Celebrity Cruises

Illustration of the outward-facing design and Grand Plaza of Celebrity Xcel

Celebrity Xcel: Edge Class Ship Guide

Leo Sotropa

A guide to Celebrity Xcel and the Edge class: the Bazaar instead of Eden, the Magic Carpet, the Infinite Veranda, The Retreat and Luminae, and what's different.

Illustration of Rome's landmarks on a Celebrity Xcel Mediterranean cruise

Celebrity Xcel: Barcelona to Rome Ports Guide

Leo Sotropa

A ports guide for Celebrity Xcel from Barcelona to Rome: Palma, Provence, the French Riviera, Florence and Pisa, Rome, Naples, and Ajaccio, with day-trip tips.

Illustration of the multi-level Bazaar market at the stern of Celebrity Xcel

Celebrity Xcel: The Bazaar and What’s New

Leo Sotropa

A look at what's new on Celebrity Xcel: the re-themable Bazaar that replaces Eden, Bora, the Amalfi-styled Sunset Bar, and whether the trade was worth it.

Illustration of guests boarding Celebrity Xcel on embarkation day in Barcelona

First-Time Celebrity Cruises: Xcel Guide

Leo Sotropa

A first-timer's guide to Celebrity Cruises on Celebrity Xcel: how Always Included works, booking, embarkation in Barcelona, dining, and what to avoid.

Illustration of Barcelona and the Sagrada Familia before a Celebrity Xcel cruise

Celebrity Xcel: Western Mediterranean Cruise Guide

Leo Sotropa

A guide to Celebrity Xcel's Western Mediterranean cruise: Barcelona, Palma, the French Riviera, Florence, Rome, and Naples, and how to plan each inland day.

Illustration of the Grand Plaza and public spaces aboard Celebrity Xcel

What to Expect on Celebrity Xcel

Leo Sotropa

What to expect on Celebrity Xcel: the Bazaar that replaces Eden, Bora, the Magic Carpet, the Infinite Veranda, The Retreat, Le Voyage, and Always Included.

Illustration of Celebrity Xcel at the pier with travelers looking up at the ship

Celebrity Xcel Cruise Guide: What to Know

Leo Sotropa

A complete guide to Celebrity Xcel, the newest Edge-class ship with the re-themable Bazaar in place of Eden, sailing the Western Mediterranean from Barcelona.

Illustration of the outward-facing design and Grand Plaza of Celebrity Ascent

Celebrity Ascent: Edge Class Ship Guide

Leo Sotropa

A guide to Celebrity Ascent and the stretched Edge class: the Magic Carpet, Eden, the two-level Retreat, Le Voyage, and what sets this modern-luxury ship apart.

Illustration of guests boarding Celebrity Ascent on embarkation day in Fort Lauderdale

First-Time Celebrity Cruises: Ascent Guide

Leo Sotropa

A first-timer's guide to Celebrity Cruises on Celebrity Ascent: how Always Included works, long-voyage tips, booking, embarkation, dining, and what to avoid.

Illustration of Willemstad, Curacao with the Handelskade seen from Celebrity Ascent

Celebrity Ascent: Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao Guide

Leo Sotropa

A guide to the ABC islands on Celebrity Ascent: Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao, why they sit outside the hurricane belt, and how to explore them independently.

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