7 Night from Barcelona to Athens on the Celebrity Xcel

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Embark on the Celebrity Xcel and prepare for seven nights of breathtaking sailing on the Mediterranean from Barcelona to Athens!

Stopping at less common destinations such as Rhodes, Palermo, and Santorini makes this trip noteworthy. This route is an interesting one for the Xcel, But this is the most popular time of year to sail it.

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


The Celebrity Xcel

The Xcel Celebrity, based in the Caribbean and Mediterranean and built just one year ago in 2025, is a top-rated Edge class vessel that can carry over 3,200 cruisers.

Want to work with your friends to get out of an escape room? This attraction is only offered by Celebrity and is found on the Xcel Celebrity.

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

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 four port days and two days at sea. Highlights include long stops in Santorini and Mykonos as well as visits to less common ports like Rhodes and Palermo.

Map of this cruise's route
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Sat9September 9thSaturday
5:00pm
Sun10September 10thSunday
At Sea
Mon11September 11thMonday
8:00am – 5:00pm
8:00am – 5:00pm
Tue12September 12thTuesday
At Sea
Wed13September 13thWednesday
7:00am – 6:00pm
7:00am – 6:00pm
Thu14September 14thThursday
8:00am – 6:00pm
8:00am – 6:00pm
Fri15September 15thFriday
7:00am – 8:00pm
7:00am – 8:00pm
Sat16September 16thSaturday
5:00am
Day 3Palermo
Day 5Mykonos
Day 6Rhodes
Day 7Santorini
Day 8Athens

Book Your Cruise

Since it was first listed on August 24th of this year, The cost of this itinerary has ranged between $2,050 and $2,275 for a balcony room, including taxes and port fees. At only $75 more than the all time low of $2,050 now is a great time to reserve your balcony stateroom

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


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Data as of Oct 21, 2026

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