Mediterranean Grandeur – Tangier, Funchal & Lisbon

About this cruise

The kind of trip where you lose track of what day it is, and nobody cares. 11 nights from Barcelona on June 1, 2026, visiting Tangier, Funchal, Lisbon, Cádiz and Palma de Mallorca. The pace alternates neatly: port day, sea day, port day, sea day. 5 stops with a breather between each one. Crossing 3 borders through the Western Mediterranean: Morocco, Portugal and Spain. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Most ports give you about 10 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Celebrity Xcel joined the Celebrity Cruises's lineup in 2025. Still has that new-ship feel. 11 nights is long enough to build a routine on board: favourite restaurant, favourite deck chair, favourite people. It starts to feel like a floating village. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Barcelona has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. It's peak season, so the weather is at its best and the ship will be full. That's part of the fun. You'll probably start planning the next one before this one's even over.