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Celebrity XCel itinerary map for May 17, 2027 (11 nights)
Celebrity XCel itinerary map for May 17, 2027 (11 nights)
11 nights · 6 ports
Round-trip · Barcelona, Spain
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Celebrity XCel
May 17, 2027

11-Night Spain Portugal & Morocco aboard Celebrity XCel · Departing May 17, 2027 from the Port of Barcelona, Spain.

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// AT A GLANCE

Celebrity XCel May 17, 2027 Cruise Overview

This 11-night cruise aboard the XCel departs from Barcelona, Spain on Monday, May 17, 2027 and returns on Friday, May 28th. May weather across this route averages 84°/49°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 7.2 out of 10, averaged across 6 ports. Suite cabins dropped $570 on Aug 22.

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE
7.2OUT OF 10
MODERATE TIER
Safer than 72% of all cruises
Ranked across every sailing in our database.
LEAST SAFESAFEST
01
11
night cruise
Mon → Fri
02
Barcelona
departure port
Spain
03
6
port stops
Portugal
04
4
sea days
Day 3
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The Celebrity XCel, operated by Celebrity Cruise Line, sets sail on Monday, May 17, 2027 from Barcelona, Spain for a 11-night Spain Portugal & Morocco cruise. This itinerary includes 6 unique port stops and 4 days at sea. May weather across the route averages 84°F highs and 49°F lows. The itinerary safety score is 7.2 out of 10, combining travel advisories, crime statistics, and Global Peace Index data. Cabin fares start from $2,010, 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 May 17, 2027 Roll Call

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// 02 · CRUISE PRICE

Celebrity XCel May 17, 2027 Price & Tracking

CELEBRITY XCEL·MAY 17, 2027

The graph below tracks historic price of the Celebrity XCel cruise ship departing May 17, 2027. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $2,010 ($183 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $2,559 ($233 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 21%.

Celebrity XCel cruise departing May 17, 202711-night itinerary. Current Inside Cabin price: $2,010 ($183 per night). Average price: $2,559.

// PRICE HISTORY · INSIDE
Last 6 months · refreshes daily
This cabin
Avg $2,558
LIVE RATE
INSIDE CABIN
Celebrity XCel · May 17, 2027
$2,010
$183 per night · 11 nights
21% below average
Avg $2,558 · You save $548

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// 03 · ITINERARY

11 Night Spain Portugal & Morocco (Barcelona Roundtrip) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapMAY 17, 2027
The Celebrity XCel sails on May 17, 2027 for a 11 Night Spain Portugal & Morocco (Barcelona Roundtrip) (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 28th 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 PORT SCHEDULE
Celebrity XCel
MAY 17, 2027
12 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓
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11 NIGHTS · 5 PORTS
ROUND-TRIP · BARCELONA
// 04 · PORTS

11 Night Spain Portugal & Morocco (Barcelona Roundtrip) Port List

Celebrity XCel·May 17, 2027
Barcelona, Spain — Day 1 of Celebrity XCel May 17, 2027 cruise
DAY
1
EMBARKATION
MONDAY·MAY 17

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.

Palma De Mallorca, Balearic Islands — Day 2 of Celebrity XCel May 17, 2027 cruise
DAY
2
PORT 1
TUESDAY·MAY 18

Palma De Mallorca

Balearic Islands
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 AM
5:00 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.

Cadiz (Seville), Spain — Day 4 of Celebrity XCel May 17, 2027 cruise
DAY
4
PORT 3
THURSDAY·MAY 20

Cadiz (Seville)

Spain
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 AM
5:00 PM

Cádiz (Seville), Spain, offers docking at Cádiz Port with excursions to Seville. Travelers explore Seville’s Alcázar and Cádiz’s old town. Excursions visit Jerez’s sherry bodegas. Local markets sell gazpacho. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Moorish palaces and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes jamón ibérico, a Spanish favorite. Souvenirs, like fan 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. Cádiz’s cultural gateway offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Cádiz an engaging destination.

Lisbon, Portugal — Day 5 of Celebrity XCel May 17, 2027 cruise
DAY
5
PORT 4
FRIDAY·MAY 21

Lisbon

Portugal
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
9:00 AM
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.

Funchal, Madeira — Day 7 of Celebrity XCel May 17, 2027 cruise
DAY
7
PORT 6
SUNDAY·MAY 23

Funchal

Madeira
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
8:00 AM

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.

