Get ready for eight nights of refreshing travel across the sea when you join the Celebrity Xcel from Athens to Barcelona.
Calling on extremely rare cities like Rhodes makes this sailing particularly interesting. This route is a rare one for the Xcel. In fact, it sails it only once.
Our price is the total price, including all taxes and fees.
The Xcel Celebrity, the flagship of Celebrity's class, is a highly-rated class vessel based in the Caribbean and Europe that can accomodate over 3,200 cruisers.
Want to puzzle your way 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 jacuzzi, a solarium, a casino, and a spa.
This itinerary is made up of two days at sea and five days in port. High points include visits to extremely rare destinations like Rhodes plus long stops in Santorini, Mykonos, and Kuşadası.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Sep 13 | Athens, Greece | 5:00pm | |
| Mon, Sep 14 | Santorini, Greece | 7:00am | 10:00pm |
| Tue, Sep 15 | Kuşadası, Turkey (Ephesus) | 8:00am | 7:00pm |
| Wed, Sep 16 | Mykonos, Greece | 7:00am | 6:00pm |
| Thu, Sep 17 | Rhodes, Greece | 7:00am | 5:00pm |
| Fri, Sep 18 | At Sea | ||
| Sat, Sep 19 | Valletta, Malta | 7:00am | 5:00pm |
| Sun, Sep 20 | At Sea | ||
| Mon, Sep 21 | Barcelona, Spain | 5:00am |
The Xcel sails this route once this 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.
Since it was first listed on July 5th of last year, The price of this itinerary has fluctuated between $1,600 and $2,975 for a cabin, inclusive of $0 in taxes and port charges. This graph shows the price over time for every class of cabin. Now this cruise is at an all time low, so lock in your room now before it moves upwards.
Want to hear about the best deals and cruise tips every week? Sign up for our free weekly VIP Newsletter, customized exactly to your preferences!
Last Updated: Jun 24, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 24, 2026