Edge class · Celebrity · In service since 2025
Celebrity Xcel
Celebrity Xcel is an Edge class cruise ship operated by Celebrity, in service since 2025. At about 141,420 gross tons, it carries roughly 3,937 guests and ranks #1 by size in the 15-ship Celebrity fleet we cover.
- 141,420 gross tons
- 3,937 guests
- 1,071 ft long
Photo: Tunestoons, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Ship facts
- Cruise line
- Celebrity Cruises
- Ship class
- Edge class
- Entered service
- 2025 (1 year ago)
- Gross tonnage
- 141,420
- Guests
- 3,937
- Length
- 1,071 ft (326.5 m)
- Builder
- Chantiers de l'Atlantique
- Flag
- Malta
- IMO number
- 9884136
About Celebrity Xcel
Celebrity Xcel, which debuted in late 2025, is the fifth Edge-series ship and follows the stretched Edge Plus layout of Celebrity Beyond and Ascent. That means the Magic Carpet, a cantilevered platform that moves up and down the side of the ship, a two-level Sunset Bar at the stern, the Rooftop Garden and Eden, a three-deck venue wrapped in glass that blends dining, drinks and performance. Celebrity scheduled it for Caribbean sailings from Fort Lauderdale after its debut. Expect a stylish, adult-leaning atmosphere and a big menu of specialty restaurants.
Best for: Couples and food-focused travelers who want Celebrity’s most modern design on a Caribbean week.
Celebrity Xcel highlights
- Magic Carpet, a moving platform that serves as a bar, restaurant and tender landing
- Eden, a three-deck glass-walled venue at the stern
- Two-level Sunset Bar overlooking the wake
- Rooftop Garden with living plants and casual grill
- The Retreat, Celebrity’s suite-class lounge, restaurant and sundeck
How Celebrity Xcel compares in size
- Celebrity Xcel141,420
- Celebrity Ascent141,420
- Celebrity Beyond141,420
- Celebrity Apex130,818
- Celebrity Edge130,818
- Celebrity Reflection125,366
- Celebrity Silhouette122,210
- Celebrity Eclipse121,878
- Celebrity Equinox121,878
- Celebrity Solstice121,878
- Celebrity Constellation91,000
- Celebrity Millennium90,963
- Celebrity Summit90,940
- Celebrity Infinity90,940
- Celebrity Flora5,922
Gross tonnage measures a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Source: Wikidata.
Edge class sister ships
Sailing with Celebrity
Celebrity Cruises is a premium line with sleek, design-led ships, strong food, cocktail bars and spa-style cabins, aimed at couples and grown-up travelers who want a step up from mainstream cruising without luxury prices. Its Edge-class ships, with the cantilevered Magic Carpet, are among the most stylish at sea. It suits food lovers and couples, less so families seeking water parks or budget fares.
Read our full Celebrity guide: dining, drinks, tipping and who it suits →
Celebrity Xcel FAQs
How big is Celebrity Xcel?
Celebrity Xcel measures about 141,420 gross tons and is about 1,071 feet (327 m) long. That makes it #1 of 15 Celebrity ships we cover by tonnage, and #63 among all 255 ocean cruise ships in our guide.
How many passengers does Celebrity Xcel carry?
About 3,937 guests, according to Wikidata's record for the ship. Cruise lines usually quote capacity at two guests per cabin; with third and fourth berths filled, the maximum is higher.
When was Celebrity Xcel built?
Celebrity Xcel entered service in 2025 and was built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique. It's one of the newest ships at sea.
What class of ship is Celebrity Xcel?
Celebrity Xcel belongs to Celebrity's Edge class, alongside Celebrity Ascent, Celebrity Beyond, Celebrity Apex, Celebrity Edge. Ships in the same class share a layout and most signature features.
Is Celebrity Xcel good for families?
Camp at Sea offers supervised activities for children 3 to 12 in age groups, with teen spaces and activities for older kids. Programs are good but smaller in scale than on Royal Caribbean or Disney, and kids are most common in summer and on holiday sailings. Facilities vary by ship, so check what Celebrity Xcel offers for your kids' ages.
Updated November 2026 by the BookMyDreamCruise editorial team. How we research and fact-check.
Sources: Wikidata, Wikipedia, Celebrity official site.