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Celebrity XCel itinerary map for October 23, 2026 (16 nights)
Celebrity XCel itinerary map for October 23, 2026 (16 nights)
16 nights · 8 ports
Round-trip · Barcelona, Spain
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Celebrity XCel
October 23, 2026

16-Night Spain & Bermuda Transatlantic aboard Celebrity XCel · Departing October 23, 2026 from the Port of Barcelona, Spain.

Interior from$2,646/ guest
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// AT A GLANCE

This 16-night cruise aboard the XCel departs from Barcelona, Spain on Friday, October 23, 2026 and returns on Sunday, Nov 8th. October weather across this route averages 87°/52°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 7.5 out of 10, averaged across 8 ports. Suite cabins rose $5,670 on Jul 6.

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE
7.5OUT OF 10
MODERATE TIER
Safer than 75% of all cruises
Ranked across every sailing in our database.
LEAST SAFESAFEST
01
16
night cruise
Fri → Sun
02
Barcelona
departure port
Spain
03
8
port stops
Spain
04
9
sea days
Day 6
// ON THIS PAGE09 SECTIONS

The Celebrity XCel, operated by Celebrity Cruise Line, sets sail on Friday, October 23, 2026 from Barcelona, Spain for a 16-night Spain & Bermuda Transatlantic cruise. This itinerary includes 8 unique port stops and 9 days at sea. October weather across the route averages 87°F highs and 52°F lows. The itinerary safety score is 7.5 out of 10, combining travel advisories, crime statistics, and Global Peace Index data. Cabin fares start from $2,646, with daily price tracking available for inside, oceanview, balcony, and suite categories. Gangwaze monitors pricing daily so you can set a price-drop alert and book when the fare is right. Explore the full day-by-day port schedule, shore excursion options, onboard amenities, and weather forecasts for each stop on this Celebrity XCel sailing.

// WHO'S ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE

Celebrity XCel October 23, 2026 Roll Call

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// 02 · CRUISE PRICE

Celebrity XCel October 23, 2026 Price & Tracking

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 $2,646 ($166 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,761 ($111 per night), this represents a recent increase of 50%.

Celebrity XCel cruise departing October 23, 202616-night itinerary. Current Inside Cabin price: $2,646 ($166 per night). Average price: $1,761.

// PRICE HISTORY · INSIDE
Last 6 months · refreshes daily
This cabin
Avg $1,738
LIVE RATE
INSIDE CABIN
Celebrity XCel · October 23, 2026
$2,646
$166 per night · 16 nights
52% above average
Avg $1,738

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// 03 · ITINERARY

16 Night Spain & Bermuda Transatlantic (Barcelona To Miami) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapOCTOBER 23, 2026
The Celebrity XCel sails on October 23, 2026 for a 16 Night Spain & Bermuda Transatlantic (Barcelona To Miami) (Barcelona Roundtrip). 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 PORT SCHEDULE
Celebrity XCel
OCTOBER 23, 2026
17 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓
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16 NIGHTS · 7 PORTS
ROUND-TRIP · BARCELONA
// 04 · PORTS

16 Night Spain & Bermuda Transatlantic (Barcelona To Miami) Port List

Celebrity XCel·October 23, 2026
Barcelona, Spain — Day 1 of Celebrity XCel October 23, 2026 cruise
DAY
1
EMBARKATION
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.

Cartagena, Spain — Day 2 of Celebrity XCel October 23, 2026 cruise
DAY
2
PORT 1
SATURDAY·OCT 24

Cartagena

Spain
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
10:00 AM
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.

Malaga, Spain — Day 3 of Celebrity XCel October 23, 2026 cruise
DAY
3
PORT 2
SUNDAY·OCT 25

Malaga

Spain
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
8:00 AM
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.

Gibraltar, U.K. — Day 4 of Celebrity XCel October 23, 2026 cruise
DAY
4
PORT 3
MONDAY·OCT 26

Gibraltar

U.K.
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
8:00 AM
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.

Seville, Spain — Day 5 of Celebrity XCel October 23, 2026 cruise
DAY
5
PORT 4
TUESDAY·OCT 27

Seville

Spain
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
8:00 AM
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.

Funchal, Madeira — Day 7 of Celebrity XCel October 23, 2026 cruise
DAY
7
PORT 6
THURSDAY·OCT 29

Funchal

Madeira
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
8:00 AM
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.

