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.

The future of elevated travel at sea reached a major milestone today, as construction commenced for Celebrity Cruises’ next ship, Celebrity Xcel.

Celebrity Cruises announced today that the fifth ship in its award-winning Edge Series will be named Celebrity Xcel, continuing the innovative experiences coveted in her sister ships and then going even further for an unmatched premium vacation experience.