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Celebrity Xcel 2026 Review: Is Celebrity's New Ship Worth It?
A 2026 review of Celebrity Xcel.
This week on Cruise Radio, Joe reviews a seven-night Celebrity Xcel Mediterranean cruise from Athens to Barcelona. We cover his Sky Suite in The Retreat, Luminae dining, entertainment, the new Bazaar, crowds, sea days, and Celebrity Xcel's secret speakeasy.
Joe also shares his experiences in Santorini, Mykonos, Kusadasi, and Valletta, including a visit to Ephesus, exploring the ancient ruins of Delos, and what first-time Mediterranean cruisers should know about summer heat and crowds.
Plus, Joe shares whether Celebrity's Retreat was worth the upgrade and his…
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