Fort Lauderdale, Florida, welcomed the new Celebrity Xcel, which arrived for its first cruise season. The fifth ship in the Edge Series was created with the collaboration of travelers from around the world through the Xcel Dream Makers program, where participants played a fundamental role in defining many aspects of the vacation experience, from gastronomy to entertainment.
“With each new ship, we raise the bar for the ultimate vacation experience, and the Celebrity Xcel stands out on its own. With innovative design, refined style, and the brand’s signature hospitality, the arrival of the Celebrity Xcel sets a new standard for the industry and expands our collection of experiences that transform the vacation of your life into a lifetime of vacations,” stated Jason Liberty, President and Chief Executive Officer of Royal Caribbean Group.
“The Celebrity Xcel was carefully designed with our guests in mind to be the ideal vacation spot for travelers from around the world. From the seven new spaces that guests will enjoy, to the innovative Xcel Dream Makers program, where our guests directly participated in the design of the ship’s features, the Celebrity Xcel lives up to its name in every way,” expressed Laura Hodges Bethge, President of Celebrity Cruises.
The Celebrity Xcel sets sail on its inaugural season from Fort Lauderdale, offering seven-night itineraries alternating between Bahamas, Mexico, Cayman Islands and Puerto Plata, St. Thomas and St. Maarten.
In the summer of 2026, the Celebrity Xcel will begin its inaugural European season, where passengers can immerse themselves in the Mediterranean like never before on seven to 11-night trips departing from Barcelona and Athens, including new overnight stays in Madeira, Portugal.
