Celebrity XCel itinerary map for October 23, 2026
Celebrity XCel

16 Night Spain & Bermuda Transatlantic on Celebrity Celebrity XCel

October 23, 2026

Celebrity XCel October 23, 2026

The Celebrity XCel October 23, 2026 cruise departs from Barcelona, Spain. On this 16 Night Spain & Bermuda Transatlantic (Barcelona To Miami) sailing, the Celebrity XCel will visit a total of 8 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The ship sets sail on Friday, Oct 23rd and returns on Sunday, Nov 8th, 2026.

Cruise Length
16
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Barcelona
Spain
Port Stops
8
Sea Days
9
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Cruise Price

Celebrity XCel · October 23, 2026

The graph below tracks historic price of the Celebrity XCel cruise ship departing October 23, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,790 ($112 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,719 ($108 per night), this represents a recent increase of 4%.

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$2,477
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Cruise Itinerary Map

Celebrity XCel · October 23, 2026

The Celebrity XCel sails on October 23, 2026 for a 16 Night Spain & Bermuda Transatlantic (Barcelona To Miami). The ship will depart the port of Barcelona, Spain at 5:00 PM and will return to the port of Miami, Florida on Nov 8th at 4:00 AM. During the 17-day journey, the Celebrity XCel will visit 7 additional ports and will spend 9 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

16 Night Spain & Bermuda Transatlantic (Barcelona To Miami)

  • OCT23
    Barcelona, Spain
    Barcelona, Spain
    A: — - D: 5:00 PM
  • OCT24
    Cartagena, Spain
    Cartagena, Spain
    A: 10:00 AM - D: 7:00 PM
  • OCT25
    Malaga, Spain
    Malaga, Spain
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
  • OCT26
    Gibraltar, U.K.
    Gibraltar, U.K.
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • OCT27
    Seville, Spain
    Seville, Spain
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
  • OCT28
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • OCT29
    Funchal, Madeira
    Funchal, Madeira
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
  • OCT30
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • OCT31
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • NOV01
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • NOV02
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • NOV03
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • NOV04
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • NOV05
    Royal Naval Dockyard, West End, Bermuda
    Royal Naval Dockyard, West End, Bermuda
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 2:30 PM
  • NOV06
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • NOV07
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • NOV08
    Miami, Florida
    Miami, Florida
    A: 4:00 AM - D: —
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Cruise Ports

October 23, 2026 · 16 Night Spain & Bermuda Transatlantic (Barcelona To Miami)

Barcelona, Spain
Day 1•Friday, Oct 23

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.

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Cartagena, Spain
Day 2•Saturday, Oct 24

Cartagena, Spain

Arrival: 10:00 AM•Departure: 7:00 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.

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Malaga, Spain
Day 3•Sunday, Oct 25

Malaga, Spain

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 6:00 PM

Málaga, Spain, offers docking at Málaga Port. Travelers explore Alcazaba Fortress and Picasso Museum. Excursions visit Ronda’s deep gorges. Local markets sell gazpacho. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Moorish architecture and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes paella, a Spanish favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Andalusian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Málaga’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic fortresses and scenic coasts, making Málaga an engaging destination for exploring Spain’s Costa del Sol.

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Gibraltar, U.K.
Day 4•Monday, Oct 26

Gibraltar, U.K.

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

Gibraltar, U.K., offers docking at Gibraltar Port. Travelers explore Rock of Gibraltar and St. Michael’s Cave. Excursions include dolphin-watching tours. Local markets sell fish and chips. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures limestone cliffs and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes roast beef, a British favorite. Souvenirs, like monkey-themed crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Barbary history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance rock hikes. Gibraltar’s unique charm offers a vibrant British stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural wonders and scenic straits, making Gibraltar an engaging destination for exploration.

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Seville, Spain
Day 5•Tuesday, Oct 27

Seville, Spain

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 6:00 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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At Sea
Day 6•Wednesday, Oct 28

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Funchal, Madeira
Day 7•Thursday, Oct 29

Funchal, Madeira

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 6:00 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.

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At Sea
Day 8•Friday, Oct 30

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

At Sea
Day 9•Saturday, Oct 31

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

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At Sea
Day 10•Sunday, Nov 1

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 10:59 PM

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At Sea
Day 11•Monday, Nov 2

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

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At Sea
Day 12•Tuesday, Nov 3

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

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At Sea
Day 13•Wednesday, Nov 4

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

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Royal Naval Dockyard, West End, Bermuda
Day 14•Thursday, Nov 5

Royal Naval Dockyard, West End, Bermuda

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 2:30 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.

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At Sea
Day 15•Friday, Nov 6

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

At Sea
Day 16•Saturday, Nov 7

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Miami, Florida
Day 17•Sunday, Nov 8

Miami, Florida

Arrival: 4:00 AM•Departure: —

Miami, Florida, offers docking at PortMiami. Travelers explore South Beach and Wynwood Walls. Excursions visit Everglades National Park. Local markets sell Cuban sandwiches. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures art deco 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. Miami’s urban charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of vibrant nightlife and scenic wetlands, making Miami an engaging destination for exploring Florida’s southern coast.

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Weather Forecast

Celebrity XCel - October 23, 2026 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Barcelona, Spain

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October

Typical Weather

88°F

Average High

37°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.09in

Daily average

2.8 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
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
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
Malaga, Spain
Malaga
Travelers in Malaga should remain vigilant against petty theft and pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas and popular attractions.
8
/ 10
Gibraltar, U.K.
Gibraltar
Gibraltar is safe for travelers, with a low crime rate and strong police presence, though vigilance against petty theft is advised.
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.
9
/ 10
Funchal, Madeira
Funchal
Funchal is a safe cruise destination with low crime rates, though travelers should remain vigilant against occasional pickpocketing.
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.
7
/ 10
Miami, Florida
Miami
Travelers should remain vigilant and safeguard belongings in Miami, as certain neighborhoods may have higher crime rates, especially after dark.

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 October 23, 2026?

This is a 16-night cruise itinerary departing from Barcelona, Spain.

What ports does the Celebrity XCel visit on the October 23, 2026 cruise?

This route includes barcelona-spain, cartagena-spain, malaga-spain, gibraltar-uk, seville-spain, funchal-madeira, royal-naval-dockyard-west-end-bermuda, miami-florida.

How many sea days are included on this Celebrity XCel October 23, 2026 itinerary?

This itinerary includes 9 sea days.

Who is the cruise director for the Celebrity XCel sailing on October 23, 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.

Can I track price drops for this Celebrity XCel itinerary?

Yes — use the price tracking opt-in on this page to get updates when cabin prices change for this sailing.

Last Updated: Mar 31, 2026