An honest, detailed review of the Celebrity Xcel Sky Suite, stateroom 9112 — including a side-by-side comparison with our Infinite Veranda stateroom from the preview cruise, real photos of the veranda view, and whether that view is actually obstructed.
A full look at Celebrity Xcel Mediterranean embarkation day — from checking out of our Barcelona hotel and boarding in under an hour, to our first Luminae lunch, Fine Cut Steakhouse dinner, and a speakeasy we’ll definitely be back to.
A memorable Barcelona day trip itinerary before boarding a Mediterranean cruise — from the Gothic Quarter and Barcelona Cathedral to La Boqueria market and seafood in El Born.
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.