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Celebrity Xcel: ship guide

Newest Celebrity ship: The Bazaar, Bora, the Pool Club and the biggest spa in the fleet.

Best for: Guests who want the newest ship in the Celebrity fleet, with The Bazaar, Bora, the Pool Club and the fleet’s largest spa, for a Greek Isles summer from Barcelona or Athens or a Caribbean winter from Miami. Sails from Barcelona, Athens (Piraeus), Miami in 2026 and 2027.

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Celebrity Xcel
Celebrity Xcel
141,420gross tons
3,260guests at double occupancy
1,416crew
16decks
2025entered service
1,073 ftlong
1,640staterooms

About Celebrity Xcel

Celebrity Xcel is the fifth and newest Edge Series ship, entering service in November 2025 from Fort Lauderdale. It shares the longer hull of Beyond and Ascent, 141,420 gross tons and 1,073 feet, with 3,260 guests at double occupancy, 1,640 staterooms and 32 restaurants, bars and lounges. What sets it apart is a run of new spaces: The Bazaar replaces Eden with an all-day destination market, Bora brings open-air Mediterranean dining to the Rooftop Garden, and the Celebrity Pool Club adds a shaded, cabana-lined pool scene.

Xcel is the ship for guests who want the newest Celebrity has to offer. The Spa is the largest in the fleet with more than 120 treatments, the new Hydra Room, a Vitamin D Deck and a nine-experience Sea Thermal Suite. The Attic at The Club is a 24-hour adult game lounge with retro arcade games, pool and darts. The Retreat, Infinite Verandas, the Magic Carpet and Le Voyage by Daniel Boulud carry over from the rest of the series, and Camp at Sea runs for ages 3 to 12.

For 2026 and 2027 Celebrity Xcel alternates between the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. Summer 2026 and summer 2027 are 7 to 11-night cruises from Barcelona and Athens to Santorini, Mykonos, Valletta, Kusadasi, the Italian and French Riviera and, new for Celebrity, overnights in Madeira. From November 2026 to April 2027 it sails 6 to 8-night Caribbean and Bahamas cruises from PortMiami, its first season from Miami, to Grand Cayman, Cozumel, St. Thomas, Antigua, Bimini and the ABC islands.

  • The Bazaar, a three-deck destination market that changes with each port: food, crafts, live music and festival nights
  • Bora, the open-air Mediterranean restaurant on the Rooftop Garden with sea-view brunch and a Bloody Mary bar
  • Celebrity Pool Club with shaded cabanas, pool valet service and the daily Poolest Day Ever party
  • The Spa, the largest in the fleet, with the Hydra Room, Vitamin D Deck and Sea Thermal Suite
  • Attic at The Club, a 24-hour neon-lit adult game lounge with retro arcade games, pool and darts
  • Magic Carpet, Infinite Veranda staterooms and the Rooftop Garden floating pools from the Edge Series
  • Le Voyage by Chef Daniel Boulud, Fine Cut Steakhouse and Raw on 5 for specialty nights
  • The Retreat: suite-only Luminae restaurant, Retreat Lounge and Retreat Sundeck with its own pool

Staterooms and suites

Inside

Inside staterooms run about 181 to 202 sq ft with a king-size bed, a larger bathroom and more storage. The fact sheet lists 175 inside rooms; a sensible choice for guests who spend their days in The Bazaar, the Pool Club and the spa.

Ocean View

Ocean View staterooms measure about 200 to 242 sq ft with large picture windows; there are 157 on board, including forward-facing Deluxe Ocean View rooms. Edge Single Staterooms with Infinite Veranda are built for solo travelers.

Veranda and Infinite Veranda

More than 600 veranda rooms, most of them Edge Staterooms with Infinite Veranda: about 243 sq ft of total living space where the window lowers to open the whole room to the sea. Traditional Verandas and Sunset Verandas at the stern are also available.

Concierge Class and AquaClass

Infinite Veranda rooms with extras: Concierge Class adds priority embarkation, a welcome lunch and a dedicated concierge; AquaClass adds dining in Blu, spa-style bath amenities, wellness programming and priority spa access.

The Retreat Suites

228 suites from Sky Suites and Aqua Sky Suites to Celebrity, Royal and Penthouse Suites, two-story Edge Villas with plunge pools and the two-bedroom Iconic Suites. All include Luminae restaurant, the Retreat Lounge, the Retreat Sundeck and pool, a dedicated suite attendant and premium drinks and Wi-Fi.

Celebrity Xcel deck plans

Deck by deck, straight from our booking engine: the plan, the stateroom categories on that deck and the public rooms. Pick a deck.

Deck 17 plan

Deck 17

The Retreat Sundeck, The Retreat Pool, The Retreat Bar, Hot Tub.

Plans are the cruise line’s current drawings as supplied to our booking engine. Layouts change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the exact stateroom when you book.

On board Celebrity Xcel

World Class Bar
World Class Bar
Vitamin D Deck
Vitamin D Deck
Tuscan
Tuscan
The Salon
The Salon
The Club
The Club
The Bazaar Tunnel
The Bazaar Tunnel
The Annex
The Annex
Theater
Theater
Sunset Bar Outside View
Sunset Bar Outside View
Sunset Bar Evening View
Sunset Bar Evening View
Sunset Bar
Sunset Bar
Spice
Spice

Dining on Celebrity Xcel

Cosmopolitan, Cyprus, Normandie and TuscanIncluded

Four included main restaurants, each with a shared core menu plus its own regional dishes: global, Greek, French and Italian.

Oceanview CaféIncluded

Marketplace-style buffet with cooking stations and Il Secondo Bacio coffee and juice, open from early breakfast through late evening.

