- Launched
- November 2025
- Gross tonnage
- 141,420 GT
- Passengers
- 3,248 (double occupancy), 3,600 (max)
- Crew
- ~1,400
- Length
- 327 m
- Home port
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
Celebrity Xcel launched in November 2025 as the fifth Edge-class ship and the third in the Edge-plus generation, bringing incremental technical upgrades and a refreshed Retreat design language.
Xcel introduces the most extensive Retreat-tier updates yet — new Iconic Suite layouts, an expanded Retreat Sundeck bar programme, and Ascent-plus generation dining venues including a reimagined Le Voyage. Standard cabin categories receive updated bathrooms and connectivity.
The ship also marks Celebrity's most complete LED-forward wayfinding and biometric embarkation implementation. Deployment for 2026 is Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale — expect Mediterranean repositioning later in her career.
Highlights
Newest Edge-class
Ascent-plus generation refinements across suites, dining, and technology.
Reimagined Le Voyage
Daniel Boulud specialty restaurant refreshed with an expanded programme.
Biometric embarkation
Fastest facial-recognition boarding process across the fleet.
Same class
Sister ships
Launched 2018
Celebrity Edge
The original Edge-class ship — the platform that redefined premium cruise design.
Launched 2020
Celebrity Apex
The polished refinement of Edge — smoother flow, an upgraded Eden, and a strong European deployment.
Launched 2022
Celebrity Beyond
The flagship of the class — longer, an extra deck, and the strongest Retreat complex at sea.
Launched 2023
Celebrity Ascent
The newest complete Edge-plus ship — Beyond's platform with Ascent-generation refinements.
Also in Celebrity Cruises
Other ships in the fleet
Launched 2008
Celebrity Solstice
The original Solstice-class ship — the class that defined modern Celebrity and pioneered the Lawn Club.
Launched 2009
Celebrity Equinox
The second Solstice-class ship — a proven Caribbean workhorse with the class's refreshed Revolution refit.
Launched 2010
Celebrity Eclipse
The UK-market Solstice-class flagship — Southampton summers, Caribbean winters.
Launched 2011
Celebrity Silhouette
The fourth Solstice-class ship — introduced Lawn Club Grill and outdoor dining alcoves.
Launched 2012
Celebrity Reflection
The largest Solstice-class ship — an extra deck and 200 more berths than her sisters.
Launched 2000
Celebrity Millennium
The original Millennium-class ship — Celebrity's classic mid-size platform, refreshed under Revolution.
Launched 2001
Celebrity Infinity
South America and Pacific Coast specialist — the second Millennium-class ship.
Launched 2001
Celebrity Summit
The Caribbean-focused Millennium-class ship — short cruises from San Juan and Bermuda from New Jersey.
Launched 2002
Celebrity Constellation
The Mediterranean-focused Millennium-class ship — Greek Isles specialist and Grand Voyage regular.
Available on this ship
Onboard experiences
The Retreat
Celebrity's suite-class ship-within-ship — private restaurant, lounge, sundeck, and dedicated concierge.
AquaClass
Celebrity's spa-oriented fare tier — dedicated Blu restaurant access and complimentary spa amenities.
Concierge Class
Celebrity's mid-tier balcony fare — priority services and modest inclusions above standard Veranda.
Blu
Celebrity's spa-inspired restaurant, exclusive to AquaClass and Retreat guests.
Cruise line
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Royal Caribbean Group (parent group)
Royal Caribbean Group is the world's second-largest cruise operator, parent of Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea — three brands spanning contemporary, premium, and ultra-luxury.
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