Boarding the Celebrity Xcel - An Incredible New Ship
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This ship maybe one of our favorites in the whole whole entire world. It's just something about it is beautiful.
The dining on Celebrity is absolutely superb and we can't wait to try it all.
We've had a few problems going into it... The service was dreadful.
Prices are getting a bit crazy... That's the price of normal cocktails.
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Today, we’re boarding Celebrity Xcel, a brand-new $1 billion cruise ship that everyone in the cruise world is talking about. Head to https://squarespace.com/benanddavid to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code benanddavid From the moment we walked onboard, it was clear this isn’t just another new ship with shinier carpets and a few renamed venues. Some of what Celebrity Cruises has done here feels genuinely different. If you’ve cruised before, you probably think you already know what a “modern cruise ship” looks like. Bigger ship, more restaurants, nicer cabins, job done. That’s exactly why this surprised us. There are spaces onboard we’ve never seen on any cruise ship before, food that actually stopped us mid-conversation. And don’t worry — this isn’t a glossy brochure tour. We’re taking you inside the most talked-about areas, trying the food everyone’s buzzing about, and giving you our completely honest opinions on what works, what doesn’t, and what actually feels special for real cruise travellers. This video is sponsored by Squarespace. ------------ ⭐ By joining our Patreon, you’re not just helping us… you’re becoming part of this journey. In return, you’ll get full bonus videos made just for you, early access, ad-free viewing, behind-the-scenes content, a monthly live video call, a postcard, your name in our credits, and so much more. Join now: https://www.patreon.com/benanddavid Check out our NEW travel channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Ben-and-David 📹 Get a personalised video message from us on Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/cruisewith 🌴 Book your next shore excursion with a return to ship guarantee and save up to 40% compared to ship booked excursions: https://shoreexcursionsgroup.com/?id=1587043 🛒 Visit our Amazon shop for cruise must-haves (Affiliate link): https://www.amazon.com/shop/cruisewithbendavid ▶️ Check out our Cruise Tips and News Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@InsideCruise 📧 Join our FREE email newsletter: http://bit.ly/3XuZdsy ✉️ Contact us: ahoy@cruisewith.co.uk 📮 Want to send us mail? Our address: Hewitt-McDonald Media, Colonial House, Swinemoor Lane, Beverley, HU17 0LS, United Kingdom