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Europe and Mediterranean: Italy & France Cruise
Celebrity Cruises
Get to know Barcelona's many distinct neighborhoods, including the Old Town or Ciutat Vella, where you'll find museums, cafes, and shopping. Venture to the Gothic Quarter, or Barri Gotic, and stroll through its narrow streets, where you'll see the best of Barcelona's Gothic architecture, mystical corridors, and old city cafes. Marseille is the kind of French town that has the same amount of charm as Paris, despite being less popular among the traveling crowd. Portofino begs you to turn off the notifications on your phone, order a cold drink or sip a cappuccino, and enjoy the finer things in life. The pastel homes and buildings against the glittering lure of the Ligurian Sea is a feast for the eyes. Naples is a large port city located in southwest Italy and is the capital of Italy's Campania region. A Naples cruise port of call is an excellent way to visit Italy's third largest city and experience everything this famous city is known for, including pizza, history, and its close proximity to several of Italy's most famous places.
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Sailing Itinerary
Note: Cruise itineraries are subject to change. Please verify ports and times directly with the cruise line.
Day 1
Port of Call Barcelona
Departure 5:00p.m.
Overview
Barcelona is a charming, cosmopolitan port on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. This prosperous and bilingual (Spanish and Catalan) metropolis measures up to a city such as Madrid: its museums, theaters, art galleries, and nightlife area are of an impressively high standard. Besides that, this art and design center has a lot of interesting sights to offer to its visitors. The best place to watch people go by, stroll, or simply relax, is 'Las Ramblas', a pedestrian street with dozens of outdoor cafes. Here, you’ll find flower stands, book kiosks, and small market stalls where they sell birds and small animals. You’ll also find an endlessly fascinating flowing receptacle of pageant jugglers, singers, dancers, puppeteers, sidewalk artists, living statues, and assorted oddballs on parade. Nearby is 'Place Real', with plenty of bars and restaurants, and 'Palau Guell', built by the Catalan architectural genius Antoni Gaudi in his undulating art-nouveau style. After having seen these sights, stroll the narrow winding streets of the 'Barri Gotic', the medieval Gothic quarter full of interesting tapas bars, and cafes. Check out Picasso’s old hangout, 'Els Quatre Gats', which has been renovated without losing its bohemian charm. Or head for the old Barceloneta section on the waterfront. This working-class area, which was always slightly rundown and scruffy-looking, is now packed with paella restaurants. The new beach area, which runs from Barceloneta to the Olympic Village, is much cleaner than the old beach area. Although some people believe that it has been cleaned up considerably, it might be a wise idea to stay out of the water. Fortunately, the beach itself is already a feast for the eyes (and ears), with its huge and roaring waves.
Day 2
Port of Call Marseille
Arrival 8:00a.m.
Departure 5:00p.m.
Overview
Marseille, a port city in southern France, has been a crossroads of immigration and trade since its founding by the Greeks circa 600 B.C. At its heart is the Vieux-Port (Old Port), where fishmongers sell their catch along the boat-lined quay. Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde is a Romanesque-Byzantine church. Modern landmarks include Le Corbusier’s influential Cite Radieuse complex and Zaha Hadid’s CMA CGM Tower.
Day 3
Port of Call Portofino
Arrival 8:00a.m.
Departure 9:00p.m.
Overview
Portofino is a fishing village on the Italian Riviera coastline, southeast of Genoa city. Pastel-colored houses, high-end boutiques, and seafood restaurants fringe its Piazzetta, a small cobbled square overlooking the harbor, which is lined with super-yachts. A path leads from the Piazzetta to Castello Brown, a 16th-century fortress and museum with art exhibitions and panoramic views of the town and the Ligurian Sea.
Day 4
Port of Call La Spezia
Arrival 7:00a.m.
Departure 7:00p.m.
Overview
La Spezia is a port city in Liguria, Italy. Its 1800s maritime arsenal and the Technical Naval Museum, with ship models and navigational instruments, attest to the city’s seafaring heritage. The hilltop St. George’s Castle houses an archaeological museum with artifacts from prehistory to the Middle Ages. The nearby Amedeo Lia Museum exhibits paintings, bronze sculptures, and illuminated miniatures in a former convent.
Day 5
Port of Call Rome/Civitavecchia
Arrival 7:00a.m.
Departure 8:00p.m.
