Before Cruising

• Travel Documents: U.S. citizens sailing on a closed-loop cruise departing from and returning to the same U.S. port may generally travel with an original or certified birth certificate and a government-issued photo ID. A valid passport book is still strongly recommended in case an emergency requires you to return home by air from a foreign country.
• International Itineraries: Cruises beginning or ending in different countries, along with many international itineraries, require a valid passport book. Some destinations also require passports to remain valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates.
• Non-U.S. Citizens: Passport, visa, and residency document requirements vary depending on your citizenship, residency status, itinerary, and ports of call. Review the latest requirements well before your sailing date.
• Name Matching: The name on your reservation must exactly match your government-issued identification. If your name has changed because of marriage, divorce, or another legal reason, carry the appropriate supporting documentation during your trip.
• Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is strongly recommended, particularly for international cruises. Third-party policies often provide broader medical, cancellation, baggage, trip interruption, and emergency transportation coverage than plans purchased directly through the cruise line.
• Research Your Ship: Celebrity ships emphasize modern design, open public spaces, destination-focused experiences, and premium dining. Reviewing your ship's deck plans before sailing will help you quickly locate restaurants, lounges, theaters, pools, and your stateroom once onboard.
• Pre-Cruise Savings: Beverage packages, Wi-Fi, specialty dining, shore excursions, spa treatments, and other onboard experiences are often available before sailing. Booking in advance typically provides the best pricing and greatest availability.
• Luggage Tags: Print your Celebrity Cruises luggage tags before leaving home and attach them securely after arriving at the cruise terminal to help prevent damage during your travels.
• Carry-On Essentials: Pack medications, passports, valuables, electronics, swimwear, and a change of clothes in your carry-on luggage. Checked bags may not arrive at your stateroom until later in the afternoon.

Celebrity Cruises App

• Your Cruise Companion: The Celebrity Cruises App is the primary tool for managing your cruise before and during your vacation. Download it before sailing and sign in with your Celebrity account to access your voyage information.
• Before You Sail: Use the app or Celebrity website to complete online check-in, receive your digital SetSail Pass, manage reservations, purchase beverage packages, reserve specialty dining, book shore excursions, and prepare for embarkation.
• Once Onboard: The app displays your daily schedule, deck plans, restaurant reservations, entertainment, onboard account, port information, and other voyage details throughout your cruise.
• Daily Planning: Celebrity offers enrichment programs, live entertainment, destination presentations, culinary events, and numerous daily activities. Reviewing the app each morning helps you plan your day around the experiences that interest you most.

Tipping / Gratuities

• Crew Appreciation: As of July 2026, Celebrity Cruises charges daily gratuities of $18.00 per person, per day for Inside, Ocean View, and Veranda staterooms, $19.00 per person, per day for Concierge Class and AquaClass staterooms, and $23.00 per person, per day for guests staying in The Retreat suites.
• Prepay or Pay Onboard: Gratuities may be prepaid before sailing or automatically added to your onboard account during the cruise. Guests wishing to discuss adjustments may do so through Guest Relations before disembarkation.
• Additional Service Charges: A 20% service charge is automatically added to beverages, specialty dining, spa services, salon treatments, and many other onboard purchases. These charges are separate from your daily gratuities.
• Exceptional Service: While never required, many guests choose to provide additional cash tips to crew members who provide exceptional service during their voyage.

Embarking

• Online Check-In: Complete online check-in through the Celebrity Cruises App or website before arriving at the terminal. During check-in you'll upload travel documents, receive your SetSail Pass, and select your arrival time where applicable.
• Arrival Time: Plan to arrive during your assigned arrival window for the smoothest boarding experience. Guests staying in The Retreat often enjoy priority embarkation where available.
• Carry-On Beverages: Guests of legal drinking age may bring up to two unopened 750ml bottles of wine or champagne per stateroom in their carry-on luggage on embarkation day. A corkage fee may apply if consumed in public dining venues unless otherwise covered by your beverage package. Beer and hard liquor are generally not permitted.
• Carry-On Essentials: Keep medications, travel documents, valuables, electronics, swimwear, and a change of clothes with you. Checked luggage may not arrive at your stateroom until later in the afternoon.
• Embarkation Day Lunch: The Oceanview Café is often the busiest dining venue immediately after boarding. Many ships also offer complimentary lunch in the Main Dining Room, providing a quieter way to begin your vacation.
• Explore The Ship: Take time to familiarize yourself with restaurants, lounges, pools, the theater, Rooftop Garden or Magic Carpet on applicable ships, and your stateroom before sailaway.
• Airplane Mode: Switch your phone to Airplane Mode before sailing and connect only to the ship's Wi-Fi if you've purchased internet access to avoid expensive international roaming charges.
• All-Aboard Time: Celebrity Cruises strictly enforces all-aboard times at every port. Plan to return at least 30 to 60 minutes before the published departure time.

