CELEBRITY Cruises Chief Executive Officer Laura Hodges Bethge has just revealed new details about Celebrity Xcel, which will debut in Nov 2025.
“While I can’t disclose too many details just yet, I can reveal that Celebrity Xcel will introduce seven new experiences that live up to her name in every way,” she told Cruise Weekly.
The construction of Xcel began last month with the laying of the first keel (CW 17 Jun).
Hodges Bethge, on board Celebrity’s President’s Cruise last week (CW 28 Jun), is already building excitement for the line’s fifth Edge-class ship.
“We’ve designed these with our guests in mind, offering experiences unlike any other at sea,” Hodges Bethge added.
Xcel will also be equipped with the cruise industry’s first tri-fuel engine, Hodges Bethge shared, meaning she will be able to run on biofuels, methanol, and traditional marine fuels.
“This innovative feature is part of our decades-long commitment to sustainability and advances our energy transition efforts under Royal Caribbean Group’s SEA the Future platform,” she said.
“With every new ship, we strive to sustain the planet, energise communities, and accelerate innovation, ensuring we continue to deliver the best premium vacation experience responsibly.”
Xcel will offer seven-night itineraries for her inaugural season, with sailings to the Bahamas, Mexico, the Cayman Islands, Puerto Plata, St. Thomas, and St. Maarten. MS
Pictured is a Celebrity Captain’s Club rewards program member and Hodges Bethge arriving at Perfect Day at CocoCay during the President’s Cruise.
