Celebrity Cruises offers travellers a wide range of shore excursions designed to ignite wonder, inspiration and adventure across more than 280 breathtaking destinations worldwide. Understanding that each traveller has unique interests and preferences, Celebrity has crafted three distinct ways to explore ports of call, ensuring that every guest finds their perfect adventure.
Private Journeys: Created by You
For travellers seeking personalized experiences, Private Journeys offers customized tours tailored to individual interests. Celebrity's Destination Insiders team guides guests through creating the destination experience they've always dreamed of, providing private transportation and local experts to showcase memorable places off the beaten path.
Past guests have enjoyed enchanting experiences such as exploring UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sintra, Portugal, with visits to magnificent Pena Palace and charming village shops. Others have embarked on private motor yacht journeys to idyllic Symi Island in Greece, where swimming, sunshine and exploration of storybook seaside villages created unforgettable memories.
Mdina, Malta. (Photo Credit: Adobe Stock/aapsky)
Small Group Discoveries: Designed for a Few
These culturally focused excursions take travellers to the heart of each destination in select groups of like-minded adventurers. The intimate setting allows guests to spend more one-on-one time with guides and develop a deeper appreciation for each location they visit.
Small Group Discoveries include thoughtfully crafted experiences like touring UNESCO sites in Malta followed by limoncello tasting in a charming village or making pasta in Florence with the Martinelli family. The popular Chef's Market Discoveries pairs guests with Celebrity chefs to explore local markets, gather fresh regional ingredients and later enjoy a special onboard meal featuring those products.
The Sagrada Familia basilica in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo Credit: Adobe Stock/Mistervlad)
Destination Highlights: Loved by All
For first-time visitors or those wanting to check must-see landmarks off their bucket lists, Destination Highlights tours showcase legendary sights and famous vistas in each port city. These excursions ensure the whole family can enjoy iconic experiences regardless of age or accessibility needs.
Featured excursions include the Whale Quest & Salmon Bake in Juneau, where guests cruise aboard a waterjet-powered catamaran to observe humpback whales before enjoying fresh grilled wild Alaska salmon.
In Grand Cayman, travellers can sail aboard a 60-foot racing catamaran to swim with friendly southern Atlantic stingrays. Barcelona visitors discover Gaudi's architectural masterpieces, including Casa Milà, Casa Batlló and the magnificent Sagrada Familia.
Celebrity Equinox (Photo Credit: Celebrity Cruises)
Celebrity ensures peace of mind during all excursions with authentic local cultural experiences, a commitment to never leaving guests behind and exceptional service that makes planning and booking effortless.
Tours are tailored to diverse interests, including accessible options, sustainable tourism experiences, multi-day adventures, wellness activities, culinary explorations, cultural immersions, adventure excursions, aquatic activities, beach relaxation, sightseeing tours, wildlife encounters and flightseeing opportunities.
For groups of 16 or more, Celebrity's Groups Shore Excursion Experts coordinate specialized experiences, even curating unique tours for special occasions. With Destination Concierges aboard every ship and reputable local tour operators in every port, Celebrity delivers personal and perfect group experiences from start to finish.
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