Cruise itinerary
7-Night Caribbean Cruise from Fort Lauderdale, Florida
7 nights · Caribbean · 4 ports of call
7-night Caribbean cruise aboard Celebrity Xcel, departing Fort Lauderdale, Florida and calling at Philipsburg, San Juan (Puerto Rico) and Puerto Plata.
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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
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
- Festive
- New Year's
- 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
- Day2At sea
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Philipsburg
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
The Dutch-side capital of St. Maarten, set behind the long curve of Great Bay. Front Street is wall-to-wall duty-free; a short water taxi or drive reaches the French side's Marigot market and the famous low-flying jets over Maho Beach.
- Great Bay Beach
- Front Street duty-free
- Maho Beach plane-spotting
- Day5
San Juan (Puerto Rico)
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
The capital of Puerto Rico and a major Caribbean homeport. Old San Juan's pastel colonial streets sit behind the massive El Morro and San Cristóbal forts, with rum distilleries and the beaches of Condado close to the cruise piers.
- Old San Juan
- El Morro fort
- Condado beaches
- Day6
Puerto Plata
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 17:00
A port on the north coast of the Dominican Republic, backed by the flat-topped Mount Isabel de Torres. A cable car climbs to its summit, the old town keeps a district of gingerbread Victorian houses, and amber and rum are local specialities.
- Mount Isabel cable car
- Amber Museum
- Victorian houses
- 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
- 26 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, Philipsburg, San Juan (Puerto Rico) and Puerto Plata.
How many days are spent at sea?
3 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 26 Dec 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.