---
title: "Celebrity Xcel: 7 nights from Piraeus (Athens), 19 Aug 2028"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/saffron-salt-shores-aegean-to-barcelona~CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280819-7
description: "7-night Celebrity Cruises cruise on Celebrity Xcel from Piraeus (Athens) on 19 Aug 2028, visiting Mykonos, Santorini, Kusadasi. Compare prices on Cruisello."
image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/bf6ae04c4f7b1978.jpg
---

# Saffron & Salt Shores – Aegean to Barcelona

![Route map: 7 nights one way from Piraeus (Athens) on Celebrity Xcel](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/bf6ae04c4f7b1978.jpg)

## About this cruise

A 7-night cruise from Piraeus (Athens) to Barcelona, sailing on the evening of 19 August. It calls at Mykonos, Santorini (until 10:00 PM) and Kusadasi on three consecutive port days. After a day at sea it calls at Messina. The stops are in Greece, Türkiye, Italy and Spain, and calls last 10 to 15 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 27°C in Mykonos to 36°C in Kusadasi (81 to 97°F). After another day at sea the cruise ends in Barcelona at 5:00 AM on 26 August. Celebrity Xcel (2025) carries up to 3,260 guests on 17 decks and has 18 restaurants, 11 of them included in the fare.

## Overview

- **Cruise Line:** [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md)
- **Ship:** [Celebrity Xcel](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises/celebrity-xcel.md)
- **Duration:** 7 nights
- **Departure:** 2028-08-19
- **Return:** 2028-08-26
- **From:** [Piraeus (Athens), Greece](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md)
- **To:** [Barcelona, Spain](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md)
- **Price:** from €2,087 pp

## Itinerary

| Day | Port | Country | Date | Arrival | Departure | Type | Weather |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 | [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) | GR | Sat, Aug 19, 2028 |  | 5:00 PM | Embark | 24–33°C |
| 2 | [Mykonos](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/mykonos.md) | GR | Sun, Aug 20 | 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM | Port day | 24–27°C |
| 3 | [Santorini](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/santorini.md) | GR | Mon, Aug 21 | 7:00 AM | 10:00 PM | Port day | 25–27°C |
| 4 | [Kusadasi](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kusadasi.md) | TR | Tue, Aug 22 | 7:30 AM | 5:30 PM | Port day | 24–36°C |
| 5 | Sea day |  | Wed, Aug 23 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 6 | [Messina](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/messina.md) | IT | Thu, Aug 24 | 7:00 AM | 4:30 PM | Port day | 24–31°C |
| 7 | Sea day |  | Fri, Aug 25 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 8 | [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md) | ES | Sat, Aug 26 | 5:00 AM |  | Disembark | 22–29°C |

## Cabin Prices

Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 7 of this ship's 18 restaurants cost extra.

All prices include mandatory taxes, fees and non-removable charges.

### EUR

#### 1 Guest

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Balcony | Edge Single Stateroom with Infinite Veranda | €2,087 | €2,087 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280819-7.md?pid=285859f8-514f-40d5-8983-e5703fd210c8) |
| Inside | Inside | €2,471 | €2,471 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280819-7.md?pid=a1c788aa-3073-44d7-bea5-dfbc1cafc046) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €2,824 | €2,824 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280819-7.md?pid=4cb83943-f700-499e-87df-784c4ea06857) |
| Suite | Concierge Class | €4,147 | €4,147 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280819-7.md?pid=886df194-e35c-48af-82f5-1c7e27837495) |
| Suite | AquaClass | €4,878 | €4,878 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280819-7.md?pid=6c04720a-77bb-47fc-90c8-19b22b2fc4ca) |
| Suite | The Retreat | €7,282 | €7,282 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280819-7.md?pid=99953014-bc22-44a9-aac4-b60a8684eb8f) |

Also available to buy on board: Excursions.

**Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra.

**Tips:** Celebrity charges a daily gratuity to your onboard account unless you booked an All Included fare, which covers it. Check which fare you are on at booking.

#### 2 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | €2,534 | €1,267 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280819-7.md?pid=bc40db37-2b69-4026-a3ab-4df64bfb4a9f) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €2,868 | €1,434 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280819-7.md?pid=6da26b8a-4786-4c50-9fa7-ca085d0bdc86) |
| Balcony | Veranda | €3,298 | €1,649 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280819-7.md?pid=32de7b14-cac9-4a29-80f2-4cade07d4513) |
| Suite | Concierge Class | €3,988 | €1,994 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280819-7.md?pid=618ee0ad-80a9-4ba7-8f5d-bea87581d78c) |
| Suite | AquaClass | €4,654 | €2,327 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280819-7.md?pid=68f7b513-cd8a-441a-b1ea-e31330604d6a) |
| Suite | The Retreat | €7,518 | €3,759 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280819-7.md?pid=e2297561-0fad-4ab6-9ac1-c0c2fa3b00fe) |

Also available to buy on board: Excursions.

**Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra.

**Tips:** Celebrity charges a daily gratuity to your onboard account unless you booked an All Included fare, which covers it. Check which fare you are on at booking.

#### 3 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | €3,264 | €1,088 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280819-7.md?pid=8717ea67-b5ce-4c40-a9ba-78825af493ed) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €3,610 | €1,203 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280819-7.md?pid=e8c8ad7b-61ef-48bb-ae79-e48dc845425e) |
| Balcony | Veranda | €4,222 | €1,407 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280819-7.md?pid=46f3ffc1-65be-41dd-8652-86a60159acdc) |
| Suite | Concierge Class | €5,048 | €1,683 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280819-7.md?pid=09fa80da-1158-49de-a98f-2f52590dc30d) |
| Suite | The Retreat | €9,466 | €3,155 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280819-7.md?pid=0d3e1fac-c85c-49f9-91dc-cf9d8fe5f0bf) |

Also available to buy on board: Excursions.

**Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra.

**Tips:** Celebrity charges a daily gratuity to your onboard account unless you booked an All Included fare, which covers it. Check which fare you are on at booking.

#### 4 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | €3,782 | €946 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280819-7.md?pid=ecbc21ac-23fa-4997-b9c2-27097edc10a1) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €4,160 | €1,040 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280819-7.md?pid=722405eb-3abb-4c2b-b315-5b9444a7ccae) |
| Balcony | Veranda | €4,818 | €1,205 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280819-7.md?pid=e232c0d8-3e27-4a6f-93ca-b6806d9e65e1) |
| Suite | Concierge Class | €5,712 | €1,428 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280819-7.md?pid=06b1ab09-f5e0-447b-a083-fbd1e7cc0fd8) |
| Suite | The Retreat | €10,534 | €2,634 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280819-7.md?pid=5e154c76-ba47-4450-bc91-cba8c22f4785) |

Also available to buy on board: Excursions.

**Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra.

**Tips:** Celebrity charges a daily gratuity to your onboard account unless you booked an All Included fare, which covers it. Check which fare you are on at booking.

### USD

#### 1 Guest

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | $2,593 | $2,593 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280819-7.md?pid=91f94544-ade1-429b-8027-20ba8f0d3975) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | $3,003 | $3,003 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280819-7.md?pid=9f3df00d-f472-48f2-b18e-8ca57bc32b35) |
| Balcony | Edge Single Stateroom with Infinite Veranda | $3,405 | $3,405 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280819-7.md?pid=f91c632e-9b69-4a2d-a9c6-6d43eadc756b) |
| Suite | Concierge Class | $4,516 | $4,516 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280819-7.md?pid=f50f6acf-fa05-40b2-81da-53a104d9cc19) |
| Suite | AquaClass | $5,350 | $5,350 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280819-7.md?pid=4ddd516e-3588-4e1b-b815-5bd0c1c6e05a) |
| Suite | The Retreat | $7,839 | $7,839 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280819-7.md?pid=be88b137-4b96-41c9-9d6c-b8486404b80b) |

Also available to buy on board: Excursions.

**Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra.

**Tips:** Celebrity charges a daily gratuity to your onboard account unless you booked an All Included fare, which covers it. Check which fare you are on at booking.

#### 2 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | $2,648 | $1,324 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280819-7.md?pid=f1e04472-e6d3-4d27-bf2d-05ca8aee00b1) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | $3,028 | $1,514 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280819-7.md?pid=d87d38bc-ada6-4367-aafe-cd617c8095e3) |
| Balcony | Veranda | $3,542 | $1,771 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280819-7.md?pid=9993370e-0eda-4b08-80d3-2f0bd710d752) |
| Suite | Concierge Class | $4,302 | $2,151 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280819-7.md?pid=95ad3320-cfce-4f47-a5a5-a7ac03e65f91) |
| Suite | AquaClass | $5,062 | $2,531 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280819-7.md?pid=80f88abc-fd7e-4a65-a5a3-b5f2f18afb3e) |
| Suite | The Retreat | $8,101 | $4,051 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280819-7.md?pid=130aca5c-ecc0-4f20-9775-8d3aab9b107b) |

Also available to buy on board: Excursions.

**Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra.

**Tips:** Celebrity charges a daily gratuity to your onboard account unless you booked an All Included fare, which covers it. Check which fare you are on at booking.

#### 3 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | $3,460 | $1,153 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280819-7.md?pid=49e26140-f022-4b85-a5ad-a7f45a4e6818) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | $3,861 | $1,287 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280819-7.md?pid=f49edd5b-bb6e-4e12-8713-bc0583688199) |
| Balcony | Veranda | $4,604 | $1,535 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280819-7.md?pid=a2444c76-a6d9-4a30-9ef2-0f203609ef98) |
| Suite | Concierge Class | $5,516 | $1,839 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280819-7.md?pid=08730d6b-ac76-41e4-9780-97d02f6485ae) |
| Suite | The Retreat | $10,264 | $3,421 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280819-7.md?pid=e1cdde5c-4975-43c5-8e79-312fd64c4d1b) |

Also available to buy on board: Excursions.

**Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra.

**Tips:** Celebrity charges a daily gratuity to your onboard account unless you booked an All Included fare, which covers it. Check which fare you are on at booking.

#### 4 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | $4,018 | $1,004 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280819-7.md?pid=b131ce80-2925-4c63-ac47-5c1f3d4b08f9) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | $4,457 | $1,114 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280819-7.md?pid=59d4beb4-fd3e-45ee-be10-b6803c247145) |
| Balcony | Veranda | $5,266 | $1,316 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280819-7.md?pid=7eab6f19-051f-4457-82dd-49417ae17f0c) |
| Suite | Concierge Class | $6,254 | $1,563 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280819-7.md?pid=590a7e2f-1499-4cd8-9c26-e137706e1d36) |
| Suite | The Retreat | $11,427 | $2,857 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280819-7.md?pid=7e0ca104-3b67-4fdf-9051-e5c505c5c6a9) |

Also available to buy on board: Excursions.

**Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra.

**Tips:** Celebrity charges a daily gratuity to your onboard account unless you booked an All Included fare, which covers it. Check which fare you are on at booking.

## View on official site

- [celebritycruises.com](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280819-7.md?via=markdown&site=EUR&guests=1) (EUR)

## What's included in this price

### In this price

- **Everything a cruise fare covers:** Your cabin with daily housekeeping, every meal on board, and the shows, pools and gym. 7 of this ship's 18 restaurants cost extra if you want them.
- **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra.

### On top of this price

- **Tips:** Celebrity charges a daily gratuity to your onboard account unless you booked an All Included fare, which covers it. Check which fare you are on at booking.

