Celebrity opens bookings for Celebrity Xcite’s debut Caribbean season

Celebrity Cruises has opened bookings for the inaugural season of Celebrity Xcite, the sixth ship in its Edge Series, which will begin sailing seven-night Caribbean itineraries from Miami in 2028.

The ship will join nine other Celebrity vessels in the region for the 2028–2029 season. 

The lineup includes departures from four Florida ports, the line’s first short Edge Series sailings and its first full summer season of Southern Caribbean cruises.

Winter 2028–2029 Caribbean sailings opened for booking Nov. 3, 2026. 

Summer 2028 sailings will go on sale Dec. 9, 2026.

“The Caribbean is our guests’ favorite place to vacation. Whether it’s a long-awaited island getaway or a spontaneous weekend escape, we are creating new and fresh ways for guests to experience the region with Celebrity Cruises,” said Laura Hodges Bethge, president of Celebrity Cruises. 

“With the debut of Celebrity Xcite, and more Edge Series ships in the Caribbean than ever before, our 2028 and 2029 season gives guests more ways to experience the destinations they love, paired with innovative design, elevated service, and unforgettable moments at sea that only Celebrity Cruises can deliver.”

Xcite debut and shorter sailings

Celebrity Xcite’s inaugural season will feature rotating seven-night itineraries from Miami, visiting destinations including St. Thomas, Antigua, the British Virgin Islands, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Maarten and the Dominican Republic.

Celebrity Beyond will introduce the Edge Series’ first short Caribbean sailings, with nine three-night weekend departures from Fort Lauderdale to The Bahamas between November 2028 and March 2029.

The ship will also feature Orange Peel Bar & Grille, Tacos del Sol and Bora, which are scheduled to debut on board in November 2026.

Celebrity Eclipse will offer weekend sailings from Fort Lauderdale, while Celebrity Summit will operate four- to five-night itineraries from Miami. 

Select sailings will offer opportunities to visit Royal Beach Club Paradise Island in Nassau.

For longer trips, Celebrity Beyond will offer eight- to 11-night sailings from Fort Lauderdale, visiting destinations including St. Kitts and Nevis, Martinique, Barbados, Saint Lucia and Antigua. 

Its schedule includes six Panama Canal journeys.

Celebrity Ascent will sail nine- to 12-night itineraries to destinations including Grand Cayman, Aruba, Curaçao, Saint Lucia, Martinique, St. Maarten, Barbados, Antigua and the Turks and Caicos Islands. 

Celebrity Eclipse will also offer 11-night itineraries from Fort Lauderdale.

Celebrity Xcel will operate six- and eight-night sailings from Fort Lauderdale, with Southern Caribbean itineraries to Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao, as well as Western Caribbean itineraries to Mexico, Honduras and Grand Cayman. 

On board, The Bazaar incorporates the destinations’ culture and cuisine into the ship’s programming.

Summer sailings and additional homeports

Celebrity Silhouette will offer eight- to 12-night summer itineraries, marking the line’s first full summer season to Southern Caribbean destinations including Barbados, Martinique, Saint Lucia and Grenada.

From October, the ship will operate seven-night sailings from San Juan, Puerto Rico, with five port days on each itinerary. 

Destinations include St. Thomas, Antigua, Martinique, Saint Lucia and Barbados.

Celebrity Reflection will continue sailing the Caribbean year-round, offering six- to eight-night itineraries from Fort Lauderdale. 

A refurbishment scheduled for March 2027 will introduce 13 new spaces, including the Grand Plaza and venues also introduced on the renewed Celebrity Solstice, along with new outdoor areas, dining and entertainment.

Celebrity Apex will return to Cape Canaveral. 

Its Eastern Caribbean itineraries will visit destinations including the British Virgin Islands, the Dominican Republic and St. Maarten, while Western Caribbean sailings will include Cozumel, Grand Cayman and Key West.

From Tampa, Celebrity Constellation will offer seven-night sailings to Key West, The Bahamas and the Western Caribbean.

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