Celebrity Cruises will introduceThe Bazaar,a brand-newmulti-level, multi-sensory space unlike anything else at sea aboard its new Edge class cruise ship Celebrity Xcel. 

The new experience will introduce authentic experiences that extend guests’ time “on shore” to enjoy destinations in an unconventional way by celebrating the sights, sounds, flavours, and traditions of the places they visit.

A first of its kind concept, no two days at The Bazaar will be the same. Each day, the three-story space will transform, introducing new ways for guests to immerse themselves in the destinations called on throughout their sailing. 

The space will blend onshore and onboard experiences throughout sailings, from a market featuring local artisan products and hands-on craft experiences, to destination-inspired festivals specific to each itinerary, and regionally inspired culinary experiences and 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,” said Laura Hodges Bethge, President of Celebrity Cruises. “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.”

Four unique Caribbean destination-inspired festivals – each linked to a destination where the ship is sailing – will immerse guests in the cultures of ports they visit, bringing the destination to life in a myriad of ways.

There will be local food and beverage offerings, crafting experiences, retail enrichment activations, destination-inspired cooking and dance classes, pop-up entertainment, performances from local musicians, and other Caribbean-inspired activities. 

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

On sea days,Market at The Bazaar will feature unique and engaging displays from local artisans who will come onboard to showcase their crafts, skills, and traditions, and even teach guests how to make their own local creations. 

As with all experiences at The Bazaar, the offering at the Market will change throughout sailings to reflect each of the four festival themes. 

Depending on the festival theme, guests can expand their palate with activities including rum and chocolate pairings and local hot sauce tastings, dive deep into the destination’s culture with experiences like live basket weaving demos, and find one-of-a-kind keepsakes from local vendors such as an authentic Caribbean mask shop, traditional Mexican leather hats, embroidery stations, and more.

New destination-inspired dining options in The Bazaar will include an open kitchen concept, Mosaic, serving reimagined and elevated dishes, inspired by the regions Celebrity Xcelis sailing, enhancing guests’ appreciation of the places they have visited.

Mosaic at The Bazaar will also feature an industry-first Chef’s Table experience, where Celebrity’s global culinary leadership team will each develop a dish inspired by their native cuisine, plated and presented in an elevated way. The Chef’s Table experience at Mosaic serves a diverse, multi-course tasting menu of childhood favourite dishes representing all continents, each perfectly paired with wines from Celebrity Cruises’ award-winning selection.

Guests interested in cooking will also have the opportunity to learn to prepare regional delicacies atChef’s Studio at Mosaic, Celebrity’s first-ever destination inspired cooking school. Throughout the sailing, the cooking school repertoire will change to reflect the destination-inspired festival themes, allowing guests to master local favourites and create new memories.

A new casual dining concept on the water’s edge, Spice, will offer a daytime selection of rotating bites with special items inspired by the ports visited on the itinerary. 

Elevated shore excursions 

Celebrity’s shore excursions offer multiple unique ways to explore a region’s culture, designed to meet varying guest travel styles. Experiences range from exploration of culture through the senses on Chef’s Market Discoveries, expertly crafted Small Group Journeyscurated and led by local guides, and personalised, exclusive visits on Private Journeys. 

Guests seeking a unique beach experience in Nassau, will revel in the brand-new Royal Beach Club offering an all-inclusive beach day with the vibrant Bahamian spirit and culture at its heart. Launching late 2025 and featuring pristine beaches, pools, and the world’s largest swim-up bar, Celebrity Xcel guests will be some of the first to experience what is set to become Nassau’s newest hotspot.

Celebrity Xcel is sailing her inaugural season from Fort Lauderdale, offering seven-night itineraries alternating between the Bahamas, Mexico, Cayman Islands, Puerto Plata, St. Thomas, and St. Maarten. 

In Summer 2026, the ship will sail her inaugural European season with seven-to 11-night journeys out of Barcelona and Athens, including all new overnight stays in Madeira, Portugal.