STARTING AT
$886.50
per person
Celebrity Xcel
7 NIGHT CRUISE
SAILING FROM
Miami, Florida on Mar 14th, 2027
DISEMBARK
Miami, Florida on Mar 21st, 2027
7 Nights

Miami is vibrant and sun drenched, neon skyline, palm lined beaches, Latin music, and a buzzing city energy perfect for cruise arrivals.
Your cruise departs from Miami, Florida on the Celebrity Xcel, carrying thousands of passengers. Fly in the day before to protect against flight disruptions - the ship won't wait. If you're given an assigned boarding time, showing up earlier sometimes works but isn't guaranteed. Complete your online check-in before arrival. US dollars are used, and credit cards are widely accepted, though cash is recommended for smaller vendors, markets, and street food purchases.

Philipsburg bursts with Caribbean color, warm trade winds, turquoise water, and a lively mix of beach time, shopping, and relaxed island energy.
You'll have 10 hours hours to explore Philipsburg, St. Maarten, 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. Walking here reveals colorful shops, cafés, and local restaurants.

Charlotte Amalie feels breezy and bright, turquoise harbor views, colorful hillsides, easy island charm, and that first taste of Caribbean calm.
The Celebrity Xcel will be offloading over 2,000 passengers into Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. A ship-arranged shore excursion is the smoothest way to bypass terminal congestion - these groups often get priority disembarkation. Wandering the streets near the harbor reveals colorful buildings, small museums, and local shops mixed with cafes and bars.

Puerto Plata blends golden beaches, Victorian charm, lush mountains, and Caribbean rhythm, a sunny gateway where history, nature, and relaxed Dominican life meet.
Arriving in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic at 11:30 AM with only 6 hours hours before your 6:00 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. Cruise ships dock directly at the Taino Bay cruise port, a modern facility located close to downtown Puerto Plata.

Miami is vibrant and sun drenched, neon skyline, palm lined beaches, Latin music, and a buzzing city energy perfect for cruise arrivals.
Your cruise ends in Miami, Florida, where the Celebrity Xcel is scheduled to dock at 7:00 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. Food lovers can explore Latin American cuisine, while sun seekers enjoy miles of sandy shoreline and turquoise waters.