### Available on board

Excursions

## Price History (1 guest)

### EUR

| Date | Studio | Inside | Oceanview | Suite |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2026-09-06 | €2,028 | €2,471 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-09-07 | €2,028 | €2,471 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-09-08 | €2,028 | €2,471 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-09-09 | €2,028 | €2,473 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-09-10 | €2,028 | €2,471 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-09-11 | €2,028 | €2,471 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-09-12 | €2,028 | €2,471 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-09-13 | €2,028 | €2,471 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-09-14 | €2,028 | €2,471 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-09-15 | €2,028 | €2,471 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-09-16 | €2,028 | €2,471 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-09-17 | €2,028 | €2,471 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-09-18 | €2,028 | €2,471 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-09-19 | €2,034 | €2,473 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-09-20 | €2,034 | €2,473 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-09-21 | €2,034 | €2,471 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-09-22 | €2,034 | €2,471 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-09-23 | €2,034 | €2,471 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-09-24 | €2,034 | €2,473 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-09-25 | €2,034 | €2,473 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-09-26 | €2,072 | €2,471 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-09-27 | €2,072 | €2,471 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-09-28 | €2,072 | €2,473 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-09-29 | €2,072 | €2,473 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-09-30 | €2,072 | €2,473 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-10-01 | €2,072 | €2,471 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-10-02 | €2,072 | €2,471 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-10-03 | €2,087 | €2,471 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-10-04 | €2,087 | €2,473 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-10-05 | €2,087 | €2,473 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-10-06 | €2,087 | €2,471 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-10-07 | €2,087 | €2,471 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-10-08 | €2,087 | €2,473 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-10-09 | €2,087 | €2,473 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-10-10 | €2,087 | €2,471 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-10-11 | €2,087 | €2,471 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-10-12 | €2,087 | €2,473 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-10-13 | €2,087 | €2,473 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-10-14 | €2,087 | €2,473 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-10-15 | €2,087 | €2,471 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-10-16 | €2,087 | €2,471 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-10-17 | €2,087 | €2,471 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-10-18 | €2,087 | €2,471 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-10-19 | €2,087 | €2,471 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-10-20 | €2,087 | €2,471 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-10-21 | €2,087 | €2,471 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-10-22 | €2,087 | €2,473 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-10-23 | €2,087 | €2,473 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-10-24 | €2,087 | €2,471 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-10-25 | €2,087 | €2,471 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-10-26 | €2,087 | €2,473 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-10-27 | €2,087 | €2,473 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-10-28 | €2,087 | €2,473 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-10-29 | €2,087 | €2,471 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-10-30 | €2,087 | €2,471 | €2,824 | €4,147 |
| 2026-10-31 | €2,087 | €2,471 | €2,824 | €4,147 |

