Celebrity Summit: 17-Night Cruise from Los Angeles - October 1, 2026

Arriving in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico at 12:30 PM with only 6 hours hours before your 7:00 PM departure is a tight window. A ship-arranged shore excursion is the safest play here - you'll get priority disembarkation, and the ship will wait for its own excursions to return. Focus on one or two experiences close to the port. The Malecón is Puerto Vallarta's iconic waterfront promenade.

The Celebrity Summit will be offloading over 2,000 passengers into Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala. A ship-arranged shore excursion is the smoothest way to bypass terminal congestion - these groups often get priority disembarkation. Stroll through Puerto Quetzal's markets to discover colorful produce, handmade crafts, and traditional Guatemalan goods.

Your ship arrives in Puntarenas, Costa Rica at 8:00 AM, one of the most common arrival windows. If you've booked a morning excursion, aim to be among the first off. If your plans are flexible, waiting 30-45 minutes lets the initial wave pass. Walk along Puntarenas' lively waterfront promenade, the Malecon, lined with seafood restaurants, local shops, and scenic ocean views.

With 12 hours hours in Panama Canal, Panama - from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM - you have a full day ashore with room to breathe. Go beyond the typical tourist stops: neighborhoods, local dining, and cultural sites that most cruise visitors never reach. Leave time for unstructured wandering. The Miraflores Locks Visitor Center offers observation decks and exhibits detailing the canal's operation.

The Celebrity Summit will be offloading over 2,000 passengers into Cartagena, Colombia. A ship-arranged shore excursion is the smoothest way to bypass terminal congestion - these groups often get priority disembarkation. Walking the old city is the essential Cartagena experience.

Your ship arrives in Ocho Rios, Jamaica at 7:00 AM, one of the most common arrival windows. If you've booked a morning excursion, aim to be among the first off. If your plans are flexible, waiting 30-45 minutes lets the initial wave pass. Dunns River Falls is a must see, with cascading waterfalls that flow directly into the Caribbean Sea.

You'll have 10 hours hours to explore Georgetown, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM - a solid full day ashore. That's enough for 2-3 attractions and a sit-down lunch without rushing. Tackle the most distant spot first, then work your way back toward the port. Seven Mile Beach is famous for its soft white sand and calm turquoise water.

Your cruise ends in Tampa, Florida, where the Celebrity Summit is scheduled to dock at 6:00 AM. With over 2,000 passengers, disembarkation groups are called over a one to two hour window - once your group is called, you'll be off in about 15 minutes. Self-assist lets you walk off first. Book your flight at least five hours after the ship's scheduled arrival. Port Tampa Bay is located just minutes from downtown, making it one of the most convenient cruise ports in Florida.