Celebrity cruise ships 2026–2027: fleet, Alaska and who it suits

Celebrity Cruises at a glance

Fleet

14 ocean ships and one Galapagos ship; Celebrity Xcite due in 2028 and a river fleet from 2027

Price tier

Premium: above Royal Caribbean, below Oceania

Ship size

About 2,100 to 3,300 guests (ocean ships)

Main regions

Caribbean, Mediterranean and Northern Europe, Alaska, Canada and New England, Galapagos, Australia and Asia

Included

Main dining, buffet and shows; All Included fares add a drinks package and Wi-Fi (crew tips are extra)

Parent company

Royal Caribbean Group

Celebrity cruise ship classes

Celebrity cruise ship classes run from newest to oldest: Edge, Solstice and Millennium. The Edge ships have the signature Magic Carpet, a moving platform on the side of the ship. Most Solstice ships have a real lawn on the top deck; Celebrity Solstice swapped its lawn for Sunset Park in a 2026 refit. The Millennium ships are the smallest and oldest, and they were refurbished to bring in newer cabins and venues.

• Celebrity XcelEdge class, 2025, about 3,260 guestsThe newest Celebrity cruise ship. Caribbean from Miami in winter 2026–27, Mediterranean from Barcelona and Athens in summer 2027. Pick it for the latest venues.
  From $264 per personChecked November 2026
• Celebrity AscentEdge class, 2023, about 3,260 guestsEdge-class design. 10- and 11-night Southern Caribbean cruises from Fort Lauderdale in winter, the Mediterranean from Rome in summer.
• Celebrity BeyondEdge class, 2022, about 3,260 guestsA larger version of the original Edge design, with more outdoor space.
• Celebrity ApexEdge class, 2021, about 2,910 guestsSlightly smaller Edge ship, often at a lower fare than the newest three.
• Celebrity EdgeEdge class, 2018, about 2,918 guestsThe ship that started the class, and one of the three Alaska ships in 2026 and 2027.
• Celebrity ReflectionSolstice class, 2012, about 3,050 guestsThe largest Solstice ship, and a good value if you want a lawn and a calm feel.
• Celebrity SilhouetteSolstice class, 2011, about 2,900 guestsRefitted in 2020. Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale in winter; in 2027 Bermuda from Cape Liberty, Iceland from Reykjavik and fall New England from Boston.
• Celebrity EclipseSolstice class, 2010, about 2,850 guestsRefreshed in 2025. 9- to 12-night Southern Caribbean cruises from Fort Lauderdale in winter, Northern Europe from Amsterdam in summer 2027.
• Celebrity EquinoxSolstice class, 2009, about 2,850 guestsRefitted in 2019. 14-night South America and Antarctica cruises from Buenos Aires in winter, Mediterranean from Barcelona and Rome in 2027, Alaska from 2028.
• Celebrity SolsticeSolstice class, 2008, about 2,850 guestsThe first of the class, renewed in 2026 with new restaurants and cabins. Asia and Australia in winter, Vancouver–Seward Alaska cruises in summer 2027.
• Celebrity ConstellationMillennium class, 2002, about 2,180 guestsSouthern Caribbean from San Juan in winter 2026–27, Italy and Croatia from Rome and Ravenna in summer 2027, Tampa in winter 2027–28.
• Celebrity SummitMillennium class, 2001, about 2,160 guestsOne of Celebrity's three Alaska ships for 2026 and 2027, and the ship Celebrity features for Mexican Riviera sailings.
• Celebrity InfinityMillennium class, 2001, about 2,170 guestsRefitted in 2024. In Europe all year: Greek Isles from Athens in summer, Canary Islands from Barcelona in winter.
• Celebrity MillenniumMillennium class, 2000, about 2,220 guestsThe oldest ship in the fleet, in Asia through 2026–27: Japan from Tokyo, Bali and Thailand from Singapore. Alaska from Vancouver in summer 2028.
• Celebrity FloraGalapagos, 2019, 100 guestsCelebrity's only Galapagos ship, purpose-built for the islands.

The next Edge-class ship, Celebrity Xcite, is due in 2028. Celebrity is also launching river cruises: the first sailings are due in August 2027, on the Rhine and Danube. For a line that already sails both rivers, see our guides to AmaWaterways cruises and Avalon cruises.

Celebrity cruises to Alaska

Celebrity Alaska cruises run from early May to late September. Most are round trips from Seattle or Vancouver, and there are one-way routes between Vancouver and Seward. For 2026 and 2027 the Alaska ships are Celebrity Edge, Celebrity Solstice and Celebrity Summit, with Edge on an extended four-month season in 2027. Which ship leaves from which port changes by sailing, so check the ship on the itinerary before you book. Compare the options in our best cruise lines for Alaska, and the Seattle round trips in our Seattle cruise port guide.

Where Celebrity sails by season

• April to October: Europe. Celebrity Mediterranean cruises run from Barcelona, Rome (Civitavecchia) and other ports, with Northern Europe and Greek Isles routes too.
• Autumn: Canada and New England, from Boston and New York. See our Boston and New York cruise port guides.
• Winter and spring: the Caribbean, mostly from Fort Lauderdale and Miami. Celebrity’s Mexican Riviera trips are long 16- and 17-night sailings between Los Angeles and Fort Lauderdale or Tampa rather than week-long round trips; see our Los Angeles cruise port guide for lines that sail round trips from there.
• Year-round: the Galapagos, on Celebrity Flora, which is based in the islands.
• Southern summer: Australia, New Zealand, South America and Asia. For holiday sailings, see our Christmas cruise picks.

