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8-night Mediterranean cruise on Celebrity Xcel

The 8 Night Greece, Malta & Turkey Cruise is a 8-night Mediterranean cruise aboard Celebrity Xcel, operated by Celebrity Cruises. Departing Athens (Piraeus), Greece on September 13, 2026, the voyage visits 7 ports.

Length
8 nights
Departs
Sep 13, 2026
Returns
Sep 21, 2026
Ports of call
7
Days at sea
2

Voyage code XC08M168

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Itinerary

Athens (Piraeus), Greece
Day 1 Sep 13, 2026 Athens (Piraeus), Greece Departs 17:00 A city of legend, civilisation and enduring culture, Athens is a majestic and magical urban sprawl. Extraordinary elegance and grace combine with grit and graft in Greece's capital, where highways encase ruins from antiquity, and gleaming museums and galleries stand beside concrete sprayed with edgy street art. These contrasts enhance and elevate the wonders of this 2,500-year-old city, however, which can count notable contributions to philosophy, drama and democracy, among its global legacy. Piraeus' giant port and naval base welcome you to the edge of the Athens' urban area. From there it's a simple jaunt to the centre. The majestic ancient citadel of the Acropolis dominates an elevated platform and is a constant presence as you explore the city. The wonderful remains of the columned temple of the Parthenon - which date back to the 5th century BC - stand here, representing the pinnacle of classical architecture. The nearby Acropolis Museum adds context to your visit and frames the broad views from its giant glass windows. Or rise up Mount Lycabettus, to be rewarded with perhaps Athens' best panorama of the Acropolis sitting high over the city on its grand stage. See the marble horseshoe of the Old Olympic Stadium, where the first modern Olympics were held in 1896, for more of the city's enduring legacy. Elsewhere, golden beaches and temples stretch out along the coastline, should you wish to explore a little further afield. Coffee is an art form to the Greeks, and it's an unwritten rule that coffee time must never be rushed. So prepare to settle down for a couple of hours and lose yourself in a good chat. Feeling hungry - try traditional souvlaki made with sauces handed from generation to generation. Athens (Piraeus), Greece port guide Search cruises visiting Athens (Piraeus), Greece

Athens (Piraeus), Greece → Barcelona · approximate route

Pricing

Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 150-day span: $928 · range $928–$7,281

Current prices

Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

Price information is not available.

Price history

Cheaper than 84%
30 days

We've tracked this sailing's fares every day for the past 153 days. Here's what each cabin type has cost — today's fare is cheaper than 84% of days we've recorded.

Price history by cabin type
Cabin Current Lowest Highest
Inside $1,600 $928 · May 31 $1,900 · Mar 26
Oceanview $2,010 $1,224 · May 29 $2,235 · Mar 26
Balcony $2,888 $1,651 · May 13 $2,964 · Jul 24
Suite $4,778 $4,073 · Jul 31 $7,633 · Mar 26

Lowest and highest fares we've recorded for each cabin type.

○ = last seen (sold out or delisted).

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Show all 39 cabin grades
Cabin grades and pricing
Name Supplier code Type
Prime Aqua Class A1 Balcony
Aqua Class A2 Balcony
Prime Concierge Class C1 Balcony
Concierge Class C2 Balcony
Concierge Class (Partial View) C3 Balcony
Concierge Class C4 Balcony
Concierge Class C5 Balcony
Prime Edge Stateroom with Infinite Veranda E1 Balcony
Edge Stateroom with Infinite Veranda E2 Balcony
Edge Stateroom with Infinite Veranda (Partial) E3 Balcony
Edge Stateroom w/ Infinite Veranda E4 Balcony
Edge Stateroom w/ Infinite Veranda E5 Balcony
Edge Single Stateroom with Infinite Veranda ES Balcony
Guarantee Veranda with Infinite Veranda EX Balcony
Deluxe Porthole view with veranda P1 Balcony
Deluxe Porthole view with veranda P2 Balcony
Sunset Veranda SV Balcony
Prime Verandah V1 Balcony
Guarantee Veranda X Balcony
Guarantee Aqua Class XA Balcony
Guarantee Concierge Class XC Balcony
Deluxe Inside DI Inside
Inside I2 Inside
Guarantee Interior Z Inside
Deluxe Ocean View DO Oceanview
Prime Ocean View O1 Oceanview
Ocean View O2 Oceanview
Panoramic Ocean View PO Oceanview
Guarantee Ocean View Y Oceanview
Aqua Sky Suite AS Suite
Celebrity Suite CS Suite
Edge Villa EV Suite
Iconic Suite IC Suite
Magic Carpet Sky Suite MS Suite
Penthouse Suite PS Suite
Royal Suite RS Suite
Sky Suite S1 Suite
Sunset Sky Suite SS Suite
Guarantee Suite W Suite

Ship

Celebrity Xcel
Your ship Celebrity Xcel 5★ 141,420 GT 3,248 guests We didn't just build a ship. We built the vacation your clients will always remember. ​ The restaurant they'll never forget. The date night so good it lasts all day long. ​ The pool day to outshine all other pool days. We built new ways for your clients to explore the world before they even get there. New chances for them to restore ​ like never before. A new check mark on their bucket list.​ Exhilarating days of discovery deserve exceptional spaces to recharge. Our range of accommodations has been artfully created to make your clients' stay warm and welcoming. They'll revel in stylish design. Sink into exquisite bedding. Bask in breathtaking views. Watch the world glide by from their elevated perch. The entertainment on board is just as revolutionary and carefully crafted as the ship itself. In fact, we're changing the future of entertainment at sea---or anywhere else. We believe entertainment should happen 24/7. It should be fresh and unpredictable, surrounding and delighting your clients with spaces and experiences never seen before. Celebrity Xcel ship guide Search cruises on Celebrity Xcel
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