Core Concept - The Bazaar is a unique onboard experience designed to enhance the connection between ship and shore, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the cultures of the destinations visited during their cruise [2][3]. Group 1: Experience and Offerings - The Bazaar will feature four Caribbean destination-inspired festivals, each linked to specific ports of call, offering local food, crafting experiences, and entertainment [2][3]. - On sea days, the Market at The Bazaar will showcase local artisans and provide hands-on craft experiences, with offerings changing according to festival themes [3]. - New dining options at The Bazaar will include an open kitchen concept, Mosaic, serving elevated dishes inspired by the regions visited [4]. - The Chef's Table experience at Mosaic will offer a multi-course tasting menu featuring dishes from Celebrity's global culinary leadership team, paired with award-winning wines [5]. - Chef's Studio at Mosaic will serve as a cooking school where guests can learn to prepare regional delicacies, with the curriculum changing to reflect festival themes [6]. - A casual dining concept, Spice, will provide rotating bites inspired by the ports visited, featuring a scenic café setting [7]. Group 2: Guest Engagement and Customization - Celebrity Cruises is launching the Xcel 'Dream Makers' initiative, allowing guests to influence the onboard experiences, including culinary and entertainment options [8][9]. Group 3: Shore Excursions and Future Plans - Celebrity's shore excursions will offer diverse ways to explore local cultures, including Chef's Market Discoveries and Small Group Journeys led by local guides [10]. - The Royal Beach Club in Nassau, launching in late 2025, will provide an all-inclusive beach experience with local culture at its core [10]. - Celebrity Xcel will begin its inaugural season from Fort Lauderdale, offering itineraries to the Caribbean, and will transition to European sailings in Summer 2026 [11].
CELEBRITY CRUISES ERASES THE LINE BETWEEN SHIP AND SHORE WITH 'THE BAZAAR,' DEBUTING ON CELEBRITY XCEL