Celebrity Beyond is heading west to stay away from Hurricane Melissa, the latest ship to shift away from the powerful storm.

Celebrity Cruises announced its sixth Edge-class ship will be called the Celebrity Xcite; it is scheduled to enter service in 2028.

Celebrity Cruises takes delivery of new Xcel ship and names next Edge class vessel - The steel cutting ceremony was held in the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard

Celebrity Cruises has taken delivery of Celebrity Xcel and on the same day announced the sixth Edge-class ship as Celebrity Xcite.

Celebrity Cruises has taken delivery of and welcomed the Celebrity Xcel and announced the name of its sixth Edge Series ship, the Celebrity Xcite. The ship's first piece of steel was cut, and construction commenced at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire.

Celebrity Cruises has taken delivery of its newest ship— Celebrity Xcel —and announced the name of its sixth Edge Series ship— Celebrity Xcite— as the ship’s first piece of steel was cut and construction commenced at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire. Celebrity Xcite is expected to set sail in 2028.

Celebrity Cruises introduced the entertainment offerings on its new ship, Celebrity Xcel, with new theater productions, interactive shows, music events, themed parties and unique activities.

Welcoming the newest addition to the Celebrity Cruises fleet were Liberty, Hodges Bethge, Castaing, and captain Kyriakos Matragkas, captain of Celebrity Xcel. Executives were also joined by more than 1,600 Celebrity Xcel crew members in the celebration.

Starting in 2026, Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises guests visiting this popular Greek island will have their own beach club.

Yesterday Celebrity Cruises took delivery and welcomed its newest ship – Celebrity Xcel – and announced the name of its sixth Edge Series ship – Celebrity Xcite – as the ship’s first piece of steel was cut and construction commenced at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire.

From futuristic fuel cells to sophisticated water treatment plants, a new generation of cruise ships is bringing eco-friendly technology and innovations onboard.