by Steve Griswold | Aug 5, 2026 | Destinations, Tips & Planning
Last updated: July 20, 2026 · By Steve Griswold, co-owner of Pixie Vacations, a full-service travel agency booking river and ocean cruises since 2006. Celebrity River Cruises includes every shore excursion in the cruise fare across four series: the Storyteller...
by Steve Griswold | Jul 16, 2026 | News & Updates, Tips & Planning
Last updated August 2026 · By the Pixie Vacations cruise team — Celebrity River Cruises specialists with 735+ five-star reviews and live 2027 sailing inventory bookable today. Celebrity River Cruises launch in August 2027, when the first ship — Celebrity Compass —...
by Steve Griswold | Jul 13, 2026 | Comparisons, Tips & Planning
Last updated: August 2026 · By the Pixie Vacations Cruise Team — a full-service travel agency that books both Celebrity River Cruises and AmaWaterways for our clients. Celebrity River Cruises and AmaWaterways both deliver luxury on Europe’s rivers, but they...
by Steve Griswold | Jul 11, 2026 | Tips & Planning
Last updated August 2026 Yes, solo travelers can absolutely sail Celebrity River Cruises when the line launches on the Danube in August 2027 — but as of August 2026 Celebrity has not published a dedicated solo fare or announced studio (single) cabins. That...
by Steve Griswold | Jul 6, 2026 | Itineraries, Tips & Planning
By Steve Griswold, Pixie Vacations — travel agency owner and river cruise specialist. Last updated: August 2026. Celebrity River Cruises will sail its first Christmas market cruises in November and December 2027, with three 7-night Danube holiday itineraries...
by Steve Griswold | Jul 2, 2026 | Comparisons
Celebrity River Cruises vs Tauck comes down to one question: do you want a brand-new, design-forward river ship from the team behind Celebrity’s Edge-class fleet, or a deeply inclusive, guide-led journey from a 100-year-old escorted-tour company? Celebrity River...
by Steve Griswold | Jun 29, 2026 | Comparisons
If you are choosing between Celebrity River Cruises and Scenic, here is the short answer: Scenic is the established, truly all-inclusive ultra-luxury river line where butler service, every shore excursion, all gratuities, and premium drinks 24/7 are already in your...
by Steve Griswold | Jun 25, 2026 | Tips & Planning
Updated August 2026 Packing for a Celebrity River Cruise is refreshingly simple: bring smart-casual daywear, comfortable walking shoes for cobblestone streets, a few light layers for changing Danube weather, one or two dressier “evening chic” outfits,...
by Steve Griswold | Jun 22, 2026 | Tips & Planning
Short answer: The best time to book a Celebrity River Cruise is as early as you possibly can — ideally the moment a season opens. Celebrity’s inaugural 2027 Danube season sold out in under six minutes, and the expanded 2028 season (Rhine, Danube, and Dutch...
by Steve Griswold | Jun 22, 2026 | Tips & Planning
Yes — Celebrity River Cruises are very close to fully all-inclusive. Every published fare includes your stateroom, all meals (including specialty dining), unlimited beverages with wine, beer and spirits, complimentary Wi-Fi, onboard entertainment, gratuities, and one...
