Cruise news (Celebrity Xcel-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Port Everglades/Fort Lauderdale (FL USA) hosts 3 ship namings in 2 weeks
Over the course of just two weeks, Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale FL USA) in Broward County concluded the naming ceremonies, Plaques-and-Keys...
December 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Xcel introduces new passenger spaces as Edge-Series expansion continues
Celebrity Cruises has placed its newest EDGE-class vessel, Celebrity Xcel, into service from Fort Lauderdale, presenting a set of newly conceived...
November 29, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises expands Caribbean 2027–2028 schedule
Celebrity Cruises has charted an expansive Caribbean program for the 2027–2028 seasons, deploying 8 vessels from four Florida homeports and...
November 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises' newest ship Celebrity Xcel christened in Fort Lauderdale
Celebrity Cruises marked the arrival of its newest vessel, the Celebrity Xcel, with a spirited christening in Fort Lauderdale, conducted under clear...
November 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises' 2027-2028 fleet deployment schedule
Celebrity Cruises has unveiled its global fleet deployment schedule for 2027–2028, outlining an extensive program that spans the Caribbean...
November 12, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Xcel delivered, construction underway on sister ship Xcite
Celebrity Cruises has accepted delivery of its newest Edge-series ship, Celebrity Xcel, and simultaneously initiated construction on its sixth Edge...
October 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Xcel completes sea trials off Saint-Nazaire
Celebrity Cruises’ newest vessel, Celebrity Xcel, has concluded its initial sea trials, marking a significant milestone in the ship’s...
September 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Janaína Torres named Godmother of Celebrity Xcel ship
Celebrity Cruises has appointed Janaína Torres as the godmother of Celebrity Xcel, marking the first time a Brazilian chef has taken on this...
August 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises unveils 2027–2028 voyages
Celebrity Cruises has set forth its schedule for the 2027–2028 season, charting courses that will span Europe, Alaska, Hawaii, Australia, Japan...
August 10, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Xcel ship unveils 4 immersive new venues
Celebrity Cruises has unveiled 4 novel venues aboard the Celebrity Xcel, designed to enrich the voyage with opportunities to both explore and restore...
July 8, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises schedules President’s Cruise 2026 on Celebrity Xcel ship
Celebrity Cruises has confirmed that the 2026 edition of its annual President’s Cruise will be held aboard its upcoming flagship vessel...
May 22, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Xcel to commence operations ahead of schedule
Celebrity Cruises has announced that its forthcoming vessel, Celebrity Xcel, will begin service earlier than initially planned. A 4-night preview...
May 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises' newest ship Xcel to offer enhanced dining and entertainment
Celebrity Cruises has confirmed the forthcoming debut of Celebrity Xcel, its latest Edge-series vessel, designed to enhance onboard experiences for...
April 29, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises adds Preview Voyage for its newest ship Celebrity Xcel
Celebrity Cruises has expanded the deployment schedule for its newest vessel Celebrity Xcel by adding a 4-night preview voyage ahead of the ship...
April 27, 2025 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Celebrity Cruises unveils 'The Bazaar' on Celebrity Xcel ship
Celebrity Cruises has unveiled 'The Bazaar,' a novel multi-level space aboard the upcoming Celebrity Xcel, designed to integrate shipboard and shore...
February 6, 2025