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What This Creator Said
4 Happy Bacon
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🧍 Best for SoloCaribbean · 2 nightsFrom Port EvergladesVeteran Cruiser
Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.
Creator's Key Takeaways
I was pleasantly surprised. There's quite a bit of new stuff going on.
I loved it. I thought it was great, but a lot of people do miss that sort of outdoor seating area.
Absolutely one of the best restaurants I've ever tried at sea.
I think with these new shows on Excel, Celebrity is firmly back in the running for that top spot.
Creator's Tips & Advice
✓Walk around on your first day to explore the ship deck by deck.
✓Bring a USBC adapter for charging in the cabin.
✓Check out the new pickleball court and rooftop garden on the first day.
🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:
Infinite balcony fogging up — Ensure doors are shut to prevent fogging when the window is down.
Lack of USBC outlets in cabins — Bring a USBC adapter or European adapter for extra plugs.
Questions This Creator Answers
QWhat are the first impressions of the new Celebrity Xcel ship?
QHow does the boarding and disembarkation process work?
QWhat dining options are available and how is the food?
QWhat entertainment and activities are offered on the ship?
QWhat are some tips for first-time cruisers on an Edge-class ship?
Topics Covered
Embarkation4½ Happy BaconDisembarkation4½ Happy BaconService Crew3½ Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy BaconLoyalty Program2½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony4 Happy BaconDining Specialty4½ Happy BaconDining Buffet4 Happy Bacon
Port Highlights
Port Everglades4½ Happy Bacon
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
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Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.
About our Bacon Score methodologyYouTube Video Description↓
A review of the newly launched Celebrity Xcel on a two night preview cruise from Port Canaveral. Hear first impressions of the fifth Edge-class ship.