Celebrity River Cruises Opens Pre-/Post-Cruise Extensions for Booking

Starting today, cruisers booked on a 2027 Celebrity river cruise can extend their stay in two cities (Prague and Budapest) with pre- and post-cruise extensions – or as Celebrity is calling them Before and After Stays. Two additional cities (Amsterdam and Lausanne) join the lineup for 2028.

An extension of the Celebrity River Cruises’ onboard experience, each two- or three-night stay offers locally led, immersive destination discovery opportunities.

“Every element of a Celebrity River Cruises sailing is designed to bring guests closer to Europe’s culture, history and people, onboard and ashore,” said Laura Hodges Bethge, president of Celebrity Cruises. “Our Before and After Stays are more than an extension of a Celebrity River Cruises vLacation, these stays are designed to deepen connection — to the cities, to the people who bring them to life, and to each other — leaving guests with the kind of stories and feelings that only come from truly getting close to a place.” 

Locally-Led

Local experts lead every Before and After Stay, which includes one Discovery Collection tour each day. Celebrity’s take on shore excursions, Discovery Collection tours are experiences built around each city’s most rare, remarkable, and authentic stories.   

Guests can choose one of at least three themed tour options each day, allowing them to explore each city through their own interests — whether it’s history, food, art, or just the feeling of wandering somewhere that feels entirely new — at their own pace. 

For example, In Amsterdam, a local contemporary artists will lead guests through the city’s street art scene taking them to Amsterdam’s most vibrant creative districts. The day ends with guests picking up a spray can and co-creating a piece on the wall themselves, transforming them from observers of Amsterdam’s vibrant art scene, into active participants in its creative expression. 

In Prague, guests drawn to history and mystery can follow the mystical trail of alchemists and ancient scholars through Gothic spires and hidden symbols. For history buffs who want an even richer experience, they can descend into Prague’s shadowed defenses — medieval walls, secret bunkers, and Cold War shelters. Guests who best discover a destination through food and drink culture can trace the city’s soul through centuries of Czech beer heritage and historic taverns. 

End-to-End Seamlessness

Before and After Stays are an extension of Celebrity River Cruises’ premium onboard experience. With centrally located, high-end accommodations and daily destination programming, guests can enjoy a balance of guided discovery and personal exploration, with optional premium experiences available for even deeper immersion. 

The program handles every detail in advance, with every Before and After Stay including premium or ultra-premium hotel accommodations, daily breakfasts, and ship transfers.  

Both 2027 and 2028 Before and After Stays are on sale now.