Celebrity XCel - 12/28/2025
The December 28, 2025 cruise on the Celebrity XCel departs from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida. On this 7 Night Eastern Caribbean Holiday (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 4 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Celebrity XCel sets sail on Sunday, Dec 28th and returns on Sunday, Jan 4th.
Cruise Pricing
The graph below tracks historic price of the Celebrity XCel cruise ship departing December 28, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,738 ($249 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $2,004 ($287 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 13%.
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Cruise Itinerary
Itinerary
Celebrity XCel - December 28, 2025 - 7 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 27th | Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida |
| 2 | Dec 28th | At Sea |
| 3 | Dec 30th | Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic |
| 4 | Dec 31st | Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas |
| 5 | Jan 1st | Philipsburg, St. Maarten |
| 6 | Jan 1st | At Sea |
| 7 | Jan 2nd | At Sea |
| 8 | Jan 4th | Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida |
The Celebrity XCel sails on December 28, 2025 for a 7 Night Eastern Caribbean Holiday (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida at 3:00 PM and will return to the port of Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida on Jan 4th at 6:00 AM. During the 8-day journey, the Celebrity XCel will visit 3 additional ports and will spend 3 days at sea.
Cruise Ship
Celebrity XCel
CELEBRITY XCEL SIZE
The XCel has a construction date of 2025 and a total size of 141,420 gross tons. The ship measures 1,073 feet (327 meters) in length. Celebrity XCel is included in Celebrity’s Edge Class. At full capacity, the Celebrity XCel holds 5,350 passengers. That includes 3,950 cruise vacationers and 1,400 staff members. The XCel total number of staterooms is 1,632.
Celebrity XCel Size & Stats
- Gross Tonnage:141,420 GT
- Length:1,073 ft (327 m)
- Beam:128 ft (39 m)
- Draft:27 ft (8 m)
- Max Speed:22 mph (19 kn)
- Year Built:2025
- Years Served:2025 - Present
- Capacity:3,950
- Crew Members:1,400
- Total on Board:5,350
- Total Staterooms:1,632
- Flagged Country:Malta
- Ship Cost:1,200 Million
- Status:active
To see how this compares, click through to see Celebrity XCel age and stats vs all Celebrity ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.
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Cruise Ports
Ft. Lauderdale has 23 miles of beaches, 300 miles of inland waterways and swimming pools galore, but immersing yourself in this city doesn't require a drop of water. Dive into a culture as deep as any ocean, a culture characterized by Seminoles and Broadway shows, golf and whimsical water taxis, fine cuisine and tasty jazz. And just like the horizon here, the list of attractions goes on and on.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Puerto Plata is located on the northern coast of the Dominican Republic. It is known as the Amber Coast because of its rich deposits of the fossil resin. The province sprawls out over 70 miles of coast, white sand beaches, protected coral reefs, coconut groves, coastal lagoons, and crystalline waters. In the city, you can visit Mt. Isabel de Torres, a national park and botanical garden.
Charlotte Amalie, is the capital of the United States Virgin Islands and the most popular cruise port in the Caribbean. Named for a Danish Queen, the city features pastel houses that are heavily sprinkled against a background of emerald hills. Colorful sloops dock along the waterfront, and a few steps back, down alleyways lined with old Danish warehouse buildings, is a world-famous shopping center.
An island under two flags, St. Martin/St. Maarten is French and Dutch. Philipsburg is on the Dutch side and famous for its duty-free emporia and casinos. A short drive will bring you to Marigot, a charming French Colonial outpost featuring shops filled with French fashions and imported Gallic goodies, as well as beautiful beaches.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Ft. Lauderdale has 23 miles of beaches, 300 miles of inland waterways and swimming pools galore, but immersing yourself in this city doesn't require a drop of water. Dive into a culture as deep as any ocean, a culture characterized by Seminoles and Broadway shows, golf and whimsical water taxis, fine cuisine and tasty jazz. And just like the horizon here, the list of attractions goes on and on.