Celebrity River Cruises: Why Now — And What Makes Them Different
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I've been in the industry 30 plus years and there have been very few instances where I have gotten giddy about new experiences
It is an absolute natural kind of evolution for our brand, but most importantly for our customers
We decided building was absolutely the right way so that we could do what our guests wanted us to be able to deliver
We're really looking to transform some of that space on the ship as well so that we can in fact provide the right level of hospitality
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Celebrity is officially entering the river cruise space... but why now? And what will make them different? In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Katina Athanasiou, Senior Vice President, Sales & Services at Celebrity Cruises, to talk about the strategy behind Celebrity River Cruises and what this bold move means for the future of the brand. We discuss: • Why Celebrity chose to build rather than acquire • How river fits into the broader Celebrity vacation ecosystem • What design influences guests can expect • How the experience will feel familiar, yet completely reimagined This is a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most talked-about expansions in cruising. If you’re a Celebrity loyalist, a river cruise fan, or simply curious about what’s next, this conversation is for you. Talk with your Go Travel advisor before booking your next cruise so we can guide you to the right ship with the right amenities for your family. Or visit GoTravel.com to connect with a specialist today. Plus... when you book with Go Travel, you'll receive exclusive savings and amenities on select sailings! 🌍 CONNECT WITH A SPECIALIST Click below to start your travel planning journey: http://gotravel.com/youtube/inquiry 🚢 DISCOVER CELEBRITY Click here to start learn more about the onboard experience with Celebrity Cruises: https://celebritycruises.mytravelsite.com/?agency=3332 📧 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR VIP MAILING LIST Click below to sign-up for free for our weekly e-newsletters. Plus, you'll be entered into our travel sweepstakes! https://gotravel.com/sweepstakes ✏️ TRAVEL INSURANCE Click here to get a free and customized online quote for travel insurance. If you love the quote, you can book it right then and there! https://gotravel.com/insurance 🙋♀️ JOIN OUR TEAM We are looking for experienced travel advisors, corporate travel planners, as well as passionate individuals who would like to get started in the travel industry. Whether you are an industry veteran or brand new to travel, we would love to chat with you about joining our team of expert travel designers. Click below to connect with us! https://gotravelcareers.com/ 📌 CHAPTERS 00:00 – Celebrity Enters River Cruising 01:01 - Building vs. Acquiring: The Strategic Decision 02:21 - What Will Make Celebrity River Different 03:07 - Design Vision & Ship Innovation 04:02 - Appealing to a Younger, Active River Guest 04:33 - Points Choice 05:44 - What’s Next for Celebrity River 07:14 - "Workationing" on Celebrity River 08:01 - Bringing Celebrity’s Signature Touch to River #CelebrityRiverCruises #CelebrityCruises #GoTravel