If you’re busy dreaming about your next escape to sea, now is the time to start planning your 2025 cruise vacation.
While all of the beautiful places visited by Celebrity Cruises provide incredible experiences, there’s always somewhere new and exciting to try. From up-and-coming hotspots to new ports of call full of natural wonders, you’ll find a top cruise destination to visit no matter what type of getaway you’re looking for.
Here are some of the best cruise destinations to visit in 2025.
The Caribbean
Eagle Beach, Aruba
With sunny weather year-round and endless palm-fringed beaches, the Caribbean is one of the best places to cruise at any time of the year. What’s more, our newest ship, the exciting Celebrity Xcel, will cruise here starting November 2025.
Xcel combines the best features of the much-loved Edge-series ships with a host of new dining and entertainment options. The ship is going to be a hot ticket as she sails from Fort Lauderdale to destinations including the Bahamas, Mexico, Grand Cayman, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and St. Maarten.
Celebrity offers countless ways to explore the Caribbean on a wide variety of ships. Sail on a Southern Caribbean cruise to the idyllic ABC Islands—Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao—where white sand beaches and snorkeling over vibrant corals await.
Admire historic forts and the colorful old center of San Juan, Puerto Rico, or unwind on the long, sandy beaches of St. Kitts, St. Maarten, or Tortola.
Mayan ruins in Costa Maya, Mexico
If you’re looking to explore the western Caribbean, consider a cruise to Costa Maya, an exciting destination located in the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico.
Explore the diverse coral reefs underwater during a snorkeling or scuba session. Discover ancient Mayan ruins in nearby archeological sites, or allow a Mayan shaman to perform a healing ritual and soothe your worries away.
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Choose an itinerary length to suit your needs; there’s a vast choice for 2025. Celebrity offers four- or five-night getaways to the Caribbean, Bahamas, and Mexico, or longer, more in-depth itineraries.
Other itineraries combine thrilling ports in Central America with two nights in sultry New Orleans, a wonderful opportunity to check out the jazz clubs and after-dark scene of this captivating city.
Western Europe
Bairro Alto in Lisbon, Portugal
Discover the highlights of Western Europe on a cruise along the Mediterranean’s northern coastline and Portugal’s Atlantic ports.
Cruises call at two of Portugal’s most beautiful cities, Lisbon and Porto. In Lisbon, take the tram up to Bairro Alto, a bohemian enclave at the heart of the city where you’ll find small shops, cafes, and entertainment along each cobblestone street.
Porto, Portugal
Porto offers an equally authentic atmosphere with sites like the dramatic Luis I Bridge that spans the Douro River and the grand old port houses at Vila Nova da Gaia on the opposite bank.
Promenade des Anglais in Nice, France
Cruises to France explore the glamorous, sun-drenched Côte d’Azur, where in Nice, the Promenade des Anglais lines the long sweep of sandy beach. Nice is the ideal base for visits to the mountain village of Èze, Cap d’Ail, for walks with the scent of wild herbs in the air, or glamorous Cap d’Antibes.
La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain
On a cruise to Spain, you’ll visit historic ports like Malaga, where the influence of the Moors, who occupied southern Spain for centuries, blends seamlessly into local art, food, architecture, and music.
Further north, set sail to the sophisticated Catalonian capital of Barcelona, where the famed works of architect Antoni Gaudi are a magnificent and inspiring sight.
Alaska
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Thanks to its majestic wildlife, wild terrain, and breathtaking glaciers, Alaska is one of the best cruise destinations in the world.
Celebrity offers an impressive range of itineraries in Alaska for 2025. You could sail round-trip from Vancouver to the breathtaking Hubbard Glacier, a vast wall of ice that calves off chunks with a mighty rumble as you watch from the deck of your ship.
Hubbard Glacier, Alaska
Or join a voyage between Seattle and Vancouver aboard Celebrity Edge to Endicott Arm Fjord and Dawes Glacier, where you’ll spot seals basking on floating chunks of ice.
