CELEBRITY River Cruises has unveiled an extensive destination discovery program, available across all 2027 and 2028 itineraries, as well as pre- and post-cruise stays in Prague, Budapest and Amsterdam. The program features four experience categories, including the Storyteller series, which offers experiences guided by residents, artists, and cultural insiders who...
CELEBRITY River Cruises has unveiled an extensive destination discovery program, available across all 2027 and 2028 itineraries, as well as pre- and post-cruise stays in Prague, Budapest and Amsterdam.
The program features four experience categories, including the Storyteller series, which offers experiences guided by residents, artists, and cultural insiders who call each destination home.
Guests can select from multiple included experiences per port, covering iconic landmarks as well as hosts’ personal favourites.
In Prague, for instance, travellers will be led through the city’s rich brewing traditions by a local brewer.
The cruise line has also introduced the Skillmaster Series, allowing guests to participate in local culture through hands-on experiences such as cooking and craft classes.
For example, in Budapest a local mamika (grandmother) will lead travellers through generations-old Hungarian recipes from her own home kitchen.
There is also the Keys to the City Series, providing guests with access to curated route maps tailored to specific interests such as art, history, food, and architecture, via an innovative digital platform.
Travellers can follow interactive maps, audio guides, and video content to explore off-the-beaten path locations where local hosts at each place will provide behind-the-scenes access and exclusive experiences at working studios and craft sites.
Rounding out the program is the Celebrity Takeover Series, which offers exclusive, bespoke experiences once per sailing, designed to be the highlight of the journey.
“We’ve built a destination program that connects guests to Europe more personally than anything the river cruise industry has offered before,” said Laura Hodges Bethge, president of Celebrity Cruises. JM
