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Celebrity Xcel – A Brand New Ship For Mediterranean Cruises In 2026

Celebrity Xcel – A Brand New Ship For Mediterranean Cruises In 2026
5 Nov 2024
Jess Clayton
2026 Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Celebrity Xcel

After debuting in the Caribbean in November 2025, Celebrity Xcel will offer an inaugural Mediterranean season of cruises in Summer 2026.

Celebrity Xcel is the fifth ship in Celebrity Cruises’ Edge Series. It combines popular features from earlier ships with new onboard experiences. The ship will carry 3,260 passengers and offer innovative spaces and dining concepts. Notable features include The Retreat, an exclusive suites-only area, and the Magic Carpet.

Mediterranean Summer 2026 Cruise Itineraries

Cruise Name Departure Date Duration Itinerary
Spain & Portugal Transatlantic 26 April 2026 15 nights Fort Lauderdale; 2 days at Sea; King’s Wharf, Bermuda; 4 days at Sea; Ponta Delgada, Azores; 2 days at Sea; Lisbon; At Sea; Cartagena; Palma De Mallorca; Barcelona
Spain, Portugal & Morocco 11 May 2026 11 nights Barcelona; At Sea; Seville (Cadiz); Lisbon; At Sea; Madeira (Funchal) (Overnight); At Sea; Tangier; At Sea; Palma De Mallorca; Barcelona
Spain, Portugal & Morocco 1 June 2026 11 nights Barcelona; At Sea; Tangier; At Sea; Madeira (Funchal) Overnight); At Sea; Lisbon; Seville (Cadiz); At Sea; Palma De Mallorca; Barcelona
Greece, Malta & Turkey 12 June 2026 7 nights Barcelona; At Sea; Valletta; At Sea; Ephesus (Kusadasi); Mykonos; Santorini; Athens (Piraeus)
Greece, Malta & Turkey 19 June 2026 8 nights Athens (Piraeus); Santorini; Rhodes; Mykonos; Ephesus (Kusadasi); At Sea; Valletta; At Sea; Barcelona
Italy, Spain & French Riviera 27 June 2026 7 nights Barcelona; Nice (Villefranche); Portofino; Florence/Pisa (La Spezia); Rome (Civitavecchia); Naples; At Sea; Barcelona
Italy, Spain & France 4 July 2026 7 nights Barcelona; Provence (Marseille); Portofino; Florence/Pisa (La Spezia); Rome (Civitavecchia); Naples; At Sea; Barcelona
Greece, Malta & Turkey 11 July 2026 7 nights Barcelona; At Sea; Valletta; At Sea; Santorini; Ephesus (Kusadasi); Mykonos; Athens (Piraeus)
Greece, Malta & Turkey 18 July 2026 7 nights Athens (Piraeus); Santorini; Mykonos; Ephesus (Kusadasi); At Sea; Valletta; At Sea; Barcelona
Italy, Spain & French Riviera 25 July 2026 7 nights Barcelona; Nice (Villefranche); Florence/Pisa (La Spezia); Santa Margherita; Rome (Civitavecchia); Naples; At Sea; Barcelona
Italy, Spain & France 1 August 2026 7 nights Barcelona; Provence (Marseille); Portofino; Florence/Pisa (La Spezia); Rome (Civitavecchia); Naples; At Sea; Barcelona
Greece, Malta & Turkey 8 August 2026 7 nights Barcelona; At Sea; Valletta; At Sea; Santorini; Ephesus (Kusadasi); Mykonos; Athens (Piraeus)
Greece, Italy & Turkey 15 August 2026 7 nights Athens (Piraeus); Mykonos; Santorini; Ephesus (Kusadasi); At Sea; Sicily (Messina); At Sea; Barcelona
Italy, Spain & French Riviera 22 August 2026 7 nights Barcelona; Nice (Villefranche); Portofino; Florence/Pisa (La Spezia); Rome (Civitavecchia); Naples; At Sea; Barcelona
Italy, Spain & French Riviera 29 August 2026 7 nights Barcelona; Nice (Villefranche); Portofino; Florence/Pisa (La Spezia); Rome (Civitavecchia); Naples; At Sea; Barcelona
Greece, Malta & Turkey 5 September 2026 8 nights Barcelona; At Sea; Valletta; At Sea; Ephesus (Kusadasi); Rhodes; Santorini; Mykonos; Athens (Piraeus)
Greece, Malta & Turkey 13 September 2026 8 nights Athens (Piraeus); Santorini; Ephesus (Kusadasi); Mykonos; Rhodes; At Sea; Valletta; At Sea; Barcelona
Spain, Portugal & Morocco 21 September 2026 11 nights Barcelona; At Sea; Seville (Cadiz); Lisbon; At Sea; Madeira (Funchal) (overnight); At Sea; Tangier; At Sea; Palma De Mallorca; Barcelona
Italy, Spain & French Riviera 2 October 2026 10 nights Barcelona; At Sea; Naples; Sicily (Messina); At Sea; Rome (Civitavecchia); Portofino; Florence/Pisa (La Spezia); Nice (Villefranche); At Sea; Barcelona
Spain, Portugal & Morocco 12 October 2026 11 nights Barcelona; At Sea; Seville (Cadiz); Lisbon; At Sea; Madeira (Funchal) (overnight); At Sea; Tangier; At Sea; Palma De Mallorca; Barcelona

Find all of these Celebrity Xcel Mediterranean cruises, and more from our Celebrity Cruises Deals.

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