Where is Celebrity Xcel today?
In St. Thomas (Charlotte Amalie), USVI
In port 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM local time, on day 5 of a 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise from Miami (Nov 8 to 15).
Next: Puerto Plata-Amber Cove, Dominicana, tomorrow 11:30 AM to 6:00 PM · then Miami, Sun Nov 15, arriving 7:00 AM.
Scheduled position from Celebrity Cruises' published itinerary, not live tracking. Ports can change for weather. Updated daily.
Next departure, Sun Nov 15: 6 nights from $728
Upcoming Celebrity Xcel cruises from $728 per person. See upcoming sailings ↓
Current cruise, day by day
7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise, Miami round trip
Nov 8 to 15, 2026 · St. Maarten (Philipsburg), St. Thomas (Charlotte Amalie) and Puerto Plata-Amber Cove.
Where Celebrity Xcel sails, month by month
Celebrity Xcel sails from Miami from December 2026 to April 2027, Barcelona from April to October 2027 and Athens (Piraeus) from June to September 2027 on 7-night cruises. From December 2026 to November 2027 its most frequent stops are Nassau (12 calls), St. Thomas (Charlotte Amalie, 10) and Funchal (10). It also has longer sailings of 8 to 16 nights from April to June 2027 and from September to November 2027.
- Dec 2026Miami · 4 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Jan 2027Miami · 5 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Feb 2027Miami · 4 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Mar 2027Miami · 4 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Apr 2027Miami · 3 sailings7, 11, 15 nightsSee sailings →
- May 2027Barcelona · 3 sailings10, 11 nightsSee sailings →
- Jun 2027Barcelona · 3 sailings7, 12 nightsSee sailings →
- Jul 2027Barcelona · 4 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Aug 2027Barcelona · 4 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Sep 2027Barcelona · 4 sailings7, 9, 11 nightsSee sailings →
- Oct 2027Barcelona · 3 sailings10, 11, 16 nightsSee sailings →
- Nov 2027Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) · 3 sailings6, 8 nightsSee sailings →
Counts cover December 2026 to November 2027 from our listings (a port call is one port on one day). Celebrity Cruises may add sailings later. Each month opens that month's Celebrity Xcel sailings with prices.
Celebrity Xcel at a glance
Celebrity Xcel is a Celebrity Cruises cruise ship in the Edge class. It entered service in 2025 (1 year ago). It carries 3,260 passengers and 1,416 crew, about 2.3 passengers per crew member. At 129,500 gross tons and 306 m (1,004 ft) long, it is a large ship with 21 decks and 1,646 cabins. It was built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique and sails under the flag of Malta.
Celebrity Xcel is a contemporary cruise ship operated by Celebrity Cruises and built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique. The vessel accommodates 3,260 passengers and features 21 decks, making it a mid-sized offering within the line's modern fleet.
With a crew of 1,416 members, the ship maintains a passenger-to-crew ratio typical of contemporary cruise ships. Celebrity Xcel represents the cruise line's commitment to contemporary cruising with a focus on accessible luxury for mainstream audiences.
Celebrity Xcel specs
- Class
- Edge
- Built
- 2025
- Gross Tonnage
- 129,500 GT
- Length
- 306 m
- Passengers
- 3,260
- Cabins
- 1,646
- Crew
- 1,416
- Decks
- 21
- Builder
- Chantiers de l'Atlantique
- Flag
- Malta
- Age
- 1 year old
- Size
- Large
- Space Ratio
- 39.7 GT/pax
- Passenger-to-Crew
- 2.3:1
- Sister Ships
- 3 others in class
- Fleet Rank
- 5th largest of 19
- Typical Cruise
- 7 nights
- Primary Region
- Mediterranean (Western)
- Next Sailing
- Nov 15, 2026
- Family
- Kids Club on board
🍽️ Dining & Bars
🎭 Entertainment
🏊 Recreation
👨👩👧 Family
🧖 Wellness & Relaxation
📚 Lifestyle
Celebrity Xcel FAQ
Where is Celebrity Xcel right now?
According to Celebrity Cruises' published itinerary, Celebrity Xcel is scheduled to be in St. Thomas (Charlotte Amalie), USVI today (Thursday, November 12, 2026), from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, on day 5 of a 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise from Miami. Tomorrow it calls at Puerto Plata-Amber Cove, Dominicana, and it returns to Miami on November 15. This is the scheduled position, not live tracking.
Where does Celebrity Xcel sail from?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Celebrity Xcel sails from Miami, Florida from December 2026 to April 2027, Barcelona, Spain from April to October 2027 and Athens (Piraeus), Greece from June to September 2027 on 7-night cruises.
What ports does Celebrity Xcel visit?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Celebrity Xcel calls most often at Nassau, Bahamas (12 calls), St. Thomas (Charlotte Amalie), USVI (10), Funchal, Madeira, Portugal (10), Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy (8) and Naples, Italy (8), counting calls from December 2026 to November 2027. Its sailings in that period visit 41 ports in all.
How many passengers does Celebrity Xcel carry?
Celebrity Xcel carries 3,260 passengers in 1,646 cabins. It has 1,416 crew, about 2.3 passengers per crew member.
When was Celebrity Xcel built and how old is it?
Celebrity Xcel entered service in 2025, so it is 1 year old.
How big is Celebrity Xcel?
Celebrity Xcel is 129,500 gross tons and 306 m (1,004 ft) long, with 21 decks. That makes it a large ship.
How many crew work on Celebrity Xcel?
Celebrity Xcel has 1,416 crew.
What class of ship is Celebrity Xcel?
Celebrity Xcel belongs to the Edge class, which has 3 other ships we track.
Which cruise line operates Celebrity Xcel?
Celebrity Xcel is operated by Celebrity Cruises.
Where was Celebrity Xcel built?
Celebrity Xcel was built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique.
How much does a cruise on Celebrity Xcel cost?
The cheapest upcoming Celebrity Xcel cruise we track starts from $728. Fares change daily, so set a price alert on a sailing to be emailed when it drops.
Celebrity Xcel prices
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