Celebrity XCel itinerary map for May 11, 2026
Celebrity XCel
Celebrity XCel
May 11, 2026
11 Night Spain Portugal & Morocco

Celebrity XCel May 11, 2026

The Celebrity XCel May 11, 2026 cruise departs from Barcelona, Spain. On this 11 Night Spain Portugal & Morocco (Barcelona Roundtrip) sailing, the Celebrity XCel will visit a total of 6 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The ship sets sail on Monday, May 11th and returns on Friday, May 22nd, 2026.

Cruise Length
11
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Barcelona
Spain
Port Stops
6
Sea Days
4
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Celebrity XCel · May 11, 2026

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Average price: $2,535
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Celebrity XCel · May 11, 2026

The Celebrity XCel sails on May 11, 2026 for a 11 Night Spain Portugal & Morocco (Barcelona Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Barcelona, Spain at 5:00 PM and will return to the port of Barcelona, Spain on May 22nd at 5:00 AM. During the 12-day journey, the Celebrity XCel will visit 5 additional ports and will spend 4 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

11 Night Spain Portugal & Morocco (Barcelona Roundtrip)

  • MAY11
    Barcelona, Spain
    Barcelona, Spain
    A: — - D: 5:00 PM
  • MAY12
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAY13
    Seville, Spain
    Seville, Spain
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • MAY14
    Lisbon, Portugal
    Lisbon, Portugal
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 7:00 PM
  • MAY15
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAY16
    Funchal, Madeira
    Funchal, Madeira
    A: 8:00 AM - D: —
  • MAY11
    Funchal, Madeira
    Funchal, Madeira
    A: — - D: 5:00 PM
  • MAY18
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAY19
    Tangier, Morocco
    Tangier, Morocco
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
  • MAY20
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAY21
    Palma De Mallorca, Balearic Islands
    Palma De Mallorca, Balearic Islands
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
  • MAY22
    Barcelona, Spain
    Barcelona, Spain
    A: 5:00 AM - D: —
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Cruise Ports

May 11, 2026 · 11 Night Spain Portugal & Morocco (Barcelona Roundtrip)

Barcelona, Spain
Day 1•Monday, May 11

Barcelona, Spain

Arrival: —•Departure: 5:00 PM

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. (126 words)

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At Sea
Day 2•Tuesday, May 12

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Seville, Spain
Day 3•Wednesday, May 13

Seville, Spain

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

Seville, Spain, offers docking at a Guadalquivir River port. Travelers explore Alcázar’s Moorish palace and Seville Cathedral. Excursions visit Jerez’s sherry bodegas. Local markets sell gazpacho. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures Gothic spires and Andalusian vistas. Dining onboard includes jamón ibérico, a Spanish favorite. Souvenirs, like flamenco crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Andalusian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Seville’s vibrant charm offers a dynamic Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of Moorish heritage and cultural landmarks, making Seville an engaging destination for exploration.

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Lisbon, Portugal
Day 4•Thursday, May 14

Lisbon, Portugal

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 7:00 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. (126 words)

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At Sea
Day 5•Friday, May 15

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Funchal, Madeira
Day 6•Saturday, May 16

Funchal, Madeira

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: —

Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, offers docking at Funchal Port. Travelers explore Monte Palace Gardens and Funchal Cathedral. Excursions include levada walks. Local markets sell bolo de mel. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures lush gardens and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes espada com banana, a Madeiran favorite. Souvenirs, like embroidery crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Madeiran history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while sturdy shoes enhance levada hikes. Funchal’s scenic charm offers a vibrant Portuguese stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of botanical beauty and scenic coasts, making Funchal an engaging destination. (126 words)

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Funchal, Madeira
Day 7•Sunday, May 17

Funchal, Madeira

Arrival: —•Departure: 5:00 PM

Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, offers docking at Funchal Port. Travelers explore Monte Palace Gardens and Funchal Cathedral. Excursions include levada walks. Local markets sell bolo de mel. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures lush gardens and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes espada com banana, a Madeiran favorite. Souvenirs, like embroidery crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Madeiran history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while sturdy shoes enhance levada hikes. Funchal’s scenic charm offers a vibrant Portuguese stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of botanical beauty and scenic coasts, making Funchal an engaging destination. (126 words)

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At Sea
Day 8•Monday, May 18

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Tangier, Morocco
Day 9•Tuesday, May 19

Tangier, Morocco

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 6:00 PM

Tangier, Morocco, offers docking at Tangier Port. Travelers explore Kasbah Museum and Medina’s souks. Excursions visit Chefchaouen’s blue streets. Local markets sell tagine. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colorful alleys and Strait of Gibraltar vistas. Dining onboard includes couscous, a Moroccan favorite. Souvenirs, like leather crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Berber history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance medina walks. Tangier’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Moroccan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic kasbahs and bustling souks, making Tangier an engaging destination for exploring Morocco’s northern coast.

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At Sea
Day 10•Wednesday, May 20

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Palma De Mallorca, Balearic Islands
Day 11•Thursday, May 21

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. (126 words)

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Barcelona, Spain
Day 12•Friday, May 22

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. (126 words)

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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
70 / 100
safer than 70% of all cruises
70
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.
7
/ 10
Seville, Spain
Seville
Travelers in Seville should stay vigilant against petty theft, especially in crowded areas, and secure their belongings to minimize risks.
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.
9
/ 10
Funchal, Madeira
Funchal
Funchal is a safe cruise destination with low crime rates, though travelers should remain vigilant against occasional pickpocketing.
6
/ 10
Tangier, Morocco
Tangier
Travelers should remain vigilant in Tangier, especially in the medina, to avoid petty crime and harassment while exploring the city.
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.

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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Itinerary FAQ

How many nights is the Celebrity XCel sailing on May 11, 2026?

This is a 11-night cruise itinerary departing from Barcelona, Spain.

What ports does the Celebrity XCel visit on the May 11, 2026 cruise?

This route includes barcelona-spain, seville-spain, lisbon-portugal, funchal-madeira, tangier-morocco, palma-de-mallorca-spain.

How many sea days are included on this Celebrity XCel May 11, 2026 itinerary?

This itinerary includes 4 sea days.

Who is the cruise director for the Celebrity XCel sailing on May 11, 2026?

Cruise director assignment data is not currently available for this sail date.

How is the itinerary safety score calculated for this cruise?

The itinerary safety score combines port-level safety indicators such as travel advisories, local risk signals, and historical context into a single overall score for this specific route.

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