Royal Naval Dockyard, West End, Bermuda — Day 14 of Celebrity XCel October 23, 2026 cruise
DAY
14
PORT 13
THURSDAY·NOV 5

Royal Naval Dockyard

West End, Bermuda
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 AM
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.

Miami, Florida — Day 17 of Celebrity XCel October 23, 2026 cruise
DAY
17
DISEMBARKATION
SUNDAY·NOV 8

Miami

Florida
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
4:00 AM

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.

// 05 · WEATHER

16 Night Spain & Bermuda Transatlantic (Barcelona To Miami) Weather Forecast

Celebrity XCel·October 23, 2026
OCT FORECAST · BARCELONA
Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.
62°
AVG · °F
Mostly sunny days
AVG HIGH
88°
AVG LOW
37°
AVG RAINFALL
2.8"
Source: 30-year historical climate averages via Open-Meteo
// YEAR-ROUND AT BARCELONA
Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.
AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN
62°JANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDEC12-MONTH AVERAGE · DATA: 30-YEAR HISTORICAL
// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

Celebrity XCel October 23, 2026 Excursions

Celebrity XCel·October 23, 2026

From beach breaks and snorkeling to local food tours and cultural landmarks, these shore excursions help you make the most of every stop. Browse by port below to compare top-rated options and plan your day before you board.

// BROWSE BY PORT
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// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

16 Night Spain & Bermuda Transatlantic (Barcelona To Miami)

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 AVERAGE
MODERATE TIER
0OUT OF 100
LOWHIGH
Safer than 75% of all cruises
7.5/10 itinerary average · ranked across every sailing in our database.
LEAST SAFESAFEST
// HOW WE SCORE
Four signals, weighted by recency.

Scores combine recent crime reports, government travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and port-specific security incidents. Refreshed monthly.

8.0 – 10.0
Safe — Low-risk; standard precautions apply.
6.5 – 7.9
Moderate — Generally safe with normal vigilance.
5.0 – 6.4
Caution — Stay alert; avoid certain areas after dark.
0 – 4.9
High caution — Significant risk; book guided excursions.
REFRESHED MONTHLY
// PORT-BY-PORT BREAKDOWN08 PORTS
01

Barcelona 🇪🇸

Spain · SpainMODERATE

Travelers should stay vigilant against pickpocketing in crowded areas and secure their belongings to ensure safety while enjoying the city.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
02

Cartagena 🇪🇸

Spain · SpainMODERATE

Travelers should remain vigilant and secure their belongings in popular areas to enjoy Cartagena safely, as pickpockets may be present.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
03

Malaga 🇪🇸

Spain · SpainMODERATE

Travelers in Malaga should remain vigilant against petty theft and pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas and popular attractions.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
04

Gibraltar 🌍

U.K. · GibraltarSAFE

Gibraltar is safe for travelers, with a low crime rate and strong police presence, though vigilance against petty theft is advised.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
05

Seville 🇪🇸

Spain · SpainMODERATE

Travelers in Seville should stay vigilant against petty theft, especially in crowded areas, and secure their belongings to minimize risks.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
06

Funchal 🇵🇹

Madeira · PortugalSAFE

Funchal is a safe cruise destination with low crime rates, though travelers should remain vigilant against occasional pickpocketing.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
07

Royal Naval Dockyard 🇧🇲

West End, Bermuda · BermudaSAFE

The Royal Naval Dockyard is a secure tourist destination with low violent crime, but travelers should remain vigilant against petty theft.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
08

Miami 🇺🇸

Florida · United StatesMODERATE

Travelers should remain vigilant and safeguard belongings in Miami, as certain neighborhoods may have higher crime rates, especially after dark.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

Celebrity XCel Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsCELEBRITY
Celebrity XCel
CELEBRITY · EDGE
CHRISTENED
2025
STATEROOMS
1,632
TONNAGE
141,420GT
25.2% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 112,986 GT
YEAR BUILT
2025
12 YEARS NEWER· vs avg 2013
LENGTH
1,073ft
9.5% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 980 ft
PASSENGER COUNT
3,950cruisers
42.0% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 2,781 cruisers
// ABOUT THE SHIP

The Celebrity 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 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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// 09 · FAQ

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FAQs for yourCelebrity XCel·October 23, 2026sailing
  • The lowest currently-tracked fare for this sailing is $2,646 for an Inside cabin. Pricing is updated daily — see the live price chart above for the latest snapshots.

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