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Celebrity Cruises

Premium cruising, reimagined for the design-forward traveler.

Celebrity Cruises occupies the premium tier of ocean cruising — above the mass-market lines, below ultra-luxury, and increasingly hard to distinguish from either. The Edge Class ships (launched from 2018 onward) represent some of the most architecturally ambitious ships ever built, with innovations like the Infinite Veranda, the floating Magic Carpet platform, and Eden — a three-deck living garden that defies easy category.

Celebrity's Always Included fare bundles drinks, WiFi, and gratuities into every sailing by default. The Retreat suite program adds Luminae (an exclusive restaurant), a private deck, and butler service. And the fleet spans 15 ships across more destinations than almost any other line.

The Fleet — 15 Ships

Edge Class

Xcel, Ascent, Beyond, Apex, Edge

Newest + most innovative. Infinite Veranda, Magic Carpet, Eden. All Retreat-equipped.

Solstice Class

Eclipse, Equinox, Silhouette, Reflection, Solstice (relaunched 2026)

Flagship class of the fleet for a decade. Recently refreshed with new venues.

Millennium Class

Constellation, Infinity, Millennium, Summit

Classic ships, extensively refurbished. Forbes 4-star rated.

Galapagos

Celebrity Flora

Expedition ship purpose-built for the Galapagos. Small, intimate (100 guests).

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Frequently Asked

Is Celebrity Cruises adults-only? +
No — Celebrity welcomes families, though the atmosphere skews toward couples and adults. Ships are elegant and quieter than mass-market lines, and the onboard experience is designed for a more sophisticated traveler.
What makes Celebrity different from other premium lines? +
Celebrity sits in the premium tier — above mass market (Carnival, Royal Caribbean) but below ultra-luxury (Seabourn, Silversea). The Edge Class ships (Edge, Apex, Beyond, Ascent, Xcel) are arguably the most design-forward ships afloat, with the Infinite Veranda, Magic Carpet, and Eden among the most distinctive features in cruising.
What's Always Included? +
Celebrity's Always Included fare bundles Classic drink package, basic WiFi, and gratuities into the base fare. No à la carte beverage add-ons required. This is the default fare for most Celebrity sailings.
Why book through Bestmates instead of direct? +
Same price as booking direct. With us you get a dedicated Virtuoso Travel Advisor with Celebrity expertise, help choosing the right ship and cabin tier, and potential bonus amenity packages or onboard credit.

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