Cruise itinerary
16-Night Transatlantic Cruise from Barcelona
16 nights · Transatlantic · 8 ports of call
16-night Transatlantic cruise aboard Celebrity Xcel, departing Barcelona and calling at Cartagena, Málaga, Gibraltar, Cádiz, Funchal, Madeira and Kings Wharf and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Celebrity Xcel
- Cruise line
- Celebrity Cruises
- Duration
- 16 nights
- Region
- Transatlantic
- Departs
- Barcelona
- Returns
- Miami, Florida
How NestCruise works:we're advisor-led, not a booking engine. No fares are listed and there are no booking fees — tell an advisor your dates and party and they price your exact Celebrity Xcel sailing, typically within 24 hours.
Where this voyage takes you
- Halloween
- Family Friendly
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Barcelona
Depart 17:00
Catalonia's seafront capital and one of the Mediterranean's busiest cruise homeports. Gaudí's Sagrada Família and Park Güell crown the city, while the tree-lined Ramblas and the Gothic Quarter's medieval lanes lie a short ride from the terminal.
- Sagrada Família
- La Rambla
- Gothic Quarter
- Day2
Cartagena
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 19:00
A naval port in the Murcia region of southeastern Spain, sheltered by hills around a deep harbour. Layers of Roman, Carthaginian and modern history meet here, including a restored Roman theatre uncovered in the city centre.
- Roman theatre
- Naval harbour
- Concepción Castle
- Day3
Málaga
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
A port city on Spain's Costa del Sol and the birthplace of Picasso. Cruise ships berth near the centre, where a hilltop Moorish fortress, the cathedral and the Picasso Museum sit close to broad city beaches and fried-fish chiringuitos.
- Alcazaba fortress
- Picasso Museum
- Costa del Sol beaches
- Day4
Gibraltar
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
A British territory at the southern tip of Spain, dominated by its towering limestone Rock. Cable cars climb to the summit, home to Europe's only wild monkeys, with sweeping views across the strait toward the coast of Africa.
- The Rock
- Barbary macaques
- St. Michael's Cave
- Day5
Cádiz
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Western Europe, set on a narrow spit almost surrounded by the Atlantic in Spain's Andalusia. A gold-domed cathedral rises over the old town's tight lanes, sea walls and the long sands of La Caleta.
- Cádiz Cathedral
- La Caleta beach
- Old town lanes
- Day6At sea
- Day7
Funchal, Madeira
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
The capital of Madeira, a Portuguese island in the Atlantic, built up an amphitheatre of green hills above its harbour. A cable car rises to Monte, where wicker toboggans slide back down, and the island is known for its fortified wine and mountain levada walks.
- Monte cable car
- Toboggan ride
- Madeira wine
- Day8At sea
- Day9At sea
- Day10At sea
- Day11At sea
- Day12At sea
- Day13At sea
- Day14
Kings Wharf
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 15:30
The cruise port at the western tip of Bermuda, set within the historic Royal Naval Dockyard. Kings Wharf is known for the old fortress turned shopping arcade, the National Museum of Bermuda, and ferries across the sound to Hamilton and the pink beaches.
- Royal Naval Dockyard
- National Museum
- Horseshoe Bay
- Day15At sea
- Day16At sea
- Day17
Miami, Florida
Arrive 05:00
The cruise capital of the world — Miami sends more ships to sea than any port on earth. Most sailings board mid-afternoon, leaving the morning for South Beach, Little Havana or the Wynwood murals before you cast off.
- South Beach
- Little Havana
- Wynwood murals
Upcoming departures
- 23 Oct 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
16-Night Transatlantic Cruise from Barcelona FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 16-night Transatlantic cruise calls at Barcelona, Cartagena, Málaga, Gibraltar, Cádiz, Funchal, Madeira, Kings Wharf and Miami, Florida.
How many days are spent at sea?
9 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Barcelona and ends in Miami, Florida.
How long is this cruise?
16 nights aboard Celebrity Xcel.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 23 Oct 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.