For the Celebrity cruises 2026 schedule, use the sailings table below.

Destination guides for these regions: the Caribbean, Bermuda, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada and New England, the Panama Canal, Europe, Greece, Northern Europe.

What’s included and what’s extra

Included in every fare: the main dining room, the buffet, shows, pools and daytime activities.

All Included fares: Celebrity’s All Included pricing bundles the cruise fare with a Classic Drink Package (including the drinks-package gratuities) and Basic Wi-Fi. Onboard crew gratuities are charged separately. Suites in The Retreat get the Premium drinks package and Premium Wi-Fi instead. Standard cruise-only fares without the bundle also exist, so compare like with like.

Always extra: crew gratuities, specialty restaurants, the spa, shore excursions, premium drinks beyond your package, and suite-level extras if you haven’t booked The Retreat.

How Celebrity compares

• Our verdict: the grades, AquaClass and the ships ranked are in our Celebrity Cruises review.
• Against Princess and Holland America: Celebrity feels more contemporary and slightly younger. See Princess, Holland America and Celebrity vs Princess.
• Against Royal Caribbean: its sister line has more for kids and more thrills. See Royal Caribbean and Celebrity vs Royal Caribbean.
• Against Virgin Voyages: Virgin is strictly adults-only (18+) and includes all its restaurants and basic Wi-Fi; tips are extra on new bookings since October 2025. See Celebrity vs Virgin Voyages.
• Adults: see our best cruises for adults, and where Celebrity lands in our cruise line rankings.

Celebrity sailings and prices

Sample Celebrity Cruises sailings. From-prices per person, checked November 2026.

Departs	Line and ship	Nights	Itinerary	From	Link
Nov 6, 2026	Celebrity Cruises, Celebrity Reflection	3	3 Night Key West & Bahamas Cruise (from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) Florida)	$473	Check price
Nov 7, 2026	Celebrity Cruises, Celebrity Apex	7	7 Night St. Thomas & St. Kitts Cruise (from Port Canaveral Florida)	$925	Check price
Nov 7, 2026	Celebrity Cruises, Celebrity Silhouette	8	8 Night Aruba, Curacao & Bonaire (from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) Florida)	$1,323	Check price
Nov 8, 2026	Celebrity Cruises, Celebrity Summit	7	7 Night Western Caribbean Cruise (from Tampa Florida)	$723	Check price
Nov 8, 2026	Celebrity Cruises, Celebrity Xcel	7	7 Night Puerto Plata & St. Maarten (from Miami Florida)	$1,064	Check price
Nov 9, 2026	Celebrity Cruises, Celebrity Edge	10	10 Night Great Barrier Reef Cruise (from Sydney Australia)	$1,578	Check price
Nov 9, 2026	Celebrity Cruises, Celebrity Equinox	10	10 Night Greece, Italy & Malta Cruise (from Barcelona Spain)	$1,498	Check price
Nov 9, 2026	Celebrity Cruises, Celebrity Reflection	4	4 Night Key West & Perfect Day Cruise (from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) Florida)	$503	Check price
Nov 10, 2026	Celebrity Cruises, Celebrity Eclipse	14	14 Night Spain & Bermuda Transatlantic (from Barcelona Spain)	$1,345	Check price
Nov 10, 2026	Celebrity Cruises, Celebrity Solstice	12	12 Night South Pacific Islands Cruise (from Sydney Australia)	$1,244	Check price
Nov 12, 2026	Celebrity Cruises, Celebrity Millennium	14	14 Night Best Of Thailand & Vietnam (from Hong Kong Hong Kong SAR China)	$1,489	Check price
Nov 13, 2026	Celebrity Cruises, Celebrity Ascent	10	10 Night Ultimate Southern Caribbean (from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) Florida)	$1,164	Check price

Celebrity cruise ship FAQ

What is the newest Celebrity cruise ship?

Celebrity Xcel, the fifth Edge-class ship, which entered service in 2025. The next one, Celebrity Xcite, is due in 2028.

Which is the best Celebrity cruise ship?

For most people, an Edge-class ship: Xcel, Ascent or Beyond. They have the most restaurants and the most modern cabins. The Solstice ships are the value pick.

Does Celebrity sail to Alaska?

Yes, every summer from early May to late September, with round trips from Seattle and Vancouver and one-way cruises between Vancouver and Seward. The 2026–2027 Alaska ships are Celebrity Edge, Solstice and Summit.

Who owns Celebrity Cruise Lines?

Royal Caribbean Group, which also owns Royal Caribbean International and Silversea.

Does Celebrity do Galapagos cruises?

Yes, on one ship: the 100-guest Celebrity Flora, built for the islands. Its two older Galapagos ships, Celebrity Xpedition and Xploration, were sold in 2025. A seven-night cruise includes meals, drinks (select wines, spirits and soft drinks), Wi-Fi, gratuities for crew and naturalist guides, and the national park and tourist card fees. Packages of 10 nights or more add two hotel nights in Quito and the flight from Quito to Baltra. Flights to and from Ecuador are extra.