Last updated:: 5:00 AM ET, Fri December 19, 2025
Once a Celebrity Cruises vacation is booked, the real excitement begins with planning every detail of the onboard experience.
The cruise line's Cruise Planner tool allows guests to arrange everything before setting sail, from restaurant reservations to shore excursions and spa treatments. By planning ahead, travelers can relax from the moment they step aboard and enjoy significant savings on pre-cruise bookings.
Shore Excursions and Private Journeys
Guests can maximize their time at each destination by booking shore excursions in advance. Options include Destination Highlights, Small Group Discoveries and Private Journeys.
Private Journeys offer personalized itineraries tailored to individual interests and provide the flexibility to explore at one's own pace, whether celebrating a special occasion or pursuing a lifelong passion. Celebrity guarantees that if an excursion return is delayed, the ship won't leave guests behind.
Onboard Amenities and Packages
The Premium Drink Package allows unlimited access to favorite beverages with no daily limits, available for purchase up to 48 hours before sailing. The Premium Wi-Fi Package keeps travelers connected for messaging, video chatting, social media and email across multiple devices. Both packages offer pre-cruise savings.
Specialty dining reservations secure space at exceptional restaurants featuring menus crafted by Celebrity's chef. A Specialty Dining Package provides savings and guarantees limited-availability seating for special occasions or extravagant evenings.
The Spa’s new outdoor Vitamin D Deck on Celebrity Xcel (Photo Credit: Celebrity Cruises)
Wellness and Entertainment
The award-winning spa offers treatments, therapies and fitness classes with limited availability. Booking before sailing secures preferred times and provides savings during off-peak hours.
The sophisticated, smoke-free casino features nearly 2,500 slot machines and table games with complimentary cocktails and late-night tournaments.
The Celebrity Store allows guests to pre-order wine, champagne and culinary delights to be delivered to their stateroom upon arrival. Professional photography packages can also be reserved in advance at discounted rates, capturing memorable moments throughout the voyage.
Planning ahead through Cruise Planner ensures extraordinary experiences are reserved at the best rates before they sell out.
