{"id":2190354,"date":"2025-12-07T20:16:06","date_gmt":"2025-12-07T20:16:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2190354"},"modified":"2025-12-07T20:16:06","modified_gmt":"2025-12-07T20:16:06","slug":"i-wanted-to-love-celebrity-xcel-why-i-dont","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/i-wanted-to-love-celebrity-xcel-why-i-dont\/","title":{"rendered":"I Wanted to Love Celebrity Xcel\u2026 Why I Don&#8217;t!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  width=\"580\" height=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cJ7FpiHLDmQ?autoplay=1&#038;modestbranding=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n<br \/>Get 4 months extra on a 2 year plan here: https:\/\/nordvpn.com\/zachtravel. It\u2019s risk free with Nord\u2019s 30 day money-back guarantee! <\/p>\n<p>In this Celebrity Xcel cruise ship review, I talk about the newest Celebrity Cruises Edge-series cruise ship and break down EVERYTHING about Celebrity Xcel. After four days onboard Celebrity Xcel, Celebrity Cruises\u2019 newest ship, I have LOTS of thoughts on Celebrity Xcel, including why I still personally prefer Celebrity Ascent and Celebrity Beyond, and what I believe Celebrity got right\u2026 and what they absolutely missed with Celebrity Xcel. This Celebrity Xcel review tells you all you need to know about this new cruise ship. <\/p>\n<p>This Celebrity Xcel review covers all seven new spaces onboard:<br \/>\nBora (the reimagined replacement for Rooftop Garden)<br \/>\nThe Bazaar (Celebrity\u2019s new marketplace-style venue \u2014 and one of the biggest misses on the ship)<br \/>\nCelebrity Pool Club (with the new pool valet &#038; \u201cPoolest Day Ever\u201d)<br \/>\nThe Spa (including the new Hydra Room &#038; Vitamin D Deck)<br \/>\nCelebrity Flagship<br \/>\nThe Attic at The Club<br \/>\nPlus the hidden IYKYK <\/p>\n<p>In this video, I dive deep into Celebrity Xcel\u2019s dining, including the specialty restaurants, Mosaic and Bora, the new menus, and how the food on Celebrity Xcel compares to other Celebrity Cruises ships. I talk about the upcharges, the service differences, and why some of the changes, especially within The Bazaar, didn\u2019t deliver the premium experience Celebrity Cruises is known for.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also see the newest entertainment on Celebrity Xcel, including the brand-new productions in The Theatre and The Club, the nightlife vibe around the ship, and what makes this newest Celebrity Cruises cruise ship unique from the rest of the Edge Series fleet.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re already booked on Celebrity Xcel, thinking about sailing Celebrity Cruises in 2026, or just love cruise ship reviews, this full Celebrity Xcel review will give you everything you need to know before you board.<\/p>\n<p>Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/zachthetravelingman\/<br \/>\nFacebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/zachthetravelingman<br \/>\nOfficial Website: https:\/\/zachthetravelingman.com\/<br \/>\nOfficial Merchandise: https:\/\/zachthetravelingman.myspreadshop.com\/<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget to SUBSCRIBE for more cruise ship and solo cruise videos. I cover lots of cruise ship travel &#8211; including Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Carnival Cruise Line, Virgin Voyages, Norwegian Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, and more. From the latest cruise news to cruise ship reviews, ship dining guides and food reviews, best excursions, and more! <\/p>\n<p> #celebrityxcel #celebritycruises #cruisenews<br \/>\n&#8212;&#8212;<br \/>\n0:00 &#8211; Introduction<br \/>\n1:12 &#8211; Celebrity Xcel Ship Review<br \/>\n4:55 &#8211; NordVPN<br \/>\n5:58 &#8211; Celebrity Xcel Ship Review<br \/>\n19:18 &#8211; Celebrity Xcel Food Review<br \/>\n25:38 &#8211; Celebrity Xcel Entertainment Review<br \/>\n31:26 &#8211; Celebrity Xcel Service Review<br \/>\n32:18 &#8211; Celebrity Xcel Final Verdict<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cJ7FpiHLDmQ\">Video Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get 4 months extra on a 2 year plan here: https:\/\/nordvpn.com\/zachtravel. 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