Alternatively, take a one-way itinerary between Vancouver and Seward, the gateway to northern Alaska and the dreamy Misty Fjords National Park.
Sail through the Inside Passage, dotted with forested islands and rich in marine life, from pods of black-and-white orca to dolphins and humpback whales.
Humpback whale in Alaska
Explore cities such as Skagway and Juneau, where you can try dog sledding and join whale-watching tours. In Ketchikan, you can bike through a rainforest, watch bears fishing for salmon, and admire ancient totem poles.
Denali National Park, Alaska
Enhance your adventure in the 49th state with a Cruisetour. Hike Denali National Park in the shadow of North America’s tallest peak, float down Fairbanks’ Chena River on a sternwheeler, and board the Wilderness Express, a luxury train boasting expansive views of the surrounding landscape.
Greece
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Explore the endless beauty of Greece on a cruise to the Greek Islands. Our Greece cruises sail to a mixture of popular islands such as Mykonos, Santorini, Corfu, Rhodes, and Hydra, and lesser explored destinations on the mainland, including Volos, Kavala, Thessaloniki, and Nafplio.
Hydra Island, Greece
If you’re looking for an island packed with character, Hydra is one of the most unique places to visit in Greece. The whole island, which has an arty, bohemian atmosphere, is car-free. Donkeys are the main mode of transportation here.
The scenery is ruggedly picturesque, with quiet bays accessed by boat. You’ll find a sophisticated bar and restaurant scene in the pretty port, which spills over a natural amphitheater around a busy harbor.
Corfu is also full of surprises. One of the Ionian islands, Corfu is all about elegant Venetian architecture in pastel colors, grand palaces, and imposing forts. The island is also fringed with exquisite beaches; Paleokastritsa is one of the most beautiful.
Volos, Greece
Volos, one of the more off-the-beaten-track Greek ports, is located at the foot of Mount Pelion and offers plenty of authentic restaurants and tavernas. Here, you can explore the Centaur’s Path, built around the legend of the Centaur, and the archaeological site of Dimini.
Greece has many more beautiful cities to explore beyond Athens. Thessaloniki is famed for its buzzing waterfront, its food scene, and its old town, Ano Poli. Check out the wonderful Archaeological Museum while you’re in town.
Nafplio is an elegant city spread around the foot of a hill dominated by the vast citadel, Palamidi Fortress. You’ll find more Venetian and neoclassical architecture in the city, as well as classy restaurants and some high-end Greek fashion boutiques.
Bahamas
CocoCay
Escape to the beautiful, sunny Bahamas on a short getaway departing from Fort Lauderdale or Tampa.
You could visit Perfect Day at CocoCay, our luxurious, award-winning private island. Brave Devil’s Peak, the tallest water slide in North America, or fly over the island on a zipline. Unwind on the white sands of the beach at Chill Island, or while away the day in a luxurious overwater cabana.
Blue Lagoon Island, Bahamas
In bustling Nassau, the capital of the island chain, explore colonial-era architecture and browse the Straw Market for handicrafts.
The beaches in Nassau are endlessly inviting. Head for Blue Lagoon Island to laze in a hammock and drift over coral reefs, or feel the adrenaline rush on the thrilling water slides at Aquaventure Water Park.
Bimini, Bahamas
Some cruises visit Bimini, where you can feed docile stingrays or snorkel among reef sharks. Try sport fishing, or paddle a kayak over the aquamarine shallows.
New Zealand
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Cruise to New Zealand on thrilling itineraries aboard Celebrity Edge. You’ll see plunging cliffs, glassy water, tumbling waterfalls, and wildlife, including seals and penguins, in Fiordland National Park.
Glow worms in New Zealand
From the Bay of Islands, visit otherworldly caves illuminated by the light of millions of glow worms, or paddle a kayak through the bucolic scenery of woodlands, mangroves, and rocky islands.
