Celebrity Cruises Releases 2026 President’s Cruise Details
by Dori Saltzman
The 2025 Celebrity Cruises President’s Cruise was onboard Celebrity Apex. Photo: Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises’ 2026 President’s Cruise will be next fall onboard it’s newest ship, Celebrity Xcel. The sailing will be an eight-night Greece, Turkey, and Malta exploration departing Sept. 13 from Athens and ending in Barcelona.
As always, the sailing will feature special events and exclusive experiences and excursions, unique to the President’s Cruise. Standout ports during this special sailing will include Mykonos, Rhodes, Santorini, Ephesus, and Malta.
“Our annual President’s Cruise is my favorite sailing of the year as we dedicate a full itinerary to celebrating and spending time with our Captain’s Club members,” said Laura Hodges Bethge, president of Celebrity Cruises. “The entire Celebrity team love hearing guests’ stories and experiences, and the feedback we receive while onboard is instrumental in shaping the future Celebrity Cruises’ guest experience.”
The 2026 sailing will be only the second President’s Cruise for the line, which debuted its first such sailing this year last month. Highlights included a London city stay with an exclusive gala event at the Museum of Natural History, a fireside chat and culinary showcase with Michelin-starred chef Daniel Boulud, and a surprise performance by West End star Shoshana Bean.
