Caribbean and Bahamas: Puerto Plata & St. Maarten Cruise

Celebrity Cruises

When you cruise to the Caribbean with Celebrity Cruises, you'll experience breathtaking beaches, natural wonders, UNESCO sites, and more. Explore a never-ending parade of verdant mountain peaks, tropical rainforests teeming with exotic wildlife, hidden waterfalls and alcoves designed only for you, and dazzling coral reefs bustling with fish of every size, shape, color, and stripe. An escape to the Caribbean promise's new experiences at every turn—both on board and off.

Included Extras

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Sailing Itinerary

Note: Cruise itineraries are subject to change. Please verify ports and times directly with the cruise line.

Day 1 Port of Call Miami Departure 4:00pm

Overview

 
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The City of Miami known as the “Magic City” is located in Southeast Florida, in Miami-Dade County on the Miami River, between the Florida Everglades and the Atlantic Ocean. Since its incorporation in 1896, the City has grown tremendously, transforming it into one of the world’s renowned centers where people can work, live, and play while enjoying a high quality of life. The City of Miami, known for its diverse culture and ethnicities is the largest municipality in Miami-Dade County. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 362,470. By the year 2010, the population in the City is projected to rise to 390,191. Miami which is known as the Gateway to Latin America attracts a tremendous amount of foreign-born people, resulting in a large Latin American population that includes Cubans, Nicaraguans, Colombians, Venezuelans, Puerto Ricans, Argentineans, Ecuadorians, Brazilians, Dominicans, Haitians and Mexicans. According to the 2000 U.S. census, the City has a 60 percent Hispanic population, a 22.3 percent African-American population, and an 11.9 percent White/other population.

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Day 4 Port of Call Philipsburg Arrival 8:00am Departure 6:00pm

Overview

 
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Philipsburg is the capital of St. Maarten, the Dutch side of the Caribbean island St. Maarten. Beachfront bars line the boardwalk along Great Bay. Voorstraat, or Front Street, has duty-free shops and casinos. The St. Maarten Zoo is home to parrots, monkeys, and a playground. St. Maarten Museum displays artifacts from the indigenous Arawak people. The ruins of 17th-century Fort Amsterdam stand on a nearby peninsula.

Day 5 Port of Call Tortola Arrival 7:00am Departure 3:00pm

Overview

 
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Powdery white-sand beaches, lush green mountains, and a sheltered yacht-filled harbor characterize the island of Tortola, where the past of the West Indies meets the present of the BVI. The largest island in the chain, Tortola offers a variety of exciting vacation possibilities. The protected anchorages at Brandywine Bay, Cane Garden Bay, Hodge's Creek Marina Cay, Soper's Hole, and Trellis Bay are ideal for boaters. Secluded palm-shaded beaches at Apple Bay, Brewer's Bay, Elizabeth Beach, Josiah's Bay Beach, Long Bay Beach, and Smuggler's Cove make for excellent swimming and snorkeling. There are also many well-equipped facilities for fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving, or horseback riding. Wander through centuries-old ruins such as the Dungeon, Fort George, Fort Recovery, the Mount Healthy Windmill, and Callwood's Rum Distillery, which is still in operation, and explore Tortola's history at the BVI Folk Museum in Road Town. Main Street in Road Town, the capital city, has an array of shops and restaurants, offering everything from local spices, jams, rums, and soaps to hand-crafted jewelry, silk-screened fabrics, and local art. The cuisine of Tortola reflects the island's rich cultural mix, whether it's a four-star dinner at a converted sugar mill or a delicious West Indian roti at a pastel-painted cottage. Local delicacies such as fresh lobster, conch, spicy goat, curries, and Johnny Cakes make each meal memorable. Escape to the cool slopes of Sage Mountain National Park, where traces of the primeval rain forest can still be seen at higher elevations. On the mountain ridge that runs through the island, observe local Caribbean life with its gentle rhythms, farms, settlements, and churches. At Mount Healthy National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park, rock outcroppings and vertical guts, or dry steam valleys, expose the deep, rich earth of this volcanic island. In Road Town, the J.R. O'Neal Botanic Gardens offer peaceful walks through pergolas and pathways covered with colorful vines, as well as a miniature rain forest and a fern house. The people of Tortola are friendly and known for their warmth and hospitality. There are a wide variety of places to stay, ranging from campgrounds to luxury resorts and private villas. Tortola is also an ideal point from which to explore the other British Virgin Islands. Regular ferries, private and crewed yachts, and planes travel daily to the other islands of the BVI.

