Celebrity Xcite
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Celebrity Xcite is a new ship for Celebrity Cruises, due to join the fleet in 2028. No maiden voyage date has been announced yet. Every new ship on the way
About Celebrity Xcite
Celebrity Xcite is a new Celebrity Cruises cruise ship of the Edge class, due to enter service in 2028. She will measure 141,400 gross tons and will carry 3,200 guests.
Celebrity Xcite is an upcoming Edge-class ship under construction at Chantiers de l'Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire, France, as a sister to Celebrity Xcel. Steel cutting took place on 23 October 2025. She is expected to measure about 141,400 gross tons and carry about 3,200 guests. Celebrity's ship page says only that she is coming in 2028, and no itineraries, deck plans or debut date have been published yet.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 3,200
- Will be more guests than 86% of 600 ships
- Debuts
- 2028
Sister ships: Edge class
Celebrity Xcite is one of 6 Edge class ships. Celebrity Xcel (2025), Celebrity Ascent (2023), Celebrity Beyond (2022), Celebrity Apex (2021) and Celebrity Edge (2018) are in service.
| Ship | Year | Gross tons | Guests | Space | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celebrity Xcite this ship | Coming 2028 | — | |||
| Celebrity Xcel | 2025 | 4.0/5 | |||
| Celebrity Ascent | 2023 | 4.0/5 | |||
| Celebrity Beyond | 2022 | 4.0/5 | |||
| Celebrity Apex | 2021 | 4.0/5 | |||
| Celebrity Edge | 2018 | 3.8/5 |
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Celebrity Xcite?
Celebrity Xcite is being built for Celebrity Cruises and belongs to its Edge class.
What are Celebrity Xcite's sister ships?
Celebrity Xcite is one of 6 Edge class ships. Celebrity Xcel (2025), Celebrity Ascent (2023), Celebrity Beyond (2022), Celebrity Apex (2021) and Celebrity Edge (2018) are in service.
When does Celebrity Xcite enter service?
Celebrity Xcite is a new ship for Celebrity Cruises, due to join the fleet in 2028. No maiden voyage date has been announced yet.
How big is Celebrity Xcite?
Celebrity Xcite measures 141,400 gross tons.
How crowded does Celebrity Xcite feel?
Celebrity Xcite has a passenger space ratio of 44.2: 141,400 gross tons for 3,200 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Celebrity Xcite feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Celebrity Xcite carry?
Celebrity Xcite will carry 3,200 guests at double occupancy.
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