Travel Centres conference told of Celebrity’s plans for largest European season with eight ships

Valerie Murphy of Celebrity Cruises, Travel Centres 2025 conference in Lawlor’s Hotel, Naas

Valerie Murphy of Celebrity cruises told the Travel Centres 2025 conference in Naas that 2026 will mark the cruise line’s largest European season with eight ships including three Edge-series. Celebrity Beyond and Reflection sail Caribbean year-round calling at Perfect Day at CocoCay. Silhouette offers seven-night itineraries. Three ships position in Alaska with Edge design for viewing. Refitted ships feature new interiors by March.

Celebrity river cruises preparing for a launch with innovative vessels which sold out in five hours for 33 sailings from September. Ships replicate ocean favourites including Martini Bar and Sunset Bar. Celebrity Central provides agent portal for bookings, rewards, and training. Trade support extends via dedicated phone line.

Key takeaways from Ms Murphy’s presentation included include Edge-series expansion, Millennium refits at 250 million euro, Alaska and Caribbean deployments, river product sell-out, and agent resources via Celebrity Central. Sixth Edge ship names Celebrity Xcel.

The line operates Edge-series ships and invests 250 million euro in refits for Millennium-class vessels. Celebrity Solstice enters dry dock in January for cabin and venue upgrades before sailing from Hong Kong, Alaska, and a 110-night Grand Voyage covering 50 destinations.