Italy, Spain & French Riviera Fly Cruise from Barcelona, 4 July 2026 (7 nights)

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Celebrity Xcel - Celebrity Cruises

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Portofino

Christ of the Abyss

Itinerary Map

Marseille (Provence)

Calanques National Park

History Museum of Marseille

La Spezia (tours to Florence/Pisa)

Rome (Civitavecchia)

Terme Taurine

Aquafelix Waterpark

Naples

Museo Nationale

Museo d'arte contemporanea

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4 July 2026 · 7 nights Change date

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2 Adults

Inside from - £999 per person 1 Z
Outside from - £1,099 per person 2 Y
Balcony from - £1,279 per person 3 X
Inside from - £1,929 per person 1 DI
Outside from - £2,449 per person 2 O1
Suite from - £3,849 per person 4 S1
Balcony from - £3,849 per person 3 A2
Outside from - £4,316 2 DO
Balcony from - £4,916 3 E2
Suite from - £7,299 per person 4 S1
Suite from - £10,596 4 S1

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Your itinerary

DAY 1 Flight 4 Jul 2026
Flight details for this itinerary are not yet available. We will provide full information, including departure times and airlines, as soon as they are confirmed.
- Departs TBC TBC
- Arrives TBC TBC
Day 1-8 Cruise from Barcelona and back
- Day 1
  - Cruise departs from Barcelona
    
    4 Jul 2026
    
    Transfers to Port Not 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.
- Day 2
  - Marseille (Provence)
    
    5 Jul 2026
    
    Calanques National Park
    
    History Museum of Marseille
    
    Le Panier District
    
    Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde
    
    Vieux Port
    
    La Corniche
    
    With a history dating back to the 5th century and the accolade of European Capital of Culture 2013, in Marseille you’ll find an old city full of charm to explore and pretty modern districts alike. Tuck into a classic pissaladière at the old port before visiting the famous coves of the Calanques National Park to the south- a stunning sight and only 25 minutes away by car. Before you leave don’t forget to buy a Marseille soap to give your suitcase a delicious holiday scent!
- Day 3
  - Portofino
    
    6 Jul 2026
    
    Castello Brown
    
    Christ of the Abyss
    
    San Fruttuoso Abbey
    
    San Martino Church
    
    A postcard-perfect Italian fishing village with pastel buildings, luxury yachts, and breathtaking views.
- Day 4
  - La Spezia (tours to Florence/Pisa)
    
    7 Jul 2026
    
    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.
- Day 5
  - Rome (Civitavecchia)
    
    8 Jul 2026
    
    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.
- Day 6
  - Naples
    
    9 Jul 2026
    
    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.
- Day 7
  - At Sea
    
    10 Jul 2026
- Day 8
  - Barcelona
    
    11 Jul 2026
    
    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.
DAY 8 Flight 11 Jul 2026
Flight details for this itinerary are not yet available. We will provide full information, including departure times and airlines, as soon as they are confirmed.
- Departs TBC TBC
- Arrives TBC TBC
Transfers to Airport Not included

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What's included

Included

Flights

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

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 £1,099
Ocean View Guarantee £1,099 pp
Prime Ocean View £1,399 pp
Suite from £3,849
Sky Suite £3,849 pp
Sunset Sky Suite £3,879 pp
Aqua Sky Suite £3,979 pp
Edge Villa £9,399 pp
Balcony from £1,279
Balcony Guarantee £1,279 pp
Concierge Class Guarantee £1,299 pp
AquaClass Guarantee £1,599 pp
AquaClass £2,099 pp
Prime AquaClass £2,099 pp
Inside from £999
Inside Guarantee £999 pp
Deluxe Inside £1,149 pp

Outside from £1,099
Ocean View Guarantee £1,099 pp
Prime Ocean View £1,399 pp
Suite from £3,849
Sky Suite £3,849 pp
Sunset Sky Suite £3,879 pp
Aqua Sky Suite £3,979 pp
Edge Villa £9,399 pp
Balcony from £1,279
Balcony Guarantee £1,279 pp
Concierge Class Guarantee £1,299 pp
AquaClass Guarantee £1,599 pp
AquaClass £2,099 pp
Prime AquaClass £2,099 pp
Inside from £999
Inside Guarantee £999 pp
Deluxe Inside £1,149 pp

Outside from £1,099
Ocean View Guarantee £1,099 pp
Prime Ocean View £1,399 pp
Suite from £3,849
Sky Suite £3,849 pp
Sunset Sky Suite £3,879 pp
Aqua Sky Suite £3,979 pp
Edge Villa £9,399 pp
Balcony from £1,279
Balcony Guarantee £1,279 pp
Concierge Class Guarantee £1,299 pp
AquaClass Guarantee £1,599 pp
AquaClass £2,099 pp
Prime AquaClass £2,099 pp
Inside from £999
Inside Guarantee £999 pp
Deluxe Inside £1,149 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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