Inside Celebrity Xcel: What’s New on This Edge Class Ship
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Welcome aboard my full walkthrough of the Celebrity Excel, the newest and in my opinion the most beautiful edgeclass ship Celebrity has ever built.
I'll be honest, I loved Eden on other ships, and I was hesitant about this change, but after sailing on the XL, I can say I was pleasantly surprised.
I definitely give Celebrity an A+. I'm really glad that they put this here. Probably one of my favorite new additions.
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Take a Celebrity Xcel ship tour and see what makes this Edge-class cruise ship different from the rest of the Celebrity Cruises fleet. After spending seven days onboard Celebrity Xcel, I’m taking you through the ship’s most important public areas, newest attractions, restaurants, entertainment venues, pools, lounges, and a few surprises you could easily miss during your cruise. Celebrity Xcel will feel familiar if you have sailed on Celebrity Beyond, Ascent, Apex, or Edge. However, several major areas have been changed. Eden has been replaced by the new Bazaar. Rooftop Garden Grill has become Bora. Xcel introduces new experiences including Spice Café, Mosaic, a hidden club, an expanded Thermal Suite experience, and a museum-style area celebrating the history of Celebrity Cruises. I’ll also explain what changed from the other Edge-class ships, which areas surprised me most, and several tips that will help you get more out of your Celebrity Xcel cruise. Whether you have already booked Celebrity Xcel or you are still deciding whether this ship is right for you, this tour will help you understand what the onboard experience is really like. Video Chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:40 - The Retreat 01:25 - Main pool area 02:25 - Solarium 03:00 - Spa and Gym 03:45 - Magic Carpet 04:28 - Rooftop Garden 05:16 - Sunset Bar and Oceanview Cafe 05:55 - Theater and The Club 07:00 - Hidden Speakeasy 07:55 - The Grand Plaza 08:17 - Craft Social Bar and Casino 08:49 - Flagship store 09:30 - The Bazaar 11:10 - My opinion on this ship #celebritycruises #cruiseship #cruise