Celebrity Xcel — Details, Dining, Homeport, Itineraries, Staterooms & More! Debuting 2025 in Fort Lauderdale
Celebrity Xcel Rendering © Celebrity Cruises
The Celebrity Xcel is the latest addition to the Celebrity Cruise Line fleet, and we’re here to share everything we know about this exciting new ship. Celebrity Xcel will be the fifth ship in Celebrity’s Edge Class. While complete details are still emerging, we have information on the ship’s deck plans, staterooms, and upcoming itineraries for 2025 and 2026.
First steel-cutting of Celebrity Xcel, Celebrity Cruises’ fifth Edge Class ship, at Chantiers de l’Atlantique
We're eagerly awaiting more details about the Celebrity Xcel dining options and activity venues. Rest assured, we will update this article with new information as it becomes available, keeping you informed about all the amazing features and experiences the Celebrity Xcel has to offer.
Celebrity Xcel Grand Atrium Rendering © Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Xcel Size and Structure
Celebrity Xcel, Celebrity Cruise Line's latest addition, promises an exceptional cruise experience departing from Fort Lauderdale. With a passenger capacity of 3,248 and a tonnage of 141,420 tons, this impressive vessel measures 1,073 feet in length and boasts a generous beam of 128 feet. Cruising at a comfortable speed of 22 knots and registered in Malta, Celebrity Xcel is set to embark on its inaugural voyage in October 2025. Departing from the bustling port of Fort Lauderdale, this ship offers easy access to the captivating destinations of the Caribbean, ensuring passengers an unforgettable journey in style and comfort.
Click here to see dining menus for Celebrity Edge Class Main Dining Rooms.
Celebrity Xcel © Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Xcel Staterooms:
A wide variety of stateroom categories are available on the Celebrity Xcel, ensuring that every traveler finds a space that meets their needs and enhances their cruising experience. This ship has the most suite level staterooms ever offered onboard a Celebrity Cruise Line ship. This ship will feature the Celebrity Infinite Veranda Staterooms instead of standard cruise ship balconies.
Celebrity Infinite Veranda © Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Xcel Itineraries
Celebrity Xcel will offer a mix of Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises departing from Fort Lauderdale. The inaugural maiden sailing is scheduled for a 5-night voyage on November 18, 2025, with stops in Bimini and Cozumel. Starting on November 23, 2025, the ship will commence Western Caribbean itineraries, including stops at Bimini, Cozumel, and Grand Cayman. The following week, on November 30, 2025, Celebrity Xcel will embark on an Eastern Caribbean route, featuring ports of call in the Dominican Republic, St. Thomas, and St. Maarten. This alternating schedule between East and West Caribbean cruises will continue on a weekly basis until April 19, 2026. These itineraries provide passengers with a diverse range of Caribbean experiences to explore.
Celebrity Xcel Deck Plans
Deck plans for Celebrity Xcel are not fully detailed out, but they do list all passenger cabins , offering you a look at the ship's layout. Click here to view the Celebrity Xcel deck plans directly on the Celebrity Cruises website.
Celebrity Xcel Announcement © Celebrity Cruises
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