Italy, Spain & French Riviera from Barcelona with 1nt Stay, 24 July 2026 (8 nights)

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Celebrity Xcel - Celebrity Cruises

Sunshine Balcony Sale

Nice (Villefranche)

Castle of Nice Park and Garden

Itinerary Map

Le Vieux

La Spezia (tours to Florence/Pisa)

Rome (Civitavecchia)

Terme Taurine

Aquafelix Waterpark

Naples

Museo Nationale

Museo d'arte contemporanea

Marc Chagall National Museum

Musee Matisse

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Cruise + Flight + Hotel

24 July 2026 · 8 nights

Alternative packages

Cruise + Flight + Hotel 23 July 2026 · 9 nights
Cruise + Flight 25 July 2026 · 7 nights

per person

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- 2 Adults
- 1 Adult

Inside from - £1,699 per person 1 I2
Outside from - £1,779 per person 2 Y
Balcony from - £1,799 per person 3 X
Inside from - £2,849 per person 1 I2
Outside from - £3,199 per person 2 O2
Balcony from - £3,379 per person 3 P2

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Your itinerary

DAY 1 Flying to Barcelona from London Heathrow
- Departs 24 Jul 2026 15:00 (local time) London Heathrow Airport - British Airways
- Arrives at 24 Jul 2026 18:20 (local time) Barcelona Airport - British Airways
Transfers from Airport to Hotel Included
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DAY 1-2 Barcelona Hotel Stay - 1 Nights

Stay in style at U232 Hotel

4 star hotel

This hotel is located in the Eixample, a quiet residential Barcelona neighborhood planned by Ildefons Cerdá in 1860, and home to some of Gaudí's most famous works like the Sagrada Familia, the Pedrera, and the Casa Batlló. This attractive hotel is situated in the heart of the shopping and boutique area, opposite the exhibition centre. The shops and department stores of Diagonal Avenue are just 7 minutes' walk away. The hotel is only 1 km away from the tourist centre which offers numerous sights, such as the Ramblas. Public transport can be found within around 200 m.

Transfers from Hotel to Port Included
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Day 2-9 Cruise from Barcelona and back
- Day 2 Cruise departs from Barcelona
  
  Las Ramblas
  
  Sagrada Familia
  
  Barcelona City History Museum
  
  Park Guell
  
  Casa Batllo
  
  Casa Mila
  
  Sant Sebastia
  
  Camp Nou Stadium
  
  From Gaudí’s masterpieces to lively tapas bars, Barcelona’s unique blend of art, culture, and history will captivate you.
  
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- Day 3 Nice (Villefranche)
  
  Castle of Nice Park and Garden
  
  Le Vieux
  
  Marc Chagall National Museum
  
  Musee Matisse
  
  Nice Cathedral
  
  Promenade des Anglais
  
  A popular holiday resort with people from all over Europe since the 19th century, Nice is one of the top spots on the beautiful French Riviera. A stroll down the Promenade des Anglais is a great way to admire the scenery and pebbled beach before heading to the pleasant harbour - a fantastic spot to enjoy some seafood in the sun. After dining, head up to the gorgeous gardens atop the old castle for unrivalled views out over the whole city and bay.
  
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- Day 4 La Spezia (tours to Florence/Pisa)
  
  Despite being the location of a major Italian Navy base and an important commercial harbour in the Liguria region, La Spezia is a culture-rich seaside resort with an abundance of museums, stunning public gardens, and opportunities to venture further inland to Florence and Piza – unmissable destinations on a Mediterranean adventure. Enjoying warmer weather in the summer months, with beautiful mountain-scapes as an attractive backdrop, this port is a real hidden gem among the stops you’ll make in the Ligurian Sea.
  
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- Day 5 Santa Margherita
  
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- Day 6 Rome (Civitavecchia)
  
  Terme Taurine
  
  Aquafelix Waterpark
  
  Forte Michelangelo
  
  Cathedrale de Civitavecchia
  
  Today's Civitavecchia was born as an Etruscan village along the Tyrrhenian coast, but it is believed that the territory has been inhabited since the Neolithic era. The first documents mentioning the city date back to the year 107 AD; the same as the construction of the port which ended three years later. During a stop in Civitavecchia you can visit the Taurine Baths, the Michelangelo Fort, and the Cathedral.
  
