Caribbean and Bahamas: Puerto Plata, St. Thomas & St. Maarten Cruise

Celebrity Cruises

Introducing a new ship that excels into a class of its own. Celebrity Xcel℠ combines the greatest hits of our Edge® Series-including all your favorites-with entirely new experiences that will change the game all over again. Making its debut in the Caribbean in November 2025, Celebrity Xcel will take the tropics to breathtaking new heights.

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Sailing Itinerary

Note: Cruise itineraries are subject to change. Please verify ports and times directly with the cruise line.

Day 1 Port of Call Fort Lauderdale Departure 4:00p.m.

Overview

Fort Lauderdale is a city on Florida's southeastern coast, known for its beaches and boating canals. The Strip is a promenade running along oceanside highway A1A. It's lined with upscale outdoor restaurants, bars, boutiques, and luxury hotels. Other attractions include the International Swimming Hall of Fame, with pools and a museum of memorabilia, and Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, featuring trails and a lagoon.

Day 2 Cruising
Day 3 Port of Call Puerto Plata Arrival 7:00a.m. Departure 3:00p.m.

Overview

Puerto Plata is for those seeking an attractively-priced rest vacation with the option of lots of places to visit. Playa Dorada has the largest number of hotel rooms in the North sharing a gold sand beach and the Playa Dorada Golf Course, an 18-hole course. Meet guests from other hotels during evening outings at the casinos and night spots which are open to all guests. Choose Cabarete if you love windsurfing. Cabarete is famous for having excellent conditions for the sport. Many feel the attractiveness of Cabarete is in the people, the mingling of tourists who enjoy the intimacy of the smaller noninclusive hotels. It is also perfect for those who just want the leisure of sitting in the shade or taking the sun on the beach and for parents with little children.

Day 4 Port of Call Saint Thomas Arrival 11:30a.m. Departure 7:00p.m.

Overview

St. Thomas combines the natural beauty of the islands with a cosmopolitan atmosphere. Charlotte Amalie, the capital of the U.S. Virgin Islands, is one of the most beautiful harbors in the world and the most visited port in the Caribbean. Elegant dining, exciting nightlife, and world-class duty-free shopping are abundant in Charlotte Amalie. The city's reputation as the shopping mecca of the Caribbean draws visitors from all over the region and around the world. A mountainous island, St. Thomas offers stunning vistas in almost every direction. While Charlotte Amalie is full of energy, St. Thomas also provides natural wonders such as the indescribably beautiful Magens Bay and stunning views of the Caribbean from 1,500 feet above sea level. Drake's Seat is particularly famous for its vistas. Sports and activities are abundant in St. Thomas. Golf enthusiasts will enjoy the George and Tom Fazio-designed Mahogany Run course. St. Thomas is also well known for its world-class yachting and sport fishing.

Day 5 Port of Call Philipsburg Arrival 8:00a.m. Departure 6:00p.m.

Overview

Philipsburg is the capital of St. Maarten, the Dutch side of the Caribbean island St. Maarten. Beachfront bars line the boardwalk along Great Bay. Voorstraat, or Front Street, has duty-free shops and casinos. The St. Maarten Zoo is home to parrots, monkeys, and a playground. St. Maarten Museum displays artifacts from the indigenous Arawak people. The ruins of 17th-century Fort Amsterdam stand on a nearby peninsula.

Day 6 Cruising
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Day 8 Port of Call Fort Lauderdale Arrival 7:00a.m.

Overview

Fort Lauderdale is a city on Florida's southeastern coast, known for its beaches and boating canals. The Strip is a promenade running along oceanside highway A1A. It's lined with upscale outdoor restaurants, bars, boutiques, and luxury hotels. Other attractions include the International Swimming Hall of Fame, with pools and a museum of memorabilia, and Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, featuring trails and a lagoon.

Onboard the Celebrity Xcel

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Introducing a new ship that excels into a class of its own. Celebrity Xcel(SM) combines the greatest hits of our Edge® Series—including all your favorites—with entirely new experiences that will change the game all over again. Making its debut in the Caribbean in November 2025, Celebrity Xcel will take the tropics to breathtaking new heights. In the meantime, stay tuned as we reveal more exciting details over the coming months, from visionary new spaces to delicious new food and drink concepts.

Onboard Activities

Activities & Services (included in cruise)

 

  • Casino
  • Theater/Show Lounge

Activities & Services (available for an extra fee)

 


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    Dining

    Blu

    Main Dining

    Main Dining Room: Discover not one but four complimentary main restaurants, each with a distinctive design and signature dishes inspired by specific regions of the world. You'll also find new menus and menu selections across the main restaurants. Even the cuisine takes you to new places aboard Celebrity Xcel.

    Blu: Available exclusively to AquaClass® guests, Blu specializes in the concept of "clean cuisine". Popular dishes are prepared in imaginative and flavorful ways, without fussiness or pretense. Blue is open for breakfast and dinner.

    Luminae at the Retreat®: Globally inspired and cutting-edge dining, exclusively reserved for Celebrity's Suite Class.

     

    Casual Dining

    Magic Carpet: Dine, drink and soar above the sea on the Celebrity's cantilevered, floating platform. Magic Carpet® isn't just one magical venue, it's several! A bar, lounge, restaurant, even a gateway to Celebrity's reimagined tenders that seamlessly whisk you to your destinations in comfort.

    Market at the Bazaar: Celebrity Xcel is erasing the line completely. From the culture, flavors, sights and sounds of the destinations the ship visits to the local festivals those destinations are famous for, the experience is so authentic. At the Market at the Bazaar, you won't have to search far and wide for one-of-kind finds. Celebrity has assembled the best local must-haves right onboard.


