Celebrity Cruises is adding their first brunch venue to Celebrity Xcel, the cruise line’s next new ship that will debut in November 2025.
Bora will be Celebrity’s first ever brunch offering at a new al fresco restaurant debuting on Celebrity Xcel. It will be one of 32 food and beverage venues on the new cruise ship.
This lively new al fresco restaurant will have panoramic ocean views in a vibrant setting. Bora will have a seafood-forward menu and the rooftop restaurant will transition from day to night.
By day, Bora’s upbeat, brunch will serve Mediterranean-inspired classics like:
- Shakshuka eggs with coriander, avocado and sourdough toast
- Flavorful croissant eggs benedict with lemon-scented salmon gravlax, ricotta spread and hollandaise sauce
- Favorites like French toast, all with photo-worthy presentations
At night, Bora will offer intimate dinners with Mediterranean favorite dishes.
Michael Scheiner, chief marketing and product officer of Celebrity Cruises, gave the following statement:
“Reconnecting with loved ones over new experiences is important to Celebrity guests. Celebrity Xcel will be their happy place with new dining options and all-new entertainment and activities creating endless opportunities to ‘Date Night, All Day Long’. These elevated new experiences will invite guests to discover something new while creating shared memories.”
Lisa Lehr, vice president of entertainment of Celebrity Cruises, added:
“Designed to create memorable moments of connection from morning to night, Celebrity Xcel will sail with our most expansive entertainment offering to date with over 75 resident performers – the most of any Celebrity ship.
“The offering is brand-new at every turn, from unforgettable new Theatre shows, new interactive shows in The Club and a variety of immersive parties and live music options; the choice is endless for guests to find their perfect match each and every night.”
Celebrity Xcel will debut on November 18, 2025 and start off by sailing week-long cruises to the Caribbean from Port Everglades.
In the spring of 2026, the ship will head to Europe for cruises in the Mediterranean.
