Celebrity Compass is the flagship vessel of Celebrity River Cruises and the first ship in the brand's revolutionary new fleet. Debuting in August 2027, Celebrity Compass will sail seven-night itineraries on the Rhine and Danube rivers, bringing Celebrity's award-winning ocean cruise experience to the heart of Europe.

Celebrity Compass Ship Specifications

SpecificationDetails
Maiden VoyageAugust 2027
PassengersNot yet announced
StateroomsFive categories (count not yet announced)
DecksNot yet announced
LengthNot yet announced
Restaurants & Bars8 venues
RiversRhine and Danube
Starting PriceFrom $4,224 per person (live 2027 inventory)

Stateroom Categories on Celebrity Compass

Celebrity Compass offers five stateroom categories, all featuring king-sized beds, oversized showers, complimentary stocked mini bars, luxury bedding, bathrobes and slippers. All staterooms are designed for two passengers.

River View — From 157 sq ft

The River View stateroom offers a picture window framing the passing European scenery. This is the most accessible way to experience Celebrity River Cruises. Celebrity has not published per-category fares; live 7-night Danube sailings currently start from $4,224 per person.

Infinite Balcony — 173–179 sq ft

Inspired by Celebrity's ocean fleet innovation, the Infinite Balcony transforms at the touch of a button from an enclosed living space to an open-air balcony. Starting from approximately $4,199 per person.

Balcony — 211–225 sq ft

Classic step-out balcony staterooms with seating for two, offering fresh air and unobstructed views of Europe's rivers and riverside cities. Starting from approximately $5,099 per person.

Skylight Infinite Balcony Suite — 233 sq ft

A Celebrity River Cruises first — these suites feature skylight windows above the bed plus the signature Infinite Balcony. Suite guests enjoy premium drink package upgrades and additional perks. Starting from approximately $5,899 per person.

Vista Balcony Suite — 258 sq ft

The most spacious accommodation on Celebrity Compass, featuring separate sleeping and living areas, a step-out balcony, and the full suite of premium amenities. Celebrity has not published a fare for this category.

The Celebrity River fleet

2027 · Launch year
Celebrity Compass
Celebrity Seeker
33 seven-night sailings, Rhine & Danube
2028 · Expansion
Celebrity Wanderer
Celebrity Roamer
Celebrity Boundless
Adds Dutch waterways, ~80% more destinations
By 2031 · Target
20 ships
Announced at the Celebrity Compass steel-cutting
Koblenz, Germany at the Rhine and Moselle confluence
Koblenz marks the start of the UNESCO Rhine Gorge.

Dining and Bars on Celebrity Compass

Celebrity Compass features eight restaurants and bars, making it one of the most dynamic dining experiences on any European river ship:

  • Magic Edge — Cantilevered dining pods extending over the river for intimate meals with panoramic views
  • Main Restaurant — Destination-inspired menus highlighting seasonal and regional European specialties
  • Café al Bacio — Celebrity's signature coffeehouse with specialty coffees, pastries, and light bites
  • Martini Bar — Celebrity's iconic cocktail bar
  • Sunset Bar — Relaxed bar at the stern with views of the passing scenery
  • Pool Bar & Grill — Casual dining on the sun deck near the infinity pool

All fares include the Classic Drink Package with select wines, beers, cocktails, specialty coffees, and soft drinks. Suite guests receive the Premium Drink Package.

Onboard Features and Amenities

  • Infinity-edge plunge pool in the Sunset Lounge at the stern
  • Sun deck with sunbathing and shaded seating areas
  • Two glass elevators interconnecting cabin decks
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • 24/7 room service
  • Fitness center
  • Included shore excursions through the Destination Discovery program
Passau, Germany, the City of Three Rivers
Passau features on the Christmas market itineraries.

Celebrity Compass 2027 Itineraries

Celebrity Compass sails seven-night itineraries on the Rhine and Danube rivers throughout the 2027 season, visiting iconic destinations including Budapest, Vienna, Bratislava, Passau, Nuremberg, Amsterdam, Basel, Cologne, and Koblenz. Select holiday sailings cover Europe's famous Christmas markets.

Book Celebrity Compass

Ready to sail aboard Celebrity's flagship river ship? Search Celebrity Compass sailings at Pixie Vacations to compare dates, staterooms, and pricing. As authorized Celebrity travel advisors, we can help you find the perfect sailing and stateroom for your European river cruise.

Written & fact-checked by

Steve Griswold

Steve co-founded Pixie Vacations with his wife Lisa and has run it for 16 years from Canton, just north of Atlanta, Georgia. The agency holds 761 five-star Google reviews as of August 2026. Steve is an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner and Disney College of Knowledge graduate, and a Sandals Certified Resort Counselor (Platinum Elite) who has personally visited all 17 Sandals and Beaches resorts. Pixie Vacations is a three-time Magellan Award winner and a Travel Weekly Award winner, licensed as Florida Seller of Travel ST39600 and CST 2105179-40. He produces and hosts the Mouse Chat travel podcast, and his family’s replica “Wagon Queen Family Truckster” road trips have been featured by USA Today, NBC, ABC, CNN and HLN.

Why this site: Pixie Vacations sells Celebrity River Cruises directly. Every specification here is checked against Celebrity’s own announcements, and every price is checked against live inventory in our booking system — not estimated. Where Celebrity has not published a detail, we say so instead of guessing.

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