Celebrity Xcel began preview sailings on November 9, 2025, and was named at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale later that month. She is the fifth Edge-class ship and matches Beyond and Ascent in size: 141,420 gross tons and 3,260 guests at double occupancy.
Xcel keeps Edge-class signatures like the Magic Carpet and the Grand Plaza, but replaces Eden with The Bazaar, a multi-level space for food, shopping and entertainment. Other new venues include the IYKYK speakeasy, Attic at The Club, the Celebrity Flagship museum and the Hydra Room in the spa. Celebrity markets her on Caribbean and European itineraries, including the Greek Isles.
Highlights
The Bazaar
A new multi-level space at the stern that replaces Eden on earlier Edge ships.
IYKYK
A speakeasy-style bar tucked away on board.
Magic Carpet
A cantilevered platform on the side of the ship that serves as a bar, dining venue and tender platform.
Bora
Mediterranean-inspired dining in the Rooftop Garden.
Best for
- Couples and adults who want a modern premium ship
- Repeat Celebrity cruisers who want something new
- Caribbean and Greek Isles itineraries
Good to know before you book
- Deck counts for Edge-class ships vary by source, so we leave that figure off.
- The Retreat lounge, restaurant and sundeck are for suite guests only.
- Celebrity has an included-drinks fare option; check which package your booking includes.
Where Celebrity Xcel sails
Deployments change by season and year. Recent and announced itineraries include:
Regions: Caribbean, Greek Isles, Mediterranean
Home ports: Fort Lauderdale
Celebrity Xcel questions
When did Celebrity Xcel debut?
Celebrity Xcel began preview sailings on November 9, 2025, and was named at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale in November 2025.
What is different on Celebrity Xcel?
Xcel replaces Eden with The Bazaar and adds venues such as the IYKYK speakeasy, Attic at The Club, Celebrity Flagship and the Hydra Room.
How many guests does Celebrity Xcel carry?
She carries 3,260 guests at double occupancy and up to 3,937 at full capacity, with about 1,416 crew.
Sources and fact-checking (last checked October 14, 2026)
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