There are generally two types of people when it comes to vacationing at sea: cruise people and non-cruise people. It’s rare to find an ambivalent traveler somewhere in between. I, for one, am firmly a cruise person, in part because I grew up around it—my parents both worked in the cruise industry, and we always lived near a port, meaning we were regularly going on cruises or welcoming guests over for dinner who had just disembarked one.
Over the years, between family vacations and work trips as a travel editor, I’ve been on dozens of ships and cruise lines. And while I haven’t sailed on Celebrity Cruises yet, it’s high on my wish list. It has a reputation as a solid premium cruise line, sitting in a nice sweet spot between the massive family-friendly lines and the ultra-luxury smaller ship operators, with great food to boot, including restaurants with menus designed by chef Daniel Boulud. The Edge Class ships are particularly appealing, with Infinite Veranda staterooms that add open-air access to more cabins; the transformable moving Magic Carpet area; and a pool deck that more closely resembles a luxury resort than a traditional ship.
Celebrity sails to ports around the world, with popular itineraries heading to the Caribbean, Mediterranean, and Alaska. Cruises are rarely a small-ticket item, so whether you’ve got an itinerary on lock or are still perusing options, check back here before you book to make sure you’re not missing out on any promo codes or available discounts.
Get 75% off your second guest on Celebrity Cruises sailings in 2026
As part of its summer sale, Celebrity is offering 75% off your second guest’s cruise fare, plus savings of up to $600 per room and a $100 ‘Book now bonus’ if you book by June 10, 2026. This is an easy way to bring down the cost of a trip for couples or friends traveling together, especially since it can be stacked with additional ways to save. It applies to select sailings of three nights or longer taken through May 10, 2028, and a promo code is not required.
A few notable itineraries included in the sale: the 7-Night Rhine River Christmas Cruise sailing over Christmas later this year; a 7-Night Dutch and Belgian Tulips river cruise on the new Celebrity Wanderer ship; and an 8-Night Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao Caribbean cruise departing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at the end of September.
This summer, third, fourth, and fifth guests sail free
For bigger group trips, see if the sailing you’re interested in is one in which third, fourth, and fifth guests sail for free. This offer applies to new individual bookings made at standard rates on select sailings departing between now and May 10, 2028, excluding Celebrity river cruises, Galapagos sailings, and Alaska Cruisetours. It applies to Inside, Ocean View, Veranda, and Concierge Class staterooms only, and offers a $0 cruise fare for any additional guests in the same stateroom as the first full fare and second guest, so it’s best suited to families or friend groups comfortable sharing the same space. Of note, all other charges, including taxes, fees, and port expenses, do apply to all guests.
Save more on 2026 Celebrity sailings with last-minute cruise deals
Have some wiggle room in your calendar? You can snag discounted rates on last-minute cruises; 7–14 night sailings this summer start at $398 per person, with itineraries around the globe—Japan, Alaska, the Norwegian fjords, the Caribbean, and the Mediterranean included. On the flip side, if you’re ready to lock in 2027 plans, you might be rewarded too: Book in advance for 2027 and find sailings from as little as $396 per person.