Celebrity Xcel Review - Sail It or Skip It?
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This is our first time sailing Celebrity, and we went big aboard the brand new Celebrity Excel.
The drinks are way more consistent here than they are on Virgin.
Would we sail Celebrity, specifically the XL ship again? Absolutely. I would.
This is your older cruisers that have been doing this since before I was born.
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We finally sailed on Celebrity Xcel — and as longtime fans of Virgin Voyages, we were incredibly curious to see how Celebrity Cruises compares. On our channel, we’ve spent a lot of time sailing Virgin Voyages, so this cruise was a chance to step outside our comfort zone and experience a different style of cruising. In this video, we share our full honest review of Celebrity Xcel, covering everything from the ship design and dining to entertainment, service, and the overall vibe onboard. So how did it compare? 00:00 Intro 00:25 Interior Stateroom Tour 02:00 Exploring Celebrity Xcel 03:03 Our Fav Spots on Xcel 05:30 Celebrity Xcel Crew 06:30 Our Fav Spots on Xcel Pt.2 07:50 Celebrity Cruises vs. Virgin Voyages 10:12 Celebrity Cruises Food 12:15 Celebrity Xcel Entertainment 13:30 Final Review 14:55 Outro 🎉 Did Celebrity Xcel live up to the hype? 🛳️ How does Celebrity Cruises compare to Virgin Voyages? 🤔 And would two Virgin Voyages loyalists cruise Celebrity again? Celebrity Xcel offers a beautiful ship, excellent food, and a premium cruise experience that surprised us in a lot of great ways. While Virgin Voyages still holds a special place for us, we would absolutely sail Celebrity Cruises again. The one thing we’d love to try next? A summer sailing, when the weather is warmer and the outdoor spaces on the ship can really shine. If you’re deciding between Virgin Voyages and Celebrity Cruises, this video should help you understand the differences between these two popular cruise experiences. 🧭 Subscribe for honest travel reviews, fun cruise vlogs, and real vacation tips! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and hit that bell so you never miss an adventure. 💼 Business Inquiries & Collaborations: 📧 rajreviewit@yahoo.com 🌍 Follow us on social: Instagram → https://www.ryanandjohnreviewit TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanandjohnreviewit Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/ryanandjohnreviewit 🎥 Filmed and edited by Ryan & John #celebrityxcel #celebritycruises #cruisetips #cruisereview