Cruise itinerary
7-Night Caribbean Cruise from Fort Lauderdale, Florida
7 nights · Caribbean · 5 ports of call
7-night Caribbean cruise aboard Celebrity Xcel, departing Fort Lauderdale, Florida and calling at Bimini Island, Costa Maya, Cozumel and Georgetown, Grand Cayman.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Celebrity Xcel
- Cruise line
- Celebrity Cruises
- Duration
- 7 nights
- Region
- Caribbean · Americas · South America
- Departs
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Returns
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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Where this voyage takes you
- Christmas
- Festive
- Family Friendly
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Depart 16:00
A South Florida port often called the yachting capital, fringed by canals and the long sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach. Port Everglades is among the world's busiest cruise gateways, with Las Olas Boulevard's shops and cafés minutes from the piers.
- Port Everglades
- Las Olas Boulevard
- Fort Lauderdale Beach
- Day2
Bimini Island
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
A slender chain of islands in the western Bahamas, the closest to the Florida coast. Long associated with sport fishing and Ernest Hemingway, it offers calm beaches, clear shallows, and a relaxed waterfront strung along the main island.
- Sport fishing
- Radio Beach
- Hemingway lore
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Costa Maya
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
A purpose-built cruise port on Mexico's Caribbean coast in Quintana Roo, on the southern Costa Maya. It serves as a gateway to Mayan ruins at Chacchoben and Kohunlich, plus nearby reef snorkelling and the laid-back fishing village of Mahahual.
- Chacchoben ruins
- Mahahual village
- Reef snorkelling
- Day5
Cozumel
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
An island off Mexico's Yucatán coast in the Caribbean, a leading port for snorkelling and diving. Ships dock beside its reefs, part of the Mesoamerican system, with beach clubs, Mayan ruins and the resort strip of the Riviera Maya within reach.
- Coral reefs
- Mayan ruins
- Beach clubs
- Day6
Georgetown, Grand Cayman
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 18:00
Grand Cayman's capital and the main port of the Cayman Islands, set on the calm western shore. Cruise ships tender into the harbour beside Seven Mile Beach, with Stingray City sandbars and Caribbean reef diving a short boat ride away.
- Seven Mile Beach
- Stingray City
- Seven Mile reefs
- Day7At sea
- Day8
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Arrive 07:00
A South Florida port often called the yachting capital, fringed by canals and the long sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach. Port Everglades is among the world's busiest cruise gateways, with Las Olas Boulevard's shops and cafés minutes from the piers.
- Port Everglades
- Las Olas Boulevard
- Fort Lauderdale Beach
Upcoming departures
- 12 Dec 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
7-Night Caribbean Cruise from Fort Lauderdale, Florida FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 7-night Caribbean cruise calls at Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Bimini Island, Costa Maya, Cozumel and Georgetown, Grand Cayman.
How many days are spent at sea?
2 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It is a round-trip sailing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
How long is this cruise?
7 nights aboard Celebrity Xcel.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 12 Dec 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.