Overview
Located about 80 kilometers northwest of Rome, the Port of Civitavecchia is the port of Rome and a busy ferry and cargo port serving Italy and southern Europe. Lying on Italy’s eastern shores on the Tyrrhenian Sea, the Port of Civitavecchia has excellent direct connections to Rome. It is an important cruise and ferry port with regular passage to Sardinia, Malta, Sicily, Tunis, and Barcelona. Fishing is of secondary importance to the Port of Civitavecchia. In addition to ocean-going traffic, the Port of Civitavecchia also contains a thermoelectric center and metallurgical works. In 2006, over 51 thousand people called the Port of Civitavecchia home. The Port of Civitavecchia was built on an earlier Etruscan settlement. Emperor Trajan founded the Port of Civitavecchia in the early 2nd Century, calling it Centumcellae. Today, Trajan’s Port is preserved within today’s Port of Civitavecchia. A busy growing town during the late Roman era, the Port of Civitavecchia was attacked by Vandals and then destroyed by the Saracens in 828 AD. Residents escaped to the nearby Allumiere Mountains where Pope Leo IV built a walled town in 854. Eventually, the people returned to Civitavecchia (the name means “old city”). At the end of the 15th Century, the Port of Civitavecchia was under frequent attack by pirates. The naval arsenal was constructed in 1508. Pope Paul III commissioned the building of the keep, which was designed by Donato Bramante and then finished by Michelangelo in 1537, to protect the Port of Civitavecchia from pirate attacks. In 1696, Civitavecchia became a free port under Pope Innocent XII. Because it was Rome’s main port, the French occupied the Port of Civitavecchia in 1849. The Port of Civitavecchia was linked to Rome by the Rome and Civitavecchia Rail Road in 1859. When the Port of Civitavecchia became part of the Kingdom of Italy in 1870, it was one of the Papal State’s most strongly fortified towns when Papal troops welcomed General Nino Bixio on behalf of the Italian unification forces into the Port of Civitavecchia fortress. World War II brought destruction to as much as three-quarters of the Port of Civitavecchia. Reconstruction enlarged the Port of Civitavecchia beyond its pre-war area. The Authority Portuale Civitavecchia (Port of Rome) is responsible for managing and operating the Port of Civitavecchia as well as the ports of Fiumicino and Gaeta. The modern Port of Civitavecchia is at the center of rail, road, and air networks that link it with central Italy and the world. The Port of Civitavecchia can handle about 11 million tons of cargo per year and over 1.5 million passengers. Cargoes include forest products, cereals, iron and steel, chemicals, automobiles, containers, and liquid bulk. In 2007, the Port of Civitavecchia welcomed 856 cruise vessels carrying 1.6 million passengers, and the total number of passengers using ferries and cruise vessels was 3.8 million. In 2007, the Port of Civitavecchia handled a total of 7.7 million tons of cargo. This total included 1.5 million tons of liquid bulk, 1.7 million tons of solid bulk, 4.6 million tons of packages, and 31.1 thousand TEUs of containerized cargo. The Port of Civitavecchia contains 28 berths of a total of 5.6 thousand meters in length alongside depths from 6 to 18 meters. Port properties include five warehouses containing 36 thousand square meters for handling and storing cargo. The intermodal terminal includes seven thousand square meters of storage space and 12.5 thousand square meters for loading/unloading rail cars and parking. The Port of Civitavecchia is one of the busiest ferry ports in the world. Just 80 kilometers northwest of Rome, it is the main tourist destination for people traveling to the Eternal City. It is also a central port for ferries carrying passengers to more local destinations. The ferry terminal offers a complete line of amenities. Different ferry companies offer services to various destinations. Moby Lines handles crossings to Olbia, Sardinia. Corsica Sardinia Ferries runs services to Golfo Aranci. Grimaldi Ferries carries passengers to Barcelona and Tunis, and Grand Navi Veloci operates a route to Tunis. Ferrovie dello Stato operates a combined rail-ferry service to Golfo Aranci.
Day 6
Port of Call Naples
Arrival 8:00a.m.
Departure 7:00p.m.
Overview
Naples, a city in southern Italy, sits on the Bay of Naples. Nearby is Mount Vesuvius, the still-active volcano that destroyed the nearby Roman town of Pompeii. Dating to the 2nd millennium B.C., Naples has centuries of important art and architecture. The city's cathedral, the Duomo di San Gennaro, is filled with frescoes. Other major landmarks include the lavish Royal Palace and Castel Nuovo, a 13th-century castle.
Day 7
Cruising
Day 8
Port of Call Barcelona
Arrival 5:00a.m.