Day 6 Port of Call Puerto Plata Arrival 11:30am Departure 6:00pm

Overview

 
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Puerto Plata is for those seeking an attractively-priced rest vacation with the option of lots of places to visit. Playa Dorada has the largest number of hotel rooms in the North sharing a gold sand beach and the Playa Dorada Golf Course, an 18-hole course. Meet guests from other hotels during evening outings at the casinos and night spots which are open to all guests. Choose Cabarete if you love windsurfing. Cabarete is famous for having excellent conditions for the sport. Many feel the attractiveness of Cabarete is in the people, the mingling of tourists who enjoy the intimacy of the smaller noninclusive hotels. It is also perfect for those who just want the leisure of sitting in the shade or taking the sun on the beach and for parents with little children.

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Day 8 Port of Call Miami Arrival 7:00am

Overview

 
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The City of Miami known as the “Magic City” is located in Southeast Florida, in Miami-Dade County on the Miami River, between the Florida Everglades and the Atlantic Ocean. Since its incorporation in 1896, the City has grown tremendously, transforming it into one of the world’s renowned centers where people can work, live, and play while enjoying a high quality of life. The City of Miami, known for its diverse culture and ethnicities is the largest municipality in Miami-Dade County. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 362,470. By the year 2010, the population in the City is projected to rise to 390,191. Miami which is known as the Gateway to Latin America attracts a tremendous amount of foreign-born people, resulting in a large Latin American population that includes Cubans, Nicaraguans, Colombians, Venezuelans, Puerto Ricans, Argentineans, Ecuadorians, Brazilians, Dominicans, Haitians and Mexicans. According to the 2000 U.S. census, the City has a 60 percent Hispanic population, a 22.3 percent African-American population, and an 11.9 percent White/other population.

Onboard the Celebrity Xcel

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Introducing a new ship that excels into a class of its own. Celebrity Xcel(SM) combines the greatest hits of our Edge® Series—including all your favorites—with entirely new experiences that will change the game all over again. Making its debut in the Caribbean in November 2025, Celebrity Xcel will take the tropics to breathtaking new heights. In the meantime, stay tuned as we reveal more exciting details over the coming months, from visionary new spaces to delicious new food and drink concepts.

Onboard Activities

Activities & Services (included in cruise)

 

  • Casino
  • Theater/Show Lounge

Activities & Services (available for an extra fee)

 


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    Dining

    Blu

    Main Dining

    Main Dining Room: Discover not one but four complimentary main restaurants, each with a distinctive design and signature dishes inspired by specific regions of the world. You'll also find new menus and menu selections across the main restaurants. Even the cuisine takes you to new places aboard Celebrity Xcel.

    Blu: Available exclusively to AquaClass® guests, Blu specializes in the concept of "clean cuisine". Popular dishes are prepared in imaginative and flavorful ways, without fussiness or pretense. Blue is open for breakfast and dinner.

    Luminae at the Retreat®: Globally inspired and cutting-edge dining, exclusively reserved for Celebrity's Suite Class.

     

    Casual Dining

    Magic Carpet: Dine, drink and soar above the sea on the Celebrity's cantilevered, floating platform. Magic Carpet® isn't just one magical venue, it's several! A bar, lounge, restaurant, even a gateway to Celebrity's reimagined tenders that seamlessly whisk you to your destinations in comfort.

    Market at the Bazaar: Celebrity Xcel is erasing the line completely. From the culture, flavors, sights and sounds of the destinations the ship visits to the local festivals those destinations are famous for, the experience is so authentic. At the Market at the Bazaar, you won't have to search far and wide for one-of-kind finds. Celebrity has assembled the best local must-haves right onboard.


    Times, costs and other specifics are outside the control of Costco Travel. All information is at the sole discretion of the cruise line and is subject to change without notice. Dining time and table size preferences are submitted to the cruise line on a first-come, first-served request basis and are confirmed aboard ship. Questions, concerns and/or special needs regarding dining arrangements must be addressed with the maitre d' hotel aboard ship. Every effort is made to accommodate travelers' preferences; however, Costco Travel cannot guarantee dining arrangements. In specialty restaurants, space is limited and reservations are recommended. A cover charge and dress code may apply.

    Staterooms

    • Inside (Category: I2)

      Category: I2

    • Deluxe Inside (Category: DI)

      Category: DI

    • Guarantee - Inside (Category: Z)

      Category: Z
      This category can be booked for a special rate, guaranteed to you. Please note that the category is not associated at the time of booking with a specific stateroom, deck, bedding configuration or other particular settings. The assignment of an actual cabin will be performed during your check-in. The cabin can be anywhere on the ship.

    • Deluxe Ocean View (Category: DO)

      Category: DO

    • Prime Ocean View (Category: O1)

      Category: O1

    • Ocean View (Category: O2)

      Category: O2

    • Panoramic Ocean View (Category: PO)

      Category: PO

    • Guarantee - Oceanview (Category: Y)

      Category: Y
      This category can be booked for a special rate, guaranteed to you. Please note that the category is not associated at the time of booking with a specific stateroom, deck, bedding configuration or other particular settings. The assignment of an actual cabin will be performed during your check-in. The cabin can be anywhere on the ship.

