7 Night from Athens to Barcelona on the Celebrity Xcel

Share

Settle in for seven nights of exciting sailing around the Mediterranean when you set sail with the Celebrity Xcel from Athens to Barcelona.

Touring through once-in-a-lifetime destinations such as Izmir makes this cruise particularly exciting. This route is an uncommon one for the Xcel. Actually, this is the only time it's going to sail it!

We include all entertainment, meals, port fees, and taxes in this, so that you can compare sailings easily.


The Celebrity Xcel

Based in the Caribbean and Mediterranean and built less than one year ago in 2025, over 3,200 people can travel on this highly-rated Edge class cruise ship.

The Xcel Celebrity wows guests with an escape room, an exclusive of Celebrity.

The Xcel Celebrity also offers a casino, a solarium, a jacuzzi, and a spa.

Ship class
Edge
Built
2025
Guests
3,276
Crew
1,377
Length
1,004 ft
Passenger decks
15
Celebrity Xcel
Bars & cafésBars & Lounges

Your Itinerary

This itinerary consists of four days in port and two days at sea. High points include long stops in Santorini and Mykonos plus visits to very uncommon stops like Izmir.

Map of this cruise's route
© OpenStreetMap · © ESA WorldCover
Sat22July 22ndSaturday
5:00pm
Sun23July 23rdSunday
7:00am – 10:00pm
7:00am – 10:00pm
Mon24July 24thMonday
8:00am – 6:00pm
8:00am – 6:00pm
Tue25July 25thTuesday
7:00am – 6:00pm
7:00am – 6:00pm
Wed26July 26thWednesday
At Sea
Thu27July 27thThursday
7:00am – 4:30pm
7:00am – 4:30pm
Fri28July 28thFriday
At Sea
Sat29July 29thSaturday
5:00am
5:00am
Day 2Santorini
Day 3Izmir
Day 4Mykonos
Day 6Messina
Day 8Barcelona

Book Your Cruise

Since it was first listed on August 24th of this year, The price of a room on this sailing has ranged between $1,421 and $1,571 including taxes and port fees. Right now this sailing is at its lowest price, so reserve your cabin now before it rises.

Photos show a typical cabin in each class. Layout and decor vary by category.


Resources

Add it to your calendar

Your departure and return dates in the calendar you already use.

Add every port stop to Google Calendar

Printable CruiseSheet

One page with the route, the day-by-day schedule, typical weather and a notes box for each day.

Stay connected on board

A GigSky eSIM works on the ship and ashore in Europe, so your phone just works without the ship's Wi‑Fi package.

Unlimited data for your 8 days $128.99 $109.64

500 MB a day at full speed, then 500 kbps; messaging, email and maps apps stay unlimited.

More plans at GigSky


Alternate Sailings

This is the only ship that sails this exact route.

No other departures of this route are on sale right now.

Show alternate dates for this cruise → Show all cruises that sail this route →

Get Weekly Cruise Deals

Weekly emails with the best deals, fully customized for you. No spam ever.

Data as of Oct 26, 2026

Let’s book your cruise

Tell us who’s sailing to see available cabins and fares.

Guests in this cabin
Ages at the time of sailing

Special fares are dependent on eligibility

Continue Booking from $1,421 Continue Booking