Celebrity Xcel to Debut New Brunch Venue and All-Day Entertainment

Celebrity Cruises is setting the stage for a new escape when Celebrity Xcel launches in November 2025.

Overhead view of a table setting at a new brunch venue with a Moroccan tagine in a clay pot, red wine, covered dish, plate with utensils, and casserole of yellow couscous garnished with cilantro—perfect for Celebrity Xcel's all-day entertainment vibes.

The ship will introduce Bora, the cruise line’s first dedicated brunch venue. It will offer a lively, Mediterranean-inspired menu and panoramic ocean views.

By day, Bora will serve seafood-forward brunch classics like shakshuka, salmon gravlax benedict, and decadent French toast and transform into an intimate dining experience with chef-led tableside preparations at night.

2Celebrity Cruises is Giving Date Night an Upgrade on Celebrity Xcel Bora Shakshuka — (Photo Courtesy of Celebrity Cruise Line)

Beyond dining, Celebrity Xcel promises a full lineup of entertainment designed to keep the “Date Night, All Day Long” spirit alive. Guests can enjoy three new theater productions, interactive shows at The Club, and themed parties including 80s nights, candlelit concerts, and country music celebrations.

A performer in a sparkling costume poses inside a large, suspended, disco ball-like structure on stage at Celebrity Xcel, with beams of light radiating in the background—setting the scene for all-day entertainment.

“Reconnecting with loved ones over new experiences is important to Celebrity guests,” said Michael Scheiner, chief marketing and product officer for Celebrity Cruises. “Celebrity Xcel will be their happy place with new dining options and entertainment, creating endless opportunities for shared memories.”

Following a Caribbean season out of Port Everglades, Celebrity Xcel will reposition to Europe in summer 2026, sailing Mediterranean itineraries from Barcelona and Athens with new overnight stays in Madeira.