Captain “Kirk” to Helm Celebrity Xcel Upon Launch
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Celebrity Cruises has officially named Captain Curyakos Kurt Matragas as the master of Celebrity Excel
Captain Metragas, a veteran mariner and fan favorite among guests, has been with Celebrity Cruises since 2000
He is currently serving as captain of Celebrity Beyond and has also commanded Celebrity Reflection and other vessels within the fleet
Known not only for his leadership at sea, but also for his musical talents, Captain Kirk often entertains guests with impromptu performances on drums and guitar during sailings
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Celebrity Cruises has officially named Captain Kyriakos “Kirk” Matragkas as the master of Celebrity Xcel, the highly anticipated fifth ship in the Edge-class series, set to debut in November 2025. Captain Matragkas, a veteran mariner and fan-favorite among guests, has been with Celebrity Cruises since 2000. He is currently serving as captain of Celebrity Beyond and has also commanded Celebrity Reflection and other vessels within the fleet. Matragkas began his career with the cruise line as part of the launch team for Celebrity Millennium. Known not only for his leadership at sea but also for his musical talents, Captain Kirk often entertains guests with impromptu performances on drums and guitar during sailings. #captainkirk #celebrityxcel #CaptainKyriakosMatragkas #whill_us #chilliefalls #chilliescruises #cruisenews #shorts To subscribe: http://bit.ly/chi-fal