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Trying EVERY Specialty Restaurant on the BRAND NEW Celebrity Xcel! (Honest Food Review)

AlexisTravelTips
AlexisTravelTips
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👁️ 1K views📅 4 months ago⏱️ 8:21
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❤️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · 7 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I absolutely love this venue. They have ceiling to floor windows. The ambiance is really nice.

I think that on the Celebrity Excel, my favorite restaurant is going to be Bora. Bora for dinner.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Purchase the ultimate dining package if you're a foodie.
Try Raw on Five for lunch instead of dinner for better value.
Visit Bora for both brunch and dinner for unique experiences.
Prioritize Mosaic, Bora brunch, and Bora dinner on Celebrity Xcel.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cost of dining packageIf you're not a big foodie, you may not need the package; focus on key restaurants.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the specialty dining package worth the extra cost on Celebrity Xcel?
QWhich specialty restaurants are the best on Celebrity Xcel?
QWhat are the new dining experiences on Celebrity Xcel?

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YouTube Video Description

🚢 Just sailed on the BRAND NEW Celebrity Xcel – Celebrity Cruises' latest Edge Series ship! In this video, I tried EVERY specialty restaurant onboard to see if they're worth the extra cost. From rooftop Mediterranean brunch at Bora to fine dining at Le Voyage by Daniel Boulud, Raw on 5 seafood, Mosaic, Le Grand Bistro, and more – here's my honest review of the food, vibes, prices, and highlights! Celebrity Xcel debuted in late 2025 and brings fresh dining experiences like never before. Which one was my favorite? Which would I skip? Watch to find out! TIME STAMPS 0:00 - 0:39 - INTRO 0:40 - 0:59 - COST 0:60 - 2:10 - LE VOYAGE 2:11 - 3:01 - RAW ON 5 3:02 - 3:49 - FINECUT 3:50 - 4:09 - LE PETIT CHEF 4:10 - 4:45 - CHEFS TABLE 4:46 - 5:26 - MOSAIC 5:27 - 7:07 - BORA 7:08 - 8:22 - OUTRO If you're planning a Celebrity Xcel cruise or love cruise food tours, hit LIKE if you enjoyed, SUBSCRIBE for more ship reviews & itineraries, and drop a comment: What's your must-try restaurant on Celebrity ships? 🛳️🍴 #CelebrityXcel #CelebrityCruises #CruiseFood #SpecialtyRestaurants #NewCruiseShip #CruiseReview #CruiseVlog Thanks for watching – see you onboard!"