Meet Celebrity Xcel: Celebrity Cruises’ Newest Ship Sails Europe in 2027
Celebrity Cruises has a simple way of describing its newest ship: it did not find your happy place, it built it. Celebrity Xcel is designed around the moments travelers remember most, from the restaurant you talk about long after you are home to the pool day that outshines all others and the date night that stretches from morning into evening. In 2027, Celebrity Xcel joins six other Celebrity ships sailing to some of Europe’s most iconic destinations, making next year an ideal time to experience the line at its most inventive.
Aboard Celebrity Xcel, guests will find seven new spaces and countless new experiences inspired by the destinations the ship visits. Here is a closer look at what makes her stand out.
Le Voyage by Daniel Boulud
Dining is one of the ship’s headline attractions, led by Le Voyage, a restaurant created in partnership with acclaimed chef Daniel Boulud. Le Voyage made history as the first restaurant at sea to receive a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating, a distinction that places it alongside some of the most celebrated dining rooms on land.
For travelers who plan their trips around food, Le Voyage alone is a reason to consider Celebrity Xcel, and it makes for an especially memorable evening on a special-occasion voyage.
The Bazaar: Europe Comes On Board
One of Celebrity Xcel’s most original concepts is The Bazaar, an all-new immersive destination experience. Rather than staying the same from one cruise to the next, The Bazaar transforms with every itinerary, bringing the culture, flavors, festivals, and traditions of Europe on board.
Through authentic local food, music, crafts, and celebrations inspired by the ports on each sailing, The Bazaar connects ship and shore in a way few cruise experiences do. It gives guests a chance to get to know a destination before they arrive and to keep celebrating it after they return to the ship each evening. For travelers who sometimes feel a cruise keeps them at arm’s length from the places they visit, it is a meaningful step closer.
Rooftop Brunch at Bora
Days at sea and slow mornings in port deserve something special, and Bora delivers with an elevated rooftop brunch. It is the kind of venue that invites guests to linger over a late breakfast with open-air views and nowhere particular to be. Celebrity has captured the spirit of the ship with the idea of date night, all day long, and Bora is a natural place to start that kind of day.
More Time in Europe’s Great Cities
Celebrity’s 2027 Europe program is built to give travelers more time where it counts. Sailings include overnight stays in Athens, Florence, Istanbul, Lisbon, Madeira, and Thessaloniki, giving guests the chance to experience these destinations after dark, enjoy a relaxed dinner ashore, or simply avoid the rush of a single-day visit.
Itineraries also include timeless cities such as Barcelona, Rome, and Venice.
Together, these voyages showcase why the Mediterranean remains one of the world’s most captivating regions, with its blend of history, architecture, cuisine, and coastal scenery. With Celebrity Xcel sailing alongside six additional Celebrity ships, travelers have a wide range of routes and dates to choose from.
Why Plan Early for 2027
New ships tend to draw strong early interest, and Europe’s most popular summer and shoulder-season dates fill quickly. Planning ahead gives travelers the best choice of itineraries, stateroom categories, and departure dates, and allows time to arrange pre- and post-cruise stays in cities like Barcelona or Rome.
Plan Your Celebrity Xcel Voyage
Whether you are drawn to the dining at Le Voyage, the destination-inspired energy of The Bazaar, or the extra time ashore that overnight calls provide, Celebrity Xcel offers a fresh way to experience Europe. To compare 2027 itineraries and find the sailing that fits your travel style, connect with your Coastline Travel Group advisor, who can handle every detail from stateroom selection to pre- and post-cruise planning.