In This Guide: Destinations +

Celebrity Cruises Destinations

Where Celebrity sails and what to expect in each region.

Celebrity Cruises has one of the broadest deployment networks of any premium line — 15 ships covering over 300 ports across all major ocean regions. The Caribbean and Mediterranean dominate in volume, but Celebrity also operates some of the most distinctive itineraries available: Galapagos on Celebrity Flora, inter-island Hawaii, transatlantic crossings, and seasonal Asia deployments.

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Caribbean

7 nights typical · Multiple Edge + Solstice Class ships

Ports & Highlights

St. Maarten, Aruba, Curaçao, Grand Cayman, Jamaica, Cozumel, Nassau. Perfect Day at CocoCay (select itineraries).

Home port: Fort Lauderdale, Miami, San Juan, Tampa

What to Know

Best for first-timers. Active year-round with the most departure options.

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Alaska

7 nights typical · Solstice Class (Solstice, Millennium Class on select sailings)

Ports & Highlights

Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan, Glacier Bay National Park, Victoria BC.

Home port: Seattle, Vancouver

What to Know

Season runs May–September. Glacier Bay is the standout experience — a full day in the national park.

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Europe (Mediterranean)

7–14 nights typical · Multiple ships, primarily Edge Class

Ports & Highlights

Santorini, Mykonos, Dubrovnik, Valletta, Kotor, Amalfi Coast, Ibiza, Monaco.

Home port: Barcelona, Athens (Piraeus), Rome (Civitavecchia), Southampton

What to Know

Celebrity's most popular international destination. Book 12–18 months ahead for peak summer sailings.

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Europe (Northern)

7–14 nights typical · Solstice Class primarily

Ports & Highlights

Norwegian Fjords, Iceland, Baltic capitals (Tallinn, Stockholm, Helsinki, St. Petersburg when accessible).

Home port: Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Southampton

What to Know

Cooler weather; pack layers. Fjord sailings offer dramatic scenery from the ship itself.

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Galapagos

7 nights typical · Celebrity Flora (100 guests only)

Ports & Highlights

Blue-footed boobies, giant tortoises, marine iguanas, sea lions, volcanic landscapes.

Home port: Baltra Island, Ecuador

What to Know

An entirely different Celebrity experience — small-ship expedition. All-inclusive pricing. One of the best ways to see the Galapagos.

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Transatlantic

12–16 nights typical · Various Edge + Solstice Class

Ports & Highlights

5–7 sea days — the crossing is the destination. Occasional Azores stop.

Home port: Fort Lauderdale, Southampton, Barcelona, Hamburg

What to Know

For sailors who love the ship itself. Long stretches of sea days with full use of all onboard venues.

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Bermuda & Canada/Northeast

7 nights typical · Solstice + Millennium Class

Ports & Highlights

Hamilton (Bermuda), Halifax, Quebec City, Bar Harbor, Newport.

Home port: Baltimore, Cape Liberty (NJ), Boston

What to Know

Bermuda sailings often dock for 2–3 days — unusually generous port time for a 7-night itinerary.

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Hawaii

14+ nights typical · Select Solstice Class ships

Ports & Highlights

Maui, Kauai, Hilo (Big Island), Oahu.

Home port: Honolulu, Ensenada (round-trip trans-Pacific sailings)

What to Know

Celebrity is one of few international lines permitted to offer inter-island Hawaii sailings (as part of round-trip transpacific itineraries).

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Asia & Australia/New Zealand

10–18 nights typical · Select ships on seasonal deployment

Ports & Highlights

Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, New Zealand fjords, Australian coast.

Home port: Singapore, Sydney, Auckland, Tokyo

What to Know

Celebrity regularly repositions ships to Asia and Australasia for the Northern Hemisphere winter season.

Perfect Day at CocoCay

CocoCay is Royal Caribbean Group's private Bahamas island, occasionally featured on Celebrity Caribbean itineraries. It offers waterslides, beach clubs, overwater cabanas, and various paid experiences. Basic beach access is included in your Celebrity fare; premium experiences cost extra. Different in vibe from a traditional port stop — more resort-style.

Frequently Asked

Which Celebrity destination is best for first-timers? +

The Caribbean is the most forgiving for first-timers — familiar ports, warm weather, short flights from the US East Coast, and lots of sailing days to enjoy the ship. Europe is the choice for travelers who prioritize the ports themselves; plan more onshore time and research each port independently.

Does Celebrity go to the Galapagos? +

Yes — Celebrity Flora is a purpose-built expedition ship designed specifically for Galapagos sailings. It accommodates 100 guests (vs. 2,900+ on Edge Class ships) and is one of the finest ways to experience the islands. These sailings are all-inclusive and typically 7 nights.

What is Perfect Day at CocoCay? +

CocoCay is Royal Caribbean Group's private island in the Bahamas. Celebrity sailings occasionally stop there. The island has waterpark features, beach clubs, overwater cabanas, and various paid experiences. Basic beach access is included; most premium experiences cost extra.

Can I do a transatlantic sailing on Celebrity? +

Yes — Celebrity operates transatlantic crossings in spring (westbound, Europe to US) and fall (eastbound, US to Europe). These sailings have 5–7 consecutive sea days — best suited to sailors who love the ship experience itself and see the crossing as the destination.

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