Celebrity Cruise Line
Celebrity Xcite is one of Celebrity's 16 active ships and first entered service in 2028. In terms of size, it comes in at 140,600 gross tons, 1,073 feet in length, and 15 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 3,260 guests and approximately 1,300 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $1,000 million and is flagged in Malta.
Ship Stats
Year Built
2028
Tonnage
140,600 GT
Length
1,073 ft
Capacity
3,260
Crew
1,300
Cost
$1,000 million
Decks
15
Edge Class groups ships with similar design and onboard features within Celebrity. The first ship introduced in this class was Celebrity Edge (2018), followed by Celebrity Apex (2020), Celebrity Beyond (2022), Celebrity Ascent (2023), Celebrity XCel (2025), and Celebrity Xcite (2028).
Celebrity Xcite entered service in 2028. Across Celebrity's active fleet, the average build year is 2013 and across all major active cruise lines the average ship launch year is 2011. Ranked newest-to-oldest, this ship is 1 of 16 (newest ship = rank 1).
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Current ship
Renovation details
The Celebrity Xcite has no planned renovation date. The ship is in no need of refurbishments, as it will launch in 2028.
Length and tonnage across Celebrity's fleet
Celebrity Xcite measures 1,073 feet (327 m) (vs Celebrity fleet average of 980 ft) and has gross tonnage of 140,600 GT (vs fleet average of 112,986 GT). It ranks 3 of 16 by length and 3 of 16 by tonnage in Celebrity's active fleet.
Celebrity Xcite vs Celebrity fleet averages
Celebrity Xcite carries 3,260 passengers (vs Celebrity average of 2,338) and has 1,300 crew members onboard (vs fleet average of 1,007). That puts this ship at a passenger-to-staff ratio of 2.51:1 compared with Celebrity's overall 2.32:1 average.
Passenger Capacity
3,260
passengers
Crew Members
1,300
staff members
2.51 : 1
Celebrity Avg
2.32 : 1
The Celebrity Xcite has a total of 15 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 2. The highest passenger deck is Deck 17. Click below to access deck plans for the Celebrity Xcite. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all things to do offered on that level of the ship.
Deck 2 of 15
Celebrity Xcite quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.
You will find the Celebrity Xcite Casino on Deck 4 of the ship.
You will find the Celebrity Xcite buffet on Deck 14 of the ship.
The Celebrity Xcite has no planned renovation date. The ship is in no need of refurbishments, as it will launch in 2028.
The ship belongs to the Celebrity class of ships known as the Edge class.
The Celebrity Xcite has a total of 15 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 2. The upper most passenger deck is Level 17.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the Celebrity Xcite. The ship's capacity is 3,260. When comparing the occupancy to the average Celebrity passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 2,781 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Celebrity ships.
The Celebrity Xcite was built in 2028. Celebrity includes 16 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 2000 while the newest ship was built in 2028. The average Celebrity ship is 13 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2012
Each of Celebrity's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Celebrity Xcite is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.
From end to end, the Celebrity Xcite length equals 1,073 feet (327 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 16 active vessels in Celebrity fleet, measuring 980 feet (299 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.