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Cruise Ship Confessions LIVE | Ep. 004 | Celebrity EXCEL - Raw & Uncut Review!

a RICH and JAZZY Life
a RICH and JAZZY Life
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👁️ 2K views📅 2 months ago⏱️ 2:03:59
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Celebrity Xcel
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Celebrity Ascent
What This Creator Said
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👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Caribbean · Winter · 7 nightsVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

This Celebrity Xcel we rank a 10 out of 10. It's a absolutely beautiful, beautiful ship.

We gave them 10 out of 10 for service and staff.

I highly recommend the XL. Great ship.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Pack magnetic hooks for the stateroom closet.
✓Bring a shoe holder that hangs on the door for extra storage.
✓Go to the buffet every day for lunch to try all the food options.
✓Book a cabana for a good value with included amenities.
✓Pack a pair of pants for specialty dining venues with dress codes.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not enough activities for kids on sea days — Research the ship's offerings beforehand and set expectations for children.
Adult spaces are not exclusively for adults — Be aware that kids may walk through adult areas, which can affect the vibe.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the Celebrity Xcel a good ship for families with young kids?
QWhat is the food and dining experience like on the Celebrity Xcel?
QHow is the service and staff on the Celebrity Xcel?
QWhat are the entertainment and activities like on the ship?
QIs the Celebrity Xcel worth the money?

Topics Covered

Service Crew4½ Happy BaconValue Pricing2 Happy BaconDrink Package1 Happy BaconShip Condition5 Happy BaconCabin Interior2½ Happy BaconDining Buffet5 Happy BaconPool Deck3½ Happy BaconKids Family3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Bimini2½ Sad Bacon
Top: Bimini excursion
Cozumel3½ Happy Bacon
Top: Kayaking
Grand Cayman4 Happy Bacon
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon — creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

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🚢 Celebrity EXCEL - Raw & Uncut Review! 🎤 Join us LIVE this Friday night as we break down our honest, unfiltered review of the Celebrity EXCEL cruise ship! We're bringing on 1-2 special guests who have also sailed on the EXCEL to share their firsthand experiences and real opinions. From the staterooms to the dining, entertainment to the overall vibe — nothing is off limits. Whether you're considering booking the Celebrity EXCEL or just love cruise content, you don't want to miss this one! 💬 Drop your questions in the chat — we'll be answering them LIVE! 🔔 Hit that notification bell so you don't miss future episodes of Cruise Ship Confessions every Friday night at 10 PM EST!