Celebrity Cruise Deals: Semi-Annual Sale - Up to 75% Off 2nd Guest + Free 3rd/4th Guests | Book by April 6, 2026
- Boarding Pass Travel
- Jan 20
- 6 min read
These Celebrity cruise deals stack multiple aggressive offers into one promotion: up to 75% off the second guest with non-refundable deposits, completely free cruise fares for third, fourth, and fifth guests in the same stateroom, plus rotating bonus savings up to $700 USD or onboard credits up to $600 USD depending on your booking date. Book between December 9, 2025 and April 6, 2026 for sailings departing as far out as May 2028—giving you nearly two and a half years of sailing dates to choose from across Celebrity's entire fleet and destination portfolio.
Why These Celebrity Cruise Deals Stand Out
Most cruise sales force you to choose between decent pricing or flexible booking terms. These Celebrity cruise deals let you optimize for both: travelers comfortable with non-refundable deposits get 75% off the second guest's cruise fare (meaning couples essentially pay 1.375x one person's fare instead of double), while those wanting refundable flexibility still save 50% on the second guest. Then Celebrity adds completely free cruise fares for any third, fourth, or fifth guests in your stateroom—transforming family cruise economics entirely. A family of four that would normally pay for four cruise fares now pays 1.375x for the first two guests plus only taxes/fees for the third and fourth. That's thousands in savings before you even factor in the rotating bonus offers.
The bonus savings structure requires strategic timing but delivers substantial value. Book during specific four-day windows (like January 2-5, January 9-12, etc.) and you're getting up to $700 USD in instant cruise fare reductions per stateroom depending on cabin category and voyage length—suites on 6+ night sailings qualify for the full $700. Book on designated single days (Wednesdays like January 1, January 8, etc.) and you receive up to $600 USD in onboard credit instead, which covers specialty dining, shore excursions, spa treatments, or drinks. Understanding which booking dates deliver which benefits and matching that to your cabin preferences can add $500-1,000 in value beyond the already-aggressive percentage discounts.
What separates Celebrity from mainstream cruise lines is the calibration of the onboard experience. You're getting modern luxury without the pretension of true luxury lines—think stylish ship design by Kelly Hoppen, the Lawn Club's real grass on deck, innovative dining concepts like Le Voyage by Chef Daniel Boulud, and the Resort Deck with poolside luxury cabanas. These Celebrity cruise deals make that elevated experience accessible at prices competitive with Carnival or Royal Caribbean, except you're getting a fundamentally more sophisticated atmosphere without kids' water parks, rock climbing walls, or the spring break energy that defines mega-ship cruising.
Offer Breakdown
Semi-Annual Sale Structure:
BOGO Offers (automatically applied):
50% Off 2nd Guest - Refundable deposit bookings
75% Off 2nd Guest - Non-refundable deposit bookings
Second guest in same stateroom pays half or quarter of first guest's cruise fare
Free Guest Offers:
3rd/4th/5th Guests Sail Free - $0 cruise fares (taxes and fees additional)
Applies to Inside, Ocean View, Veranda, and Concierge Class staterooms
Massive savings for families or groups sharing staterooms
Rotating Bonus Offers (vary by booking date):
Up to $700 Savings (specific 4-day windows like Jan 2-5, Jan 9-12, Jan 16-19, etc.):
3-5 night cruises: $100-$350 USD per stateroom (varies by cabin category)
6+ night cruises: $150-$700 USD per stateroom (varies by cabin category)
Suites qualify for maximum savings amounts
Up to $600 Savings (specific 2-day windows like Jan 6-7, Jan 13-14, Jan 20-21, etc.):
3-5 night cruises: $50-$300 USD per stateroom
6+ night cruises: $100-$600 USD per stateroom
Up to $600 Onboard Credit (specific Wednesdays like Jan 1, Jan 8, Jan 15, etc.):
3-5 night cruises: $50-$300 USD OBC per stateroom
6+ night cruises: $100-$600 USD OBC per stateroom
Use for specialty dining, drinks, spa, shore excursions, WiFi
Weekend Flash Sales (specific 4-day weekends):
Additional $100 USD savings per stateroom on select sailings
Book Now Bonus (specific 2-day windows):
Additional $100 USD savings per stateroom on select sailings
Booking Window:
December 9, 2025 - April 6, 2026 Sailing Dates: December 9, 2025 - May 10, 2028 (select sailings 3+ nights)
Destinations: Caribbean, Europe, Alaska, Bermuda, Panama Canal, Hawaii, and more
All Offers Combinable: BOGO discounts + Free 3rd/4th/5th guests + Bonus savings/OBC all stack together
What's Included: Cruise fare for applicable guests, main dining rooms, casual dining venues, entertainment, fitness center, pools, and standard amenities. Specialty dining, premium beverages, WiFi, gratuities, and shore excursions typically cost extra (or use onboard credit).