    • Prime Edge Stateroom with Infinite Veranda (Category: E1)

      Category: E1

    • Edge Stateroom with Infinite Veranda (Category: E2)

      Category: E2

    • Edge Stateroom with Infinite Veranda (partial view) (Category: E3)

      Category: E3

    • Edge Single Stateroom with Infinite Veranda (Category: ES)

      Category: ES

    • Deluxe Porthole View with Veranda (Category: P1)

      Category: P1

    • Deluxe Porthole View with Veranda (Category: P2)

      Category: P2

    • Sunset Veranda (Category: SV)

      Category: SV

    • Prime Veranda (Category: V1)

      Category: V1

    • Prime Concierge Class (Category: C1)

      Category: C1

    • Concierge Class (Category: C2)

      Category: C2

    • Concierge Class (partial view) (Category: C3)

      Category: C3

    • Prime AquaClass (Category: A1)

      Category: A1

    • AquaClass (Category: A2)

      Category: A2

    • Guarantee - Concierge Class (Category: XC)

      Category: XC
      This category can be booked for a special rate, guaranteed to you. Please note that the category is not associated at the time of booking with a specific stateroom, deck, bedding configuration or other particular settings. The assignment of an actual cabin will be performed during your check-in. The cabin can be anywhere on the ship.

    • Guarantee - Aqua Class (Category: XA)

      Category: XA
      This category can be booked for a special rate, guaranteed to you. Please note that the category is not associated at the time of booking with a specific stateroom, deck, bedding configuration or other particular settings. The assignment of an actual cabin will be performed during your check-in. The cabin can be anywhere on the ship.

    • Guarantee - Balcony (Category: X)

      Category: X
      This category can be booked for a special rate, guaranteed to you. Please note that the category is not associated at the time of booking with a specific stateroom, deck, bedding configuration or other particular settings. The assignment of an actual cabin will be performed during your check-in. The cabin can be anywhere on the ship.

    • Magic Carpet Sky Suite (Category: MS)

      Category: MS

    • Sunset Sky Suite (Category: SS)

      Category: SS

    • Sky Suite (Category: S1)

      Category: S1

    • Celebrity Suite (Category: CS)

      Category: CS

    • Penthouse Suite (Category: PS)

      Category: PS

    • Royal Suite (Category: RS)

      Category: RS

    • Iconic Suite (Category: IC)

      Category: IC

    • Edge Villa (Category: EV)

      Category: EV

    • Guarantee - Suite (Category: W)

      Category: W
      This category can be booked for a special rate, guaranteed to you. Please note that the category is not associated at the time of booking with a specific stateroom, deck, bedding configuration or other particular settings. The assignment of an actual cabin will be performed during your check-in. The cabin can be anywhere on the ship.

    Deck Plan

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    Key to Symbols
    SymbolDescription
    Inside stateroom door locationInside stateroom door location
    Wheelchair-accessible stateroom featuring roll-in showerWheelchair-accessible stateroom featuring roll-in shower
    Connecting stateroomsConnecting staterooms
    Stateroom for occupancy 5 and upStateroom for occupancy 5 and up
    Quad occupancy - double sofaQuad occupancy - double sofa
    Triple occupancy - single sofaTriple occupancy - single sofa
    Partially obstructed viewPartially obstructed view

    Ship Facts

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    • Ship Name: Celebrity Xcel
    • Year Built: 2023
    • Year Entered Present Fleet: 2025
    • Ship Class: Edge
    • Tonnage (GRT): 141,420
    • Capacity Based on Double Occupancy: 3,248
    • Country of Registry: Malta
    • Crew/Hotel Staff Nationality: International
    Costco Travel makes every effort to verify the accuracy of all information provided. Additional fees for amenities or services may be charged by the hotel, resort or cruise line. Amenities or services may be discontinued or revised by the provider without notice. Hotels, resorts, ships or accommodations designated as wheelchair-accessible do not necessarily meet ADA requirements. Costco Travel is not responsible for inaccuracies or provider modifications.

    Available Dates & Prices

    Departure Date

    Inside Stateroom

    Ocean View Stateroom

    Balcony Stateroom

    Suite Stateroom

    Terms & Conditions

    *Price shown is per person based on double occupancy and is valid for select stateroom categories only. Click on the Terms & Conditions link below for details.

    †One Digital Costco Shop Card per room/stateroom, per stay. The exact amount of the Digital Costco Shop Card will be calculated during the booking process. The Digital Costco Shop Card promotion is nontransferable and may not be combined with any other promotion. A Digital Costco Shop Card will arrive by email approximately 10 days after the start of your cruise. Click on the Terms & Conditions link below for additional information.

    Ship's registry: Malta

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