Cruise itinerary
8-Night Caribbean Cruise from Fort Lauderdale, Florida
8 nights · Caribbean · 5 ports of call
8-night Caribbean cruise aboard Celebrity Xcel, departing Fort Lauderdale, Florida and calling at Puerto Plata, Saint Thomas, Antigua and Philipsburg.
- Free advisor
- No booking fees
- 10,000+ sailings
At a glance
- Ship
- Celebrity Xcel
- Cruise line
- Celebrity Cruises
- Duration
- 8 nights
- Region
- Caribbean
- 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
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
- Day3
Puerto Plata
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 15:00
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
- Day4
Saint Thomas
Arrive 11:30 · Depart 19:00
An island in the U.S. Virgin Islands known for its deep harbour at Charlotte Amalie and its red-roofed hillsides. It offers duty-free shopping along the waterfront, the beach at Magens Bay, and a short ferry hop to quieter St. John.
- Magens Bay
- Charlotte Amalie
- Ferry to St. John
- Day5
Antigua
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day6
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
- Day7At sea
- Day8At sea
- Day9
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
- 20 Nov 2027
- 4 Dec 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
8-Night Caribbean Cruise from Fort Lauderdale, Florida FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 8-night Caribbean cruise calls at Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Puerto Plata, Saint Thomas, Antigua and Philipsburg.
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?
8 nights aboard Celebrity Xcel.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 20 Nov 2027 and 4 Dec 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.