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Celebrity Xcel

8-Night Greece, Malta & Turkey Cruise Cruise from Barcelona

Edge Class · Celebrity Xcel

Barcelona, Spain, Valletta, Malta, and Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey

Sails Sat, Sep 5, 20268 nightsCruiseOnly

One-wayBarcelona, SpainAthens (Piraeus), Greece · 7 ports

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$1,649

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$6,031

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$2,959

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Your 8-night itinerary

7 ports and 2 sea days on this sailing.

Itinerary map — Barcelona, Spain → Valletta, Malta → Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey → Rhodes, Greece → Santorini, Greece → Mykonos, Greece → Athens (Piraeus), Greece

Day 11
Barcelona, SpainEmbark
Departs 5:00 PM
Sailings from Barcelona
Day 22
At seaSea day
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea — spa, pools, dining and onboard activities.
Day 33
Valletta, Malta
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
Cruises visiting Valletta
Day 44
At seaSea day
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea — spa, pools, dining and onboard activities.
Day 55
Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 7:00 PM
Cruises visiting Ephesus (Kusadasi)
Day 66
Rhodes, Greece
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 6:00 PM
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Day 77
Santorini, Greece
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 10:00 PM
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Day 88
Mykonos, Greece
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 6:00 PM
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Day 99
Athens (Piraeus), GreeceDisembark
Arrives 5:00 AM
Sailings from Athens (Piraeus)

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About this ship

Introducing a new ship that excels into a class of its own. Celebrity Xcel℠ combines the greatest hits of our Edge® Series—including all your favorites—with entirely new experiences that will change the game all over again. Celebrity Xcel will take the tropics to breathtaking new heights.

Ports of call

Where you stop and how long you stay

Barcelona, Spain
Day 1
Sailings from Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain
Valletta, Malta
Day 3
Cruises visiting Valletta
Valletta, Malta
Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey
Day 5
Cruises visiting Ephesus (Kusadasi)
Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey
Rhodes, Greece
Day 6
Cruises visiting Rhodes
Rhodes, Greece
Santorini, Greece
Day 7
Cruises visiting Santorini
Santorini, Greece
Mykonos, Greece
Day 8
Cruises visiting Mykonos
Mykonos, Greece
Athens (Piraeus), Greece
Day 9
Sailings from Athens (Piraeus)
Athens (Piraeus), Greece

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Included

Main dining rooms — Traditional complimentary dining
Pools & fitness — Ship amenities vary by vessel
Entertainment & Nightlife
Outdoor Activities

Extra cost

Dining — Dine, drink, and soar above the sea on the world’s first cantilevered, floating platform. Magic Carpet® isn’t just one m
Le Grand Bistro — Enjoy morning coffee and pastries or a romantic bistro setting at night.
Bars & Lounges — An international beach club ambiance meets fresh sea breezes and boundless views at the Sunset Bar. Whether pull up to t
Retreat Lounge — Access to an exclusive sundeck and lounge creates the feeling of having the ship to oneself.
Martini Bar — Select from the menu of carefully crafted premium cocktails to end your night right.
World Class Bar — Welcome to the "fine drinking" experience, where the art of making cocktails is just as exciting as
The Club — The Club is a versatile space that evolves from a daytime gathering spot with activities like Art Ho
The Annex — Bond over a round of virtual golf, baseball, soccer, host a karaoke night or watch a movie in this r

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Ship specifications

Bars / Lounges: 12
Beam: 128 ft (39 m)
Dining / Restaurants: 32
Gross Tonnage: 140,600
Maiden Voyage: November, 2025
Maximum Speed: 22 knots
Number of Decks: 15
Number of Solo Staterooms: 32
Number of Staterooms: 1,646
Number of Suites: 234
Passenger Capacity: 3,260
Registry: Malta
Ship Class: Edge Class
Ship Length: 1073 ft (327.1 m)
Spa: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Prices shown are per person, based on double occupancy, and include taxes and port fees where available. Gratuities and optional extras are not included. All fares are subject to availability and may change. Final pricing will be confirmed at time of booking.