Italy, Spain & French Riviera from Barcelona, 29 August 2026 (7 nights)

3 Reviews

Celebrity Xcel - Celebrity Cruises

Portofino

Christ of the Abyss

Itinerary Map

Nice (Villefranche)

Castle of Nice Park and Garden

Le Vieux

La Spezia (tours to Florence/Pisa)

Rome (Civitavecchia)

Terme Taurine

Aquafelix Waterpark

Naples

Museo Nationale

Museo d'arte contemporanea

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Cruise + Flight

29 August 2026 · 7 nights Change date

Alternative packages

Cruise + Flight + Hotel 28 August 2026 · 8 nights
Cruise + Flight + Hotel 27 August 2026 · 9 nights

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London Gatwick Change
2 Adults Change
- 2 Adults
- 1 Adult
- Family of 4
- Family of 3

Inside from ~~Was £1,716 pp~~ £1,135 pp You save £581 pp 1 Z
Outside from ~~Was £2,352 pp~~ £1,522 pp You save £830 pp 2 Y
Balcony from ~~Was £2,796 pp~~ £1,677 pp You save £1,119 pp 3 X
Inside from ~~Was £3,442 pp~~ £2,086 pp You save £1,356 pp 1 I2
Balcony from ~~Was £3,077 pp~~ £2,368 pp You save £709 pp 3 ES
Outside from ~~Was £4,878 pp~~ £2,978 pp You save £1,900 pp 2 O2
Suite from ~~Was £3,532 pp~~ £3,102 pp You save £430 pp 4 S1
Inside from ~~Was £5,422~~ £3,961 You save £1,461 1 DI
Outside from ~~Was £4,223~~ £4,158 You save £65 2 O2
Balcony from ~~Was £4,641~~ £4,566 You save £75 3 P2
Outside from ~~Was £6,762~~ £4,840 You save £1,922 2 O2
Balcony from ~~Was £7,323~~ £5,328 You save £1,995 3 P2
Suite from ~~Was £6,701 pp~~ £5,840 pp You save £861 pp 4 S1
Suite from ~~Was £7,848~~ £7,677 You save £171 4 S1
Suite from ~~Was £9,839~~ £8,871 You save £968 4 S1

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Overview

Incredible entertainment in The Theatre and beyond
Over 20 unique dining venues, with both complimentary and specialty restaurants
Fantastic bars and lounges with live music and more
Swimming pools and hot tubs to indulge in
Free Casino entry
Complimentary access to a state-of-the-art Fitness Centre
Family-friendly activities and comprehensive Kid's Clubs
The Magic Carpet - a cantilevered floating platform onboard

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Your itinerary

DAY 1

Fly from the UK

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DAY 1

Cruise departs from Barcelona

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DAY 2

Nice (Villefranche)

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DAY 3

Portofino

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DAY 4

La Spezia (tours to Florence/Pisa)

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DAY 5

Rome (Civitavecchia)

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DAY 6

Naples

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DAY 7

At Sea

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DAY 8

Barcelona

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DAY 8

Fly to the UK

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Italy, Spain & French Riviera from Barcelona

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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

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 £1,522
Ocean View Guarantee £1,522 pp
Ocean View £1,693 pp
Prime Ocean View £1,693 pp
Suite from £3,102
Sky Suite £3,102 pp
Sunset Sky Suite £3,423 pp
Aqua Sky Suite £3,512 pp
Celebrity Suite £4,107 pp
Balcony from £1,677
Balcony Guarantee £1,677 pp
Concierge Class Guarantee £1,839 pp
Edge with Infinite Veranda (Partial View) £1,850 pp
AquaClass Guarantee £1,884 pp
Deluxe Porthole View with Veranda £1,998 pp
AquaClass £2,107 pp
Concierge Class £2,107 pp
Prime Concierge Class £2,112 pp
Prime AquaClass £2,192 pp
Inside from £1,135
Inside Guarantee £1,135 pp
Inside £1,239 pp
Deluxe Inside £1,268 pp

Outside from £1,522
Ocean View Guarantee £1,522 pp
Ocean View £1,693 pp
Prime Ocean View £1,693 pp
Suite from £3,102
Sky Suite £3,102 pp
Sunset Sky Suite £3,423 pp
Aqua Sky Suite £3,512 pp
Celebrity Suite £4,107 pp
Balcony from £1,677
Balcony Guarantee £1,677 pp
Concierge Class Guarantee £1,839 pp
Edge with Infinite Veranda (Partial View) £1,850 pp
AquaClass Guarantee £1,884 pp
Deluxe Porthole View with Veranda £1,998 pp
AquaClass £2,107 pp
Concierge Class £2,107 pp
Prime Concierge Class £2,112 pp
Prime AquaClass £2,192 pp
Inside from £1,135
Inside Guarantee £1,135 pp
Inside £1,239 pp
Deluxe Inside £1,268 pp

Outside from £1,522
Ocean View Guarantee £1,522 pp
Ocean View £1,693 pp
Prime Ocean View £1,693 pp
Suite from £3,102
Sky Suite £3,102 pp
Sunset Sky Suite £3,423 pp
Aqua Sky Suite £3,512 pp
Celebrity Suite £4,107 pp
Balcony from £1,677
Balcony Guarantee £1,677 pp
Concierge Class Guarantee £1,839 pp
Edge with Infinite Veranda (Partial View) £1,850 pp
AquaClass Guarantee £1,884 pp
Deluxe Porthole View with Veranda £1,998 pp
AquaClass £2,107 pp
Concierge Class £2,107 pp
Prime Concierge Class £2,112 pp
Prime AquaClass £2,192 pp
Inside from £1,135
Inside Guarantee £1,135 pp
Inside £1,239 pp
Deluxe Inside £1,268 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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Further information

Onboard

There are three dining options with Celebrity Cruises; Celebrity Select Dining, Eary, Late and Anytime. Guests who opt to dine on the early or late sitting (6:30pm-8:30pm) will be seated with the same guests on the same table and with the same waiting staff. Thos who wish to dine on the Anytime option will have more flexibility and can choose their dining time (anytime between 6pm and 9:30pm).

Celebrity Cruises offers a range of dietary accommodations, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Passengers can notify the cruise line in advance to enjoy their cruise with personalised dining experiences aligned with their dietary requirements.

The maximum total weight per guest is 90kg, apart from the Xpedition class ships in the Galapagos. Please be aware that airlines have their own luggage restrictions and rules to comply with before and after your time onboard.

Celebrity Cruises promotes a smart-casual dress code for most evenings. Formal nights offer a chance to dress elegantly with evening gowns and tuxedos as an option. The cruise line's website provides specific details about the dress code to help passengers prepare accordingly.

Iglu Cruise has a team in place to provide necessary assistance to make your holiday run smoothly. If anyone in your party requires medical or mobility assistance, notify your Cruise Specialist at the time of booking or as soon as possible if circumstances change after booking. The Special Assistance Team will email a form 6-8 weeks before departure, which must be completed and returned.

Travel requirements

All passengers (including all children), should hold their own full 10-year (5 years for children) British Citizen (GBR) passport. The passport should be valid for at least 6 months past your expected return date to the UK, as this is often a criteria for entry to certain countries.

Celebrity Cruises strongly recommends that all guests consider purchasing travel insurance to protect themselves against unexpected events that could disrupt their travel plans, such as trip cancellations, medical emergencies, baggage loss, or travel delays.

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Terms and Conditions

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.