Celebrity Cruises’ newest ship, Celebrity Xcel, hit the open sea for the first time on Saturday, September 13, marking a major milestone ahead of its inaugural season!
Under Captain Kirk Kyriakos Matragkas, the ship ran a series of advanced maneuverability tests near the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. Celebrity Xcel passed all trials and is now ready to welcome passengers this November.
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About Celebrity Xcel
Celebrity Xcel is the fifth ship in the Edge Series and introduces seven new onboard spaces. Its inaugural season will sail from Fort Lauderdale on seven-night itineraries to The Bahamas, Mexico, Cayman Islands, and Puerto Plata, St. Thomas, and St. Maarten. In Summer 2026, it will begin a European season with seven-to-11-night Mediterranean cruises from Barcelona and Athens, including new overnight stops in Madeira, Portugal.
For more information or bookings, visit www.celebrity.com or contact a travel advisor.
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