October 22, 2026 — Celebrity Cruises has begun its 2026–27 season Down Under, with Celebrity Edge and Celebrity Solstice operating 20 sailings across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. Celebrity Edge is on her fourth season in the region.
Key sailings
| Date | Ship | Sailing |
|---|---|---|
| Now – Oct 28, 2026 | Celebrity Edge | 11-night New Zealand round trip from Sydney |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Celebrity Solstice | Arrives Sydney after a 110-night Grand Voyage from Honolulu; starts 10-night vineyards cruise |
| Nov 10, 2026 | Celebrity Solstice | South Pacific round trip from Sydney, first call at Luganville, Vanuatu since 2019 |
| Nov 22, 2026 | Celebrity Solstice | 13 nights, Sydney to Singapore |
| Dec 21, 2026 | Celebrity Edge | Christmas/New Year New Zealand round trip from Sydney, incl. Milford, Doubtful and Dusky sounds |
| Jan 2, 2027 | Celebrity Edge | 12-night South Pacific round trip from Sydney |
| Apr 7, 2027 | Celebrity Edge | 9-night Australia Wine Cruise (Tasmania, South Australia, Melbourne) |
| Apr 9, 2027 | Celebrity Solstice | Returns to Sydney from Singapore; same-day repositioning to Honolulu via Fiji |
| Apr 20, 2027 | Celebrity Edge | 17-night Tahitian Treasures, Sydney to Honolulu; then Alaska season from Vancouver and Seattle |
Managing director for Australia and New Zealand Tim Jones said the two ships will give guests “more opportunities than ever” to explore the region.
What it means for airline travelers
- Most sailings start and end in Sydney (SYD). Long-haul flights into Australia often run full in December and January, so build in at least a day’s buffer before the Christmas sailing.
- One-way voyages (Sydney–Singapore, Sydney–Honolulu) need an open-jaw flight plan: check flights home from Singapore (SIN) or Honolulu (HNL) before booking.
- No travel-industry or interline rates were mentioned.
Sources
- Seatrade Cruise News: Celebrity Cruises begins 2026/27 Australia/New Zealand season
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