Celebrity Xcel Cruise Day 2: Formal Night Dinner, Bimini Bahamas, Complete Food Reviews & More
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The croissant's my favorite. Off camera, I tried the toasted onion bagel, which had a great flavor but it's very crispy.
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Join Matt and Staci from Rays on the Road as we dive into Day 2 aboard the stunning Celebrity Xcel cruise ship! From a delicious room service breakfast with fresh fruits, flaky croissants, and custom omelets (plus tips on that $9.95 hot item fee), to exploring the turquoise waters and Fisherman's Wharf in Bimini, Bahamas – this vlog has it all. We tackle rough seas, hit up the Ocean View Cafe for lunch favorites like spicy Indian curry, steak fajitas, and tea time scones, then glam up for formal night at the Tuscan restaurant with mouthwatering appetizers (shrimp cocktail, roasted pumpkin salad), mains like carbonara pasta and steak Diane with lobster tail, and decadent desserts including warm apple crumble and cannoli. Along the way, we check out ship highlights: a live piano performance, the interactive Flagship store museum with Celebrity ship models, the bazaar for Caribbean souvenirs, and eco-friendly features like compressed natural gas propulsion. Hear our honest reviews comparing Celebrity Cruises dining to Virgin, Holland America, and Princess – including why we love the split dining rooms for variety and ambiance. Whether you're planning your next Celebrity Xcel cruise, curious about Bimini excursions, or just love cruise ship food reviews, this video is packed with tips and insights! Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro & Room Service Breakfast 03:45 - Ship Announcement & Bimini Arrival 07:20 - Exploring Bimini Bahamas 10:15 - Ocean View Cafe Lunch Review 15:30 - Formal Night Prep 17:00 - Tuscan Restaurant Dinner (Appetizers, Mains, Desserts) 25:40 - Piano Performance & Entertainment 28:10 - Flagship Store Tour & Ship Features 32:00 - Final Thoughts & Comparisons Link to full Bimini, Bahamas port video: https://youtu.be/sDxc57bQacg 👍 Like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more cruise vlogs! Join our channel for perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCauhHwp-vxnMy26iA2ck3Fg/join 📬 Physical Mail: Matt & Staci, P.O. Box 9262, Louisville, KY 40209 📱 Facebook: https://facebook.com/raysontheroad 🐦 X (Twitter): https://x.com/raysontheroad1 #CelebrityXcel #CruiseVlog #BiminiBahamas #CruiseFoodReview #FormalNightDinner #CelebrityCruises #CruiseShipTour #RoomServiceBreakfast #EcoFriendlyCruise #BiminiExcursion Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCauhHwp-vxnMy26iA2ck3Fg/join Physical Mail: Matt & Staci P.O. Box 9262 Louisville, KY 40209 Facebook: https://facebook.com/raysontheroad X (Formerly Known as Twitter): https://x.com/raysontheroad1