Celebrity Xcel Ship Info
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Celebrity Cruise Line
General Information
The
Celebrity Xcel started sailing in 2025. Former names: none. The Celebrity Xcel is registered
in Valletta, Malta. The Celebrity Xcel has 1646 cabins.
You can expect between 3292 to 3950 passengers on a typical sailing. This means
that at the higher number (usually peak and holiday sailings) Celebrity Xcel has a space ratio of
35.8.
(A space ratio less than 33 means that you may find the ship crowded in areas. A space ratio greater than 39 means that
there should be plenty of space for each passenger.) When this ship isn't sailing at capacity the space ratio can be as good
as 43.
The Celebrity Xcel has
1400 crew members on board. There are 3 passengers for every crew member on board.
There are no self serve laundromats on this cruise ship.
Sister Ships
The following ships share the same class as this ship. This means the basic design and layout of the ship
is the same. For the most part the cabins will be identical among these ships, but may be decorated differently.
2018- Celebrity Edge
2020- Celebrity Apex
2022- Celebrity Beyond
2023- Celebrity Ascent
2025- Celebrity Xcel
Accessibility
There are 28 special needs cabins on this ship. These cabins have been modified for accessibility purposes.
16 Decks
There are 16 on this ship. The highest deck number is 17. The number of decks with passenger cabins is 10.
83% Balconies
This is the percent of the staterooms on board have balconies.
Other Information
Built in 2025, this is the fifth and final ship in the EDGE-class. Compared to the sisterships, Xcel is longer and has more capacity.
New features for this ship include:
--Le Voyage by Daniel Boulud (50-seat specialty restaurant by Daniel Boulud/celebrity chef and restaurant chain owner)
--redesigned Luminae (Suite-only restaurant)
--redesigned Pool Deck
--expanded Rooftop Garden (expanded facilities and show programming)
--twice-larger Sunset Bar
--larger Retreat (exclusive for Suite guests only)
--Resort deck was redesigned and is 40% larger, and offers a nighttime experience
--Sunset Bar added (Morrocco-themed outside bar)
--World Class Bar (premium wine bar and cocktail venue served by expert mixologists)
--Grand Plaza is larger
--AquaClass SkySuites (featuring floor-ceiling views, large private terraces, premium bedding and wellness amenities)
--Theater Lounge (fleets largest, 7 stage areas)
--The Club (dual purpose venue with stage, dance floor, LED screen, 2 bars
There are 1646 staterooms on board, and they all offer keyless cabin entry with digital keys.
There are 32 dining options on board including 4 main dining rooms, 6 specialty restaurants, 5 casual restaurants, as well as 12 bars and lounges.
Offers the traditional Celebrity Select Dining which allows for flexibility for all guests.
Celebrity Xcel Ship Stats
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Year Built | 2025 |
| Years Old | -1 |
| Tons | 141,420 |
| Speed | 22.0 knots |
| Length | 1,073 feet |
| Beam | 128 feet |
| Total Cabins | 1,646 |
| Crew | 1,400 |
| Expected Passengers | 3,276 to 3,950 |
| Expected Space Ratio | 36 |
| Total decks | 16 |
| Decks with cabins | 10 |
Celebrity Xcel Features
Activities
- 1 Indoor Pools
- 2 Outdoor Pools
- 6 Whirlpools (hot tubs)
- No Rock Climbing Wall
- No Flow Rider
- No Ice Rink
- No Bowling
- No Zipline
- No Waterslide
- No Water Park
- No Ropes Course
- No Mini Golf
- No Sports Court
- Jogging Track
Features
- Casino
- No Cigar Lounge
- No Chapel
- Video Arcade
- Show Lounge
- Hair Salon
- Spa
- Fitness Center
- Library
- No Bridge Viewing Area
- No Outdoor Movie Screen
- Teen Lounge
- No Passenger Promenade
- No Upper Deck Sea Viewing Lounge
- Adult Only Outside Lounge Area
Smoking Policy
- Smoking is prohibited in cabins, balconies, dining venues, casinos, theaters, hallways, elevators, and corridors
- Smoking is permitted only in designated indoor and outdoor areas, including the port side of the pool deck and sundecks on each ship
- Cigar and pipe smoking is allowed only in designated sections of open decks.
