Join Celebrity Cruises for a 8-night cruise departing from Barcelona, visiting Valletta, Malta, Ephesus, Rhodes, Santorini, Mykonos and Piraeus (Athens). Enjoy luxurious accommodations and world-class amenities.
05 September 2026
€2,123pp
€2,326pp
€2,549pp
€5,523pp
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Departure: at 17:00
Welcome aboard! Today marks the beginning of your unforgettable cruise holiday. Take time to explore the ship, unwind, and soak in the excitement of what’s to come. Your holiday starts now.
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at 08:00
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at 17:00
In addition to a number of significant works of art, this town is known for the many fortifications built by the Knights of Malta, who for years helped care for European pilgrims and crusaders en reoute to and from the Holy Land.
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at 08:00
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at 19:00
Nestled along the craggy shores of the Aegean Sea is the Turkish port of Kusadasi. Renowned as one of the most beautiful cities along the Aegean, Kusadasi is blessed with sunshine an average of 300 days a year. This beautiful city is the perfect setting to begin your journey to Ephesus.
Arrival:
at 08:00
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at 18:00
Rhodes, the friendliest city in the Mediterranean, is situated at the island’s northernmost point. This sunny retreat is also home to many historic sites, such as the ruins of the Temple of Venus and the medieval Street of Knights.
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at 07:00
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at 22:00
Here on the island of Santorini, you’ll find a classic Greek seascape—whitewashed houses accented by sea-blue roofs. This is a treasure trove for both professional and amateur archeology buffs, with sites that include tombs that date back to the 9th century and the sanctuary of Apollo.
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at 07:00
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at 18:00
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at 05:00
As your cruise comes to an end, why not extend the magic? Our team can arrange extra hotel nights for you so you can continue exploring and make even more unforgettable memories before heading home.
Ship name: Celebrity Xcel
Length: 327.05 m (1,073 ft)
Capacity: 3,950 passengers
Total
cabins: 1,646
Tonnage: 141,420 GT
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Most lines allow you to pre-book shore excursions on their websites months before your cruise; doing this saves time waiting in line once on board and it also gives you first dibs on tours that may get sold out later.
Planning for a special occasion on board? You may purchase wine, or bon voyage gifts, such as fruit baskets, champagne, birthday cakes, canapés, flowers or other gifts for your stateroom.
Remember to pack your adaptor! Onboard voltage is 110/220 ac (This would be the average on most ships).
The most popular tours sometimes sell out and spas can be very busy during sea days, so your first stop should be the Shore Excursion Desk to book tours and the Spa to make appointments.
Unless things get particularly dicey, shore excursions will run rain or shine. Pack a rain jacket!
With most cruise companies, there is 24 hour a day room service, Room service is complimentary although you may want to offer a gratuity to room service staff.
