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The lowest currently-tracked fare for this sailing is $820 for an Inside cabin. Pricing is updated daily.

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The Celebrity XCel departs on December 13th, 2026 and returns 7 nights later.

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Celebrity XCel itinerary map for December 13, 2026 (7 nights)

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Celebrity XCel
December 13, 2026

7-Night Bahamas Mexico & Cayman aboard Celebrity XCel · Departing December 13, 2026 from the Port of Miami, Florida.

Interior from$820/ guest

// AT A GLANCE

This 7-night cruise aboard the XCel departs from Miami, Florida on Sunday, December 13, 2026 and returns on Sunday, Dec 20th. December weather across this route averages 83°/58°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 7.1 out of 10, averaged across 5 ports. Oceanview cabins dropped $57 on Jul 8.

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE

MODERATE TIER

Safer than 71% of all cruises

Ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

FULL BREAKDOWN →

night cruise

Sun → Sun

Miami

departure port

Florida

port stops

Mexico

sea days

Day 3

// ON THIS PAGE09 SECTIONS

01Roll Call↓02Cruise Price Tracker↓03Itinerary map↓04Cruise ports↓05Weather↓06Shore excursions↓07Safety score↓08Cruise ship↓09FAQ↓

// WHO'S ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE

Celebrity XCel December 13, 2026 Roll Call

7 SAVED THIS SAILING

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// 7 CRUISERS · LOCKED

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// 02 · CRUISE PRICE

Celebrity XCel December 13, 2026 Price & Tracking

CELEBRITY XCEL·DECEMBER 13, 2026

The graph below tracks historic price of the Celebrity XCel cruise ship departing December 13, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $820 ($118 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $982 ($141 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 16%.

// PRICE HISTORY · INSIDE

Last 6 months · refreshes daily

This cabin

Avg $907

LIVE RATE

INSIDE CABIN

Celebrity XCel · December 13, 2026

$820

$118 per night · 7 nights

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10% below average

Avg $907 · You save $87

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Celebrity XCel December 13, 2026 — recent price snapshots

Date

Inside

Oceanview

Balcony

Suite

Jul 8, 2026

$820

$886

$1,170

$3,238

Jul 6, 2026

$867

$943

$1,170

$3,282

Jul 5, 2026

$896

$975

$1,231

$3,312

Jul 4, 2026

$896

$975

$1,231

$3,113

Jul 2, 2026

$968

$1,044

$1,281

$3,176

Jul 1, 2026

$867

$943

$1,180

$3,088

Jun 30, 2026

$946

$986

$1,319

$3,138

Jun 28, 2026

$959

$1,037

$1,343

$3,238

Jun 27, 2026

$946

$1,025

$1,293

$3,079

Jun 25, 2026

$871

$950

$1,256

$3,066

// 03 · ITINERARY

7 Night Bahamas Mexico & Cayman (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapDECEMBER 13, 2026

The Celebrity XCel sails on December 13, 2026 for a 7 Night Bahamas Mexico & Cayman (Miami Roundtrip) (Miami Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Miami, Florida at 3:00 PM and will return to the port of Miami, Florida on Dec 20th at 6:00 AM. During the 8-day journey, the Celebrity XCel will visit 4 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.

// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE

Celebrity XCel

DECEMBER 13, 2026

8 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓

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7 NIGHTS · 4 PORTS

ROUND-TRIP · MIAMI

// 04 · PORTS

7 Night Bahamas Mexico & Cayman (Miami Roundtrip) Port List

Celebrity XCel·December 13, 2026

DAY

EMBARKATION

SUNDAY·DEC 13

Miami

Florida

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

—

3:00 PM

Miami, Florida, offers docking at PortMiami. Travelers explore South Beach and Wynwood Walls. Excursions visit Everglades National Park. Local markets sell Cuban sandwiches. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures art deco and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes stone crab, a Floridian favorite. Souvenirs, like seashell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Seminole history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Miami’s urban charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of vibrant nightlife and scenic wetlands, making Miami an engaging destination for exploring Florida’s southern coast.

DECEMBER FORECAST

63°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Nassau, Bahamas — Day 2 of Celebrity XCel December 13, 2026 cruise

DAY

PORT 1

MONDAY·DEC 14

Nassau

Bahamas

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

6:00 AM

2:00 PM

Nassau, Bahamas, offers docking at Prince George Wharf. Travelers explore Atlantis Resort and Straw Market. Excursions include snorkeling at Rose Island. Local markets sell conch fritters. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial forts and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes cracked conch, a Bahamian favorite. Souvenirs, like straw crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Lucayan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance beach exploration. Nassau’s vibrant charm offers a lively Bahamian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of resort thrills and cultural markets, making Nassau an engaging destination for exploration.

DECEMBER FORECAST

71°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

George Town, Grand Cayman — Day 4 of Celebrity XCel December 13, 2026 cruise

DAY

PORT 3

WEDNESDAY·DEC 16

George Town

Grand Cayman

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

8:00 AM

4:00 PM

George Town, Grand Cayman, offers docking at George Town Port. Travelers explore Seven Mile Beach and Stingray City. Excursions include snorkeling at Coral Gardens. Local markets sell jerk chicken. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures turquoise waters and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes conch chowder, a Caymanian favorite. Souvenirs, like turtle crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Taino history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. George Town’s coastal allure offers a vibrant Cayman stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of pristine beaches and marine adventures, making George Town an engaging destination.