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- Day 7 Naples
  
  Museo Nationale
  
  Museo d'arte contemporanea
  
  Palazzo Reale
  
  Pompeii
  
  Mount Vesuvius
  
  Herculaneum
  
  San Gennaro Catacombs
  
  Castel Nuovo
  
  Piazza del Plebiscito
  
  Naples is one of the most important cities in Italy. Its foundation dates back to the 8th century BC, and it once had an important relationship with Athens, due to its commercial power and position on the sea. The city is rich in history and there are numerous places of interest to visit, in particular the archaeological excavations of the nearby Pompeii and Herculaneum, which were destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD.
  
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- Day 8 At Sea
  
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- Day 9 Barcelona
  Transfers from Port to Airport Included
  
  Las Ramblas
  
  Sagrada Familia
  
  Barcelona City History Museum
  
  Park Guell
  
  Casa Batllo
  
  Casa Mila
  
  Sant Sebastia
  
  Camp Nou Stadium
  
  From Gaudí’s masterpieces to lively tapas bars, Barcelona’s unique blend of art, culture, and history will captivate you.
  
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DAY 9 Flying to London Heathrow from Barcelona
- Departs 1 Aug 2026 21:15 (local time) Barcelona Airport - British Airways
- Arrives at 1 Aug 2026 22:30 (local time) London Heathrow Airport - British Airways
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What's included

Included

Flights

Choose to fly from a variety of airports included within the price.

Hotel

A hotel stay is include in this cruise. See the itinerary for details of the hotel. Transfers to and from the hotel are included.

Entertainment

Choose from a variety of things to entertain yourself including restaurants, bars, theatre, pools and much more.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks from the buffet and main dining restaurants are all included. Meals from the specialty dining restaurants are additional.

Accommodation

Your cabin is included in the price of the cruise.

Port Fees & Taxes

No surprises. All port fees and taxes are included in the price.

Extras

Wi-Fi

To browse the internet on board you have two options. You can buy a Wi-Fi package or upgrade to the "All Included" fare where the Basic Wi-Fi Package is included.

Drinks

Included with meals are some soft drinks, teas and coffees but the majority of drinks are extra. If you want alcoholic drinks you have three options. You can buy drinks at the bar. You can buy a drinks package (see below). Or upgrade to the "All Included" fare which includes a drinks package.

Premium Drinks Package
Classic Drinks Package
Non-Alcholic Drink Package

Tips

A service gratuity of between $18 - $23 per passenger, per day(depending on the cabin) will be automatically applied to each guest’s SeaPass® account on a daily basis for sailings.

Speciality Dining

Specialty restaurants allow travellers to enhance their dining experience during the cruise. This is a great way to add variety to your holiday or celebrate a special occasion. You can pay for meals in the special dining restaurants onboard.

Parking

Car parking at the port or airport for the duration of your trip is not included within the price of the cruise. Port/airport parking can’t currently be booked with us online but please contact us after you have made the booking if you would like to add this to your package. An approximate cost for parking is between £12 - £20 per car per day. Alternatively we can arrange transfers from your home to the departure airport/port.

Insurance

Insurance is not included in your package. We've partnered with Holiday Extras. They have 40 years of experience and offer excellent insurance cover for your holiday. Their flexible policies offer cruise-specific cover, so you can rest assured that you are completely covered when you go away.
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Transfers (home to port)

Transfers from your home to the port or airport aren't included but we can help organise coach transfers, taxis etc to make your life easier. Please contact us after you have made the booking if you would like to add these to your package.

Visa

Visas are not provided by us or the cruise operator. Visas and other travel documents have to be obtained by the individual passengers prior to sailing.
We've partnered with The Travel Visa Company for all your visa needs. They will be able to provide tailored advice and for a fee, assist with arranging your documents.

