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Celebrity

Xcel

69
SCORE /100

Category Scores

General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
69Top 37% of ships
Dining
69Top 37% of ships
Entertainment
78Top 23% of ships
Activities & Thrills
56Beats 34% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
46Beats 32% of ships
Value / Cost
59Beats 20% of ships
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What We Like

Strong Entertainment — scores 78/100
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Worth Knowing

Pools & Relaxation is a relative weak point at 46/100
Fewer crew per guest — about 2.8 guests to each crew member
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare
General
Cruise LineCelebrity Cruises
Ship NameCelebrity Xcel
Maiden voyage18 November 2025
Physical
Year Built2025
BuilderChantiers de l'Atlantique
Gross Tonnage
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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
141,420 tons
Length
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
326.5 m
Width/Beam
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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
39.5 m
Ship Within a ShipThe Retreat (suite-class complex with private sundeck, pool, hot tubs, restaurant Luminae, and dedicated lounge)
Total decks
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
16
Passenger Decks10
Speed
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
22.6 knots
Passengers and Crew
Crew1,400
Passenger to Crew Ratio
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
2.8
Total Cabins1,646
Single Occupancy Cabins
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Yes
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins25
Passenger Capacity
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
3,260
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
43
Amenities
RestaurantsMain dining rooms: Cosmopolitan, Cyprus, Normandie, Tuscan; buffet Oceanview Cafe; specialty: Fine Cut Steakhouse, Raw on 5, Mosaic at The Bazaar, Bora, Qsine, Le Voyage by Daniel Boulud, Murano, Lawn Club Grill, Luminae (Retreat), Blu (AquaClass)
Restaurants - Paid6
Restaurants - Included9
Onboard Currency
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
US Dollar
Total Pools3
- Pools - General Access1
- Pools - Adults Only1
- Pools - Exclusive1
Water Playground/Splash ParkNo
Total Hot Tubs6
- Hot Tubs - General Access6
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only2
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive2
WiFiYes
Cell Phone ServiceYes
Bars/Lounges13
Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes
CasinoYes
ChapelNo
Night ClubYes
Laundromats (self service)No
Laundry/Dry CleaningYes
LibraryYes
Movie TheatreYes
Onboard WeddingsYes
SpaYes
Video ArcadeYes
Basketball CourtNo
Tennis CourtNo
Fitness CenterYes
Ice Skating RinkNo
Jogging TrackYes
Mini-Golf CourseNo
Rock Climbing WallNo
Water SlideNo
24-Hour Room ServiceYes
BabysittingYes
Children's PlayroomYes
Supervised Youth ProgramYes
Teen CenterYes
Kosher MealsYes
Adult Only Relaxation AreaThe Solarium
Special AmenitiesMagic Carpet (cantilevered glass-roofed panoramic platform, capacity 90); The Retreat suite complex; Grand Plaza atrium; Resort Deck with 23m/75ft lap pool
Costs and Gratuities
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)
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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
$18.00
Tip added to drinks & services
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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
20%
Tipping Expected?Yes
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
9HA6265
IMO number
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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
9884136
MMSI number
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
249457000
Port of registry
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.
Valletta, Malta