Celebrity Cruises Is Launching 2 Stunning New River Ships With Infinity Pools, Open Decks, and Cantilevered Dining Pods-Here's a Sneak Peek

""I'm really excited about the transformative nature of these vessels," Laura Hodges Bethge, the president of Celebrity Cruises, told T+L."

""I'm really excited about bringing Edge class architecture and design to the rivers," she noted, referencing the highly regarded ocean-going ships that have made Celebrity a favorite of T+L readers."

""If you're in this gorgeous, scenic place, you don't want to be stuck inside a dining room where you can't enjoy it," Hodges Bethge added."

Celebrity Compass and Celebrity Seeker will debut in 2027 as the first European river ships from Celebrity Cruises. Each twin ship will accommodate 172 guests across five stateroom categories, all featuring balconies, with some cabins offering skylights and "infinite verandas" that convert between open-air and glass-enclosed spaces. A signature Magic Edge feature includes cantilevered dining pods that extend from the hull to create intimate dining nooks. Expansive open-air decks will include swing-out dining pods, retractable shade structures, a swimming pool, and a bar-and-grill for al fresco dining. Dining options will span eight food-and-beverage venues.

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