Overview

• Torres will christen the vessel in Fort Lauderdale on Nov. 16, with inaugural cruises from Port Everglades beginning Nov. 18.
• Celebrity Xcel will sail alternating seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries during its winter season from South Florida.
• The design swaps the Edge-class Eden space for The Bazaar, a flexible hub designed to showcase authentic flavors and performances tied to each itinerary.
• Torres is the São Paulo chef behind A Casa do Porco and World’s 50 Best’s 2024 Best Female Chef, known for an innovative, no-waste approach.
• The fifth Edge-class ship is under construction at Chantiers de l’Atlantique in St. Nazaire, France, ahead of its November debut.