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Celebrity Compass

Will sail from Budapest, Hungary · Fly into BUD

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Celebrity Compass is a new ship for Celebrity Cruises. Her maiden voyage is scheduled for August 5, 2027. Every new ship on the way

About Celebrity Compass

Celebrity Compass is a new Celebrity Cruises cruise ship, due to make her maiden voyage on August 5, 2027. She will carry 180 guests. She is set to sail Danube itineraries.

Celebrity Compass is an upcoming river ship for Celebrity River Cruises, the line's new European river brand, under construction at TeamCo Shipyard in the Netherlands for about 180 guests. Celebrity's published schedule begins on 5 August 2027 with Danube cruises between Budapest and Vilshofen by way of Vienna, followed by Dutch and Belgian tulip cruises from Amsterdam and Christmas market sailings. Celebrity promotes Skylight Infinite Balcony Suites, king-size beds in every room and butler service in every suite.

Ship facts

Guests
180
Will be fewer guests than 67% of 600 ships
Debuts
August 5, 2027

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Deck plans & cabin locations

Open dedicated deck-plan page

Sailings 2027-02-01 to 2030-12-31 · From 2027-02-01 · Through 2030-12-31. Confirm the edition for your departure with the cruise line.

Explore the deck plans

What’s above your ceiling matters as much as the view. Compare the decks around your cabin, then use the location notes to build your shortlist.

Use only for the displayed operator sailing-date window. Confirm room category, outlook, accessibility, connecting doors and refit details with Celebrity. Cabin notes describe inferred adjacency, not verified noise reports or guarantees of quiet. This is a future sailing plan, not a current in-service layout.

All decks

Sailings 2027-02-01 to 2030-12-31 · bow to the right

Cabin-number search becomes available as verified cabins are mapped. All published deck diagrams are available below.

Compare central Deck 2 cabin overlap
Deck 4Deck plan
Celebrity Compass, Deck 4: official cabin and venue layout
Deck 3Deck plan
Celebrity Compass, Deck 3: official cabin and venue layout
Deck 2Deck plan
Celebrity Compass, Deck 2: official cabin and venue layout
Deck 1Deck plan
Celebrity Compass, Deck 1: official cabin and venue layout
Use Zoom plan to enlarge a diagram.Full ship PDF

Cabins to avoid & quieter candidates

  • Deck 2 between accommodation on Decks 1 and 3

    Compare central Deck 2 cabin overlap

    Shortlist a cabin with accommodation above and below, away from lift/stair access and the restaurant and bar/lounge ends. Align all three deck footprints for the exact room.

    Why we flag this

    The provisional ship-specific plans show accommodation on Decks 1, 2 and 3, with public venues sharing parts of Decks 2 and 3. Quiet is a conditional layout preference, not a guarantee. Check the source plan.

  • Deck 3 below Deck 4 bar/grille and Sunset Park

    Check Deck 3 under the top deck

    Compare the room with Top Deck Bar & Grille, Sunset Park and outdoor circulation above. Ask about opening hours and early furniture setup.

    Why we flag this

    The operator Deck 4 plan labels outdoor bar/grille and park areas above Deck 3 accommodation. Exact overlap and the final delivered design need confirmation. Check the source plan.

  • Accommodation sharing Decks 2 and 3 with public venues

    Check rooms near lounges and restaurants

    Confirm corridor separation and opening hours for rooms near the bar/lounge and restaurant on Deck 2 and Sunset Lounge, cafe, Martini Bar and restaurant on Deck 3.

    Why we flag this

    The selected provisional maps mix accommodation and labelled public venues on these decks. The note flags possible adjacency rather than verified sound transmission. Check the source plan.

Location-based guidance, not measured noise or a guarantee of quiet. Flags identify areas to investigate, not every cabin on a deck. Check the exact room, connecting doors, accessibility and the plan for your sailing date. Official ship-specific Celebrity interactive SVG artwork for the selected sailing-date profile. PDF compiled by Cruise Frog, not separately issued by Celebrity Cruises. Upcoming ship: provisional operator design; final delivered details may change.. Reviewed 2026-10-22.

Read the full cabins-to-avoid guide

Where she will sail

Home port: Budapest, Hungary.

Flying in for your cruise?

Celebrity Compass sails from Budapest, Hungary. The airport is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), with 5 lounges to wait in before you board.

All 5 lounges at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport on Lounge Frog

Quick answers

Which cruise line operates Celebrity Compass?

Celebrity Compass is being built for Celebrity Cruises.

When does Celebrity Compass enter service?

Celebrity Compass is a new ship for Celebrity Cruises. Her maiden voyage is scheduled for August 5, 2027.

How many passengers does Celebrity Compass carry?

Celebrity Compass will carry 180 guests at double occupancy.

Where does Celebrity Compass sail?

Celebrity Compass is set to sail Danube itineraries. Her home port will be Budapest, Hungary.

Which airport should I fly into for Celebrity Compass?

Celebrity Compass sails from Budapest, Hungary. Fly into Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), which has 5 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.

Where can I find the deck plans for Celebrity Compass?

Celebrity Cruises publishes the deck plans for Celebrity Compass; this page links to Deck plans.

Which cabins are good choices on Celebrity Compass?

For the “Sailings 2027-02-01 to 2030-12-31” plan, start with these quieter-location candidates: Deck 2 between accommodation on Decks 1 and 3: Shortlist a cabin with accommodation above and below, away from lift/stair access and the restaurant and bar/lounge ends. Align all three deck footprints for the exact room. Compare the exact cabin with the decks above and below, nearby lifts and connecting doors. These are layout-based suggestions, not a guarantee of quiet.

Which cabins should I avoid or check carefully on Celebrity Compass?

For the “Sailings 2027-02-01 to 2030-12-31” plan, review these flagged locations before booking: Deck 3 below Deck 4 bar/grille and Sunset Park: Compare the room with Top Deck Bar & Grille, Sunset Park and outdoor circulation above. Ask about opening hours and early furniture setup. Accommodation sharing Decks 2 and 3 with public venues: Confirm corridor separation and opening hours for rooms near the bar/lounge and restaurant on Deck 2 and Sunset Lounge, cafe, Martini Bar and restaurant on Deck 3. These flags are not measured noise reports or a warning about every room on a deck. Read the sourced cabin advice for the evidence and any explicit operator warnings.

How can I check whether a cabin is under a pool, nightclub or theatre?

Find the cabin on the selected plan, then compare the same fore-and-aft position on the deck above and below. Check the full venue footprint, including outdoor seating, stages, service areas and entrances. Nearby activity can be a reason to investigate, but does not by itself prove a cabin is noisy. Use the cabin advice and its sources to distinguish layout cautions from operator warnings.

Where can I find Celebrity Compass deck plans?

Use this guide’s deck selector to compare the decks around your cabin and open available diagrams in the zoom viewer. The full ship PDF and source links are listed for each plan edition.

Which deck-plan edition applies to my sailing?

Select your sailing date before comparing cabin locations. Editions can change after a refit. These answers use “Sailings 2027-02-01 to 2030-12-31”, reviewed 2026-10-22. Use only for the displayed operator sailing-date window. Confirm room category, outlook, accessibility, connecting doors and refit details with Celebrity. Cabin notes describe inferred adjacency, not verified noise reports or guarantees of quiet. This is a future sailing plan, not a current in-service layout.

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