Building on its reputation as a premium ocean cruise line, Celebrity Cruises announced a new offering, Celebrity River Cruises, a luxury river cruise line. The line has already ordered ten new ships to compete in the highly profitable river cruise market.

Destinations and itineraries haven’t yet been revealed but Celebrity Cruises said it will sail “through the heart of Europe’s culture and history” and on the “world’s most iconic rivers”. Bookings will open later this year and sailings will start in 2027.

Travel advisors say Europe's rivers are ready for a new player with the reach of Royal Caribbean Group, Celebrity's parent company.

Celebrity Cruises (part of the Royal Caribbean Group), a brand known for its high-end ocean voyages, is now planning to set sail on Europe’s rivers.

Celebrity will begin taking bookings this year for Celebrity River Cruises, a new premium river cruise offshoot that will begin sailing in 2027. Royal Caribbean and Silversea could be next.

Royal Caribbean Group will launch Celebrity River Cruises in Europe in 2027, featuring 10 ships inspired by its Edge series.

Celebrity Cruises is launching a premium river cruise line this year, with bookings now open. Ten ships, modeled after the Edge Series ocean vessels, will explore major European rivers. Guests can expect unique itineraries, exceptional service, immersive experiences, and tailored shore excursions.

Celebrity Cruises is launching a new river cruise brand, Celebrity River Cruises, with 10 ships to sail Europe's iconic rivers, offering premium travel experiences.

Bookings are already off to a record start in 2025 for Royal Caribbean, and the company is now set to expand its offerings further by breaking into river cruises, the CEO told Skift.