The Most Epic Celebration at Sea Aboard Celebrity's newest ship
Published on 04 June 2025
Celebrity Cruises will host its 2026 President’s Cruise on board the all-new Celebrity Xcel, whisking guests away on an unmissable Mediterranean escape! The annual cruise event will be held in September next year, inviting the Captain’s Club members on an eight-night voyage across the most enchanting locations in Greece and Turkey.
Embarking from Athens, Xcel will go on an idyllic island-hopping adventure across the stunning Greek isles, including Mykonos, Rhodes and Santorini. Here, guests can explore the well-preserved ancient Greek landmarks and pristine Mediterranean beaches. Celebrity’s newest next-generation vessel will continue sailing to the historic Ephesus then the majestic Malta, all before the cruise journey comes to a memorable end in Barcelona, Spain.
The President’s Cruise is an epic celebration at sea, offering Captain’s Club loyalty members a golden opportunity to engage and interact with Celebrity’s reputable company’s president and esteemed ship captains, as well as experience exclusive excursions and special events not available on other sailings.
This year’s President Cruise took place aboard the glamorous Celebrity Apex, where loyalty guests were granted the chance to enjoy a magical Norwegian Fjords cruise, in addition to a fantastic range of exclusive onboard experiences and premium tailored land programs. The 2025 celebration at sea was packed with endless entertainment and unforgettable culinary adventures, including a spectacular performance from West End star Cedric Neal and an intimate fireside chat with renowned chef Daniel Boulud among many others.
Some of the shore highlights include: the first-ever President’s Cruise city stay and tour in London with an elegant gala dinner at the Museum of Natural History, beer blending in Belgium, and glacier hike with a wine tasting tour in Norway. Guests also enjoyed exclusive fishing excursion, scenic kayak trips through the fjords, private family-owned garden visits, and in-depth cultural immersion!