Tangier, Morocco — Day 10 of Celebrity XCel May 17, 2027 cruise
DAY
10
PORT 9
WEDNESDAY·MAY 26

Tangier

Morocco
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 AM
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.

// 05 · WEATHER

11 Night Spain Portugal & Morocco (Barcelona Roundtrip) Weather Forecast

Celebrity XCel·May 17, 2027
MAY FORECAST · BARCELONA
Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.
Barcelona port guide
64°
AVG · °F
Mostly sunny days
AVG HIGH
90°
AVG LOW
38°
AVG RAINFALL
1.9"
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
64°JANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDEC12-MONTH AVERAGE · DATA: 30-YEAR HISTORICAL
// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

Most Popular Barcelona Shore Excursions

Independent shore excursions in every port on this Celebrity XCel itinerary, booked directly with the operator who runs them. We flag the ones that guarantee you're back on board before the gangway lifts.

6 PORTS OF CALL·3,395 EXCURSIONS HELD·BOOK DIRECT WITH THE OPERATOR
SELECT A PORT
BEST BARCELONA SHORE TOURS
OF 449
TOP PRODUCT
4.8(7,003)
$129.74

Park Guell and Sagrada Familia Tour with Skip the Line Tickets

SMALL GROUP TOUR (up to 16 people per tour guide). Discover two of Antoni Gaudí's greatest works in a single…
4 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
TOP PRODUCT
4.9(6,691)
$64.27

From Barcelona: Half-Day Montserrat Small Group Guided Tour

Escape the city for a morning and discover the spiritual and natural heart of Catalonia: the Montserrat…
5.3 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
TOP PRODUCT
4.9(6,511)
$73.92

Barcelona Tapas and Wine Experience Small-Group Walking Tour

On this walking tour of Barcelona's El Born and Gothic Quarter neighborhoods, you may eat as much as you…
3 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
TOP PRODUCT
4.0(5,546)
$39.28

City Sightseeing Barcelona Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: 24 or 48-Hour

Discover the very best of Barcelona with a 24 or 48 hour hop-on hop-off bus pass. This double-decker bus tour…
2 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
TOP PRODUCT
4.9(2,853)
$105.93

Barcelona all included: Sagrada, Park Guell, Montjuic & Gothic

Discover the best of Barcelona in a single day with our exclusive full-day small-group tour. We start with a…
7 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
TOP PRODUCT
4.4(2,678)
$119.03

Barcelona: Sagrada Familia Fast Track Tour with Tower Option

Get up close and personal to all the details of the Sagrada Familia on a guided tour. Skip the long lines on…
2 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
WORRY-FREE
EXCELLENT QUALITY
5.0(1,775)
$196.40

Barcelona Private Tour by Sidecar Motorcycle

Discover Barcelona from the sidecar of a classic motorcycle, safely driven by your private guide. Unveil the…
3.5 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
TOP PRODUCT
4.9(1,282)
$129.74

Montserrat Full Day Tour with Castle-Winery Lunch & Wine Tasting

Spend a full day blending spirituality, mountain landscapes and the very best of Catalan gastronomy. Depart…
9 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR

These are the eight most reviewed. Barcelona has plenty more — browse the full catalogue and book direct with the operator.

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// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

11 Night Spain Portugal & Morocco (Barcelona Roundtrip)

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 72% of all cruises
7.2/10 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 BREAKDOWN06 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

Palma De Mallorca 🇪🇸

Balearic Islands · SpainMODERATE

Palma de Mallorca is a safe cruise destination, but travelers should stay vigilant against pickpocketing in crowded areas.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
03

Cadiz (Seville) 🇪🇸

Spain · SpainMODERATE

Travelers should stay vigilant against petty theft in crowded areas while enjoying the safe and welcoming atmosphere of Cadiz.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
04

Lisbon 🇵🇹

Portugal · PortugalMODERATE

Travelers in Lisbon should stay vigilant in crowded areas and on public transport to avoid petty theft and keep belongings secure.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
05

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
06

Tangier 🌍

Morocco · MoroccoCAUTION

Travelers should remain vigilant in Tangier, especially in the medina, to avoid petty crime and harassment while exploring the city.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

Celebrity XCel Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsCELEBRITY
Celebrity XCel cruise ship exterior
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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  • The lowest currently-tracked fare for this sailing is $2,010 for an Inside cabin. Pricing is updated daily — see the live price chart above for the latest snapshots.

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