Celebrity Cruises adds four innovative new cruise ship venues
With its newest ship, Celebrity Xcel, Celebrity Cruises is on a mission to make the onboard journey just as exciting as the destinations the ship will visit.
When Celebrity Xcel begins its inaugural season of Caribbean cruises from Fort Lauderdale beginning in November, passengers on board will get to enjoy a variety of new cruise ship spaces and experiences that invite both relaxation and exploration.The cruise line's goal? To make sure its passengers never ask, 'are we there yet?'
Through several brand-new venues, Celebrity Xcel will elevate the onboard experience with more ways escape and unwind, as well as new ways to play and shop at sea.Celebrity Xcel will feature new poolside experiences, retro arcade
The new Celebrity Pool Club on board Celebrity Xcel will introduce a new pool valet to the Celebrity Cruises experience offering poolside chilled towels, card games, sunscreen, and storage for personal items, plus more shade with a contemporary rooftop design. Passengers will also have the opportunity to upgrade to a private cabana with dedicated service.
On the last sea day of each Caribbean itinerary, Celebrity Pool Club will offer an all-day Poolest Day Ever party featuring island vibes with Caribbean-inspired live music and DJ-spun favorites, pop-up shows, and pool games.The party will also debut exclusive new poolside drinks from refreshing Paloma Fresca's served in mini-Patron bottles to fresh coconuts with an optional rum splash. The poolside fun will continue after the sun sets with an all-new Shine the Night poolside party.
Another vibrant new adults-oriented space, Attic at The Club, will offer passengers the chance to play retro games like Pac-Man, NBA Showtime, Golden Tee, and more. Open 24/7, the neon-lit lounge will also offer pool, darts, foosball, and shuffleboard. Private event space will be available to book for group activities like karaoke and golf simulation games.Celebrity Xcel will offer expanded spa, unique flagship store
Passengers seeking relaxation will be able to experience new ways to unwind on board Celebrity Xcel in the cruise line's most expansive spa yet. The spa's thermal suite will include the cruise line's first Hydra Room, a water-focused wellness experience featuring a warm, bubbling pool with massaging jets and soothing heated lounge chairs.
The spa on Celebrity Xcel will also debut a new outdoor Vitamin D Deck at the front of the ship, available exclusively to thermal suite guests. The spa will offer over 120 treatments and feature a new Skin Lab and bubbles bar, too.
Another highlight of Celebrity Xcel's new spaces is the cruise line's first Celebrity Flagship store, a unique retail experience that will feature interactive exhibits celebrating all things Celebrity and showcase vintage memorabilia. The store will sell customizable cruise keepsakes like water bottles, hats, and cocktail kits that can be engraved, embroidered or printed.These four new venues are part of seven brand-new spaces debuting on Celebrity Xcel. Other new spaces include The Bazaar, an ever-transforming venue designed to bring destinations on board, and Mediterranean al fresco restaurant Bora. The new ship will also present the cruise line's most extensive entertainment lineup yet.
Passengers can help the cruise line put the final touches on these new spaces by joining Xcel 'Dream Makers,' a community open to all who want to test, try, and vote on Celebrity Xcel's onboard experiences.
(The Arena Group will earn a commission if you book a cruise.)
, or email Amy Post at or call or text her at 386-383-2472.
This story was originally reported by TravelHost on Aug 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
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