Your river cruise may begin as soon as several days before boarding.
Celebrity River Cruises has unveiled its new collection. Before and after your stayA selection of multi-day experiences designed to book your upcoming river cruise with immersive urban exploration in some of Europe’s most iconic destinations.
You can now book new programs. Accommodation in Prague and Budapest in 2027 It’s already on sale Added to Amsterdam and Lausanne in 2028 Expanding the lineup. The experience allows you to extend your vacation beyond the river, either before your voyage begins or after it ends.
The announcement comes as Celebrity continues to work towards launching a new river cruise operation that will bring the brand’s premium style to Europe’s Rhine and Danube rivers.
A variety of pre- and post-cruise experiences
Before and after a celebrity stay goes beyond traditional hotel packages.
Each itinerary includes: 2~3 nights Centrally located premium or ultra-premium hotels, daily breakfast, round-trip ship transfers, and a curated program of experiences designed to suit the characteristics of each destination.
Instead of standard sightseeing tours, Celebrity introduces so-called sightseeing tours. discovery collectionWe offer locally driven experiences built around history, food, art and local culture.
One guided excursion is included each day, and guests can choose from at least three themes depending on their interests.
The entertainer says the goal is to help travelers experience the city through a local perspective, rather than simply checking out key landmarks.
Explore Europe through local eyes
New experiences rely on two types of local experts.
local storyteller Lead small group experiences that focus on the people, traditions and stories that define each destination.
destination insider Help your guests discover restaurants, neighborhoods, and experiences not often featured in traditional guidebooks.
In Amsterdam, guests can create their own communal murals on a journey through the city’s evolving street art scene, led by local contemporary artists.
In Prague, experiences range from following the city’s medieval alchemists through hidden passageways and Gothic architecture to exploring Cold War-era refuges beneath the city. Another option is to trace beer culture through the centuries by visiting historic taverns, with a focus on Czech brewing traditions.
The focus is on providing travelers with multiple ways to experience the same destination, depending on what interests them most.
extension of cruise
Celebrity says the city stay is designed to feel like a continuation of the shipboard experience rather than a separate vacation component.
“Every element of Celebrity River Cruises sailings is designed to bring guests closer to the culture, history and people of Europe both onboard and ashore,” said Laura Hodges Bethge, President of Celebrity Cruises.
She said Before and After Stays are intended to deepen connections with each destination through experiences that create lasting memories beyond the cruise itself.
Cruise lines also handle all logistics in advance, so guests can arrive knowing their hotels, transportation, and day programs are already prepared.
Ahead of the celebrity river cruise
Celebrity River Cruises Operation Plan 33 sailings in 2027expand to Flight 160 departs in 2028More visits 50 destinations Along the Rhine and Danube rivers.
The addition of Before and After Stays reflects a broader trend in premium cruise travel, with more cruise lines encouraging travelers to spend more time in embarkation and disembarkation cities rather than treating them simply as gateways.
For Celebrity, the new program is designed to make it as much a part of your holiday as the rivers that connect Europe’s biggest cities.