Cabin

• Stateroom Amenities: Celebrity staterooms include premium bedding, a private bathroom, individually controlled climate settings, television, mini refrigerator, hair dryer, in-room safe, closet space, and multiple power and USB outlets. Amenities vary by ship and cabin category.
• Stateroom Attendant: Your stateroom attendant services your cabin each day and can assist with additional towels, pillows, blankets, ice, and other reasonable requests throughout your cruise.
• Room Service: Continental breakfast is complimentary, while many additional room service menu items are available throughout the day for a modest delivery fee. Guests staying in The Retreat enjoy expanded complimentary room service.
• Storage Space: Store suitcases under the bed after unpacking to maximize available cabin space. Celebrity staterooms generally provide generous closet, drawer, and shelf storage.
• Balcony Cabins: Keep the balcony door completely closed whenever the air conditioning is operating. Opening the balcony door disables the air conditioning system on many Celebrity ships until the door is fully closed.
• The Retreat: Guests staying in The Retreat suites enjoy premium accommodations, a dedicated sundeck, exclusive lounge, Luminae restaurant, concierge service, and numerous additional amenities available only to suite guests.

On Deck

• Resort Deck: Celebrity's Resort Deck combines pools, hot tubs, comfortable loungers, and attentive poolside service in a relaxed atmosphere designed for adults and families alike.
• Magic Carpet: Available exclusively aboard Edge Series ships, the Magic Carpet is a multi-purpose cantilevered platform that moves between decks and transforms into an extension of restaurants, lounges, and embarkation areas.
• Rooftop Garden: Edge Series ships feature the Rooftop Garden, an open-air venue offering comfortable seating, live music, movies, and beautiful ocean views throughout the day and evening.
• The Lawn Club: Solstice Series ships feature the Lawn Club, a half-acre of real grass where guests can relax, enjoy lawn games, or simply unwind outdoors.
• Chair Etiquette: Celebrity asks guests not to reserve loungers for extended periods without using them. During busy times, unattended belongings may be removed to make seating available for other guests.
• Relaxed Atmosphere: Celebrity emphasizes sophisticated public spaces, attentive service, and premium amenities over amusement-style attractions, creating a refined onboard environment that appeals to couples and guests seeking a quieter cruise experience.

Dining

• Main Dining: Celebrity offers flexible dining options featuring multi-course menus that rotate throughout the voyage. On Edge Series ships, guests may dine in one of four complimentary main restaurants, each offering its own atmosphere while sharing a common menu with exclusive signature selections.
• Sea Day Breakfast & Lunch: On most sea days, the Main Dining Room remains open for breakfast and lunch, providing a quieter alternative to the Oceanview Café buffet with full table service.
• Specialty Dining: Depending on your ship, specialty restaurants may include Fine Cut Steakhouse, Le Voyage by Daniel Boulud, Le Petit Chef, Raw on 5, Eden Restaurant, Sushi on Five, and several additional premium venues available for an extra charge.
• Luminae: Guests staying in The Retreat enjoy exclusive access to Luminae, a private restaurant featuring menus created exclusively for suite guests.
• Dietary Requests: Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, low-sugar, kosher, and many other dietary needs can usually be accommodated. Notify Celebrity before sailing whenever possible and remind your dining team once onboard.
• Reservations: Specialty restaurants and preferred dining times often fill before sailing. Booking early through the Celebrity Cruises App provides the greatest choice of dining times.

