The fifth vessel in the brand's
award-winning Edge Series, Celebrity Xcel, will be in a class of
her own when she launches Winter 2025
MIAMI, Nov. 7, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- The countdown is on, and the future of elevated
travel at sea is officially on its way. Celebrity Cruises announced
today that the fifth ship in its award-winning Edge Series
will be named Celebrity Xcel, continuing the innovative
experiences coveted in her sister ships and then going even further
for an unmatched premium vacation experience.
The reveal was made at Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in
Saint-Nazaire, France, as
executives from both Royal Caribbean Group, the world's leading
family of cruise vacation brands that includes Celebrity Cruises,
and the shipyard cut the first piece of steel for the new ship.
"The Edge Series has shattered preconceived notions of
cruising, and I am thrilled to announce our next bold step as a
brand with Celebrity Xcel," said Celebrity Cruises'
President Laura Hodges Bethge. "True
to her name, this next ship will 'Xcel' beyond her sister ships
with entirely new experiences, yet to be revealed, but that will
change the game all over again."
Celebrity Xcel will make her debut in November 2025 in the Caribbean, sailing her inaugural winter season
from Fort Lauderdale, on 7-night
itineraries alternating between the Bahamas, Mexico and the Cayman Islands, and Puerto Plata, St. Thomas, and St. Maarten. The sailings are now open for
sale.
Like her highly anticipated sister ship Celebrity Ascent,
debuting later this month, Celebrity Xcel will connect
guests to the breath-taking world around them like never before.
The onboard experiences on these ships stand them apart as a class
of ships without comparison with such distinctive features and
spaces as:
- The Retreat®, an exclusive resort-within-a-resort area for
suite guests, highlighted by a two-story sundeck;
- Accommodations for today's modern tastes from modern two-story
villas with private plunge pools to staterooms with infinite
verandas, blurring the boundaries between indoor and outdoor
living;
- An expanded Rooftop Garden and stunning Resort Deck featuring
unique cantilevered float pools;
- A multi-level, multi-terraced Sunset Bar redefining the ship's
aft;
- A Daniel Boulud fine-dining restaurant at sea;
- Live entertainment and activities creating the best date nights
and days at sea;
- A boldly redesigned Grand Plaza spanning three decks, creating
an airy and open indoor space;
- And, the return of the Magic Carpet®, an engineering feat
soaring cantilevered above the sea, offering guests uninterrupted
vistas while sipping cocktails or having dinner.
For more information on Celebrity Cruises, or to book a
Celebrity cruise, visit www.celebrity.com, call
1-800-CELEBRITY, or contact a trusted travel advisor.
About Celebrity Cruises:
Celebrity Cruises' iconic "X"
is the mark of a fleet of 16 resorts at sea taking guests to the
world's best places on the world's best places. Celebrity
revolutionized the industry with its cool, contemporary design and
accommodation; dining, spa, and entertainment experiences for
modern tastes; and culturally rich and diverse destination
experiences, all complemented by warm, personalized service. Driven
by wanderlust and a passion for opening the world, Celebrity
journeys to all seven continents, visiting nearly 300 destinations
in more than 70 countries. Celebrity Cruises is one of five cruise
brands owned by global cruise company Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE:
RCL). For more information about Celebrity Cruises, please
visit www.celebrity.com.
View original content to download
multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/prepare-to-experience-the-next-level-of-elevated-vacation-excellence-celebrity-cruises-reveals-name-of-next-edge-series-ship-301980112.html
SOURCE Celebrity Cruises