Solo travelers
7/10Comfortable and social, but often expensive alone.
PROSolo double points, polished programming, and select single cabins support independent travelers.
CONHigh single supplements and a couple-oriented atmosphere limit value.
CRUISE LINE OVERVIEW
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity is for travelers who want modern ships, strong food and service, and a calmer, more adult atmosphere without moving into full luxury.
TRAVELER FIT
Is Celebrity Cruises right for you?
Families
6/10Capable for families, but not the brand’s center of gravity.
PROCamp at Sea and multigenerational itineraries can work well, particularly outside school holidays.
CONFew thrill attractions and an adult-premium mood may underwhelm active children.
Couples
9/10One of the best premium choices for adult couples.
PRODesign, dining, bars, service, and quiet spaces balance relaxation with enough nightlife.
CONEdge-class pricing and specialty add-ons can turn premium into near-luxury money.
THE COMPANY
About Celebrity Cruises
OWNED BYRoyal Caribbean Group
KNOWN FORCaribbean, Europe, Alaska, and the Galápagos, with seasonal long-haul and repositioning cruises.
Brand and ownership
- Celebrity is Royal Caribbean Group’s premium cruise line
- Royal Caribbean is the family-resort sister brand, while Silversea sits above both in luxury
What it feels like onboard
- Celebrity feels modern, stylish, and calmer than the biggest mainstream ships
- Expect strong food, polished bars, adult-friendly spaces, and less focus on waterslides and constant activities
Fares and inclusions
- The fare covers the cabin, main dining, buffet, entertainment, pools, and fitness center
- Drinks, Wi-Fi, gratuities, specialty dining, spa visits, and excursions depend on the fare you choose
Where the line sails
- Celebrity is strong in the Caribbean, Alaska, and Europe
- It also sails Asia, Australia, South America, and the Galápagos
CRUISE LOYALTY
Captain’s Club
Captain’s Club rewards the cabin category and nights sailed, so premium cabins build status much faster than interior rooms.
How you earn
- Earn per eligible night by stateroom: typically 2 points inside/oceanview, 3 veranda, 5 Concierge or AquaClass, and 8–18 points in suites depending on category.
- Eligible solo guests paying the full single fare generally earn double Club Points. Promotional offers can modify the rate.
- Power Up Points earned through designated surveys or activities convert at 10 Power Up Points to 1 Club Point.
Status levels and benefits
Preview
0 points- Pre-cruise enrollment and member communications.
- Member communications and access to the loyalty account before the first earned tier.
Classic
2–149- Basic discounts, event invitation, and one-category upgrade where available.
- Member fares and entry discounts for internet, photos, spa, and other onboard purchases.
Select
150–299- Adds internet, laundry, and enhanced discounts.
- Adds a stronger internet discount, laundry savings, seminar or event access, and enhanced recognition.
Elite
300–749- Adds Captain’s Club cocktail access, breakfast, laundry, and priority benefits.
- Daily cocktail-hour drinks or vouchers, Elite breakfast, 90 internet minutes, a laundry benefit, and priority services where offered.
Elite Plus
750–2,999- More drinks, internet, laundry, and discounts.
- Adds 240 internet minutes, additional laundry, beverage-package and specialty-dining discounts, and elevated recognition.
Zenith
3,000+- Premium beverage and internet benefits, priority, and a complimentary cruise milestone.
- Complimentary premium beverage and streaming internet benefits, laundry, top priority, and milestone complimentary-cruise awards under program rules.
CASINO REWARDS
Blue Chip Club
- Reel slots earn about 1 Tier Credit per $5 wagered and video poker about 1 per $15; table games use game type, average wager, and time played.
- The Blue Chip earning year runs August 1–July 31. Annual Tier Credits establish status; onboard Reward Points or promotional FreePlay are separate.
- Insert or tap SeaPass at machines and present it at tables. Review the account with the casino host before the final night.
How recognition works
Pearl
0–2,499 Tier Credits- Entry point redemption and casino offers.
- Entry point redemption and targeted casino communications.
Onyx
2,500–24,999- Adds casino beverage and offer access.
- Adds beverages while actively playing and stronger casino-offer access.
Amethyst
25,000–99,999- Adds annual cruise and guaranteed or play-based FreePlay benefits.
- Introduces annual cruise and FreePlay benefits, plus improved host recognition.
Sapphire
100,000–499,999- Stronger annual cruise, host, priority, lounge, and FreePlay benefits.
- Adds higher FreePlay, internet, priority, event, and annual-cabin benefits.
Sapphire Plus
500,000–999,999- Higher FreePlay and premium VIP recognition.
- Raises FreePlay and annual-cruise value and adds more personalized VIP service.
Ruby
1,000,000+- Top annual-cruise, FreePlay, service, and priority benefits.
- Highest published FreePlay percentage and annual-cabin category, with top host, priority, and onboard recognition.
THE FLEET