Celebrity Reveals Seven-Continent 2028-2029 Deployment
by Bruce Parkinson
Celebrity Cruises has unveiled its 2028 and 2029 deployment, featuring journeys across all seven continents, including a Europe season which will feature four Edge Series ships for the first time.
The lineup also brings new ports of call, extended seasons in sought-after destinations, and more opportunities to discover every corner of the world, including Alaska, Asia, Australia, New England, and South America.
“We’re delighted to give our guests more ways than ever to experience the world’s most extraordinary destinations in 2028 and 2029,” said Celebrity president Laura Hodges Bethge,.
“From the breathtaking fjords of Norway to the untouched beauty of Antarctica, these itineraries offer endless opportunities to explore, pairing immersive destinations with the elevated hospitality and unforgettable moments that define The Celebrity Way.”
Highlights of the 2028-2029 Europe, Alaska, Asia, Australia, New England, and South America season include:
- The most Edge Series ships in Europe — Celebrity Beyond, Celebrity Xcel, Celebrity Ascent, and Celebrity Apex — and Celebrity Cruises’ most extensive Northern Europe program to date.
- Overnight visits to Egypt on Celebrity Infinity.
- Celebrity Cruises’ first-ever visit to Galway, Ireland, on Celebrity Apex’s new British Isles itineraries, plus a return to Bari, Italy, for the first time in more than a decade.
- Round-trip Hawaii sailings from Los Angeles, and Celebrity Equinox’s first Alaska season.
- The first full Japan season for the Solstice Series with 2028 sailings on the renewed Celebrity Solstice.
- An extended South America season and a return to Antarctica on Celebrity Equinox.
- Celebrity’s most extensive European season yet.
Celebrity Beyond will return to Europe for the first time since 2023, offering seven- to 14-night sailings from Southampton to Norway, Iceland, and throughout Scandinavia.
On Celebrity Apex, guests can discover Scandinavia on 12-night sailings to Oslo, Norway; Skagen, Denmark; Stockholm, Sweden; Tallinn, Estonia; Helsinki, Finland; and Copenhagen, Denmark. Plus, new 12-night British Isles sailings to Scotland, Ireland, and England include Celebrity Cruises’ first-ever visit to Galway, Ireland.
For sunny Mediterranean escapes, Celebrity Xcel, Celebrity Ascent, and Celebrity Eclipse offer seven- to 11-night sailings to Italy, France, Spain, Morocco, Portugal, Greece, and Turkey.
On Celebrity Constellation, guests can enjoy the best of Italy and Croatia on 10- and 11-night sailings, including Celebrity Cruises’ first visit to Bari, Italy, since 2014.
Celebrity Infinity will again offer year-round sailings in Europe, including Celebrity Cruises’ first Egypt sailings since 2023, with overnight visits to Alexandria. Shoulder-season sailings from Athens visit Santorini, Kavala, Rhodes, Mykonos, and Ephesus, offering a chance to beat the crowds at must-see sites, while off-season sailings from Barcelona chase winter sun in the Canary Islands, Portugal, and Morocco.
More Ways to Explore Alaska and Hawaii
Guests can immerse themselves in Alaska’s landscapes and wildlife aboard one of three Celebrity ships sailing the region in 2028. Celebrity Edge returns for a fifth season, bringing guests closer to nature with its innovative, outward-facing design. Celebrity Equinox will sail Alaska for the first time with seven-night open-jaw sailings between Vancouver and Seward, while Celebrity Millennium will offer round-trip sailings from Vancouver, giving guests access to local cultures, snow-covered peaks, glaciers, and coastal towns.
Celebrity Edge and Celebrity Solstice Return Downunder
With 23 sailings departing from Sydney and Auckland, guests can choose from Australia and New Zealand itineraries ranging from four-night escapes to 14-night journeys on Celebrity Edge and Celebrity Solstice. From Australia’s wine region to New Zealand’s majestic fjords, the season blends natural wonders with vibrant cities.
Discovering Japan and Other Asian Destinations
Celebrity Solstice will sail a full season in Asia for the first time from April to October 2028. Guests can experience the energy of Tokyo, view Mt. Fuji, enjoy overnight stays in Kyoto and Aomori.
Celebrity Millennium’s spring and fall sailings offer Cherry Blossom and Hibiscus season experiences.
Winter sailings through Southeast Asia on Celebrity Solstice and Celebrity Millennium bring guests to Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and China.
In Thailand, guests can browse bustling night markets or take in the cities’ famous nightlife. In Hanoi, they can watch the sunset over limestone cliffs. On Celebrity Millennium, an overnight stay in Hong Kong on New Year’s Eve lets guests watch the city’s famous fireworks as they ring in 2029.
Antarctica Returns on Extended South America Season
Bucket-list experiences await in South America and Antarctica. Twelve- to 16-night itineraries spanning five countries on Celebrity Equinox offer breathtaking landscapes, remarkable wildlife, and once-in-a-lifetime adventures.
Destinations span from the cliffs of the Chilean Fjords to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Iguazu Falls and the wild Antarctic. In Patagonia, guests can visit penguin colonies, hike through forests, or go whale watching.
Explore Bermuda’s Coastlines and Canada and New England’s Fall Colours
In May 2028, seven-night sailings on Celebrity Summit departing Cape Liberty, New Jersey, bring guests to Bermuda, with two overnight stays for scuba diving, golf, art galleries, and the island’s pink-sand beaches.
In September and October 2028, 12-night sailings from Boston invite guests to explore Canada and New England’s lighthouses, fishing villages, and coastal fall foliage. An overnight stop in Quebec City offers the magic of Old Quebec after dark, as the cobblestone streets light up.
On Sale Dates:
On sale now — Summer 2028 Japan
August 25, 2026 — Europe, Bermuda, Canada, and New England
September 1, 2026 — Alaska, Hawaii, and South America
September 29, 2026 — Australia and Winter 2028/29 Asia
Coming soon — Caribbean and 2029 Galapagos
