Set Sail for the Holidays
By Sarah Etinas

Set Sail for the Holidays
By Sarah Etinas

Celebrate the holidays with the entire family aboard a Celebrity Cruises winter sailing.
Picture it: The whole family gathered together for the holidays on a Celebrity cruise. Festive decorations, warm weather destinations, and luxurious holiday spreads. What more could you ask for? No matter how and what you celebrate—Thanksgiving or Christmas, Kwanzaa or Hanukkah, Diwali or New Years—your Celebrity Cruises holiday sailing will create memories with your family that will last a lifetime.

Deck the Hulls
Celebrity Cruises’ festive atmosphere begins right when you step aboard the ship. The Grand Foyer in the center of each vessel is decked out with towering trees, twinkling lights, festive garland, and even impeccably crafted gingerbread houses made by the in-house pastry chefs. Although you’ll be away from home, the holiday spirit will be shining brighter than ever.
Holiday Magic for All Ages
While the decor can be appreciated by everyone—from babies to great-grandparents—Celebrity Cruises works to make sure that there is age-specific holiday fun for all guests as well. Kids and teens will have a blast crafting ornaments, going on festive scavenger hunts, and dancing for hours at themed parties at their respective kids’ clubs, called Camp at Sea. Grown-ups are guaranteed to have their fair share of fun too. Try some holiday mixology at one of the many onboard bars, or treat yourself to a seasonal spa treatment. Head to the onboard casino for holiday poker tournaments, or stay up until midnight for a massive, cascading champagne pour on New Years Eve.


Swap Winter Wonderlands for Island Sunshine
Though snow-white Christmases may be tradition, why not trade your puffer jackets and beanies for warm weather gear instead? With Celebrity Cruises, you and your family can spend the holidays sailing through sunny destinations like Australia and Argentina, the Galápagos and Spain, Singapore and the Bahamas. Golden sand beaches, here we come!
Holiday Dining Reimagined
Everyone knows that food is a huge part of holiday festivities. Thanksgiving brings turkeys with sides of mashed potatoes, stuffing, and cranberry sauce. Christmas is when the sweet treats come out, including Christmas cookies and peppermint bark. And no New Years celebration would be complete without popping a bottle of champagne. Celebrity Cruises knows this full well, and the incredible kitchen staff does everything they can to take holiday dining to the next level. Savor festive, chef-designed dishes with a twist at the included dining rooms, or splurge at one of the specialty restaurants as a treat for the whole family. Even better, you won’t have to worry about any of the prep or cleanup!


Entertainment with a Seasonal Sparkle
As the cherry on top, Celebrity Cruises’ holiday entertainment can’t be beat. Carolers may pop up when you least expect them, singing the most beloved tunes (and you’re welcome to join!). In the Theatre, you’ll never know what kind of holiday-themed shows you’ll get, from Broadway-esque performances to talented musicians. And of course, Santa himself is sure to make an appearance a time or two.

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Hi, I’m Kori! As a dedicated travel advisor and lifelong lover of the great outdoors, I specialize in creating immersive, memory-making journeys for couples, families, and groups. Since 2023, I’ve been professionally planning travel, with a strong focus on ocean and river cruising as well as custom land tours.
I am a proud member of CLIA and ASTA and hold ASTA’s Verified Travel Advisor (VTA) accreditation, along with numerous specialty certifications from major cruise lines. These credentials, combined with years of personal trip planning—including my own destination wedding and Alaskan honeymoon cruise—allow me to design experiences that are not only seamless and well-organized, but truly tailored to how you like to travel.
My destination specialties include Alaska, Canada, Hawai?i, the Appalachian Mountains, and Las Vegas, with a particular emphasis on nature-forward and adventure-rich itineraries. Whether you’re dreaming of witnessing Alaska’s glaciers from the deck of a ship, ...