Celebrity Reveal Xcellent New Venues
Exterior Sunset View of Celebrity Xcel. Image: Celebrity Cruises
Four New Spaces to Escape Revealed on Celebrity Xcel
Highlights include:
The Celebrity Pool Club: A reimagined poolside experience with a new pool valet, VIP cabanas, and all-day events like The Poolest Day Ever℠—a Caribbean-inspired celebration with live music, pop-up shows, and exclusive cocktails.
Attic at The Club: A neon-lit, adults-oriented lounge open 24/7 featuring retro games like Pac-Man, pool, darts, and a private space for karaoke, golf simulation, and more.
The Spa on Celebrity Xcel: The most expansive spa in the fleet, now featuring Celebrity’s first-ever Hydra Room℠, an outdoor Vitamin D Deck℠, and over 120 treatments, plus a new Skin Lab and bubbles bar.
Celebrity Flagship Store: A first-of-its-kind retail-meets-exhibit experience with interactive trivia, vintage artifacts, and customizable souvenirs only available on Celebrity Xcel.
The Most Awarded Wine Collection At Sea:For the 13th consecutive year, Wine Enthusiasthas recently recognized Celebrity’s wine program with 8 new “Best Of” recognitions.
Celebrity Cruises has unveiled four exciting new venues aboard its upcoming ship, Celebrity Xcel, designed to make every moment at sea as unforgettable as the destinations themselves. From a vibrant retro arcade lounge and expansive new spa experiences to a chic poolside retreat and the cruise line’s first-ever flagship retail store, guests can look forward to even more ways to relax, play and indulge.
A Journey Worth Savouring
According to Laura Hodges Bethge, President of Celebrity Cruises, the newest Edge-series ship will launch with seven newly imagined spaces:
“Celebrity Xcel will set sail with seven new elevated experiences that invite guests to escape their daily routine and make memories that will last a lifetime. With so much innovation at every turn, the journey will be just as fun as the destinations themselves.”
New Poolside Paradise: Celebrity Pool Club
The Celebrity Pool Club will redefine the onboard pool experience. Think chilled towels delivered straight to your lounger, poolside card games, and even a storage service for personal items. A contemporary rooftop design brings more shaded areas, and new VIP cabanas with dedicated service offer extra privacy and comfort.
On the final sea day of each Caribbean itinerary, the pool deck comes to life with Poolest Day Ever – a lively celebration packed with Caribbean music, live DJs, spontaneous shows and light-hearted games. Exclusive drinks are served only on this day, including Paloma Frescas in mini-Patrón bottles and coconuts spiked with rum. As day turns to night, Shine the Night ramps up the atmosphere with signature cocktails and elevated bites under the stars.
Game On: Attic at The Club
Late-night laughs and retro nostalgia await at Attic at The Club, a neon-lit adult lounge that’s open 24/7. Guests can enjoy arcade classics such as Pac-Man and NBA Showtime alongside favourites like foosball, shuffleboard, darts and pool. A private event space is also available for activities like karaoke and golf simulator games, making this a go-to venue for fun with friends old and new.
Wellness Elevated: The Spa on Celebrity Xcel
The most expansive spa in the fleet, The Spa on Celebrity Xcel, offers an impressive 120+ treatments and an extended salon complete with a new bubbles bar. A standout feature is the Hydra Room, the newest addition to the Thermal Suite. This tranquil water-based therapy zone includes bubbling pools, massaging jets and heated loungers for deep relaxation. For fresh air and sunshine, guests can head to the Vitamin D Deck – a serene outdoor retreat exclusive to Thermal Suite visitors, complete with ocean views, stylish seating and complimentary non-alcoholic drinks.
Skincare fans will also appreciate the spa’s interactive retail experience. A state-of-the-art Skin Lab analysis helps tailor skincare routines based on science-backed recommendations, so that holiday glow lasts long after the cruise ends.
Retail Reinvented: Celebrity Flagship Store
Celebrity Flagship, the line’s first retail concept store, is more than just a boutique. It’s an immersive space dedicated to celebrating the spirit of Celebrity Cruises. Guests can explore the brand’s history through interactive exhibits, trivia touchscreens, vintage memorabilia and more.
Visitors can also personalise keepsakes such as robes, caps, water bottles, and cocktail kits, or pick up exclusive Celebrity-branded items only available on Celebrity Xcel. The result? Thoughtful souvenirs to remember your journey by.
More to Come
These four new spaces are just part of a wider transformation across Celebrity Xcel. Other highlights include The Bazaar, a vibrant indoor-outdoor social and shopping space, and Bora, a Mediterranean-inspired al fresco restaurant. The ship will also host Celebrity’s most diverse entertainment line-up to date.
To make these experiences even more guest-driven, Celebrity has launched Xcel Dream Makers, a global community of travellers invited to help shape the ship’s final offerings. Participants can vote on everything from games in Attic at The Club to artefacts displayed in the Celebrity Flagship store. To get involved, visit www.dreammakers.celebritycruises.com.
Sailing Soon
From November 2025, Celebrity Xcel will begin her inaugural season sailing seven-night Caribbean itineraries from Fort Lauderdale. Ports of call include The Bahamas, Mexico, Grand Cayman, Puerto Plata, St. Thomas and St. Maarten. In summer 2026, the ship heads to Europe for Mediterranean cruises out of Barcelona and Athens, featuring all-new overnight stays in Madeira, Portugal.
To learn more or book a sailing, visit www.celebrity.com.