Celebrity unveils 2027-28 global itineraries, expanded sailings in Europe, Alaska, Japan & beyond

Celebrity Cruises has announced its lineup of 2027–2028 itineraries, featuring more than 175 sailings to over 180 destinations across Europe, Alaska, Hawaii, Australia, Japan, Canada and New England.

The new deployment includes extended seasons, overnight port stays and expanded offerings aboard the line’s Edge Series ships, including the newest vessel, Celebrity Xcel, which will return to Europe for a second season.

“Guests can discover incredible destinations while enjoying the unrivaled hospitality Celebrity Cruises is known for,” said Laura Hodges Bethge, president of Celebrity Cruises.

“Our 2027–2028 sailings provide incredible destination experiences to both first-time cruisers and cruising veterans.”

Highlights Across Regions:

Europe
Seven ships—including Celebrity Xcel, Ascent, and Apex—will visit more than 90 destinations in 25 countries. The program includes over 60 overnight stays and 115 port days of 12 hours or more.

Back-to-back sailings on Celebrity Xcel will cover ports in France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Morocco, Greece and Turkey. 

Celebrity Equinox, Constellation, and Apex will offer Mediterranean and Northern Europe itineraries, including less-travelled destinations such as Kotor, Montenegro and Brindisi, Italy.

Celebrity Apex returns to Southampton for a fourth season, sailing to the Arctic Circle and Norwegian Fjords. 

Celebrity Eclipse will depart Amsterdam for Scandinavia, while Celebrity Silhouette offers seven-night roundtrips from Reykjavik, Iceland.

Year-round European sailings on Celebrity Infinity will include shoulder season Greece departures and winter routes from Barcelona to the Canary Islands, Portugal and Morocco.

Alaska & Hawaii
Three ships—Celebrity Edge, Solstice, and Summit—will operate in Alaska in 2027. 

Celebrity Edge returns for a fourth and longer season. Sailings will depart from Seattle, Vancouver and Seward.

Cruisetours led by local guides will remain part of the Alaska program, combining cruise itineraries with land exploration in regions like Denali, Anchorage and Talkeetna.

In Hawaii, Celebrity Edge and Solstice will operate open-jaw sailings featuring rainforests, beaches, and coral reef exploration.

Australia & New Zealand
Celebrity Edge and Solstice will return to the South Pacific, calling on 33 ports across the region. 

Destinations include New Zealand’s wine regions, Australia’s Great Barrier Reef and Kangaroo Island. 

Overnight stays are planned in Adelaide and Cairns.

Japan & Asia
Celebrity Millennium will once again homeport from Narita cruise terminal, offering convenient access to Tokyo. 

Sailings will explore Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Vietnam and China.

Itineraries include overnight stays in Tokyo, Kyoto (Osaka), Kobe and Aomori. 

Select sailings are timed to coincide with festivals such as the Gion Festival and Nebuta Festival. 

Open-jaw voyages between Seoul and Tokyo will include Jeju Island, Fukuoka and Mount Fuji.

Canada & New England
Celebrity Silhouette will operate 11-night cruises from Boston, visiting Quebec City (with overnight), New England’s coastal towns and scenic fall foliage destinations.

Seven-night sailings from Cape Liberty, New Jersey to Bermuda include double overnights, offering ample time for island exploration.

On Sale Dates:

• August 5, 2025 – Europe, Japan, Canada & New England, Spring Transatlantics

• September 9, 2025 – Alaska and Hawaii

• September 30, 2025 – Australia

• Coming Soon – Caribbean, Southeast Asia, Fall Transatlantics, and Galapagos

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