### USD

| Date | Studio | Inside | Oceanview | Suite |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2026-09-06 | $3,305 | $2,579 | $2,988 | $4,480 |
| 2026-09-07 | $3,305 | $2,579 | $2,988 | $4,480 |
| 2026-09-08 | $3,305 | $2,579 | $2,988 | $4,480 |
| 2026-09-09 | $3,380 | $2,733 | $3,140 | $4,636 |
| 2026-09-10 | $3,530 | $2,893 | $3,303 | $4,964 |
| 2026-09-11 | $3,355 | $2,693 | $3,103 | $4,614 |
| 2026-09-12 | $3,355 | $2,693 | $3,103 | $4,614 |
| 2026-09-13 | $3,355 | $2,693 | $3,103 | $4,614 |
| 2026-09-14 | $3,355 | $2,693 | $3,103 | $4,614 |
| 2026-09-15 | $3,380 | $2,743 | $3,153 | $4,664 |
| 2026-09-16 | $3,380 | $2,743 | $3,153 | $4,664 |
| 2026-09-17 | $3,380 | $2,743 | $3,153 | $4,664 |
| 2026-09-18 | $3,530 | $2,893 | $3,303 | $4,964 |
| 2026-09-19 | $3,367 | $2,679 | $3,086 | $4,580 |
| 2026-09-20 | $3,367 | $2,679 | $3,086 | $4,580 |
| 2026-09-21 | $3,367 | $2,679 | $3,086 | $4,580 |
| 2026-09-22 | $3,392 | $2,729 | $3,136 | $4,630 |
| 2026-09-23 | $3,392 | $2,729 | $3,136 | $4,630 |
| 2026-09-24 | $3,542 | $2,893 | $3,286 | $4,930 |
| 2026-09-25 | $3,317 | $2,593 | $2,986 | $4,480 |
| 2026-09-26 | $3,379 | $2,593 | $2,986 | $4,516 |
| 2026-09-27 | $3,379 | $2,593 | $2,986 | $4,516 |
| 2026-09-28 | $3,379 | $2,593 | $3,000 | $4,514 |
| 2026-09-29 | $3,454 | $2,743 | $3,150 | $4,664 |
| 2026-09-30 | $3,454 | $2,743 | $3,150 | $4,664 |
| 2026-10-01 | $3,604 | $2,893 | $3,303 | $4,966 |
| 2026-10-02 | $3,379 | $2,593 | $3,003 | $4,516 |
| 2026-10-03 | $3,405 | $2,593 | $3,003 | $4,516 |
| 2026-10-04 | $3,405 | $2,593 | $3,000 | $4,514 |
| 2026-10-05 | $3,405 | $2,593 | $3,000 | $4,514 |
| 2026-10-06 | $3,480 | $2,743 | $3,153 | $4,666 |
| 2026-10-07 | $3,480 | $2,743 | $3,153 | $4,666 |
| 2026-10-08 | $3,630 | $2,893 | $3,300 | $4,964 |
| 2026-10-09 | $3,455 | $2,693 | $3,100 | $4,614 |
| 2026-10-10 | $3,455 | $2,693 | $3,103 | $4,616 |
| 2026-10-11 | $3,455 | $2,693 | $3,103 | $4,616 |
| 2026-10-12 | $3,455 | $2,693 | $3,100 | $4,614 |
| 2026-10-13 | $3,480 | $2,743 | $3,150 | $4,664 |
| 2026-10-14 | $3,480 | $2,743 | $3,150 | $4,664 |
| 2026-10-15 | $3,630 | $2,893 | $3,303 | $4,966 |
| 2026-10-16 | $3,455 | $2,693 | $3,103 | $4,616 |
| 2026-10-17 | $3,455 | $2,693 | $3,103 | $4,616 |
| 2026-10-18 | $3,455 | $2,693 | $3,103 | $4,616 |
| 2026-10-19 | $3,455 | $2,693 | $3,103 | $4,616 |
| 2026-10-20 | $3,480 | $2,743 | $3,153 | $4,666 |
| 2026-10-21 | $3,480 | $2,743 | $3,153 | $4,666 |
| 2026-10-22 | $3,630 | $2,893 | $3,300 | $4,964 |
| 2026-10-23 | $3,405 | $2,593 | $3,000 | $4,514 |
| 2026-10-24 | $3,405 | $2,593 | $3,003 | $4,516 |
| 2026-10-25 | $3,405 | $2,593 | $3,003 | $4,516 |
| 2026-10-26 | $3,405 | $2,593 | $3,000 | $4,514 |
| 2026-10-27 | $3,480 | $2,743 | $3,150 | $4,664 |
| 2026-10-28 | $3,480 | $2,743 | $3,150 | $4,664 |
| 2026-10-29 | $3,630 | $2,893 | $3,303 | $4,966 |
| 2026-10-30 | $3,405 | $2,593 | $3,003 | $4,516 |
| 2026-10-31 | $3,405 | $2,593 | $3,003 | $4,516 |

