Celebrity River Cruises has unveiled a new standard for river travel with an extensive destination discovery program that features four unique experience categories, each designed for guests to take home stories no one else can provide.
Local insiders lead the Storyteller Series and Skillmaster Series, while the Keys to the City Series gives guests the tech-driven power to explore on their own with insights curated to their unique interests and passions. Available once per sailing, the Celebrity Takeover Series delivers one-of-a-kind, bespoke experiences.
Whether in a port of call or on a pre- or post-cruise stay, these thoughtfully curated experiences will connect travellers to each destination’s culture in deeply personal, richly immersive, and unforgettable ways throughout their Celebrity River Cruises vacation.
Available across all 2027 and 2028 Celebrity River Cruises itineraries, and pre- and post-cruise stays in Prague, Budapest and Amsterdam.
Laura Hodges Bethge, president of Celebrity Cruises, explained that: “On a Celebrity River Cruises vacation, no two days are the same because no two places are. We’ve built a destination program that connects guests to Europe more personally than anything the river cruise industry has offered before.”
And she noted that: “With our groundbreaking destination discovery options, paired with thoughtfully crafted spaces onboard that inspire relaxation and connection, Celebrity River Cruises guests will return home with stories no one else can tell.”
Storyteller Series: Included, locally led experiences that go beyond what guidebooks can capture
Celebrity River Cruises’ Storyteller Series offers experiences guided by residents, artists, and cultural insiders who call each destination home. Guests can choose from multiple included experiences per port, each balancing iconic landmarks with hosts’ personal favorites and hidden stories that only locals know.
Skillmaster Series: Included, hands-on experiences invite guests to actively participate in local culture
Celebrity River Cruises Skillmaster Series features included locally led experiences that go beyond sightseeing. Guests craft, cook, and create alongside the artisans and makers who shape each destination’s cultural identity.
Keys to the City Series: Included independent digital discovery tools with complimentary behind-the-scenes access and stationed local hosts
Celebrity River Cruises’ Keys to the City Series provides guests with an included, tech-driven way to explore ports of call on their own, according to their personal interests. Through an innovative digital platform, guests access curated route maps tailored to specific interests such as art, history, food, and architecture.
Interactive maps, audio guides and video content lead guests off the beaten tourist path to interest-led locations where stationed local hosts provide behind-the-scenes access and exclusive experiences at working studios and craft sites to create moments of surprise and delight.
Celebrity Takeover Series: Included, one-of-a-kind experiences for bucket list memories
The Celebrity Takeover Series offers exclusive, bespoke experiences once per sailing, transforming must-see European attractions and unassuming plazas into elevated private events available only to Celebrity River Cruises guests. Each Celebrity Takeover Series indulgent bucket-list experience is designed to be the defining memory of a guest’s Celebrity River Cruises vacation.
Sail on over to www.celebritycruises.com/river for more.
