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Celebrity Xcel to sail her inaugural season in Europe across 2026
Experience a premium journey at sea in every corner of the world on board Celebrity Cruises'® 2026-2027 deployment. The world has never looked better with more than 600 sailings to over 280 destinations in over 70 countries across all seven continents. The highly anticipated fifth ship in the revolutionary Edge® Series ships, Celebrity Xcel℠, will sail her inaugural season in Europe offering an unmatched Mediterranean vacation and Celebrity's first overnights in Madeira, Portugal.
Beginners guide to picking a cruise line
There are dozens of cruise lines, and no two are alike. Some only operate big ships. Some operate small ships. Some sail only in North America. Others sail all over the world. Some offer ships designed for family fun. Others don't even allow children on board.