Celebrity Xcel Makes Waves: A New Era of Happy Place Cruising Begins
From immersive markets to Mediterranean rooftop vibes, this ship brings the fun
Celebrity Cruises just dropped its newest showstopper into Fort Lauderdale, and trust us, this one knows how to turn heads. Celebrity Xcel, the fifth ship in the groundbreaking Edge Series, has officially arrived, bringing seven all-new experiences crafted with the help of travellers around the world. If you’ve ever wished you could design your dream vacation, this ship is what happens when that wish comes true.
Built in collaboration with the global Xcel Dream Makers program, Celebrity Xcel blends innovation, style, and guest-driven magic from bow to stern. As Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Group put it, Xcel sets a brand-new standard, and stepping onboard, it’s easy to see why.
One of the ship’s biggest scene-stealers is The Bazaar, a transforming, three-story immersive hub that blends ship and shore into a single unforgettable experience. Each day, guests can explore destination-inspired festivals, artisan markets, live music, and two new culinary concepts, Mosaic and Spice Café.
For Mediterranean dreamers, Bora takes rooftop dining to new heights. By day, it’s a sunlit brunch paradise complete with a Bloody Mary bar that’s practically an art form. By night, it shifts into an intimate, shareable dinner experience backed by swoon-worthy Greek and Italian melodies.
If unwinding poolside is more your style, The Celebrity Pool Club delivers an all-day escape featuring a modern, shaded design, a pool valet who brings the essentials (and a few delightful extras), and upgraded private cabanas for that “I could stay here forever” feeling.
Seeking a little nostalgia? Attic at The Club is an adults-only, neon-lit playground open 24/7 with retro games, bar classics, and endless reasons to stay up way past your bedtime.
The Bazaar, on Celebrity Xcel.
Shopaholics and collectors will find treasure at Celebrity Flagship, the line’s first museum-meets-retail experience offering interactive displays, rare memorabilia, and customizable items that’ll make your suitcase feel very full, very fast.
Wellness lovers, fear not, The Spa on Celebrity Xcel is the most expansive in the fleet. Its new Hydra Room adds water-focused tranquillity to an eight-experience thermal suite, while the outdoor Vitamin D Deck delivers ocean-scented serenity with refreshing beverages and sweeping forward-facing views.
And when the sun goes down? The ship comes alive. With new theater productions, interactive club shows, dance parties, live music, and surprise moments scattered throughout the day, the entertainment lineup is more packed than ever.
Celebrity Xcel is now sailing weeklong Caribbean adventures from Fort Lauderdale before heading to Europe in summer 2026 for Mediterranean journeys featuring brand-new overnight stays in Madeira.
If your happy place is somewhere between ocean breezes, great food, and unforgettable experiences, well, Celebrity Xcel just rolled out the gangway. Step aboard and enjoy every moment.