Overview
Barcelona is a charming, cosmopolitan port on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. This prosperous and bilingual (Spanish and Catalan) metropolis measures up to a city such as Madrid: its museums, theaters, art galleries, and nightlife area are of an impressively high standard. Besides that, this art and design center has a lot of interesting sights to offer to its visitors. The best place to watch people go by, stroll, or simply relax, is 'Las Ramblas', a pedestrian street with dozens of outdoor cafes. Here, you’ll find flower stands, book kiosks, and small market stalls where they sell birds and small animals. You’ll also find an endlessly fascinating flowing receptacle of pageant jugglers, singers, dancers, puppeteers, sidewalk artists, living statues, and assorted oddballs on parade. Nearby is 'Place Real', with plenty of bars and restaurants, and 'Palau Guell', built by the Catalan architectural genius Antoni Gaudi in his undulating art-nouveau style. After having seen these sights, stroll the narrow winding streets of the 'Barri Gotic', the medieval Gothic quarter full of interesting tapas bars, and cafes. Check out Picasso’s old hangout, 'Els Quatre Gats', which has been renovated without losing its bohemian charm. Or head for the old Barceloneta section on the waterfront. This working-class area, which was always slightly rundown and scruffy-looking, is now packed with paella restaurants. The new beach area, which runs from Barceloneta to the Olympic Village, is much cleaner than the old beach area. Although some people believe that it has been cleaned up considerably, it might be a wise idea to stay out of the water. Fortunately, the beach itself is already a feast for the eyes (and ears), with its huge and roaring waves.
Onboard the Celebrity Xcel
Celebrity Xcel
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Year Built: 2023
Double Occupancy Capacity: 3248
Introducing a new ship that excels into a class of its own. Celebrity Xcel(SM) combines the greatest hits of our Edge® Series—including all your favorites—with entirely new experiences that will change the game all over again. Making its debut in the Caribbean in November 2025, Celebrity Xcel will take the tropics to breathtaking new heights. In the meantime, stay tuned as we reveal more exciting details over the coming months, from visionary new spaces to delicious new food and drink concepts.
Onboard Activities
Activities & Services (included in cruise)
- Casino
- Theater/Show Lounge
Activities & Services (available for an extra fee)
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Dining
Blu
Main Dining
Main Dining Room: Discover not one but four complimentary main restaurants, each with a distinctive design and signature dishes inspired by specific regions of the world. You'll also find new menus and menu selections across the main restaurants. Even the cuisine takes you to new places aboard Celebrity Xcel.
Blu: Available exclusively to AquaClass® guests, Blu specializes in the concept of "clean cuisine". Popular dishes are prepared in imaginative and flavorful ways, without fussiness or pretense. Blue is open for breakfast and dinner.
Luminae at the Retreat®: Globally inspired and cutting-edge dining, exclusively reserved for Celebrity's Suite Class.
Casual Dining
Magic Carpet: Dine, drink and soar above the sea on the Celebrity's cantilevered, floating platform. Magic Carpet® isn't just one magical venue, it's several! A bar, lounge, restaurant, even a gateway to Celebrity's reimagined tenders that seamlessly whisk you to your destinations in comfort.
Market at the Bazaar: Celebrity Xcel is erasing the line completely. From the culture, flavors, sights and sounds of the destinations the ship visits to the local festivals those destinations are famous for, the experience is so authentic. At the Market at the Bazaar, you won't have to search far and wide for one-of-kind finds. Celebrity has assembled the best local must-haves right onboard.
Times, costs and other specifics are outside the control of Costco Travel. All information is at the sole discretion of the cruise line and is subject to change without notice. Dining time and table size preferences are submitted to the cruise line on a first-come, first-served request basis and are confirmed aboard ship. Questions, concerns and/or special needs regarding dining arrangements must be addressed with the maitre d' hotel aboard ship. Every effort is made to accommodate travelers' preferences; however, Costco Travel cannot guarantee dining arrangements. In specialty restaurants, space is limited and reservations are recommended. A cover charge and dress code may apply.
Staterooms
- Inside (Category: I2)
Category: I2
- Deluxe Inside (Category: DI)
Category: DI
- Guarantee - Inside (Category: Z)
Category: Z
This category can be booked for a special rate, guaranteed to you. Please note that the category is not associated at the time of booking with a specific stateroom, deck, bedding configuration or other particular settings. The assignment of an actual cabin will be performed during your check-in. The cabin can be anywhere on the ship.
- Deluxe Ocean View (Category: DO)
Category: DO
- Prime Ocean View (Category: O1)
Category: O1
- Ocean View (Category: O2)
Category: O2
- Panoramic Ocean View (Category: PO)
Category: PO
- Guarantee - Oceanview (Category: Y)
Category: Y
This category can be booked for a special rate, guaranteed to you. Please note that the category is not associated at the time of booking with a specific stateroom, deck, bedding configuration or other particular settings. The assignment of an actual cabin will be performed during your check-in. The cabin can be anywhere on the ship.
