Celebrity Cruises Introduces Preview Voyage for Its Exciting New Ship, Celebrity Xcel

Celebrity Cruises has announced a new 4-night preview voyage for its latest ship, Celebrity Xcel, ahead of its inaugural sailing. This additional sailing will take place from November 9 to November 13, 2025, departing from Port Everglades/Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Passengers already booked on the inaugural cruise set for November 18 have been offered the option to transfer to this earlier voyage, with assurances of retaining their suite or a comparable room, along with adjustments for any fare price differences. However, this option must be finalized by May 8.

After these initial sailings, Celebrity Xcel will commence a series of 7-night Caribbean itineraries, visiting beautiful destinations such as the Bahamas, Mexico, the Cayman Islands, Puerto Plata, St. Thomas, and St. Maarten. Following its Caribbean season, the ship will reposition to Europe for 7 to 11-night Mediterranean voyages from popular ports like Barcelona and Piraeus-Athens.

This expansion into European itineraries is part of Celebrity’s strategy to enhance destination-immersive experiences, appealing to premium cruise passengers with high-end amenities, upscale accommodations, and varied itineraries. Celebrity Xcel is designed to represent a significant advancement in the fleet, offering luxury accommodations, innovative onboard spaces, and an enhanced dining and entertainment experience.

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