7 Night from Barcelona to Athens on the Celebrity Xcel

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Settle in for seven nights of leisurely sailing through on the Mediterranean when you embark on the Celebrity Xcel from Barcelona to Athens.

Stopping in more exotic ports such as Rhodes, Santorini, and Mykonos makes this cruise particularly exciting. This route is an uncommon one for the Xcel, But June is the most popular time of year to sail it.

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


The Celebrity Xcel

The Xcel Celebrity, based in the Caribbean and Mediterranean and built only one year ago in 2025, is a top-rated Edge class vessel that can accomodate comfortably more than 3,200 guests.

Want to see if you can escape an escape room? This amenity can only be found on Celebrity and is found on the Xcel Celebrity.

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

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 cruise includes two days at sea and four port days. Major features include visits to more exotic destinations like Rhodes in addition to long stops in Santorini and Mykonos.

Map of this cruise's route
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Sat19June 19thSaturday
5:00pm
Sun20June 20thSunday
At Sea
Mon21June 21stMonday
8:00am – 5:00pm
8:00am – 5:00pm
Tue22June 22ndTuesday
At Sea
Wed23June 23rdWednesday
8:00am – 6:00pm
8:00am – 6:00pm
Thu24June 24thThursday
7:00am – 10:00pm
7:00am – 10:00pm
Fri25June 25thFriday
7:00am – 6:00pm
7:00am – 6:00pm
Sat26June 26thSaturday
5:00am
Day 5Rhodes
Day 6Santorini
Day 7Mykonos
Day 8Athens

Book Your Cruise

Since being listed fifteen months ago, The cost of this cruise has ranged between $1,521 and $2,240 for an outside stateroom, including taxes and port charges.

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


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Alternate Sailings

The Xcel sails this route three times next year, but doesn't sail it this year. No other ship sails this exact same route.

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