no elevator on Deck 1
Per cruise line
Deck 1 (River View staterooms) and the top deck are not served by the elevator. One accessible stateroom type: Infinite Balcony Stateroom with Accessibility Features.
River fares include taxes and fees
Per cruise line
Unlike Celebrity ocean fares, advertised river fares include taxes and fees (US Cruise Ticket Contract; river itinerary listings show 'Taxes & fees included').
Change fees on river bookings
Per cruise line
No fee to change ship/date on a refundable river booking; non-refundable river bookings pay $100 pp to change ship or sail date; moving a refundable river booking to an ocean cruise costs $100.
Dress code: smart casual
Per cruise line
Casual by day, smart-casual for evening dining; no formal nights stated.

Fleet

Ships: No ships sailing yet. The first of 5 announced ships (Celebrity Compass) sails in August 2027Per cruise line
Newest ship: None in service yet; first ships Celebrity Compass and Celebrity Seeker debut 2027, then Wanderer, Roamer and Boundless in 2028Per cruise line
Ship classes: Celebrity river ships (Compass, Seeker, Wanderer, Roamer, Boundless)

Coming soon

All new ships

Celebrity CompassAugust 2027 · Danube (Budapest) Now selling Per cruise line Preview
Celebrity Seeker2027 · Danube (Vilshofen) Now selling Per cruise line Preview
Celebrity Wanderer2028 · Rhine (Amsterdam) Now selling Per cruise line Preview
Celebrity Roamer2028 · Rhine (Amsterdam) Now selling Per cruise line Preview
Celebrity Boundless2028 · Danube (Nuremberg) Now selling Per cruise line Preview

Where they sail

Danube (Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava, Belgrade, Bucharest)Rhine (Basel, Strasbourg, Cologne, Amsterdam)

Learn these regions

Danube River Rhine River Dutch & Belgian Waterways (Low Countries)

Last full review: 28 Oct 2026·Last updated: 28 Oct 2026

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