Celebrity River Cruises Expands With Pre- and Post-Cruise City Stays

Celebrity River Cruises is boosting its portfolio of offerings with the launch of pre- and post-cruise experiences in four European cities: Budapest, Prague, Amsterdam and Lausanne.

Labelled "Before and After Stays," these cruise extensions will be available in 2027 in Prague and Budapest and in 2028 in Amsterdam and Lausanne, but are available for booking starting today.

The two- or three-night stay experiences are described as an extension of the Celebrity River Cruises' onboard experience. The extensions include one Discovery Collection Tour each day, and passengers can choose one of at least three themed tour options per day, covering themes like history, food and art.

"Every element of a Celebrity River Cruises sailing is designed to bring guests closer to Europe's culture, history and people, onboard and ashore," said Laura Hodges Bethge, president of Celebrity Cruises. "Our Before and After Stays are more than an extension of a Celebrity River Cruises vacation, these stays are designed to deepen connection — to the cities, to the people who bring them to life, and to each other — leaving guests with the kind of stories and feelings that only come from truly getting close to a place."

The "Before and After Stay" program includes premium or ultra-premium hotel accommodations, daily breakfasts, and ship transfers.