In November 2025 we sailed on the Celebrity Xcel’s 4-night Preview Cruise from Fort Lauderdale, the first sailing with paying guests on this brand new Edge class ship. We sailed as a Gen X couple in Infinite Veranda stateroom 6272 on Deck 6, with one stop in 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 Day Our 2 AM arrival, Terminal 25 check-in, stateroom 6272 and its cabin tour, the Bazaar and its Market, a run-in with Zach the Traveling Man, lunch at Tuscan Grille, sail-away, and the first night’s shows. → Celebrity Xcel Embarkation Day: Smooth Day 1 Tips
Part 2 — A day at Sea Bora brunch beside a cruise YouTuber, the Bazaar in its Aqua theme, Adam Trent’s magic show, a speakeasy behind a photo booth, and 254 West. → Celebrity Xcel Sea Day: Awesome Bora Brunch, Speakeasy & 2 Shows
Part 3 — 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
What’s next? We sailed the Celebrity Xcel again in June 2026, this time from Barcelona to Athens, with stops in Malta, Ephesus, Mykonos, and Santorini. Read the full Mediterranean series.
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