Celebrity Launches Priority Access for River Cruises

Celebrity River Cruises announced it will open Priority Booking Access at 9 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, for its debut river cruise season.

Travelers who secure their spot with a fully refundable $500 deposit will gain early booking privileges for 2027 sailings, ahead of general release, and will be the first to see full itinerary and stateroom details.

“We are excited to offer guests the chance to experience the first-ever Celebrity River Cruises vacations in 2027 with Priority Booking Access,” said Laura Hodges Bethge, president of Celebrity Cruises. “Guests will enjoy the warm hospitality Celebrity is known for, on innovative ships, with land experiences unlike any other, as we set sail on Europe’s iconic Danube and Rhine rivers.”

The company noted its new river ships will reflect the sophisticated design of the Edge Series ocean vessels, combined with European elegance.

Fares will include all meals, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, Wi-Fi, onboard activities, and one daily shore excursion. In addition, guests may extend their trips with pre- or post-cruise stays in Prague and Budapest, which will become available to book in 2026.