Celebrity Xcel Honest Review: The Good, Bad & Worth It? 🚢
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I'm going to crown this as my favorite cruise ship right now.
This was the best service I have ever received on any cruise ship.
I absolutely loved the Speak Easy Bar. This is my favorite bar at sea.
I was so heartbroken. However, they still have really good food, but I did not love that they changed that.
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🚢 My Honest Review of Celebrity Xcel – Celebrity Cruises' Newest Ship (2026)! I just sailed on the brand-new Celebrity Xcel and I'm sharing my completely honest thoughts – the amazing highlights, a few disappointments, and whether it's worth booking in 2026. From the redesigned Pool Deck and The Bazaar marketplace to the food, entertainment, staterooms, and overall vibe – I cover it all. Is this Edge-class ship a step up, or does it fall short? Watch to find out if Celebrity Xcel lives up to the hype! If you're planning a Celebrity cruise or comparing to ships like Icon of the Seas or Beyond/Ascent, this review will help! TIME STAMPS 0:00 - 0:43 - INTRO 0:44 - 7:37 - WHATS NEW & DIFFERENT 7:38 - 10:13 - LODGING 10:14 - 13:13 - ENTERTAINMENT 13:14 - 17:27 - EXTRAS 17:28 - 17:48 - ITINERARY 17:49 - 19:18 - SERVICE 19:19 - 20:30 - THINGS I LOVE 20:31 - 22:28 - THINGS I DID NOT LOVE 22:29 - 23:10 - OUTRO What do YOU think of Celebrity Xcel? Drop a comment below – love it or skip it? 👇 Like if this helped, subscribe for more honest cruise reviews, and hit the bell for notifications! #CelebrityXcel #CelebrityCruises #CruiseReview #HonestReview #LuxuryCruise Follow me on Instagram @alexis_schoonover_