Food & Beverage

• Included Dining: Complimentary dining varies by ship and may include the Main Dining Rooms, Oceanview Café, Spa Café, Mast Grill, and other casual venues. Dining options vary throughout the Celebrity fleet.
• Complimentary Beverages: Coffee, hot tea, iced tea, lemonade, fountain water, and select breakfast juices are available throughout your cruise at no additional charge.
• Specialty Coffee: Café al Bacio serves premium coffees, espresso drinks, teas, pastries, and specialty beverages throughout the day. Specialty beverages may be included with eligible beverage packages.
• Hydration: Spending time in the sun, participating in shore excursions, and consuming alcoholic beverages can quickly lead to dehydration. Drinking plenty of water throughout your cruise will help you feel your best.
• Late-Night Dining: Depending on your ship, several dining venues offer light meals or snacks into the evening, making it easy to enjoy something after a show or late-night activity.

Classic Beverage Package

• What's Included: The Classic Beverage Package includes a wide selection of cocktails, spirits, beer, wine by the glass, specialty coffees, bottled water, premium teas, and non-alcoholic beverages up to the package's current per-drink value limit.
• Great Everyday Value: For many guests, the Classic Beverage Package provides everything needed throughout the cruise without paying individually for most beverages.
• Upgrade Available: Guests may upgrade to the Premium Beverage Package before or during their cruise if they prefer a larger selection of premium wines, spirits, and cocktails.

Premium Beverage Package

• Expanded Selection: The Premium Beverage Package increases the maximum beverage value per drink and includes a broader selection of premium spirits, cocktails, wines by the glass, craft beers, premium coffees, bottled water, fresh juices, and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Premium Experience: Guests who enjoy higher-end wines, premium cocktails, or specialty beverages throughout the cruise often find the Premium Beverage Package provides the best overall value.

Zero Proof Package

• Alcohol-Free Option: The Zero Proof Package includes premium coffees, teas, bottled water, fresh juices, smoothies, mocktails, fountain beverages, and other eligible non-alcoholic drinks throughout your cruise.
• Perfect For: Guests who don't consume alcohol but still enjoy specialty coffees, bottled water, premium juices, and handcrafted non-alcoholic beverages often find this package offers excellent value.

Private Destinations

• Perfect Day at CocoCay: Many Celebrity Caribbean itineraries visit Perfect Day at CocoCay, Royal Caribbean Group's private island in The Bahamas. Guests can enjoy complimentary beaches, Oasis Lagoon, Splashaway Bay, and several dining venues, while premium attractions such as Thrill Waterpark, Coco Beach Club, cabanas, and Hideaway Beach are available for an additional charge.
• Beverage Packages: Celebrity beverage packages are accepted at participating bars and restaurants throughout Perfect Day at CocoCay, allowing guests to enjoy many beverages without additional charges.
• Wi-Fi: Shipboard Wi-Fi packages generally continue to work while visiting Perfect Day at CocoCay, allowing guests to remain connected throughout the day.
• Beach Towels: Complimentary beach towels are available onboard and may be taken ashore. Remember to return them before leaving the island to avoid replacement charges.
• Royal Beach Club Paradise Island: Select Celebrity itineraries may also visit Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, offering an elevated beach experience with premium dining, pools, beaches, and private cabanas. Availability depends on itinerary.

Onboard Planning & Reservations

• Celebrity Cruises App: The app serves as your daily planner throughout the cruise, displaying activities, entertainment, dining reservations, deck plans, onboard account information, and your personalized itinerary.
• Entertainment: Celebrity offers production shows, live music, destination lectures, culinary demonstrations, enrichment programs, and numerous activities that vary throughout each voyage.
• Spa Appointments: Sea days are generally the busiest at The Spa. Booking treatments early in the cruise or choosing a port day often provides the greatest availability.
• Daily Schedule: Review the daily planner each evening to organize the following day's dining, entertainment, and onboard activities.
• Reservations: Specialty restaurants, shore excursions, spa treatments, and select entertainment may fill before sailing. Booking early provides the best selection of dates and times.

