Celebrity XCel - December 20, 2026
The December 20, 2026 cruise on the Celebrity XCel departs from Miami, Florida. On this 7 Night Tortola & St. Maarten Holiday (Miami Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 4 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Celebrity XCel sets sail on Sunday, Dec 20th and returns on Sunday, Dec 27th.
December 20, 2026
Dec 20th - Dec 27th
Celebrity XCel
Celebrity Cruise Line
7 Night Tortola & St. Maarten Holiday
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 20, 2026 - 7 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 19th | Miami, Florida |
| 2 | Dec 20th | At Sea |
| 3 | Dec 21st | At Sea |
| 4 | Dec 23rd | Philipsburg, St. Maarten |
| 5 | Dec 24th | Tortola, British Virgin Islands |
| 6 | Dec 25th | Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic |
| 7 | Dec 25th | At Sea |
| 8 | Dec 27th | Miami, Florida |
Cruise Itinerary
The Celebrity XCel sails on December 20, 2026 for a 7 Night Tortola & St. Maarten Holiday (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 27th at 6:00 AM. During the 8-day journey, the Celebrity XCel will visit 3 additional ports and will spend 3 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.
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!
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.
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.
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.