Celebrity XCel itinerary map for April 26, 2026 (15 nights)
Celebrity XCel cruise ship

Celebrity XCel — April 26, 202615-Night Spain & Portugal Transatlantic on Celebrity

This 15-night cruise aboard the XCel departs from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida on Sunday, April 26, 2026 and returns on Monday, May 11th. April weather across this route averages 77°/49°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 7.5 out of 10, averaged across 7 ports. Balcony cabins rose $675 on Apr 27.

Cruise Length
15
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
Port Stops
7
Sea Days
9

Cruise Price - Celebrity XCel April 26, 2026

Celebrity XCel · April 26, 2026

The graph below tracks historic price of the Celebrity XCel cruise ship departing April 26, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $2,766 ($185 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,837 ($123 per night), this represents a recent increase of 51%.

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Inside
$2,766
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Oceanview
$3,113
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Balcony
$3,414
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Suite
$10,472

Price History – Celebrity XCel April 26, 2026

inside cabin
Celebrity XCel
April 26, 2026
$2,766
51% vs avg: $1,837

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Cruise Itinerary Map - 15 Night Spain & Portugal Transatlantic (Ft. Lauderdale To Barcelona)

Celebrity XCel · April 26, 2026

The Celebrity XCel sails on April 26, 2026 for a 15 Night Spain & Portugal Transatlantic (Ft. Lauderdale To Barcelona). The ship will depart the port of Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida at 4:00 PM and will return to the port of Barcelona, Spain on May 11th at 5:00 AM. During the 16-day journey, the Celebrity XCel will visit 6 additional ports and will spend 9 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

15 Night Spain & Portugal Transatlantic (Ft. Lauderdale To Barcelona)

  • APR26
    Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    A: — - D: 4:00 PM
  • APR27
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • APR28
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • APR29
    Royal Naval Dockyard, West End, Bermuda
    Royal Naval Dockyard, West End, Bermuda
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
  • APR30
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAY01
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAY02
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAY03
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAY04
    Ponta Delgada, Azores
    Ponta Delgada, Azores
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
  • MAY05
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAY06
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAY07
    Lisbon, Portugal
    Lisbon, Portugal
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
  • MAY08
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAY09
    Cartagena, Spain
    Cartagena, Spain
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • MAY10
    Palma De Mallorca, Balearic Islands
    Palma De Mallorca, Balearic Islands
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
  • MAY11
    Barcelona, Spain
    Barcelona, Spain
    A: 5:00 AM - D: —
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Cruise Ports

April 26, 2026 · 15 Night Spain & Portugal Transatlantic (Ft. Lauderdale To Barcelona)

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida — Day 1 of Celebrity XCel April 26, 2026 cruise
Day 1•Sunday, Apr 26

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

Arrival: —•Departure: 4:00 PM

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida, offers docking at Port Everglades. Travelers explore Las Olas Boulevard and Everglades tours. Excursions include airboat rides. Local markets sell conch fritters. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures canals and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes stone crab, a Floridian favorite. Souvenirs, like seashell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Seminole history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Fort Lauderdale’s urban charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of scenic waterways and natural adventures, making Fort Lauderdale an engaging destination for exploration.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Day 2 at sea — Celebrity XCel April 26, 2026 itinerary
Day 2•Monday, Apr 27

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the XCel — featuring Rooftop Garden Grill, The Casino, The Club & Boutique Shop.

Day 3 at sea — Celebrity XCel April 26, 2026 itinerary
Day 3•Tuesday, Apr 28

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the XCel — featuring Rooftop Garden Grill, The Casino, The Club & Boutique Shop.

Royal Naval Dockyard, West End, Bermuda — Day 4 of Celebrity XCel April 26, 2026 cruise
Day 4•Wednesday, Apr 29

Royal Naval Dockyard, West End, Bermuda

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 6:00 PM

Royal Naval Dockyard, West End, Bermuda, offers docking at King’s Wharf. Travelers explore Fort Scaur and Maritime Museum. Excursions include snorkeling at Church Bay. Local markets sell fish chowder. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial docks and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes spiny lobster, a Bermudian favorite. Souvenirs, like cedar crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Bermuda Triangle history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Dockyard’s maritime charm offers a vibrant Bermudian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic forts and scenic beaches, making Dockyard an engaging destination.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Day 5 at sea — Celebrity XCel April 26, 2026 itinerary
Day 5•Thursday, Apr 30

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the XCel — featuring Rooftop Garden Grill, The Casino, The Club & Boutique Shop.

Day 6 at sea — Celebrity XCel April 26, 2026 itinerary
Day 6•Friday, May 1

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the XCel — featuring Rooftop Garden Grill, The Casino, The Club & Boutique Shop.

Day 7 at sea — Celebrity XCel April 26, 2026 itinerary
Day 7•Saturday, May 2

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the XCel — featuring Rooftop Garden Grill, The Casino, The Club & Boutique Shop.

Day 8 at sea — Celebrity XCel April 26, 2026 itinerary
Day 8•Sunday, May 3

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the XCel — featuring Rooftop Garden Grill, The Casino, The Club & Boutique Shop.

Ponta Delgada, Azores — Day 9 of Celebrity XCel April 26, 2026 cruise
Day 9•Monday, May 4

Ponta Delgada, Azores

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 6:00 PM

Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal, offers docking at Ponta Delgada Port. Travelers explore Sete Cidades and Furnas hot springs. Excursions include whale-watching tours. Local markets sell cozido das Furnas. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures volcanic lakes and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes bacalhau, a Portuguese favorite. Souvenirs, like lava crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Azorean history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while sturdy shoes enhance crater hikes. Ponta Delgada’s natural charm offers a vibrant Portuguese stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of volcanic landscapes and marine adventures, making Ponta Delgada an engaging destination.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Day 10 at sea — Celebrity XCel April 26, 2026 itinerary
Day 10•Tuesday, May 5

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the XCel — featuring Rooftop Garden Grill, The Casino, The Club & Boutique Shop.

