Cruise
Celebrity Xcel 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise — Fort Lauderdale
At a Glance
Key facts for this sailing — no need to click through the tabs.
- Price
- From $845 p/person
- Ship
- Celebrity Cruises · Celebrity Xcel
- Route
- Fort Lauderdale roundtrip
- Details
- Sunday sailings
What's included
- 7-night Eastern Caribbean aboard Celebrity Xcel — new Edge+ ship
- Puerto Plata, St. Thomas, and St. Maarten
- Interior, Ocean View, Veranda, and Suite rates posted by sail date
- Ask about Always Included drinks, Wi-Fi, and gratuities
Overview
Sail a 7-night Eastern Caribbean round-trip from Fort Lauderdale aboard Celebrity Xcel — Celebrity’s newest Edge+ ship — on Sunday departures. The itinerary pairs Puerto Plata with Charlotte Amalie (St. Thomas) and Philipsburg (St. Maarten), plus three days at sea.
Travelin' with Theresa posts Interior, Ocean View, Veranda, and Suite fares by sail date under the Staterooms tab.
- Ship: Celebrity Xcel (Celebrity Cruises)
- Length: 7 nights · Fort Lauderdale to Fort Lauderdale
- Ports: Puerto Plata (Dominican Republic), Charlotte Amalie (St. Thomas), Philipsburg (St. Maarten)
- Sailings: Sundays — November 22, 2026; December 6, 2026; January 10, 2027; January 24, 2027; February 7, 2027
- Featured category: Interior from $845 p/person
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the starting fare per person?
Pricing starts from $845 p/person for an Interior stateroom on January 24, 2027, based on double occupancy and space availability.
Which ports does this cruise visit?
Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic, Charlotte Amalie in St. Thomas, and Philipsburg in St. Maarten, with three days at sea.
Itinerary
Celebrity Xcel · 7 Nights · Fort Lauderdale, Florida roundtrip · Sunday departures
| Day | Port | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Fort Lauderdale, Florida — Embark | Depart 4:00 PM |
| Day 2 | At Sea | — |
| Day 3 | Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | Arrive 7:00 AM · Depart 3:00 PM |
| Day 4 | Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas | Arrive 11:30 AM · Depart 7:00 PM |
| Day 5 | Philipsburg, St. Maarten | Arrive 8:00 AM · Depart 6:00 PM |
| Day 6 | At Sea | — |
| Day 7 | At Sea | — |
| Day 8 | Fort Lauderdale, Florida — Disembark | Arrive 7:00 AM |
This is the published Puerto Plata, St. Thomas & St. Maarten routing. Confirm the final schedule when you book.
- Day 1 — Sunday: Fort Lauderdale, Florida — Embark · Depart 4:00 PM
- Day 2 — Monday: At Sea
- Day 3 — Tuesday: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic · Arrive 7:00 AM · Depart 3:00 PM
- Day 4 — Wednesday: Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas · Arrive 11:30 AM · Depart 7:00 PM
- Day 5 — Thursday: Philipsburg, St. Maarten · Arrive 8:00 AM · Depart 6:00 PM
- Day 6 — Friday: At Sea
- Day 7 — Saturday: At Sea
- Day 8 — Sunday: Fort Lauderdale, Florida — Disembark · Arrive 7:00 AM
When does Celebrity Xcel sail this 7-night Eastern Caribbean itinerary?
Sunday departures from Fort Lauderdale including November 22, 2026; December 6, 2026; January 10, 2027; January 24, 2027; and February 7, 2027. Those dates are listed under Staterooms.
Staterooms
Celebrity Xcel posts four rate buckets: Interior, Ocean View, Veranda, and Suite. Open a room tab for photos, size, and Celebrity category codes. Every sail date is in the compare table. Cabin photos are representative; we confirm the exact stateroom when you book.
Open a room tab for photos, size, and Celebrity category codes. Fares for every sail date are in the compare table.
Interior
158–199 sq. ft.·Celebrity categories I1, I2
A quiet Celebrity interior with twin beds that convert to a queen — the starting category on these Caribbean weeks.
Ocean View
161–200 sq. ft.·Celebrity categories O1, O2
A picture window for natural light, plus the same Premium bedding and vanity as an Interior.
Veranda
192–248 sq. ft.·Celebrity categories V1, V2, C1, C2
Celebrity’s balcony category — a furnished verandah for Puerto Plata mornings and St. Thomas sunsets. Concierge verandas use the same column.
Suite
300–1,892 sq. ft.·Celebrity categories S1, CS, RS, PS
AquaClass, Concierge, and The Retreat suites. Ask about the Always Included package when you price a suite.
Stateroom Rates
Per person, double occupancy. Each published Sunday sailing as a row — Interior, Ocean View, Veranda, and Suite.
| Sail date | Interior | Ocean View | Veranda | Suite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Nov 22, 2026 | $1,001 | Add rate | Add rate | Add rate |
| Sun, Dec 6, 2026 | Add rate | Add rate | Add rate | Add rate |
| Sun, Jan 10, 2027 | Add rate | Add rate | Add rate | Add rate |
| Sun, Jan 24, 2027 | $845 | Add rate | Add rate | Add rate |
| Sun, Feb 7, 2027 | Add rate | Add rate | Add rate | Add rate |
Cruise fares are per person, based on double occupancy, and change with space availability. Ask about Always Included drinks, Wi-Fi, and gratuities when you request a quote.
Request a quote to hold a stateroom or confirm a current fare.
Dining
Xcel is an Edge+ ship — the Main Restaurant, the Rooftop Garden Grill, and specialty rooms you can add with Always Included.
- Main Restaurant: Multi-course evenings, no assigned seating required
- Oceanview Café: Casual stations all day
- Le Petit Chef and Fine Cut Steakhouse
- Raw on 5 and the Rooftop Garden Grill
- Café al Bacio: Coffee and sweets
Shipboard Activities
Celebrity Xcel is built for a quieter Eastern Caribbean week — The Club, the Magic Carpet, and a resort-style pool deck.
- The Club: Evening entertainment venue
- Magic Carpet: Cantilevered bar and dining platform
- Rooftop Garden and the Resort Deck pools
- The Spa and fitness center
- The Casino and Martini Bar
Deck Plans — Celebrity Xcel
Theresa can help you pick a quiet midship Celebrity Xcel stateroom — away from theaters, galleys, and early-morning pool-deck chair scrape. Ask for a cabin number when you request a quote.
Request a quote for this sailing’s deck plans
How to pick a cabin location
- Midship, middle decks — usually the most stable and convenient for getting around the ship.
- Check what’s above and below — avoid cabins directly under the pool or Lido, or over a nightclub or theater.
- Elevators and connecting doors — handy for families, but they can mean more hallway traffic and noise.
- Forward vs aft — forward can feel more motion; aft balconies often have bigger views and a quieter vibe.
Ready to lock in a cabin number? Request a quote and Theresa will match you to the right location on this sailing.
