CRUISE GPS

Imagine waking up each day during the holiday break with twinkle lights aglow and the festive traditions waiting—all while at sea, and without lifting a finger. With Celebrity Cruises, hassle-free holiday sailings are a favorite for families wanting to escape frenetic days at home. With these two action-packed itineraries, your family Caribbean escape awaits.

THE ITINERARY

Christmas Cruising in the Caribbean

Journey on a seven-night journey to Puerto Plata, St. Thomas, and St. Maarten, sailing round-trip from Fort Lauderdale (available Dec. 1-31, 2025). From unique activities on board to adventurous excursions on land, the kids, parents, and grandparents can spend quality (and fun!) holiday time together. Savor a special dinner, enjoy a festive show in the Main Theatre, and sing Christmas carols, all while Santa delivers gifts to children and teens.

THE NEW SHIP

Celebrity Xcel

Celebrity’s five innovative Edge^® Series ships place the world’s most coveted locales front and center. The newest member of the series, Celebrity Xcel, is poised to sail into a class of its own. The Bazaar is a new experience celebrating all things local, where Celebrity is no longer just blurring the line between ship and shore-there’re completely erasing it. Additionally, Celebrity Xcel will introduce Bora, from over-the-top brunch to dinner under the stars, guests can enjoy delicious Mediterranean cuisine, a must-do for date night that lasts all day long. On the Resort Deck, you’ll find the adults-only Solarium, where the rooftop garden features float pools cantilevered over the open ocean.

THE PORTS OF CALL

THE ITINERARY

Hanukkah on the High Seas

Celebrate the Festival of Lights with a beautiful menorah lighting ceremony, Hanukkah services, fun crafts for the kids, and traditional Jewish foods prepared by Celebrity’s onboard chefs. On this seven-night cruise, start from Port Canaveral, Florida, and visit the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and St. Kitts and Nevis (available Dec. 14-22, 2025).

THE SHIP

Celebrity Apex

The second ship in Celebrity’s Edge^® Series, Celebrity Apex is a stylish resort at sea. Expect an innovative, outward-facing design and visionary spaces. Unwind in accommodations that celebrate indoor-outdoor living. Soar above the sea on the Magic Carpet^®. Surrender to the carefree pleasures of the Rooftop Garden. And take a culinary journey through a delicious collection of restaurants, bars, and lounges.

THE PORTS OF CALL

Orlando (Port Canaveral)
Check out the charming Cocoa Beach and enjoy local seafood at waterfront restaurants. Visit the Kennedy Space Center, where you can meet an astronaut or, if the timing is right, watch a rocket launch.

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Inhabited by the Taino people for centuries before Christopher Columbus arrived and founded the city in the early 1500s, Puerto Plata is now the Dominican Republic’s bustling hub, where aqua adventure and local culture await.

San Juan, Puerto Rico
Explore lush green mountains, underground caves, balmy waters, and white-sand beaches, then relax with local rum drinks. Sail around Old San Juan for amazing views of the 500-year-old walled city as the sun casts a gorgeous glow on the turquoise waters.

Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis
Discover French and English colonial architecture, pristine beaches, and awesome landscapes beneath soaring mountain peaks. Explore Brimstone Hill Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site, or ride a narrow-gauge train on the St. Kitts Scenic Railway tour. On Nevis, discover the childhood home and upbringing of Alexander Hamilton.