Before you travel with Celebrity Cruises

Before you set sail on your Celebrity Cruises ship, it's important you know everything you need to do before you depart. Below we have pulled together some useful information for you to read ahead of your trip to ensure you have a stress-free cruise holiday.

The Online Check-In process for all guests in your reservation needs to be completed at least three days prior to your sail date. In order to check-in, you will need to head to the Celebrity Cruises website where you will be able to register and sign in to your guest account. If you have not completed Online Check-in, you will be required to complete this process at the pier two hours prior to the published sailing time.

Passports are required for travel. Please check that your passport has at least 6 months validity from the return date of your trip. Proof of residency will be required for non UK Passport Holders. There are also new passport validity requirements for travelling to any EU destinations. You can use this handy passport checker on the Gov.uk website here.

Pre-embarkation testing varies by cruise line. Please make sure you check Celebrity Cruises website here for the latest testing requirements for their latest testing requirements so there are no delays when you come to board your ship.

Download the Celebrity Cruises app to check in for your cruise, take care of pre-arrival health requirements, and get to know the ship before you set sail. Once onboard, connect to the ship’s Guest Wi-Fi to start planning your perfect cruise vacation. No internet purchase is required. Click here to download the app before your trip.

Whether you choose a Celebrity Cruises private, premium experience or a family-focused adventure, independent local operators ensure that your shore excursions are the perfect way to discover any destination, granting in-depth knowledge, expertise, and a truly extraordinary experience. You can book shore excursions through the Celebrity Cruises App or on your guest account here.

Have you sorted out your travel insurance yet? Cruise lines require passengers to have comprehensive travel insurance that includes specific cruise cover. Failure to obtain appropriate insurance will result in you being denied boarding by the cruise line. Here is a travel insurance provider that Seascanner highly recommends: https://www.seascanner.co.uk/travel-insurance.

Booking cruise transfers is optional, but if you prefer not to drive to your cruise departure port, or if driving is not an option, opting for a cruise transfer can offer various benefits and conveniences. This service takes you from a specific location, like your home, airport, hotel, train station, or another designated meeting point, directly to the cruise port where your ship is docked, or vice versa.

If you haven't arranged cruise transfers or are considering doing so, find out more about a provider that Seascanner highly recommends here: https://www.seascanner.co.uk/cruise-transfers