Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Xcel
The newest ship in Celebrity's Edge Series, launched 2025 - a design-led, food-forward ship on her first European season.
- Typically sails
- Western Mediterranean
Best for
- Couples
- Foodies
- New-ship seekers
Facilities and activities
On board
Notable facilities
- Magic Carpet
- The Bazaar
- Le Voyage by Daniel Boulud
Dining at a glance
Food & Dining
Food Strength
VERY GOOD
One of this ship's strengths.
Exceptional specialty dining; a consistent top choice for food.
Specialty Dining
Exceptional
Why It Stands Out
- • Michelin-caliber specialty restaurants across the Edge-class fleet, led by renowned chefs
Recommended Dining
LuminaeFine dining · Included
The Retreat suite guests only
Menus by Michelin-starred Chef Daniel Boulud, included for Retreat/suite guests fleet-wide.
Best For Food
Specialty dining
How we rate food ▾
Food Strength is an editorial comparison across cruise ships generally — not just within this cruise line.
This dining assessment reflects broader Celebrity Cruises patterns where ship-specific evidence is limited. Individual venues and experiences vary by ship.
Reviews & Traveler Perspective
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Where it goes
Routes on this ship
The route profiles Galythia holds for Celebrity Xcel.
Indicative only
Reference price
US$2,268 pp
7-night Western Mediterranean
Planning reference · Not a live fare
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