Celebrity Cruises has announced its 2025 President’s Cruise–an eight-night Norwegian Fjords voyage aboard Celebrity Apex on May 17, 2025. Guests aboard the 2024 President’s Cruise were the first to hear the announcement from Laura Hodges Bethge, Celebrity Cruises’ president.
The annual cruise is an opportunity for Captain’s Club members to spend time with Hodges Bethge as well as other members of the Celebrity Cruises executive team. The team takes the time during this cruise for photo ops and comments as well as feedback and suggestions for the cruise line. Guests will also enjoy special events, shore excursions and other experiences only offered on the President’s Cruise.
“The President’s Cruise is a massive celebration of our Captain’s Club members, and the sailing is an incredible opportunity for me and my executive team to spend time with our guests,” said Laura Hodges Bethge. “It is incredibly rewarding to hear guests’ stories and experience Celebrity through their eyes. The feedback and ideas we receive while onboard are instrumental in shaping the future of Celebrity Cruises, allowing us to innovate and enhance our offerings in ways that truly resonate with our guests.”
While specific details for the 2025 President’s Cruise have not been released, the 2024 President’s Cruise included performances from members of the Team USA Artistic Swimming team, Guinness World Record holding hula hoopers, and crowd-favorite, an Officers vs. Guests pool volleyball game during its two sea days.
Guests were also treated to a stop at Perfect Day at CocoCay which included jet ski and flyboard stunt performers, Junkanoo bands and a party at Coco Beach Club. Captain’s Club members enjoyed a premium shore excursion in Grand Cayman and a private lunch hosted by Hodges Bethge at the oldest dwelling in Grand Cayman, Grand Old House. Lastly, the day in Bimini brought a beach club party and fireworks before returning to Port Everglades.
The 2025 President’s cruise will embark from Southampton, UK on May 17, 2025 for its 8-night round-trip itinerary that includes ports of call in Bruges, Belgium; Olden, Geiranger, Alesund, and Stavanger, Norway; as well as two sea days.