A ship isn’t considered ready for the world until someone names it. Long before steel hulls and megaships, mariners believed a vessel needed a blessing to carry its crew safely across open water, a ritual that evolved from ancient offerings to the now-familiar smash of a bottle against the bow. That tradition still shapes the modern cruise industry, and at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, the naming of Celebrity Xcel blended that history with the energy of a ship stepping into service. From the first notes of music to the moment the champagne bottle broke, the evening made

Style, heritage, and purpose came together as Celebrity Xcel took its name in Fort Lauderdale. Photo Credit: Celebrity Cruises.

What once took place quietly in shipyards is now a full-scale event that mixes ceremon

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