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...
by Steve Griswold | Jun 19, 2026 | Comparisons, Tips & Planning
Short answer: If you want a brand-new, design-forward ship with the most dining choices on the river and that signature Celebrity polish, Celebrity River Cruises is the standout — but its 2027 inaugural season is selling out fast and starts around $4,224 per person....
by Steve Griswold | Jun 15, 2026 | Tips & Planning
Yes — for travelers who want a truly all-inclusive, design-forward river cruise, Celebrity River Cruises looks worth it in 2027. Fares start at $4,224 per person for a 7-night Danube sailing, and that price folds in your stateroom, all meals across multiple...
by Steve Griswold | Jun 15, 2026 | Comparisons, Tips & Planning
Celebrity River Cruises vs Uniworld comes down to style and pedigree. Celebrity River Cruises is the brand-new, design-forward option launching in August 2027, with modern Edge-Series styling, infinity-edge plunge pools, and all-inclusive Danube and Rhine sailings...
by Steve Griswold | Jun 1, 2026 | Captain's Club, Tips & Planning
Yes — your Celebrity Captain’s Club status carries over to Celebrity River Cruises. Celebrity has confirmed that your Captain’s Club loyalty tier “extends to river,” which means the Elite, Elite Plus, or Zenith status you earned on...