Ocean Discovery – Barcelona, Palma De Mallorca & Cagliari

About this cruise

This one leaves Barcelona on June 12, 2028 and spends 10 nights visiting Palma de Mallorca, Cagliari and Palermo, with additional stops along the Eastern Mediterranean at a pace where every day has something going on but there's always time to just sit and watch the water too. The sailing ends in Piraeus (Athens). There's a stretch of back-to-back port days, so those days are busy, but the sea days around them give you time to recharge. Crossing 4 borders through the Eastern Mediterranean: Spain, Italy, Greece and Türkiye. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Most ports give you about 11 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. By night three you start recognising faces; by night ten you're swapping numbers. That's the magic of a longer sailing. 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. If you've been thinking about a cruise, this 10-night sailing is a strong place to start.