Ship Facilities

Celebrity Xcel - By Celebrity Cruises

Family friendly Good for couples Informal Large Ship

Year: 2025 · 17 Decks · Max capacity: 3,731 people

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Cruises on Celebrity Xcel

Cabins on Celebrity Xcel

Outside from £1,779
Ocean View Guarantee £1,779 pp
Ocean View £1,879 pp
Prime Ocean View £1,879 pp
Panoramic Ocean View £1,899 pp
Balcony from £1,799
Balcony Guarantee £1,799 pp
Concierge Class Guarantee £1,879 pp
Prime Edge with Infinite Veranda £1,999 pp
Deluxe Porthole View with Veranda £2,049 pp
AquaClass Guarantee £2,149 pp
AquaClass £2,379 pp
Prime AquaClass £2,399 pp
Inside from £1,699
Deluxe Inside £1,699 pp
Inside £1,699 pp
Inside Guarantee £1,779 pp

Outside from £1,779
Ocean View Guarantee £1,779 pp
Ocean View £1,879 pp
Prime Ocean View £1,879 pp
Panoramic Ocean View £1,899 pp
Balcony from £1,799
Balcony Guarantee £1,799 pp
Concierge Class Guarantee £1,879 pp
Prime Edge with Infinite Veranda £1,999 pp
Deluxe Porthole View with Veranda £2,049 pp
AquaClass Guarantee £2,149 pp
AquaClass £2,379 pp
Prime AquaClass £2,399 pp
Inside from £1,699
Deluxe Inside £1,699 pp
Inside £1,699 pp
Inside Guarantee £1,779 pp

Outside from £1,779
Ocean View Guarantee £1,779 pp
Ocean View £1,879 pp
Prime Ocean View £1,879 pp
Panoramic Ocean View £1,899 pp
Balcony from £1,799
Balcony Guarantee £1,799 pp
Concierge Class Guarantee £1,879 pp
Prime Edge with Infinite Veranda £1,999 pp
Deluxe Porthole View with Veranda £2,049 pp
AquaClass Guarantee £2,149 pp
AquaClass £2,379 pp
Prime AquaClass £2,399 pp
Inside from £1,699
Deluxe Inside £1,699 pp
Inside £1,699 pp
Inside Guarantee £1,779 pp

To book an accessible cabin, please give us a call 020 3991 1166

Iglu Cruise customer reviews for Celebrity Xcel

5.0

Based on 3 reviews

Cabin

Service

Excursions

Dining

Activities

Value for money

Entertainment

Celebrity XCel was a fabulous ship and the service was exemplary. The stateroom room (Aqua Class) was superb - very comfortable with plenty of storage and the service assistant was very helpful and discreet. My only comment would be that the balcony was not fully outside (like the Celebrity Solstice that we travelled on last year), but the idea of a downwards sliding upper window did go part of the way. The Blu Restaurant was fabulous in style, atmosphere and service. The Ocean View self service restaurant had lots of choice for most of the day. Overall we had a wonderful time and would certainly travel with Celebrity again.

couple

2-5 cruises

4 Feb 2026

Xcel is beautiful, interesting and a delight to sail in. The usual wonderful Celebrity crew make it such a special time for each individual by their time and service, they are outstanding. The design of the ship has taken the best bits of Apex and added spaces and activities which are unique. We loved it 🥰

family

10+ cruises

4 Feb 2026

The ship and the staff were excellent. We were disappointed by the actual ports as we found it impossible to enjoy the facilities without engaging in further travel to get us away from the dock areas. Our journey began with British Airways and the service provided was far short of that experienced in the past. The taxi transfer from the airport to the hotel was not available and it took considerable effort to obtain this after a long flight which proved very difficult and unsettling. Apparently the driver was not available and another company was employed to resolve the issue. This leads us to our hotel in Miami which we understood to be 4 star and by US standards we expected this to be of a decent quality. The photos did not reflect the hotel. When we arrived we were told two rooms had been booked and that we would receive the upgrade and better quality room. This did not occur the room was basic and something we would not return to, although the staff were helpful. We had a similar incident with regard to our taxi transfer back to the airport, having disembarked the ship at 9. 30 and the taxi did not arrive until 10. 30 even after our efforts to contact the company.

couple

10+ cruises

7 Jan 2026

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*Bespoke Handcrafted Cruise & Stay Sale up to £50pp reduction is valid for new bookings made between 3rd March 2026 to 31st March 2026 - Save up to £50pp with a minimum spend of £1999pp. Reduced deposits available on selected cruise & stay holidays departing from August 2026 onwards

All offers and prices are subject to change and availability at time of enquiry. Prices are based on two passengers sharing unless otherwise stated and are subject to the Tour Operator's terms and conditions. Cabin and Flight supplements may apply. Other supplements may apply in addition to the price shown above. Flight details, timings and routing may be subject to alteration. Other tour operator charges may also apply. Any Onboard Spending money or drinks package value shown will be per cabin, again based on two sharing.