Day 11 at sea — Celebrity XCel April 26, 2026 itinerary
Day 11•Wednesday, May 6

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the XCel — featuring Rooftop Garden Grill, The Casino, The Club & Boutique Shop.

Lisbon, Portugal — Day 12 of Celebrity XCel April 26, 2026 cruise
Day 12•Thursday, May 7

Lisbon, Portugal

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 6:00 PM

Lisbon, Portugal, offers docking at Lisbon Port. Travelers explore Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery. Excursions visit Sintra’s Pena Palace. Local markets sell pastéis de nata. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Manueline architecture and Tagus River vistas. Dining onboard includes bacalhau, a Portuguese favorite. Souvenirs, like azulejo crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Age of Exploration history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Lisbon’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Portuguese stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic rivers, making Lisbon an engaging destination.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Day 13 at sea — Celebrity XCel April 26, 2026 itinerary
Day 13•Friday, May 8

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the XCel — featuring Rooftop Garden Grill, The Casino, The Club & Boutique Shop.

Cartagena, Spain — Day 14 of Celebrity XCel April 26, 2026 cruise
Day 14•Saturday, May 9

Cartagena, Spain

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

Cartagena, Spain, offers docking at Cartagena Port. Travelers explore Roman Theatre and Naval Museum. Excursions visit Murcia’s cathedral. Local markets sell caldero. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes zarangollo, a Spanish favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Carthaginian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Cartagena’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of Roman landmarks and scenic harbors, making Cartagena an engaging destination for exploring Spain’s Murcia region.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Palma De Mallorca, Balearic Islands — Day 15 of Celebrity XCel April 26, 2026 cruise
Day 15•Sunday, May 10

Palma De Mallorca, Balearic Islands

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 6:00 PM

Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, offers docking at Palma Port. Travelers explore La Seu Cathedral and Bellver Castle. Excursions visit Valldemossa’s monastery. Local markets sell ensaimada. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Gothic spires and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes sobrasada, a Mallorcan favorite. Souvenirs, like pearl crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Balearic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Palma’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Palma an engaging destination for exploration.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Barcelona, Spain — Day 16 of Celebrity XCel April 26, 2026 cruise
Day 16•Monday, May 11

Barcelona, Spain

Arrival: 5:00 AM•Departure: —

Barcelona, Spain, offers docking at Barcelona Port. Travelers explore Sagrada Familia and Park Güell. Excursions visit Montserrat Monastery. Local markets sell paella. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures Gaudí architecture and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes tapas, a Spanish favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Catalan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Barcelona’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of modernist landmarks and scenic coasts, making Barcelona an engaging destination for exploring Spain’s Catalan region.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link

Weather Forecast

Celebrity XCel - April 26, 2026 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

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April

Typical Weather

89°F

Average High

59°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.10in

Daily average

3.0 in monthly total

Shore Excursions

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Itinerary Safety Score

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

Itinerary Safety Rank
75 / 100
safer than 75% of all cruises
75
7
/ 10
Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale's cruise port is secure, but travelers should stay vigilant and cautious in neighborhoods with higher crime rates.
8
/ 10
Royal Naval Dockyard, West End, Bermuda
Royal Naval
The Royal Naval Dockyard is a secure tourist destination with low violent crime, but travelers should remain vigilant against petty theft.
9
/ 10
Ponta Delgada, Azores
Ponta Delgada
Ponta Delgada is a safe cruise destination with a low crime rate, though travelers should stay vigilant against petty theft in tourist areas.
8
/ 10
Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon
Travelers in Lisbon should stay vigilant in crowded areas and on public transport to avoid petty theft and keep belongings secure.
7
/ 10
Cartagena, Spain
Cartagena
Travelers should remain vigilant and secure their belongings in popular areas to enjoy Cartagena safely, as pickpockets may be present.
7
/ 10
Palma De Mallorca, Balearic Islands
Palma De Mallorc
Palma de Mallorca is a safe cruise destination, but travelers should stay vigilant against pickpocketing in crowded areas.
7
/ 10
Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona
Travelers should stay vigilant against pickpocketing in crowded areas and secure their belongings to ensure safety while enjoying the city.

Cruise Ship

Celebrity XCel

⚓ Tonnage

141,420

vs avg 112,986

🛠️ Year Built

2,025

vs avg 2,013

📏 Length (ft)

1,073

vs avg 980

👥 Passenger Count

3,950

vs avg 2,781

The XCel has a construction date of 2025 and a total size of 141,420 gross tons. The ship measures 1,073 feet in length. Celebrity XCel is included in Celebrity’s Edge class. At full capacity, the Celebrity XCel holds 3,950 passengers. That includes 2,550 cruise vacationers and 1,400 staff members. The XCel total number of staterooms is 1,632.

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Celebrity XCel April 26, 2026 FAQ

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What's the weather like on the Celebrity XCel April 26, 2026 route?▾

Across the ports visited on this 15-night route, April averages 77°F highs and 49°F lows. See the per-port weather forecast section above for daily detail.

How safe is the April 26, 2026 Celebrity XCel itinerary?▾

This itinerary scores 7.5 out of 10 on the Gangwaze Itinerary Safety Score, averaged across 7 ports. We weight current travel advisories, recent crime data, and Global Peace Index signals — see the Safety Score section above for the full per-port breakdown.

When does the Celebrity XCel sail and return on this itinerary?▾

The Celebrity XCel departs Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM and returns on Monday, May 11th, 2026 at 5:00 AM. Total duration: 15 nights.

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Last Updated: May 20, 2026