Celebrity Xcel: Luxury and Innovation at Sea
- Esther
- Oct 29
- 2 min read
The Celebrity Xcel recently joined the fleet and is the newest Edge Class ship.
The sister ships of this innovative new ship are
Celebrity Edge
Celebrity Apex
Celebrity Beyond
Celebrity Ascent
Statistics of the Celebrity Xcel
Gross Tonnage: 140,600 GT.
Length: 1,073 ft (approx 327 m).
Beam (width): 128 ft (approx 39 m).
Passenger capacity (double‐occupancy): 3,260 passengers.
Maximum capacity: up to 3,950 passengers.
Crew size: 1,400 crew/staff.
Number of decks: 15 passenger decks (10 of which hold staterooms).
Staterooms: 1,646 staterooms.
Speed: approx 22 knots average.
The Edge Class ships are known for their Magic Carpet , a multifunctional, movable platform that can travel vertically along the side of the ship, from sea level (Deck 2) all the way up to the higher decks. It typically serves as a bar or lounge offering amazing views of the sea, but during tendering operations, it can also be used as a tender loading area.
What makes the Xcel different from the other Edge Class ships?
This ship is the most sustainable among her sister ships. She features tri-fuel capable engines, and Xcel is designed to operate on methanol in the future, making it the first Edge-class ship to receive this sustainability upgrade. This innovation makes Xcel more eco-friendly and forward-looking.
The Dream Makers
Dream Makers was an invitation-only community where guests were able to share input about how they imagine the perfect cruise.
Spaces shaped by “Xcel Dream Makers” program, where guests influence decor, entertainment, and food concepts.
They asked future guests themselves to help design the experience.
Interior styling & atmosphere
Dining concepts & menu items
Bar experiences
Entertainment & activities
New spaces that debuted onboard
Instead of only relying on designers and architects, Celebrity included the people who know cruising best, the guests.
This ship has seven new experiences created influenced from Dream Makers
The Bazaar – A multi-deck immersive space that brings destination culture, food, craft and entertainment onboard.
Bora – An al-fresco dining venue on the Rooftop Garden offering share plates, brunches and Mediterranean (or destination) flavours.
Celebrity Pool Club – A re-imagined pool deck experience: more service, cabanas, themed events (“The Poolest Day Ever”), live music & DJ.
Attic at The Club – A new lounge/game space for grown-ups (and families) with arcade-style games, virtual golf, foosball, darts etc.
Celebrity Flagship Store – A high-end retail/interactive space: part museum, part bespoke keepsakes, personalised items.
The Spa (Celebrity Xcel) – The largest spa yet in the fleet, with new features like a Hydra Room, Vitamin D Deck, expanded Thermal Suite etc.
7. IYKYK – If You Know, You Know. This is still a "secret" venue.
The summer of 2026 she will be sailing in the Mediterranean, are you interested in making an unforgettable cruise on this ship, feel free to contact Cruise Atelier for more information.
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