Celebrity Xcel - Shore excursions and activities

Connect to the world in ways you never imagined. Embark on an excursion perfectly tailored to your interests and appetites. Whether you choose a private, premium experience or a family-focused adventure, independent local operators ensure that your shore excursions are the perfect way to discover any destination, granting in-depth knowledge, expertise, and a truly extraordinary experience.

More Than 280 Breathtaking Destinations. Three Perfect Ways to Explore.

Private Journeys

CREATED BY YOU

Create personalised tours and explore a range of exclusive offerings. Get insights from expert local guides who will drive you to the region's most memorable places.

Small Group Discoveries

DESIGNED FOR A FEW

Explore the best in every port with a select group of like-minded adventurers. Spend more one-on-one time with your guide, and develop a deeper appreciation of each destination you visit.

Destination Highlights

LOVED BY ALL

Experience each city's must-see landmarks and iconic sites through shore excursions that ensure you check the most important items off your bucket list.

Tours Tailored to Your Interests

ACCESSIBLE

Experience city highlights, iconic ruins, natural wonders or beautiful beaches on excursions customised for your specific needs.

SUSTAINABLE

Help preserve the destination and support the local community on tours that emphasise local history, culture and environment.

MULTI-DAY

Enjoy more time discovering each destination’s extraordinary treasures, during extended tours with overnight stays.

WELLNESS

Nourish your mind, body and spirit with tours that include a range of authentic experiences—indigenous healing practices, detoxes with local muds and minerals, destination-specific fitness, and more.

CULINARY

Savour authentic flavours or sip on the most popular drinks of each destination, during unique tasting experiences.

CULTURAL

Immerse yourself in the culture and history of each destination on your exciting itinerary, while connecting with the locals.

ADVENTURE

Add some excitement to your cruise with thrilling zip line rides, white water rafting, hiking in the mountains, and more.

AQUATIC

Spend the day on the water, sailing in a catamaran, snorkelling or scuba diving near majestic coral reefs, and reeling in some fish.

BEACH

Relax on pristine white sands, stroll down the coast and observe local wildlife, or work on your tan as you sip a tropical cocktail.

SIGHTSEEING

Explore the destination's most iconic places and take exceptional selfies as you check famous local landmarks off your bucket list.

WILDLIFE

Join other animal lovers in your group for up-close looks at your favourite land-dwelling and aquatic creatures in their natural habitats.

FLIGHTSEEING

Soar above glorious forests, frozen lakes, magnificent glaciers and active volcanoes for panoramic views of nature's beauty.

Adventurous foodies can learn to cook regional delicacies at Chef's Studio at Mosaic. Celebrity’s first-ever destination inspired cooking school. Chef’s Studio invites guests to discover their inner chef as they learn to prepare new dishes from each destination they visit. Throughout the sailing, the cooking school repertoire will change to reflect the destination-inspired festival themes, allowing guests to master local favourites and add to their recipe books alongside creating new memories.  

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. Every festival will bring a destination to life in a myriad of ways, including 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.