Celebrity XCel - December 13, 2026
The December 13, 2026 cruise on the Celebrity XCel departs from Miami, Florida. On this 7 Night Bahamas Mexico & Cayman (Miami Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 5 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Celebrity XCel sets sail on Sunday, Dec 13th and returns on Sunday, Dec 20th.
December 13, 2026
Dec 13th - Dec 20th
Celebrity XCel
Celebrity Cruise Line
7 Night Bahamas Mexico & Cayman
from Miami, Florida
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:Sailing in 2025
- 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.
To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Celebrity XCel Deck Plans.
Itinerary
Celebrity XCel - December 13, 2026 - 7 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 12th | Miami, Florida |
| 2 | Dec 14th | Nassau, Bahamas |
| 3 | Dec 14th | At Sea |
| 4 | Dec 16th | George Town, Grand Cayman |
| 5 | Dec 17th | Cozumel, Mexico |
| 6 | Dec 18th | Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico |
| 7 | Dec 18th | At Sea |
| 8 | Dec 20th | Miami, Florida |
Cruise Itinerary
The Celebrity XCel sails on December 13, 2026 for a 7 Night Bahamas Mexico & Cayman (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.
Explore all that Miami has to offer, from the magnificent Port of Miami, to the world famous Everglades and Biscayne National Parks, historic Coconut Grove, and trendy South Beach. Other attractions include the Miami Seaquarium , Miami MetroZoo, and sports teams the Dolphins, Heat and Marlins. No wonder so many celebrities, such as Gloria Estefan, Madonna and Ricky Martin, call Miami home.
Nassau/Paradise Island is the capital of the Bahamas. Explore Parliament Square, the government center that dates back to the early 1800s or check out the port's vibrant night life, including more casinos, theatres, and fabulous cuisine than you could possibly fit into a short stay. During the day, there's plenty of golfing, tennis, and swimming.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
George Town is the capital of the Cayman Islands, and is situated directly on Grand Cayman. Once a center of turtle fishing, the area is now a popular tourist destination. Snorkeling and diving are especially popular, and the opportunity to swim with and feed the giant, graceful stingrays should not be missed. Don't worry--it is said that no one has ever been stung.
Sitting just off the gorgeous Yucatan coast, Cozumel revels in its mythic white-sand beaches and world-class coral reefs. Yet Cozumel is also the last stronghold of the Mayas, who settled the island in 300 A.D. Residents still speak Maya, and sometimes wear traditional Mayan clothing. Nearby stand the great pyramids and temples of their ancestors.
Costa Maya is located on the Mayan Riviera, so named because was the home of the Mayans. Lush jungle vegetation is juxtaposed with beautiful beaches that have recently become the destination for scuba divers and snorkelers wishing to explore the untouched coral reef. or take a drive through the jungle and see an amazing combination of birds and mammals, like the wild deer and jaguars, spider monkeys, monkeys, and even alligators.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Explore all that Miami has to offer, from the magnificent Port of Miami, to the world famous Everglades and Biscayne National Parks, historic Coconut Grove, and trendy South Beach. Other attractions include the Miami Seaquarium , Miami MetroZoo, and sports teams the Dolphins, Heat and Marlins. No wonder so many celebrities, such as Gloria Estefan, Madonna and Ricky Martin, call Miami home.