    Times, costs and other specifics are outside the control of Costco Travel. All information is at the sole discretion of the cruise line and is subject to change without notice. Dining time and table size preferences are submitted to the cruise line on a first-come, first-served request basis and are confirmed aboard ship. Questions, concerns and/or special needs regarding dining arrangements must be addressed with the maitre d' hotel aboard ship. Every effort is made to accommodate travelers' preferences; however, Costco Travel cannot guarantee dining arrangements. In specialty restaurants, space is limited and reservations are recommended. A cover charge and dress code may apply.

    Staterooms

    • Inside (Category: I2)

      Category: I2

    • Deluxe Inside (Category: DI)

      Category: DI

    • Guarantee - Inside (Category: Z)

      Category: Z
      This category can be booked for a special rate, guaranteed to you. Please note that the category is not associated at the time of booking with a specific stateroom, deck, bedding configuration or other particular settings. The assignment of an actual cabin will be performed during your check-in. The cabin can be anywhere on the ship.

    • Deluxe Ocean View (Category: DO)

      Category: DO

    • Prime Ocean View (Category: O1)

      Category: O1

    • Ocean View (Category: O2)

      Category: O2

    • Panoramic Ocean View (Category: PO)

      Category: PO

    • Guarantee - Oceanview (Category: Y)

      Category: Y
      This category can be booked for a special rate, guaranteed to you. Please note that the category is not associated at the time of booking with a specific stateroom, deck, bedding configuration or other particular settings. The assignment of an actual cabin will be performed during your check-in. The cabin can be anywhere on the ship.

    • Prime Edge Stateroom with Infinite Veranda (Category: E1)

      Category: E1

    • Edge Stateroom with Infinite Veranda (Category: E2)

      Category: E2

    • Edge Stateroom with Infinite Veranda (partial view) (Category: E3)

      Category: E3

    • Edge Single Stateroom with Infinite Veranda (Category: ES)

      Category: ES

    • Deluxe Porthole View with Veranda (Category: P1)

      Category: P1

    • Deluxe Porthole View with Veranda (Category: P2)

      Category: P2

    • Sunset Veranda (Category: SV)

      Category: SV

    • Prime Veranda (Category: V1)

      Category: V1

    • Prime Concierge Class (Category: C1)

      Category: C1

    • Concierge Class (Category: C2)

      Category: C2

    • Concierge Class (partial view) (Category: C3)

      Category: C3

    • Prime AquaClass (Category: A1)

      Category: A1

    • AquaClass (Category: A2)

      Category: A2

    • Guarantee - Concierge Class (Category: XC)

      Category: XC
      This category can be booked for a special rate, guaranteed to you. Please note that the category is not associated at the time of booking with a specific stateroom, deck, bedding configuration or other particular settings. The assignment of an actual cabin will be performed during your check-in. The cabin can be anywhere on the ship.

    • Guarantee - Aqua Class (Category: XA)

      Category: XA
      This category can be booked for a special rate, guaranteed to you. Please note that the category is not associated at the time of booking with a specific stateroom, deck, bedding configuration or other particular settings. The assignment of an actual cabin will be performed during your check-in. The cabin can be anywhere on the ship.

    • Guarantee - Balcony (Category: X)

      Category: X
      This category can be booked for a special rate, guaranteed to you. Please note that the category is not associated at the time of booking with a specific stateroom, deck, bedding configuration or other particular settings. The assignment of an actual cabin will be performed during your check-in. The cabin can be anywhere on the ship.

    • Magic Carpet Sky Suite (Category: MS)

      Category: MS

    • Sunset Sky Suite (Category: SS)

      Category: SS

    • Sky Suite (Category: S1)

      Category: S1

    • Celebrity Suite (Category: CS)

      Category: CS

    • Penthouse Suite (Category: PS)

      Category: PS

    • Royal Suite (Category: RS)

      Category: RS

    • Iconic Suite (Category: IC)

      Category: IC

    • Edge Villa (Category: EV)

      Category: EV

    • Guarantee - Suite (Category: W)

      Category: W
      This category can be booked for a special rate, guaranteed to you. Please note that the category is not associated at the time of booking with a specific stateroom, deck, bedding configuration or other particular settings. The assignment of an actual cabin will be performed during your check-in. The cabin can be anywhere on the ship.

    Deck Plan

    Cruise Ship
    Deck 17
    Key to Symbols
    SymbolDescription
    Inside stateroom door locationInside stateroom door location
    Wheelchair-accessible stateroom featuring roll-in showerWheelchair-accessible stateroom featuring roll-in shower
    Connecting stateroomsConnecting staterooms
    Stateroom for occupancy 5 and upStateroom for occupancy 5 and up
    Quad occupancy - double sofaQuad occupancy - double sofa
    Triple occupancy - single sofaTriple occupancy - single sofa
    Partially obstructed viewPartially obstructed view

    Ship Facts

    Celebrity Xcel ship image
    • Ship Name: Celebrity Xcel
    • Year Built: 2023
    • Year Entered Present Fleet: 2025
    • Ship Class: Edge
    • Tonnage (GRT): 141,420
    • Capacity Based on Double Occupancy: 3,248
    • Country of Registry: Malta
    • Crew/Hotel Staff Nationality: International
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    Available Dates & Prices

    Terms & Conditions

    *Price shown is per person based on double occupancy and is valid for select stateroom categories only. Click on the Terms & Conditions link below for details.

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    Ship's registry: Malta

      Package ID: CELXCECAR20251125