What is Celebrity Xcel Dream Makers?

Loads of Celebrity Captain's Club Members (aka past sailors) received an email this week inviting them to join something called "Dream Makers" which is set to launch on February 8, 2025. 

But what exactly is Dream Makers? We're answering all your questions today!
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​What is Xcel Dream Makers?

Celebrity Xcel is the newest ship being added to the Celebrity fleet, the 5th in the stunning line up of Edge Class ships which also includes Edge, Apex, Beyond, and Ascent. 

​Xcel Dream Makers aims to be an opportunity for cruisers to impact the final decisions about the design and onboard experience of Celebrity's newest ship launching in 2025. 
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Celebrity Cruises is offering cruisers the chance to be a part of designing its newest ship, Celebrity Xcel. To create the world’s first cruise ship designed for cruisers, by cruisers, Celebrity is extending an invite to travelers globally to join the ‘Xcel Dream Makers,' where members will preview and vote on experiences launching on Celebrity Xcel. Additionally, Dream Makers members will be entered for multiple chances to win prizes where they can trial new onboard experiences and even attend the naming ceremony and sailing in November 2025.

​What does being on dream makers involve?

You're probably pretty busy and wondering what all is involved in Dream Makers. Solid question. Celebrity says that Dream Makers will be weighing in on design and programming topics via polling, instant win games, and more. There will be lots of chances to win prizes along the way including a trip for two to Xcel's naming ceremony which will be in November 2025. 
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Okay but What Exactly will I get to Give Input On?

• • Choosing textiles, managing interior design elements and curating service offerings;
• • Picking their favorite dishes and beverages, choosing table settings and shaping dining concepts; and
• • Providing input on headline shows, curate props and costumes, select playlists and partake in selections to appoint pivotal entertainment positions onboard.

Sounds fun, doesn't it?!

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How much does it cost to participate in xcel dream makers?

Of course it's free! You're helping Celebrity by telling them exactly what's going to make you most happy when you sail Xcel. It costs as much or as little time as you care to participate. :)
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​how do i sign up for Dream Makers?

​Signing up for Xcel Dream Makers currently involves submitting your email here, which adds you to the Dream Makers newsletter. Once the program is live you will be able to register! 
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When does Dream Makers Start?

Xcel Dream Makers is set to go live February 8, 2025.
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When is Celebrity xcel's Maiden Voyage?

Celebrity Xcel will sail out of Fort Lauderdale for a 5 night Western Caribbean Maiden Voyage on November 18, 2025. There are a handful of spaces left for that exciting event, tap below to snag one of the last staterooms!
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After that, 7-night itineraries will alternate with stops in Bahamas, Mexico, Cayman Islands, Puerto Plata, St. Thomas, and St. Maarten. Reach out for the best price and current availability. 

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​When will CElebrity xCel be in Europe?

Exciting news for Europeans and anyone who has been waiting to do a European cruise! Xcel will be sailing seven-to-11-night journeys out of Barcelona and Athens in Summer 2026! Some sailings will include overnight stays on the exotic Portuguese island of Madeira. 
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​Review of Celebrity Xcel Dream Makers

I'm excited for the Xcel Dream Makers program. I think it's a genius marketing technique and will also be fun for cruisers to feel they are having a real-time involvement in decisions that they will later be able to feel a sense of pride about when they sail Xcel. 

I hope the rewards are many for the free insights that will be given by presumably thousands of paying cruisers and it would be great if at the end of the program every participant was awarded something whether it be some onboard credit for their next Celebrity Cruise, some wifi, or maybe to try out any Specialty Dining options they had weighed in on. ;) 
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What do you think? Would you sign up to be a Dream Maker?

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