We’re Boarding a Celebrity Xcel Mediterranean Cruise in 2026 — 5 Stunning Ports, the Retreat & Everything We Can’t Wait to Experience
Our Celebrity Xcel Mediterranean cruise is finally here — 7 nights from Barcelona to Athens, 5 stunning ports, and our first time in the Retreat booked outright rather than via Move Up. Here’s what we’re most looking forward to, what we’re nervous about, and why this sailing feels like a big step up from our November preview cruise.