WHAT: Celebrity Cruises’ latest ship, Celebrity Xcel, has reached a major milestone, completing its first ocean sailing on Saturday, 13 September.
Helmed by Captain ‘Kirk’ Kyriakos Matragkas, Celebrity Xcel completed a series of maneuverability skills designed to test the ship’s functional and operational capabilities near the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France – where the ship has been under construction.
After completing sea trials with flying colours, Celebrity Xcel is ready to welcome guests for inaugural sailings in November.
ABOUT CELEBRITY XCEL:
The fifth ship in Celebrity Cruises’ revolutionary Edge Series ships,
Celebrity Xcel takes forward the best of the Edge Series while introducing
seven new spaces that will deliver an unmatched vacation experience.
Celebrity Xcel will sail her inaugural season from Fort Lauderdale, offering seven-night itineraries alternating between The Bahamas, Mexico, Cayman Islands, and Puerto Plata, St. Thomas, and St. Maarten. In Summer 2026, Celebrity Xcel will set sail on her inaugural European season where guests can immerse themselves in the Mediterranean like never before on seven-to 11-night journeys out of Barcelona and Athens, including all new overnight stays in Madeira, Portugal.
For more information and to book a
Celebrity Xcel sailing, guests can visit
www.celebritycruises.com/au, call Celebrity Cruises at 1800-003-002 or contact a trusted travel advisor.
ABOUT CELEBRITY CRUISES:
Celebrity Cruises delivers an elevated premium vacation experience across their fleet of ocean and river ships traveling to over 300 destinations across more than 70 countries spanning all seven continents. Uniquely offering the intimate feel and thoughtful service of small ships, with the variety and excitement of bigger ones – guests can explore the world or get away from it for a little while. With every detail elevated beyond expectations, guests will never want to vacation any other way. An industry pioneer for more than 35 years, each Celebrity vacation offers experiences you won’t find anywhere else.
Celebrity Cruises is headquartered in Miami and is one of five cruise brands owned by Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL). Visit
www.celebritycruises.com for more information, and connect with us on Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn.
