25/10/2025
Celebrity Cruises reveals name of its sixth Edge ship
Celebrity Cruises has revealed its sixth Edge Series ship, due to set sail in 2028, will be called Celebrity Xcite.
It announced the name as the first piece of steel for Xcite was cut at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in France.
At the same time, Celebrity took delivery of its newest ship, Celebrity Xcel. “Celebrity Xcel represents the next bold step in our journey to transform the way the world experiences premium travel,” said Jason Liberty, President and CEO of Celebrity parent company Royal Caribbean Group.
“Each ship in the Edge Series has reimagined what’s possible at sea through elevated design and experiences that deepen the connection to the destinations being visited.
“With Celebrity Xcel now joining the fleet and Celebrity Xcite on the horizon, we’re continuing to set new standards for excellence and innovation alongside our trusted partners at Chantiers de l’Atlantique.”
Celebrity Xcel will set sail in November, offering seven-night cruises from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Next summer, the ship will move to the Mediterranean, offering seven- to 11-night cruises out of Barcelona and Athens.
