In November 2025 we were lucky enough to sail on the Celebrity Xcel’s exclusive 4-night Preview Cruise from Fort Lauderdale — the first sailing on this brand new Edge class ship. We sailed as a Gen X couple, staying in an Infinite Veranda stateroom, cabin 6272 on Deck 6, stopping at Cozumel before returning to Fort Lauderdale. Here’s our complete honest Celebrity Xcel preview cruise review.
Read the full series in order:
Part 1 — Embarkation & Sea Day First impressions of the Xcel, our Infinite Veranda stateroom, embarkation day highlights, the Speakeasy, Cafe al Bacio, and a blissful sea day. → Celebrity Xcel – Revealing Preview Cruise Embarkation and a Blissful Day at Sea
Part 2 — Cozumel A quiet port morning, the Mayan Bee Sanctuary, street tacos, tequila, and back onboard for standout entertainment and a mixology class. → Celebrity Xcel – Cozumel – Peaceful Excitement
We’re sailing the Celebrity Xcel again in June 2026 — this time on a Mediterranean itinerary from Barcelona. Follow along for updated reviews as we explore Malta, Ephesus, Mykonos, Santorini, and Athens.
Have questions about the Celebrity Xcel? Drop them in the comments — happy to help!