2026 Celebrity President's Cruise Announced

While on the 2025 Celebrity President’s Cruise sailing in the Norwegian Fjords, president of Celebrity Cruises, Laura Hodges Bethge, announced the next ship, dates, and itinerary for the 2026 Celebrity President’s Cruise. 

Celebrity’s brand new ship, the Xcel, will host the 2026 Celebrity President’s Cruise. It will be on September 21, 2026 for an eight-night vacation through Greece and Turkey.

Starting from Athens, the cruise will hit up Mykonos, Rhodes, and Santorini, Ephesus, Malta, and then end the trip in Barcelona. 

“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 Hodges Bethge. “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 fifth vessel in the Edge class, the Celebrity Xcel will be Celebrity's newest ship, set to debut in fall of 2025. Xcel will be offering some new features such as the Attic Club, a neon sports and club bar, The Bazaar, an immersive lounge that brings in elements from port side market places, and The Pool Club, a dedicated poolside experience. 

If you aren't sure what happens on a President's Cruise, you can take a peak at the 2025 President's Cruise for Celebrity. Sailing in the Norwegian Fjords, the cruise hosted several unique events and parties based around it's ports of call. These ranged from garden parties, to chocolate sculptures, and even a live artist painting the Celebrity Apex live in from of guests. 

Currently in July of 2025, prices for the 2026 Celebrity President's Cruise are starting at $2,135 per person for an inside room. If you want to upgrade, a starting veranda is $3,085, and the luxurious Retreat is starting at $6,061. If interested in the cruise you better book early as these sailings are very popular. With the event taking place on Celebrity’s newest ship which will be launched later this year, it’s sure to fill up fast.