DECEMBER FORECAST

76°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Cozumel, Mexico — Day 5 of Celebrity XCel December 13, 2026 cruise

DAY

PORT 4

THURSDAY·DEC 17

Cozumel

Mexico

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

10:00 AM

7:00 PM

Cozumel, Mexico, offers docking at Cozumel Port. Travelers explore Chankanaab Park and San Gervasio ruins. Excursions include snorkeling at Palancar Reef. Local markets sell tacos. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures coral reefs and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes ceviche, a Mexican favorite. Souvenirs, like Mayan crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Mayan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Cozumel’s coastal allure offers a vibrant Mexican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient ruins and marine adventures, making Cozumel an engaging destination for exploration.

DECEMBER FORECAST

75°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Costa Maya, Mexico — Day 6 of Celebrity XCel December 13, 2026 cruise

DAY

PORT 5

FRIDAY·DEC 18

Costa Maya

Mexico

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

4:00 PM

Costa Maya, Mexico, offers docking at Costa Maya Port. Travelers explore Chacchoben ruins and Bacalar Lagoon. Excursions include snorkeling at Mahahual Reef. Local markets sell tamales. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Mayan temples and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes cochinita pibil, a Yucatecan favorite. Souvenirs, like woven crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Mayan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Costa Maya’s coastal allure offers a vibrant Mexican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient ruins and scenic lagoons, making Costa Maya an engaging destination for exploration.

DECEMBER FORECAST

76°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Miami, Florida — Day 8 of Celebrity XCel December 13, 2026 cruise

DAY

DISEMBARKATION

SUNDAY·DEC 20

Miami

Florida

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

6:00 AM

—

Returning to Miami — see Day 1 above for port info.

DECEMBER FORECAST

63°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

// 05 · WEATHER

7 Night Bahamas Mexico & Cayman (Miami Roundtrip) Weather Forecast

Celebrity XCel·December 13, 2026

DEC FORECAST · MIAMI

Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.

63°

AVG · °F

Mostly sunny days

AVG HIGH

82°

AVG LOW

45°

AVG RAINFALL

2.0"

Source: 30-year historical climate averages via Open-Meteo

// YEAR-ROUND AT MIAMI

Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.

AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN

// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

Celebrity XCel December 13, 2026 Excursions

Celebrity XCel·December 13, 2026

From beach breaks and snorkeling to local food tours and cultural landmarks, these shore excursions help you make the most of every stop. Browse by port below to compare top-rated options and plan your day before you board.

// BROWSE BY PORT

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// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

7 Night Bahamas Mexico & Cayman (Miami Roundtrip)

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

ITINERARY AVERAGE

MODERATE TIER

LOWHIGH

Safer than 71% of all cruises

7.1/10 itinerary average · ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

// HOW WE SCORE

Four signals, weighted by recency.

Scores combine recent crime reports, government travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and port-specific security incidents. Refreshed monthly.

8.0 – 10.0

Safe — Low-risk; standard precautions apply.

6.5 – 7.9

Moderate — Generally safe with normal vigilance.

5.0 – 6.4

Caution — Stay alert; avoid certain areas after dark.

0 – 4.9

High caution — Significant risk; book guided excursions.

REFRESHED MONTHLY

// PORT-BY-PORT BREAKDOWN05 PORTS

01

Miami 🇺🇸

Florida · United StatesMODERATE

Travelers should remain vigilant and safeguard belongings in Miami, as certain neighborhoods may have higher crime rates, especially after dark.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

02

Nassau 🇧🇸

Bahamas · BahamasCAUTION

Travelers in Nassau should stay vigilant, stick to well-populated areas, and be aware of their surroundings to ensure safety.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

03

George Town 🇰🇾

Grand Cayman · Cayman IslandsSAFE

George Town, Grand Cayman, is a safe cruise destination with low crime rates and a strong local law enforcement presence.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

04

Cozumel 🇲🇽

Mexico · MexicoMODERATE

Cozumel is generally safe for tourists, but remain vigilant against petty crime and avoid risks in surrounding areas.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

05

Costa Maya 🇲🇽

Mexico · MexicoMODERATE

Costa Maya offers a secure cruise port environment, but travelers should remain cautious of petty theft in less populated areas outside.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

Celebrity XCel Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsCELEBRITY

CELEBRITY · EDGE

CHRISTENED

2025

STATEROOMS

1,632

TONNAGE

141,420GT

25.2% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 112,986 GT

YEAR BUILT

2025

12 YEARS NEWER· vs avg 2013

LENGTH

1,073ft

9.5% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 980 ft

PASSENGER COUNT

3,950cruisers

42.0% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 2,781 cruisers

// ABOUT THE SHIP

The Celebrity XCel has a construction date of 2025 and a total size of 141,420 gross tons. The ship measures 1,073 feet in length. Celebrity XCel is included in Celebrity's Edge class. At full capacity, the XCel holds 3,950 passengers. That includes 2,550 cruise vacationers and 1,400 staff members. The XCel total number of staterooms is 1,632.

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// 09 · FAQ

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