Set sail with the Celebrity Xcel and prepare yourself for seven nights of luxurious travel through the sea from Athens to Barcelona!
Touring through extremely rare stops such as Santorini makes this cruise notable. This route is a special one for the Xcel, But this is the least expensive sailing.
We include all meals, entertainment, taxes, and fees in our price, so that you can compare sailings easily. Offered at under $165 a day, this bargain is.
The Xcel Celebrity, based in Barcelona and Miami and built only one year ago in 2025, is the highly-rated flagship of Celebrity's class and can carry over 3,200 guests.
Want to puzzle your way out of an escape room? This attraction can only be found on Celebrity and can be found on the Xcel Celebrity.
The Xcel Celebrity also offers a solarium, a casino, a jacuzzi, and a spa.
This cruise includes four port days and two sea days. Highlights include visits to extremely rare ports like Santorini.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jul 18 | Athens, Greece | ||
| Sun, Jul 19 | Santorini, Greece | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Mon, Jul 20 | Mykonos, Greece | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Tue, Jul 21 | Kuşadası, Turkey (Ephesus) | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Wed, Jul 22 | At Sea | ||
| Thu, Jul 23 | Valletta, Malta | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Fri, Jul 24 | At Sea | ||
| Sat, Jul 25 | Barcelona, Spain | 9:00am |
The Xcel sails this route once this year in addition to two times next year. No other ship sails this exact same route. In the accompanying graphic you can see a visualization of when this ship sails as well as the relative price.
The accompanying graph displays the price over time for the various classes of cabin. Since being listed a year ago, The cost of a stateroom on this sailing has fluctuated between $1,121 and $2,223 inclusive of $0 in taxes and port fees. Now this cruise is at an all time low, so lock in your stateroom now before it moves upwards.
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Last Updated: Jun 3, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 3, 2026