## About the ship

- **Year Built:** 2025
- **Passengers:** 3,260
- **Crew:** 1,400
- **Gross Tonnage:** 141,420 GT
- **Decks:** 17
- **Length:** 327 m
- **Beam:** 39m
- **Dining (total):** 18
- **Dining (included):** 11
- **Dining (surcharge):** 7

## Port Details

### [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md)

*Greece*

> The Acropolis beckons from the harbour

Avg dock time: 11.3h · Weather: 24–33°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: Greek
- Timezone: Europe/Athens

### [Mykonos](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/mykonos.md)

*Greece*

> Whitewashed glamour under the Aegean sun

Avg dock time: 10.7h · Weather: 24–27°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: Greek
- Timezone: Europe/Athens

### [Santorini](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/santorini.md)

*Greece*

> Sunsets that redefine the colour blue

Avg dock time: 12.1h · Weather: 25–27°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: Greek
- Timezone: Europe/Athens

### [Kusadasi](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kusadasi.md)

*Turkey*

> Turkey's gateway to the ruins of Ephesus

Avg dock time: 9.1h · Weather: 24–36°C

- Currency: Turkish Lira
- Languages: Turkish
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul

### [Messina](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/messina.md)

*Italy*

> Sicily's gateway to Mount Etna and Taormina

Avg dock time: 9.2h · Weather: 24–31°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: Italian
- Timezone: Europe/Rome

### [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md)

*Spain*

> Where Gothic grandeur meets avant-garde genius

Avg dock time: 10.3h · Weather: 22–29°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: Spanish
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid

## Check the flight prices

This cruise does not return to Piraeus (Athens). It ends in Barcelona, so your flight home leaves from there.

[Celebrity Xcel sails this route on 2 more dates. Compare all dates and prices](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises/celebrity-xcel/7-nights-from-piraeus-athens-barcelona-kusadasi-messina.md)

## Adjacent sailings on Celebrity Xcel

|  | Cruise | Date | Nights | Port | From |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Previous sailing | [Sunken Temples & Olive Groves – Aegean’s Hidden Spine](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sunken-temples-olive-groves-aegean-s-hidden-spine~CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280812-7.md) | Aug 12 – 19, 2028 | 7 nights | Barcelona | from €2,078 pp (€2,078 / $2,593) |
| Next sailing | [Lavender & Limestone – Ligurian Coast & Rome](https://cruisello.com/cruises/lavender-limestone-ligurian-coast-rome~CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280826-7.md) · [Plan both as one trip](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build.md?chain=CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280819-7,CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280826-7&guests=1) | Aug 26 – Sep 2, 2028 | 7 nights | Barcelona | from €1,940 pp (€1,940 / $2,601) |

## Make it a longer trip

### Stay aboard Celebrity Xcel

- [Aug 19 – Sep 2, 2028](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build.md?chain=CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280819-7,CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280826-7&guests=1) · 14 nights (+7) · Piraeus (Athens) → Barcelona · from €4,027 pp · €10 less per night

### Switch ships

- [Aug 19 – Sep 2, 2028](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build.md?chain=CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280819-7,MSC-WORLD_EUROPA-20280826-7&guests=1) · 14 nights (+7) · Piraeus (Athens) → Barcelona · Change to MSC World Europa in Barcelona · from €3,726 pp · €32 less per night
- [Aug 19 – Sep 3, 2028](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build.md?chain=CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280819-7,MSC-SEASHORE-20280827-7&guests=1) · 14 nights (+7) · Piraeus (Athens) → Barcelona · 1 day in Barcelona, then MSC Seashore · from €4,601 pp · €31 more per night
- [Aug 19 – Sep 5, 2028](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build.md?chain=CEL-CELEBRITY_XCEL-20280819-7,MSC-VIRTUOSA-20280829-7&guests=1) · 14 nights (+7) · Piraeus (Athens) → Barcelona · 3 days in Barcelona, then MSC Virtuosa · from €3,566 pp · €43 less per night

[See all back-to-back cruises](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises.md)

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