Celebrity Xcel: First cruise ship designed by passengers launches

 

Celebrity Cruises has just launched Celebrity Xcel in Fort Lauderdale – the fifth ship in their Edge Series and the first major cruise ship designed with direct input from passengers through their “Xcel Dream Makers” program. Would you be interested in covering?

 

Highlights include seven brand-new experiences:

 

• The Bazaar: A three-story space that transforms daily to reflect the destinations visited, featuring two destination-inspired restaurants, artisan markets, and local festivals
• Bora: Mediterranean rooftop restaurant with boozy brunch service (including “the best Bloody Mary bar at sea”) transitioning to intimate tableside dining at night
• Celebrity Pool Club: Enhanced poolside experience with pool valets offering chilled towels, sunscreen, games and VIP cabanas
• Attic at The Club: 24/7 retro arcade with Pac-Man, Golden Tee, pool, darts and shuffleboard
• Celebrity Flagship Store: First-ever flagship retail space with customisable merchandise and vintage Celebrity collectibles
• Expanded Spa: Celebrity’s largest spa yet, featuring the first-ever Hydra Room (water-focused wellness experience) and outdoor Vitamin D Deck
• Entertainment: Most expansive entertainment offering to date with three new theatre shows and interactive performances

 

Celebrity Xcel is sailing seven-night Caribbean itineraries from Fort Lauderdale (Bahamas, Mexico, Cayman Islands, Puerto Plata, St. Thomas, St. Maarten), with Mediterranean sailings from Barcelona and Athens starting Summer 2026.

 

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