Celebrity Cruises launched bookings on November 3, 2026, for Celebrity Xcite, the sixth ship in its Edge Series. The new vessel is scheduled to start sailing in 2028, expanding the cruise line’s offerings in the Caribbean.
Celebrity Xcite Caribbean Itineraries
Celebrity Xcite will operate seven-night Caribbean cruises departing from Miami. Its rotating itineraries will include stops at St. Thomas, Antigua, the British Virgin Islands, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Maarten, and the Dominican Republic, delivering a range of island experiences.
Expansion of Edge Series Presence in the Caribbean
With Celebrity Xcite’s arrival, Celebrity Cruises will operate more Edge Series ships in the Caribbean during the 2028 and 2029 seasons than ever before.
This adds to the nine other Celebrity ships already cruising the region from multiple Florida ports, including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Cape Canaveral, and Tampa.
Celebrity Beyond will run nine three-night weekend cruises from Fort Lauderdale to The Bahamas between November 2028 and March 2029. The ship will debut new onboard venues starting in November 2026, such as Orange Peel Bar & Grille, Tacos del Sol, and Bora.
Other Caribbean Sailings from Florida Ports
Celebrity Eclipse offers weekend getaways from Fort Lauderdale, while Celebrity Summit sails four- to five-night cruises from Miami. Select itineraries provide guests access to the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island in Nassau, The
Bahamas.
Longer cruise options from Fort Lauderdale include Celebrity Beyond’s eight- to 11-night sailings visiting St. Kitts and Nevis, Martinique, Barbados, Saint Lucia, Antigua, and the Panama Canal.
Celebrity Ascent will operate nine- to 12-night cruises to Grand Cayman, Aruba, Curaçao, Saint Lucia, Martinique, St. Maarten, Barbados, Antigua, and Turks and Caicos Islands. Celebrity Eclipse sails 11-night itineraries from Fort Lauderdale to favored Caribbean ports.
Celebrity Xcel offers six- and eight-night sailings from Fort Lauderdale, featuring Southern Caribbean itineraries to Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao, and Western Caribbean routes to Mexico, Honduras, and Grand Cayman. This ship showcases the onboard experience
The Bazaar, focused on destination culture and flavors.
Celebrity Silhouette runs eight- to 12-night summer cruises to the Southern Caribbean, with destinations including Barbados, Martinique, Saint Lucia, and Grenada. From October, it operates seven-night sailings from San Juan, Puerto Rico with five port days visiting St. Thomas, Antigua, Martinique, Saint Lucia, and Barbados.
Celebrity Reflection continues year-round Caribbean service from Fort Lauderdale with six- to eight-night itineraries. The ship will undergo a major renovation in March 2027, adding 13 new spaces inspired by the Edge Series, including the Grand Plaza and new dining and entertainment venues.
Celebrity Apex returns to
sail from Cape Canaveral in Central Florida, offering Eastern Caribbean cruises to the British Virgin Islands, the Dominican Republic, and St. Maarten, as well as Western Caribbean itineraries calling at Cozumel, Grand Cayman, and Key West. Celebrity Constellation will run seven-night cruises from Tampa to Key West, The Bahamas, and the Western Caribbean.
Guest Benefits and Official Comments
Bookings are now open, providing travelers with new opportunities for seven-night Caribbean trips from Miami aboard Celebrity Xcite. Additional short and extended cruise options depart from Florida ports throughout 2028 and 2029. Select sailings include exclusive access to Royal Beach Club Paradise Island in Nassau.
Laura Hodges
Bethge, president of Celebrity Cruises, stated, “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.” She added, “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.”
Celebrity Cruises Fleet and Market Position
Celebrity Cruises operates a fleet that travels
to over 300 destinations in more than 70 countries across all seven continents. The cruise line is part of the Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) and is known for delivering premium vacation experiences with innovative ship design and service. Its Edge Series is an industry-recognized ship class featuring cutting-edge amenities and elevated guest experiences.
