Celebrity Edge returns for its third season DownUnder

Celebrity Edge has set sail for its third Australia season offering travellers a premium, immersive way to explore Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific. Fresh from a 19-night Transpacific sailing from Honolulu, the ship arrived in Sydney this week, ready to welcome guests on sailings that continue through April 2026.

With 17 sailings departing from Sydney and Auckland, guests can choose from a diverse selection of itineraries from short four-night escapes to immersive 14-night journeys.

Laura Hodges Bethge, president of Celebrity Cruises, said: “With its revolutionary, outward-facing design, Celebrity Edge has been a game changer for the cruise industry – offering guests premium travel with enriching experiences and culinary journeys.”

She continued: “Sailings on Celebrity Edge are much more than just a vacation, and we’re thrilled to welcome her back to these waters for a third season – providing immersive experiences that showcase all this incredible region has to offer.”

This season, Celebrity Cruises is providing greater access to New Zealand with seven of its 17 itineraries dedicated to exploring this region. A 13-night Holiday Cruise is a highlight, offering travelers the opportunity to elevate their festive season with visits to New Zealand’s breathtaking fjords, including Milford, Doubtful, and Dusky Sounds, along with seven port stops across the North and South Islands.

Additionally, guests can book a nine-night Australia Wine Journey along the eastern and southern coasts, exploring renowned vineyards throughout Hobart, Kangaroo Island, Adelaide, and Melbourne.

2025/26 also introduces 54 new and exclusive shore excursions for guests seeking elevated land-based adventures.

And in a historic first, Celebrity Solstice will arrive in port today, marking Celebrity Cruises’ first consecutive port days in Sydney Harbour, and demonstrating the line’s strong commitment to the region. Following today’s visit, the renewed Celebrity Solstice will return on April 9, 2026, debuting bow to stern updates – including eight new experiences, including four new-to-sea spaces, and many redesigned favourites – as part of the Solstice Series USD $250 million modernization.?

Building on this momentum, Celebrity Solstice will return to Australia and New Zealand next season, offering a range of exciting itineraries including a 13-night Best of New Zealand cruise, 10-night Australia Wine voyage, and a 12-night South Pacific adventure.

Sail on over to www.celebrity.com for more.