The Caribbean is about to offer even more reasons to explore it. Bookings are now open for the first cruises aboard Celebrity Xcite, the sixth ship in Celebrity Cruises. Scheduled to enter service in 2028, the new vessel will join the company’s most extensive Caribbean program to date, featuring the largest number of Edge Series ships deployed in the region. During 2028 and 2029, Celebrity Cruises will offer sailings from four Florida ports.
“The Caribbean is our guests’ favorite vacation destination. Whether it’s a long-awaited island getaway or a spontaneous weekend trip, we’re creating new ways to discover the region with Celebrity Cruises,” said Laura Hodges Bethge, president of Celebrity Cruises. “With the arrival of Celebrity Xcite and more Edge-Class ships in the Caribbean than ever before, our 2028 and 2029 seasons will offer even more opportunities to visit the destinations our guests love, with innovative design, top-notch service, and unforgettable experiences at sea that only Celebrity Cruises can provide.”.
Among the main attractions of the 2028-2029 season in the Caribbean are:
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The highly anticipated debut of the Celebrity Xcite, which will offer seven-night cruises departing from Miami.
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Celebrity Cruises' first Edge Series short-haul cruises, featuring new three-night weekend getaways from Fort Lauderdale aboard the Celebrity Beyond.
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More opportunities than ever to take extended cruises through the Panama Canal aboard the Celebrity Beyond.
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New summer itineraries of between eight and 12 nights aboard the Celebrity Silhouette, which will star in Celebrity Cruises' first full summer season to destinations in the southern Caribbean, such as Barbados, St. Lucia, Martinique and Grenada.
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More opportunities to visit Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao aboard the Celebrity Xcel, departing from Fort Lauderdale.
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Year-round Caribbean getaways aboard the newly renovated Celebrity Reflection, also departing from Fort Lauderdale.
The Celebrity Xcite's inaugural season will feature seven-night vacation cruises from Miami, with stops at some of the Caribbean's most sought-after destinations. Alternative itineraries will include visits to St. Thomas, Antigua, the British Virgin Islands, St. Kitts and Nevis, Sint Maarten, and the Dominican Republic.
Passengers can relax on white sand beaches, swim in turquoise waters, discover natural spaces like The Baths on Virgin Gorda, and immerse themselves in the lively Caribbean culture.
For the first time, passengers will be able to enjoy an Edge-class ship on a short Caribbean getaway. Celebrity Beyond will offer nine three-night weekend cruises from Fort Lauderdale to the Bahamas between November 2028 and March 2029. These voyages will combine the award-winning Edge-class design and innovative onboard experiences with the convenience of a long weekend escape.
Passengers will also be able to enjoy the new additions to the ship, including Orange Peel Bar & Grille, Tacos del Sol and Bora, which will debut on board in November 2026.
For those seeking shorter options, the Celebrity Eclipse will also offer weekend getaways from Fort Lauderdale, while the Celebrity Summit will offer four- and five-night itineraries from Miami. Some departures will include the opportunity to enjoy the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island in Nassau, Bahamas.
Experiences with more destinations from South Florida
For those who wish to spend more time exploring the Caribbean, longer cruises from Fort Lauderdale will allow them to delve deeper into the culture and natural wealth of the region.
The Celebrity Beyond will offer itineraries of between eight and 11 nights with stops in destinations such as St. Kitts and Nevis, Martinique, Barbados, St. Lucia, and Antigua. Its schedule will also include six transits through the Panama Canal. Passengers will be able to see the canal's impressive lock system up close before returning to the Caribbean to continue exploring its islands.
Meanwhile, the Celebrity Ascent will offer cruises of between nine and twelve nights with stops in destinations such as Grand Cayman, Aruba, Curaçao, St. Lucia, Martinique, Sint Maarten, Barbados, Antigua, and the Turks and Caicos Islands. The Celebrity Eclipse will also depart from Fort Lauderdale for eleven-night itineraries that will include some of passengers' favorite destinations.
On board the Celebrity Xcel, the six- and eight-night cruises from Fort Lauderdale will offer itineraries through the southern Caribbean, with stops in Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao, as well as routes through the western Caribbean that will visit Mexico, Honduras and Grand Cayman.
During the voyage, passengers will be able to discover The Bazaar, one of the most innovative experiences on the Celebrity Xcel, designed to bring the culture, flavors and spirit of each destination closer to the ship.
Year-round cruises to discover the southern Caribbean
Celebrity Silhouette's summer itineraries of eight to twelve nights will offer special opportunities to visit the Southern Caribbean during the summer months. Passengers can discover destinations such as Barbados, Martinique, St. Lucia, and Grenada, with more time to enjoy their crystal-clear beaches, natural landscapes, and diverse cuisine.
Starting in October, the Celebrity Silhouette will offer seven-night cruises departing from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Each itinerary will include five days of port calls, including St. Thomas, Antigua, Martinique, St. Lucia, and Barbados.
The Celebrity Reflection will continue to sail the Caribbean year-round, with itineraries of between six and eight nights from Fort Lauderdale.
Following its renovation in March 2027, the ship will incorporate 13 new spaces, including some of the most outstanding elements of the Edge series, such as the Grand Plaza, as well as spaces highly appreciated by passengers that debuted on the renovated Celebrity Solstice and other new features.
From bow to stern, the new outdoor spaces, dining options and entertainment choices will transform the way passengers enjoy rest, food and life on board.
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