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Editorial Summary

The creators provide a first impressions tour of the Celebrity Xcel, a new billion dollar cruise ship. They begin by detailing the boarding process in Fort Lauderdale, noting the convenience of using digital boarding passes and the efficiency of the terminal. The tour covers various high end venues, including the Grand Plaza atrium, a large circular theater with impressive LED screens, and the multi purpose Club venue which features interactive games and a new upstairs area called the Attic. The creators also explore the Bazaar, a colorful Mediterranean themed space that replaces the former Eden venue, and the Mosaic restaurant. While they praise the ship's luxurious design, artwork, and unique museum dedicated to Celebrity history, they also share honest critiques. These include a disappointing dining experience at a specialty suite restaurant where service was slow and inconsistent, as well as high beverage prices on board. They conclude that despite some service hiccups and expensive costs, the ship offers a beautiful and modern atmosphere that feels premium and lively.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Celebrity Xcel
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Celebrity Xcel
Solid Strip

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCabin / Ship Tour🏅Authority CreatorSponsored
❤️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · 7 nightsFrom Fort LauderdaleVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

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 had a few problems going into it... The service was dreadful.

Prices are getting a bit crazy... That's the price of normal cocktails.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Download the Celebrity Cruises app before boarding.
Do a walkthrough of the ship on the first day when venues are open.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Safety drill processThe app prompts you to watch the safety video before boarding, making it quick and easy.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the new features on the Celebrity Xcel?
QWhat is the boarding process like?
QWhat are the dining options and food quality?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Fort Lauderdale3 Happy Bacon
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