Why Book Through Boarding Pass Travel
We decode the rotating bonus structure so you maximize value. Celebrity's sale involves different savings amounts on different booking dates—Thursdays through Sundays offer up to $700 savings, Mondays-Tuesdays offer up to $600 savings, and Wednesdays give onboard credit instead of instant discounts. Most travelers don't realize these Celebrity cruise deals rotate weekly, or that booking one day later might save you hundreds more (or cost you hundreds if you book on the wrong day). We track which booking windows deliver maximum value for your specific cabin category and voyage length, ensuring you're not leaving money on the table because you booked on January 6 instead of January 9.
We help you choose between refundable and non-refundable deposits strategically. The 75% off second guest pricing on non-refundable deposits sounds amazing—and it is, if your plans are locked in. But non-refundable means exactly that: from the moment you book, your deposit is gone if you cancel. For cruises 12-18 months out, that's real risk if job situations change, health issues emerge, or family circumstances shift. We walk you through your specific risk tolerance, cruise timeline, and whether the 25% additional discount (75% vs 50% off second guest) justifies giving up refund flexibility. Sometimes it absolutely does; sometimes it absolutely doesn't.
We navigate the complexity of booking cruises up to 2.5 years in advance. Locking in May 2028 sailings in early 2026 means coordinating flights that aren't bookable yet, understanding how Celebrity's final payment dates work for distant departures, and knowing when specific itineraries are released. We manage this timeline so you're not missing payment deadlines, booking flights at the wrong time, or discovering the Alaska sailing you wanted in summer 2027 hasn't even been released yet and you've committed to a placeholder date that doesn't work.
You get protection designed for long-lead cruise bookings. Committing to cruise travel 6-24 months in advance—especially with non-refundable deposits—involves real financial risk. We're TICO-registered and ensure you have travel insurance covering scenarios causing cruise cancellations: medical emergencies, family situations, work conflicts, or simply changing your mind (with appropriate cancel-for-any-reason coverage if desired). You're not buying whatever insurance Celebrity pushes at checkout; you're getting coverage calibrated to your specific risks, cruise value, and the long timeline between booking and sailing.
IMPORTANT DETAILS:
Semi-Annual Sale valid on new individual bookings made December 9, 2025 through April 6, 2026 for select sailings 3+ nights departing December 9, 2025 – May 10, 2028. Excludes Celebrity River Cruises and most Galapagos sailings. BOGO 50% Off 2nd Guest applies to refundable deposit bookings; BOGO 75% Off 2nd Guest applies to non-refundable deposit bookings. Non-refundable deposit bookings: all deposits are non-refundable from time of booking. 3rd/4th/5th Guests Sail Free provides $0 cruise fares (taxes, fees, port expenses additional) for additional guests in Inside, Ocean View, Veranda, and Concierge Class staterooms only. Bonus savings amounts vary by booking date, stateroom category, and voyage length: up to $700 USD savings or up to $600 USD onboard credit per stateroom. Weekend Flash Sales and Book Now Bonus provide additional $100 USD savings on specific booking dates. All offers are capacity controlled, automatically applied at checkout, and combinable with each other. Single occupancy guests paying 200% cruise fare are eligible. Offers do not apply to group rates, charters, contracted groups, travel agent rates, interline rates, net rates, senior rates, or worker cabins. Prices and offers subject to availability and may change or be withdrawn at any time without notice. Changes to booking may result in removal of offers. Celebrity Cruises reserves the right to correct errors, inaccuracies, or omissions at any time. Travel agency service fees may apply. We strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance including medical coverage, trip cancellation protection, and cruise-specific coverage.
DISCLAIMER:
Offers provided by Celebrity Cruises Inc. and subject to their complete terms and conditions. Ships' Registry: Malta and Ecuador. Boarding Pass Travel is a TICO-registered travel agency (TICO #50025969) based in Ontario, Canada. All savings amounts are in US dollars (USD) as provided by Celebrity Cruises—Canadian dollar equivalent varies based on exchange rates at time of payment. Pricing, availability, and promotional details are accurate at time of posting but subject to change without notice. Booking window closes April 6, 2026. Offers are capacity controlled and may sell out before end date. Bonus savings and onboard credit amounts rotate based on specific booking dates—contact us to confirm which benefits apply to your preferred booking date. We are not responsible for errors or omissions. All bookings subject to Celebrity Cruises' terms and conditions including their Cruise Ticket Contract. Travelers are responsible for ensuring they have valid passports (6+ months validity for international cruises), required visas for countries visited, and meet all entry requirements for cruise ports. Nothing Comes Close is a registered trademark of Celebrity Cruises. ©2025 Celebrity Cruises Inc.
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