Last updated:: 9:00 PM ET, Wed June 25, 2025
Celebrity Cruises has announced its 2026 President's Cruise will take place aboard the brand-new Celebrity Xcel, offering an eight-night Mediterranean voyage from September 13-21, 2026. The exclusive sailing, reserved for Captain's Club loyalty members, will depart from Athens and visit stunning destinations including the Greek Isles of Mykonos, Rhodes, and Santorini, historic Ephesus, Malta, and Barcelona.
The annual President's Cruise provides a unique opportunity for Celebrity's most loyal guests to mingle with company president Laura Hodges Bethge and the executive team whilst enjoying special events and exclusive shore excursions available only on this sailing.
"Our annual President's Cruise is my favourite 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 feedback we receive whilst onboard is instrumental in shaping the future Celebrity Cruises' guest experience."
This year's President's Cruise took guests through Norway's breathtaking fjords aboard Celebrity Apex from May 17-25, featuring exclusive experiences with renowned chef Daniel Boulud, Celebrity's global culinary ambassador. Guests enjoyed intimate chef talks, exclusive dining experiences, and special entertainment including West End performances. The cruise began with a first-ever City Stay experience in London, complete with private tours and a gala dinner at the Museum of Natural History.
Highlights included a Beatles tribute performance, chocolate wonderland pop-up, and unique shore excursions led by Celebrity executives, such as beer blending in Belgium and glacier hiking with wine tastings.
The President's Cruise is part of the expanded benefits for Captain's Club members through Royal Caribbean Group's Loyalty Status Match programme, offering tier matching across Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean, and Silversea brands.
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