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Celebrity Xcel Dining Guide | Every Restaurant Ranked (Worth It)?

Tom Sunday
Tom Sunday
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👁️ 8K views📅 3 months ago⏱️ 16:13
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Creator's Key Takeaways

Blue breakfast is honestly one of my favorite breakfast experiences at sea.

Lumina is exceptional. The meals I had there genuinely stuck with me.

Celebrity XL is one of the most delicious cruise ships I've ever sailed on.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check Ocean View Cafe on the last C-day for the buffet extravaganza.
Consider a drink package if you drink a lot of specialty beverages.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Main dining room concept can be confusing for first-time Celebrity cruisersThe main dining room is split into four restaurants across deck three and four, all complimentary with different decor and menus.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the dining options on Celebrity Xcel?
QWhich restaurants are complimentary versus extra cost?
QWhich restaurants are worth the money?

Topics Covered

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YouTube Video Description

Celebrity Xcel is the newest Edge-class cruise ship from Celebrity Cruises and in this video I break down every restaurant onboard. Including what’s complimentary, what costs extra, and which ones are actually worth your money. From the 4 main dining rooms to Oceanview Café, Blu (AquaClass), Luminae (The Retreat), Bora, Mosaic, Le Petit Chef, Le Voyage, Fine Cut Steakhouse, Raw on 5, Le Grand Bistro, Café al Bacio, Mast Grill and more. I rank them all and give you honest, foodie-level reviews. On this sailing I tested: • Unlimited lobster at Blu on Gala Night • The new Bora rooftop concept (huge upgrade) • Mosaic’s premium pricing and dessert standouts • Spice Café’s surprisingly excellent included food • The Buffet Extravaganza seafood lunch (don’t miss this!) • Le Petit Chef vs Le Grand Bistro value comparison • Specialty dining package changes for 2026+ If you’re sailing Celebrity Xcel or any Edge-class ship like Beyond, Ascent, Apex, or Edge this guide will help you decide where to eat and where to save. Celebrity Xcel is easily one of the most delicious cruise ships I’ve sailed on but that doesn’t mean everything is worth paying for. Watch before you book. If you enjoy cruise tips that help you make smarter vacation decisions, make sure to subscribe and check out my full Celebrity Xcel review series. ⭐Check out my Website: https://www.tomsunday.com/ ► SOCIAL MEDIAS X: https://twitter.com/iamtomsunday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamtomsunday Video Chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - Main dining room 01:49 - Blu 03:04 - Luminae 03:52 - Buffet 06:20 - Spice cafe 08:10 - Mosaic 10:05 - Bora 11:45 - Coffee, ice cream and quick bites 12:31 - Le Voyage 13:34 - Finecut Steakhouse and Raw on 5 14:15 - Le Petit Chef and Le Grand Bistro 15:53 - Final thoughts #cruise #celebritycruises #cruiseship #celebrityxcel