Celebrity Cruises<\/a>\u2019 most loyal guests, members of the Captain\u2019s Club. President Laura Hodges Bethge and her executive team will join the voyage, offering guests exclusive onboard events, immersive shore excursions, and behind-the-scenes experiences.<\/p>\nBethge emphasized the importance of this cruise, stating that the feedback received during these sailings is instrumental in shaping the future of Celebrity Cruises’ guest experience.<\/p>\n
The 2026 President\u2019s Cruise will be the first of its kind aboard the Celebrity Xcel, the newest addition to the Celebrity Cruises fleet. Launching in late 2025, the Xcel will feature innovative spaces like The Bazaar, a multi-floor venue inspired by global festivals, offering markets, crafts, dining, and performances that adapt to the ship’s destinations.<\/p>\n
The 2025 President\u2019s Cruise took guests through the Norwegian Fjords aboard the Celebrity Apex, featuring exclusive events such as a gala at London’s Natural History Museum, a private tour of Kensington Palace, and unique shore excursions like kayaking in Geiranger Fjord and a helicopter ride over Pulpit Rock.<\/p>\n
These experiences exemplify the elevated offerings that guests can anticipate on the 2026 Mediterranean voyage.<\/p>\n
The President\u2019s Cruise is a highly anticipated event with limited availability. Interested guests are encouraged to book early to secure their place on this exclusive sailing trip.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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