This summer, discover destinations across Europe with Celebrity Cruises and experience the local culture and festivals that embody the heart of each destination. Guests can experience the best that Europe has to offer, enjoying a wide variety of festivals featuring food, craft beer, music, and history.
Explore the iconic cities and natural wonders of the Mediterranean aboard Celebrity's innovative Edge Series ships and throughout Southern Europe, including Celebrity Beyond and Celebrity Edge, as well as the award-winning Celebrity Reflection and Celebrity Constellation. Guests have the extra time at their destinations to experience these cities day and night, discovering the culture, cuisine, entertainment, and stunning scenery of each region. Guests can also rest assured that after a long day in Cannes, soaking up the sounds at Europe's oldest jazz festival , or an afternoon in Valencia at the beautiful Renaissance Festival in Tortosa, they will reap the benefits of returning to a luxury Celebrity cruise, where they will enjoy world-class service, globally inspired cuisine, and spectacular onboard entertainment as they sail to the most sought-after ports in each region.
These itineraries are available throughout the summer on all six Celebrity Cruises ships across Europe, including the recently launched Celebrity Beyond. This new Edge-class ship features the Magic Carpet, a floating platform offering a versatile dining and entertainment space; 32 world-class dining experiences; The Retreat , an exclusive sanctuary for Suite Class guests with a private fine-dining restaurant and terrace; and state-of-the-art luxury accommodations, including Infinite Balcony staterooms and two-level Edge Villas with outdoor pools designed by Kelly Hoppen CBE .
For those considering a last-minute getaway this summer, embark on a 9-night adventure aboard the Celebrity Beyond on July 2nd, cruising the Italian Riviera and France. Starting in Barcelona, guests can experience La Fira del Poblenou (Barcelona's largest craft beer festival). This 3-day festival is packed with tastings, presentations, competitions, music, local cuisine, and fun activities, offering the chance to meet local brewers and hear the stories behind their beers. Experiencing all this and more, just 100 meters from Barcelona's beautiful Bogatell Beach, is a fantastic opportunity. Or, if music is more your passion, Vida Festival in Vilanova, south of Barcelona, features some of the country's best rock-pop artists. This music festival also offers art exhibitions, film screenings, music, and other multicultural events.
Enjoy a 7-night cruise through Spain, France, and Italy aboard Celebrity Edge, departing July 23, 2022. Embarking in Barcelona, guests will arrive in time for the Tortosa Renaissance Festival, 'Festa del Renaixement Tortosa'. During this four-day festival, guests will step back in time, commemorating the city's culture and activities in the 16th century. Guests will experience two days of this festival and also visit Barcelona and Valencia, as these are included stops on the Celebrity Edge itinerary.
For those looking to experience the joys of one of Europe's oldest jazz festivals, Jazz à Juan is located near the beautiful French coastal towns of Antibes and Juan-les-Pins. Embark on the Celebrity Edge's 7-night cruise through Italy, France, and Spain on July 2nd. During your visit to Cannes, France, on the 5th day of the cruise, you'll arrive in time to visit this festival. Jazz à Juan, which has been running since the 1960s, brings together some of the biggest names in jazz and features all styles, from Latin jazz to blues.