Admire Dunedin’s Scottish heritage and architecture, and browse some of New Zealand’s finest art galleries here. Check out Auckland’s eclectic culinary scene and yachting lifestyle, and take a dip in Rotorua’s steaming geothermal mud pools.
Wine tasting in New Zealand
New Zealand is known for producing some of the world’s finest wine, so needless to say, there will be plenty of opportunities to sample it at the many cellar doors.
Norwegian Fjords
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See the best of Norway on a cruise aboard Celebrity Apex or Celebrity Eclipse in 2025. Norwegian fjords cruises depart from Amsterdam and Southampton and last from seven to 14 nights, so there’s a wide range of choices.
Norway’s serenely beautiful fjords are at their loveliest in summer when they are green and lush. Explore a landscape of plunging cliffs, cascading waterfalls, flower-strewn meadows, and sleepy farming villages.
Board the Flåm Railway, and kayak the glassy-calm water close to the rocky shores, on the lookout for basking seals and mountain goats.
Bryggen in Bergen, Norway
In Bergen, the place to capture that famous shot is Bryggen, a row of brightly colored old warehouses on the waterfront that house craft workshops and art galleries. Just along from here is the fish market, where locals enjoy lunch in the sunshine on the long, bright days of summer.
Admire the intricate art deco architecture of Alesund and the enchanting wooden houses of Old Stavanger. All are painted white, and many date back to the 18th century.
Pulpit Rock, Norway
You can join a thrilling hike from Stavanger, climbing up to the flat rock plateau of Pulpit Rock. High above the Lysefjord, it offers one of the most iconic photos of Norway.
There’s more hiking around Trondheim, Norway’s third-largest city, which lies on the still, deep waters of the Trondheim Fjord. Outdoors lovers should head to Bymarka, a forested nature reserve near the city, speckled with lakes and crisscrossed with trails.
Transatlantic Crossings
Lisbon, Portugal
Transatlantic voyages are a wonderful chance to relax, unwind, and commune with the vast ocean. Ships make these ocean crossings, which last from 12 to 16 days, about twice a year. They move between their summer cruising areas in Europe and the warmer climes of the Caribbean for winter, reversing the journey in spring.
During the days at sea, you can take the opportunity to bask by the pool, enjoy treatments in the spa, feast on world-class cuisine, and make the most of the ship’s exciting entertainment.
In 2025, Celebrity’s ships sail to and from Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, and Orlando, and in Europe, Barcelona, Lisbon, Rome, and Southampton. Most transatlantic voyages break the journey at Bermuda’s Royal Naval Dockyard, while in Europe, there’s a variety of ports you might visit, from Funchal, Madeira to Gibraltar and Malaga.
Botanical Gardens in Funchal, Madeira
Sub-tropical Madeira is a beautiful, sub-tropical island lying in the Atlantic. Explore Funchal’s colorful Botanical Gardens. From the hilltop suburb of Monte, near the gardens, you can ride down the vertiginous streets in a traditional wicker toboggan. It’s steered by two drivers dressed in white with straw boaters. The trip is one of the most popular things to do in Funchal.
In Gibraltar, an outpost of Britain clinging to a rock in the far south of Spain, admire the old military fortifications, check out the troop of Barbary apes that inhabit the top of the rock, and gaze across the narrow Straits of Gibraltar to the Rif mountains of Morocco.
Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain
Malaga, meanwhile, is the jumping-off point for visits to Granada, where you’ll be awed by the beauty of the Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens, two of the most magnificent legacies of the Moors who inhabited Southern Spain during the Middle Ages.
Malaga itself, the birthplace of Picasso, is a delightful city with excellent museums, colorful markets, and abundant tapas bars.
The Panama Canal
Panama Canal
Admire a masterpiece of engineering during a cruise to the Panama Canal in 2025 aboard Celebrity Ascent, Celebrity Beyond, or Celebrity Summit. Get a front-row seat to see the incredible design that has made the Panama Canal work so efficiently for over 100 years.
