We're Nervous About Our Celebrity Xcel Cruise, Here's Why
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We are going on the Celebrity Excel in just a few weeks.
We're very very excited. And a little worried.
We are huge lovers of Celebrity. They we love the Edge class ships.
The challenge for us with this one is that some of the things that we really love are going to be changed or gone.
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Celebrity Xcel launches November 2025 and we have mixed feelings. After decades sailing Celebrity Cruises, here's our honest take on what excites us and what has us worried about their newest ship. #CelebrityXcel #CelebrityCruises #CruiseShip #CruiseTips #CruiseNews #CelebrityXcelReview #CruiseShipTour The Celebrity Xcel cruise ship is generating major buzz in the cruise community, but not all of it is positive. As longtime Celebrity Cruises experts and former Disney entertainers with 44 years of travel experience together, we're breaking down the good, the bad, and what genuinely concerns us about this revolutionary new ship. @celebritycruises 🟢 WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT CELEBRITY XCEL: Exited about the new shows, new restaurants, possible speakeasy. 🟡 WHAT HAS US CONCERNED: The removal of the iconic Eden venue, untested dining concepts like The Bazaar, premium pricing increases, and changes to the beloved Infinite Veranda staterooms all raise serious questions. We're sharing our unfiltered thoughts as Celebrity Cruises authorities who've sailed this line for decades. 💬 Have you booked Celebrity Xcel? Are you concerned about these changes too? Drop your thoughts in the comments below! We'd also like to thank the channels that inspire us: (The best at cruise videos) @Cruisewith @ritzytravelguide LOVE MR & MRS RITZY @theposhtravelblog @luxurytravelexpert @WalkWithMeTim @Views-And-Queues 📺 WATCH NEXT: https://youtu.be/fAU0Q17P_Ps?si=6uLqkZtJa1an7_zI https://youtu.be/erT8-70hW2Y?si=az0bQMZW_GVkvJL3 https://youtu.be/o7hisslBsbQ?si=w9EJpXIvUyOxmJI_ https://youtu.be/erT8-70hW2Y?si=j2gCROqhrrFQkgzu Subscribe for honest Celebrity Cruises reviews and cruise tips from two former Disney World entertainers who know luxury travel inside and out!