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Is celebrity owned by Royal Caribbean?

Royal Caribbean Group is the owner and operator of three award-winning cruise brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises, and it is also a 50% owner of a joint venture that operates TUI Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises.



Yes, Celebrity Cruises is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Royal Caribbean Group. In 2026, Royal Caribbean Group continues to operate as one of the world's leading vacation companies, overseeing three core global brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises. While the brands are managed under the same corporate umbrella, they are positioned for different market segments; Royal Caribbean focuses on family-oriented, high-energy "mega-ship" experiences, while Celebrity is marketed as a "premium" brand with a focus on sophisticated design and culinary excellence. This corporate structure has been in place since Royal Caribbean Cruise Line purchased Celebrity Cruises in 1997, later rebranding the parent company to reflect its diverse portfolio of cruise lines and land-based vacation experiences.

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Generally speaking, Celebrity Cruises is more expensive than sister-brand Royal Caribbean. Since the cruise line focuses more on luxury, innovation and cutting-edge design, this is where it differentiates itself from budget-friendly Royal Caribbean.

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Royal Caribbean's fleet of more than two dozen ships includes some of the largest at sea and features groundbreaking innovations and family-friendly attractions. Celebrity's 13 not-quite-as-large vessels are more upscale, adult-focused and design-centric.

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  • Accommodation. Stateroom. ...
  • Drinks. Sunset Bar. ...
  • Meals. Main Dining Room. ...
  • Wi-Fi. Celebrity Cruises' All Included fares include Basic Wi-Fi access. ...
  • Theater Shows. Onboard entertainment. ...
  • Casino Entry. Casino. ...
  • Fitness Center. Fitness Center. ...
  • Sundeck & Pools. Pool Deck.


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Elites also get unlimited free drinks from the Captain's Club menu each day, excluding embarkation day, between 5 and 7 p.m. at most bars and lounges on the ship. All you have to do is present your Sea Pass card.

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The 'jewel in the crown' of the Royal Caribbean Group, Silversea is the leading ultra-luxury and expedition cruise line—acclaimed for both its all-inclusive lifestyle offering and its global destination portfolio.

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When it comes to luxury cruises, nobody does lavish like Royal Caribbean. Unforgettable adventures call for an unforgettable oasis where you can rest and recharge in between thrills.

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Best Luxury Cruise Lines
  • #1. Viking Ocean Cruises.
  • #2. Seabourn Cruise Line.
  • #3. Regent Seven Seas Cruises.


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Celebrity Cruises offers an affordable, more all-inclusive approach to luxury cruising in the mass-market category of the cruising industry. Celebrity Cruises has been referring to their onboard experience as an accessibly approach to luxury.

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Carnival Cruise Line, known for its budget-friendly fares and frequent sales, and Celebrity Cruises, which offers a more upscale experience at reasonable rates, rank No. 2 and No. 3, respectively.

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The 5-star rated ships represent the three distinct classes of Celebrity Cruises, the architectural masterpieces of the avant-garde Edge series having features like a cantilevered floating bar, outward facing deck, two-storey rooms with plunge pools etc., the intimate Millennium Series with the most modern ships and ...

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