Marvel at the intricate lock system and see how the water flow is managed to allow massive ships to pass safely through this cut that divides North and South America.
Casco Viejo, Panama City
After visiting the Miraflores Locks, head to Casco Viejo, Panama City’s atmospheric old town and 500-year-old historic site. This is the cultural heart of the country with great restaurants serving authentic Panamanian food, bars, and Spanish colonial architecture clustered within the chunky walls.
Visit local craft stores for unusual gifts like the famous “molas”—pretty woven baskets—made by Panama’s Kuna indigenous people.
Cartagena, Colombia
Depending on your itinerary, you’ll visit many beautiful ports throughout Central America, the Caribbean, the United States, and vibrant Cartagena, Colombia.
Asia
Kuta Beach in Bali, Indonesia
Celebrity Cruises offers some imaginative itineraries in Asia in 2025, sailing from Bali, Indonesia and Mumbai, India, as well as Hong Kong, Singapore, and Tokyo.
For those who have been seduced by Asia’s charms before, there will be familiar ports, including enchanting Lombok, with jagged, forested mountains and gorgeous beaches.
Another highlight is the bustling Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur, where you’ll find sizzling street food, high fashion, and the soaring Petronas Towers.
Hambantota, Sri Lanka
Lesser-known ports of call, meanwhile, include Celukan Bawang on the lush, mountainous island of Bali. In Hambantota, Sri Lanka, stroll on endless beaches frequented only by sea turtles, or join a tour to spot blue whales, the world’s largest mammal.
You could also sail from Hong Kong and Singapore to Vietnam and Thailand on Celebrity Solstice, with a chance to explore incense-scented temples, golden palaces, and lively street markets, as well as the poignant history around Ho Chi Minh City.
Tokyo, Japan
Or head for Japan for the thrilling buzz of dynamic Tokyo, spiritual Kyoto, and the iconic Mount Fuji. Some Japan cruises depart from Seoul, South Korea, a thrillingly dynamic capital where ancient temples sit alongside glassy skyscrapers and there’s a food scene that simply has to be explored.
The Galapagos Islands
Galapagos
Join an expedition to the Galapagos Islands, where you can swim with sea lions, marvel at giant tortoises, snorkel among penguins, and discover prehistoric-looking iguanas.
Many of the animals you’ll see in the Galapagos Islands are endemic to the area, meaning you can’t find them anywhere else in the world.
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Another reason to cruise to the Galapagos Islands is to experience Celebrity Flora, a groundbreaking mega-yacht designed to showcase the wonders of the Galapagos and provide travelers with an intimate, sustainable experience of the area.
Machu Picchu
Extend your time in South America with a couple of overnights in Quito, Ecuador’s historic, high-altitude capital, or further afield, in Peru. Here, our 16-night touring option takes in Lima, the capital, as well as Cuzco and the Sacred Valley, high in the Andes, and Machu Picchu, the dramatically situated Incan citadel.
Iceland
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In 2025, discover the best of Iceland aboard Celebrity Eclipse or Celebrity Silhouette.
Iceland is an incredible cruise destination for nature lovers. You’ll get the chance to see cascading waterfalls and steaming geysers, soak in geothermal springs, and even descend into the ice under a glacier.
Bathe in the Blue Lagoon, a series of naturally heated geothermal pools just a short drive from Reykjavik. In Reykjavik, visit the Hallgrímskirkja Cathedral, a striking church that is the country’s tallest.
Whale in Iceland
For a nature-filled adventure in Iceland, join a whale-watching tour to spot humpbacks and orcas. After dark, if you’re visiting late in the season, keep an eye on the sky for the Northern Lights dancing across the heavens.
Many itineraries include an overnight stay in Reykjavik, allowing you to enjoy plenty of time in the Icelandic capital, and perhaps get a glimpse of this natural wonder. Some itineraries sail round-trip from Reykjavik, too, giving a truly in-depth experience of the island.
Hubbard Glacier, Alaska
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