Ports / Shore Excursions

• Celebrity Shore Excursions: Booking directly through Celebrity provides additional peace of mind because the cruise line coordinates your return if a Celebrity-sponsored excursion is delayed through no fault of your own.
• Independent Tours: Independent operators often provide smaller group sizes and unique local experiences. Research operators carefully and always allow sufficient time to return before the published all-aboard time.
• Ship Time vs. Local Time: Some destinations observe a different time zone than the ship. Always verify whether Celebrity is using ship time or local time before exploring independently.
• Return Early: Plan to return to the ship at least 30 to 60 minutes before the published all-aboard time. Ships cannot delay departure for late-arriving guests.
• Destination Focus: Celebrity is known for destination-rich itineraries throughout Alaska, Europe, the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, the Galápagos, Australia, and Asia, with an emphasis on immersive port experiences.

Casino

• Casino: Celebrity Casinos feature slot machines, blackjack, roulette, craps, poker tournaments, and other popular table games. Gaming is generally available only while the ship is sailing in international waters.
• Casino Rewards: Guests earn casino rewards while playing, with qualifying players receiving promotional offers, future cruise discounts, complimentary cruises, and other casino benefits through Blue Chip Club.
• Smoke-Free Areas: Many Celebrity ships provide designated non-smoking casino areas, although availability varies by ship.
• Cash & Charges: Casino transactions may be completed using cash or eligible onboard account charges. Additional fees may apply to certain account advances.

Wi-Fi / Internet Access

• Internet Plans: Celebrity offers Basic and Premium Wi-Fi packages, allowing guests to choose the level of connectivity that best fits their needs. Available plans may vary by sailing.
• All Included: Many Celebrity cruise fares include Basic Wi-Fi as part of the All Included package. Guests may upgrade to Premium Wi-Fi before or during their cruise for faster speeds and additional capabilities.
• Performance: Internet speeds continue to improve across the fleet with expanded Starlink satellite connectivity, although performance varies depending on your ship's location, weather conditions, and the number of guests online.
• Pre-Cruise Savings: Internet packages purchased before sailing often provide better value than purchasing onboard.
• Airplane Mode: Keep your mobile devices in Airplane Mode while at sea and connect only to the ship's Wi-Fi to avoid international roaming charges.

Complimentary Extras

• Live Entertainment: Celebrity features production shows, live music, guest performers, comedy, enrichment lectures, and themed activities throughout every voyage at no additional charge.
• Rooftop Garden: Edge Series ships feature the Rooftop Garden, an outdoor venue offering comfortable seating, live music, movies, and beautiful ocean views throughout the day and evening.
• The Lawn Club: Solstice Series ships feature the Lawn Club, a half-acre of real grass where guests can relax, enjoy lawn games, or simply unwind outdoors.
• Fitness Center: Modern fitness centers are available aboard every Celebrity ship with cardio equipment, free weights, and strength machines. Select fitness classes may be available for an additional charge.
• Destination Enrichment: Celebrity offers destination lectures, port presentations, culinary demonstrations, art experiences, and other enrichment programs that enhance your understanding of the places you'll visit.
• Oceanview Café: Beyond serving meals, the Oceanview Café offers complimentary snacks, desserts, beverages, and lighter fare throughout much of the day, making it a convenient option between scheduled meal times.

Disembarking

• Express Departure: Guests carrying all of their own luggage may choose Express Departure, allowing them to leave the ship as soon as local authorities clear the vessel.
• Standard Departure: Guests placing luggage outside their stateroom the night before departure receive luggage tags with an assigned departure group. Wait comfortably in the designated public area until your group is called.
• Final Morning: Staterooms are generally vacated early on disembarkation morning. Breakfast is available before leaving the ship, and public lounges remain open while departure groups are called.
• Customs & Immigration: Many U.S. cruise terminals now use facial recognition technology to speed arrival for eligible travelers. Guests traveling with passports often experience the quickest processing.
• Porters: Porters are available inside most cruise terminals to assist with luggage. A gratuity of approximately $1-2 per bag is customary for this service.
• Ground Transportation: Whether using Celebrity transfers, ride-share services, taxis, rental cars, or personal vehicles, review your transportation plans before leaving the terminal to help ensure a smooth trip home.
• Before You Leave: Before leaving your stateroom, check the safe, closets, drawers, charging outlets, and under the bed one final time. Taking a few extra moments can help prevent accidentally leaving behind passports, medications, electronics, or other valuables.