Mast Grill and Spa CaféIncluded

Poolside burgers at Mast Grill and lighter fare at the Spa Café and Juice Bar.

The Bazaar: Spice Café and MosaicIncluded

All-day casual plates at Spice Café in The Bazaar, with Mosaic offering a destination-driven dinner menu in the same space.

BluIncluded

Clean-cuisine restaurant reserved for AquaClass guests, with biodynamic and sustainable wines.

Luminae at The RetreatIncluded

Private restaurant for suite guests with menus that change daily.

Le Voyage by Chef Daniel BouludSpecialty

Tasting-style menu inspired by the chef’s travels, in a jewel-box dining room on deck 5.

Fine Cut SteakhouseSpecialty

Prime aged beef, seafood and classic sides overlooking the Grand Plaza.

Raw on 5Specialty

Sushi, sashimi, oysters and a raw bar on deck 5.

BoraSpecialty

Al fresco Mediterranean restaurant on the Rooftop Garden with brunch, sunset dinners and live music.

Entertainment and activities

  • Production shows in the three-deck Theatre and festival nights in The Bazaar
  • Celebrity Pool Club with cabanas, pool valet and the Poolest Day Ever party on Caribbean sailings
  • Magic Carpet live music and sunset cocktails suspended over the side of the ship
  • Rooftop Garden concert series, Garden Cinema and the two floating pools
  • The Spa: Hydra Room, Vitamin D Deck, nine-experience Sea Thermal Suite and more than 120 treatments
  • The Club, The Annex and the 24-hour Attic at The Club game lounge
  • Casino, Grand Plaza Martini Bar with flair bartenders, Craft Social Bar, World Class Bar and Sunset Bar
  • Adults-only Solarium, jogging track, multi-sport court and real-grass Lawn Deck

Families and who it suits

Camp at Sea runs for ages 3 to 12 in three groups (Shipmates 3 to 5, Cadets 6 to 9, Captains 10 to 12) with 500-plus activities, and the Teen Club serves ages 13 to 17; both are in The Basement and included in the fare.

Best for: Guests who want the newest ship in the Celebrity fleet, with The Bazaar, Bora, the Pool Club and the fleet’s largest spa, for a Greek Isles summer from Barcelona or Athens or a Caribbean winter from Miami.

Sails from: Barcelona, Athens (Piraeus), Miami · Regions: Western Mediterranean, Greek Isles and Eastern Mediterranean, Italy and French Riviera, Eastern Caribbean, Western Caribbean, Southern Caribbean, Bahamas, Transatlantic

Celebrity Xcel questions we answer every day

How big is Celebrity Xcel?
Celebrity Xcel is 141,420 gross tons and 1,073 feet long, with 1,640 staterooms, 3,260 guests at double occupancy, up to 3,950 guests in total and a crew of about 1,400. It shares the longer Edge Series hull with Beyond and Ascent and has 32 restaurants, bars and lounges, including eight specialty restaurants and four main dining rooms.
What is new on Celebrity Xcel?
Xcel introduced The Bazaar, a three-deck destination market that replaces Eden with food, crafts, lessons and festival-style entertainment tied to each port. Bora brings open-air Mediterranean dining to the Rooftop Garden. The Celebrity Pool Club adds a shaded, cabana-lined pool with valet service, the Attic at The Club is a 24-hour adult game lounge, and The Spa is the largest in the fleet with the new Hydra Room and Vitamin D Deck.
Who is Celebrity Xcel best for?
Xcel suits couples, friends and families who want the newest Celebrity ship and the fullest set of venues. The Pool Club and Bazaar give it a livelier daytime scene than earlier Edge ships, while The Retreat, the Solarium and the spa keep the upscale, adult-leaning feel. Camp at Sea and the Teen Club run on every sailing, so it works for family groups too.
What is the best stateroom on Celebrity Xcel?
Start with the Edge Stateroom with Infinite Veranda, about 243 sq ft where the window lowers to open the whole room to the sea; AquaClass versions add Blu and spa perks. If you want a real open balcony, choose a Sunset Veranda at the stern. Among the 228 suites, the two-story Edge Villas have private plunge pools and the two-bedroom Iconic Suites sit above the bridge.
What is included in the fare on Celebrity Xcel?
Your fare covers accommodation, the four main restaurants, Oceanview Café, Mast Grill, Spa Café, Spice Café in The Bazaar, the Theatre, the Pool Club, pools, fitness center, Camp at Sea and the Teen Club. Specialty restaurants, drinks packages, Wi-Fi, cabanas and spa treatments are extra unless your fare or suite includes them. The Retreat suites include Luminae, premium drinks, Wi-Fi and gratuities. SmartCruiser adds bonus onboard credit on sailings where Celebrity allows it, not available booking direct.
Where does Celebrity Xcel sail in 2026 and 2027?
Summer 2026 and summer 2027 are 7 to 11-night Mediterranean cruises from Barcelona and Athens, including Greek Isles, Italy and French Riviera and Spain and Portugal itineraries with overnights in Madeira. In late October 2026 it crosses from Barcelona to Miami, then sails 6 to 8-night Caribbean and Bahamas cruises from PortMiami through April 2027 to Grand Cayman, Cozumel, St. Thomas, Antigua, Bimini and the ABC islands.

Facts checked against Celebrity Cruises: Celebrity Xcel, Celebrity Cruises: Activities and Things to Do on Celebrity Xcel, Royal Caribbean Group Press Center: Celebrity Xcel fact sheet on October 13, 2026. Ship details change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the current layout when you book.

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