- Prime Edge Stateroom with Infinite Veranda (Category: E1)
Category: E1
- Edge Stateroom with Infinite Veranda (Category: E2)
Category: E2
- Edge Stateroom with Infinite Veranda (partial view) (Category: E3)
Category: E3
- Edge Single Stateroom with Infinite Veranda (Category: ES)
Category: ES
- Deluxe Porthole View with Veranda (Category: P1)
Category: P1
- Deluxe Porthole View with Veranda (Category: P2)
Category: P2
- Sunset Veranda (Category: SV)
Category: SV
- Prime Veranda (Category: V1)
Category: V1
- Prime Concierge Class (Category: C1)
Category: C1
- Concierge Class (Category: C2)
Category: C2
- Concierge Class (partial view) (Category: C3)
Category: C3
- Prime AquaClass (Category: A1)
Category: A1
- AquaClass (Category: A2)
Category: A2
- Guarantee - Concierge Class (Category: XC)
Category: XC
This category can be booked for a special rate, guaranteed to you. Please note that the category is not associated at the time of booking with a specific stateroom, deck, bedding configuration or other particular settings. The assignment of an actual cabin will be performed during your check-in. The cabin can be anywhere on the ship.
- Guarantee - Aqua Class (Category: XA)
Category: XA
This category can be booked for a special rate, guaranteed to you. Please note that the category is not associated at the time of booking with a specific stateroom, deck, bedding configuration or other particular settings. The assignment of an actual cabin will be performed during your check-in. The cabin can be anywhere on the ship.
- Guarantee - Balcony (Category: X)
Category: X
This category can be booked for a special rate, guaranteed to you. Please note that the category is not associated at the time of booking with a specific stateroom, deck, bedding configuration or other particular settings. The assignment of an actual cabin will be performed during your check-in. The cabin can be anywhere on the ship.
- Magic Carpet Sky Suite (Category: MS)
Category: MS
- Sunset Sky Suite (Category: SS)
Category: SS
- Sky Suite (Category: S1)
Category: S1
- Celebrity Suite (Category: CS)
Category: CS
- Penthouse Suite (Category: PS)
Category: PS
- Royal Suite (Category: RS)
Category: RS
- Iconic Suite (Category: IC)
Category: IC
- Edge Villa (Category: EV)
Category: EV
- Guarantee - Suite (Category: W)
Category: W
This category can be booked for a special rate, guaranteed to you. Please note that the category is not associated at the time of booking with a specific stateroom, deck, bedding configuration or other particular settings. The assignment of an actual cabin will be performed during your check-in. The cabin can be anywhere on the ship.
Deck Plan
| Symbol | Description |
|---|---|
 | Inside stateroom door location |
 | Wheelchair-accessible stateroom featuring roll-in shower |
 | Connecting staterooms |
 | Stateroom for occupancy 5 and up |
 | Quad occupancy - double sofa |
 | Triple occupancy - single sofa |
 | Partially obstructed view |
Ship Facts
- Ship Name: Celebrity Xcel
- Year Built: 2023
- Year Entered Present Fleet: 2025
- Ship Class: Edge
- Tonnage (GRT): 141,420
- Capacity Based on Double Occupancy: 3,248
- Country of Registry: Malta
- Crew/Hotel Staff Nationality: International
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the hotel, resort or cruise line. Amenities or services may be discontinued or revised by the provider without notice. Hotels, resorts, ships or accommodations
designated as wheelchair-accessible do not necessarily meet ADA requirements. Costco Travel is not responsible for inaccuracies or provider modifications.
Available Dates & Prices
Terms & Conditions
*Price shown is per person based on double occupancy and is valid for select stateroom categories only. Click on the Terms & Conditions link below for details.
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Ship's registry: Malta
Package ID: CELXCEEUR20260704
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Ship Rating
An outstanding luxury cruise experience with an exceptional level of attention to detail. Expect superb service from all levels of officers and staff.
A very good quality all-around cruise experience aboard a ship that offers a range of facilities and services.
A decent, unpretentious cruise experience, with a moderate amount of space and quality in furnishing and fittings.
A modest quality cruise experience with less attention to detail and service.
Expect a very basic cruise experience with minimal attention to service, hospitality and finesse.
Offers some, but not all, of the amenities and services associated with the next highest star rating.
