Mediterranean Escape – Santorini & Barcelona

About this cruise

A week or so at sea, a few great ports, and nothing to organise once you're on board. This 8-night sailing from Piraeus (Athens) on June 19, 2026 visits Santorini, Rhodes, Mykonos, Kusadasi, Valletta and Barcelona. You get off in Barcelona, which is a good excuse to tack on a few days on land. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 6 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. The Eastern Mediterranean route takes in Greece, Türkiye, Malta and Spain, 4 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Don't rush through Mykonos, which is known as Whitewashed glamour under the Aegean sun. Roughly 11 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. Celebrity Xcel joined the Celebrity Cruises's lineup in 2025. Still has that new-ship feel. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. If you can, add a night in Piraeus (Athens) before boarding. It's a good city to wander. And June means long, warm days. Good for the ports, good for the pool. All told, 6 ports across 8 nights covers a lot.