Celebrity Cruises Reveals 'The Bazaar' On Celebrity Xcel

Celebrity Cruises will erase the line between ship and shore with the debut of The Bazaar onboard Celebrity Xcel, a brand-new multi-sensory space unlike anything else at sea.

The ever-transforming space blends four unique festivals, alluring entertainment, experiential culinary offerings, and non-stop activities to bring destinations to guests like never before at sea.

Aiming to introduce authentic experiences and offer non-stop exploration, The Bazaar invites guests to be swept away in the sights, sounds, flavours, and traditions of the places they visit while onboard the ship.

As a first-of-its-kind concept, the three-story space will transform each day, introducing new ways for guests to immerse themselves in the destinations visited during the sailing. The Bazaar will feature authentic and unique experiences, from a market with local artisan products and hands-on craft experiences to destination-inspired festivals specific to each itinerary, regionally inspired culinary experiences and unforgettable entertainment.

“The Bazaar is a truly one-of-a-kind space designed to seamlessly blend ship and shore and transform the way guests experience destinations. Celebrity Xcel intentionally extends the destination experience onboard through a continued authentic offering between ports of call, allowing guests to take the destination with them.”

- Laura Hodges Bethge, President of Celebrity Cruises

Four unique Caribbean Destination-inspired festivals will immerse guests in the cultures of the ports they visit. Each festival will bring a destination to life in a myriad of ways, including food and beverage offerings, crafting experiences, retail enrichment activations, cooking and dance classes, pop-up entertainment, performances from local musicians, and other Caribbean-inspired activities.

As Celebrity Xcel heads to Europe in 2026, The Bazaar will transform to feature festivals, markets, and culinary experiences inspired by Mediterranean destinations instead.

On sea days, Market at The Bazaar invites guests to immerse themselves in unique displays from local artisans who will come onboard to showcase their crafts and even teach guests how to make their own local creations. Depending on the festival theme, guests can expand their palate with activities like rum and chocolate pairings, live basket-weaving demos, and finding one-of-a-kind keepsakes from local vendors, such as an authentic Caribbean mask shop, traditional Mexican leather hats, embroidery stations, and more.

Foodies will be delighted with new destination-inspired dining options in The Bazaar. An open kitchen concept, Mosaic, will serve reimagined and elevated dishes, inspired by the regions Celebrity Xcel is sailing, enhancing guests’ appreciation of the incredible places they have visited during their cruise. For something extra special, guests can delight in an industry-first Chef's Table experience at Mosaic, serving a diverse, multi-course tasting menu of childhood favourite dishes representing all continents.

For a more adventurous culinary experience, guests can learn to cook regional delicacies at Chef's Studio at Mosaic, Celebrity's first-ever destination-inspired cooking school. This invites guests to discover their inner chef as they learn to prepare new dishes from each destination they visit.

Guests on the go can utilise the new casual dining concept, Spice, which will offer a daytime selection of rotating bites with special items inspired by the ports visited on the itinerary. The inviting new seating area here features floor-to-ceiling windows to take in the spectacular sea and port views.

Holidaymakers can have their say and determine how The Bazaar experiences will come to life onboard Celebrity Xcel through 'Dream Makers'; a first-of-its-kind chance to help make key decisions across culinary, entertainment and interior design to finalise the cruise line's newest ship.

Dream Makers is a global community that will test, try, and vote on new experiences they would like to see onboard. For The Bazaar, Dream Makers will shape how the festivals come to life, choose entertainment and activities in the Market, select menu items at Mosaic, and more. Those interested in joining Celebrity Xcel Dream Makers can register here.

An enhanced cruise holiday experience continues for guests in port, with Celebrity's shore excursions offering multiple ways to explore a region's culture. These experiences range from exploration of culture through the senses on Chef's Market Discoveries, expertly crafted Small Group Journeys curated and led by local guides, and personalised, exclusive visits on Private Journeys.

Additionally, guests can revel in a brand-new Royal Beach Club in Nassau, offering an all-inclusive beach day. Launching in late 2025, the beach club will feature pristine beaches, pools for every vibe and the world’s largest swim-up bar to island-style spots for Bahamian fare and experiences featuring local artisans and live music. Celebrity Xcel guests will be some of the first to experience what is set to become Nassau’s newest hotspot.

Celebrity Xcel is set to sail her inaugural season from Fort Lauderdale in November 2025, departing from Fort Lauderdale and offering seven-night itineraries alternating between the Bahamas, Mexico, Cayman Islands, Puerto Plata, St. Thomas, and St. Maarten. In Summer 2026, she will sail her inaugural European season where guests can immerse themselves in the Mediterranean like never before on seven-to 11-night journeys out of Barcelona and Athens, including all-new overnight stays in Madeira, Portugal.