Celebrity River Cruises is aiming to redefine European river travel with a
series of extensive and experiential destination
experiences.
Four curated programs include the Storyteller Series, Skillmaster
Series, Keys to the City Series and the Celebrity Takeover Series, designed to
connect travelers to each destination’s culture in deeply personal, richly
immersive and unforgettable ways throughout the cruise
vacation.
The programs will be available across all 2027 and 2028 Celebrity
River Cruises itineraries along with pre-and post-cruise stays in Prague,
Budapest and Amsterdam.
“On a Celebrity River Cruises vacation, no two days are the
same because no two places are. We've built
a destination program that connects guests to Europe more personally
than anything the river cruise industry has offered before,” said Laura Hodges
Bethge, president of Celebrity Cruises. “With our groundbreaking
destination discovery options, paired with thoughtfully crafted
spaces onboard that inspire relaxation
and connection, Celebrity River Cruises guests will return
home with stories no one else can tell.”
Storyteller Series
This series offers experiences guided by residents, artists
and cultural insiders who call each destination home. Guests can choose from
multiple experiences per port, balancing iconic landmarks with hosts’ personal
favorites and hidden stories only locals know.
Skillmaster Series
These locally led experiences go beyond sightseeing as
guests craft, cook, and create alongside artisans and makers who shape each
destination’s cultural identity.
Keys to the City Series
This program provides guests with an included, tech-driven
way to explore ports of call on their own, according to their personal
interests. Through an innovative digital platform, guests access curated route
maps tailored to specific interests such as art, history, food, and
architecture.
Interactive maps,
audio guides and video content lead guests off the beaten tourist path to
interest-led locations where stationed local hosts provide behind-the-scenes
access and exclusive experiences at working studios and craft sites to create
moments of surprise and delight.
Celebrity Takeover Series
This series offers exclusive, bespoke experiences once
per sailing, transforming must-see European attractions and unassuming plazas
into elevated private events available only to Celebrity River Cruises
guests. Each Celebrity Takeover Series indulgent
bucket-list experience is designed to be the defining memory of a
guest's Celebrity River Cruises vacation.
Pre-and Post-Cruise Stays
Celebrity River Cruises guests can extend their end-to-end journey
with multi-day pre- and post-cruise stays that carry the same locally led,
small-group discovery philosophy as each sailing. Available in Prague and
Budapest beginning in 2027, and also Amsterdam in 2028, each stay includes
daily small-group tours with local hosts, premium hotel accommodations,
dedicated concierge service for dining reservations and private experiences,
daily breakfast, and airport transfers.
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