In our book, that's not a bad place to be. However, the size of its ships, their service levels and - perhaps most importantly - their price points are all a lot closer to what you'll find at such mass-market lines as Princess Cruises and Holland America than at true luxury brands such as Seabourn and Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
The line in recent years has often used the term 'luxury' to describe its offerings.
Still, for now at least, Celebrity ships are firmly anchored in the mass-market category. Since late 2020, the line has included unlimited drinks, Wi-Fi and daily gratuities in its base fare as part of a new Always Included fare structure.įor more cruise news, reviews and tips, sign up for TPG's new cruise newsletter. It's a line that is all about high-end design, innovative features (just wait until you read about the 'magic carpet') and on-trend restaurants that are aimed at sophisticates, not a party crowd.Ĭelebrity ships also are significantly more all-inclusive - and even a tad more upscale - than the ships operated by the other big cruise lines. Operating relatively big but not giant vessels, the Miami-based brand is known for some of the most stylish and cutting-edge ships in the cruise business. Celebrity Cruises is the cool kid among the seven big cruise lines that account for the majority of cruises taken by North Americans.
