Celebrity Xcite Debuts in Miami for 2028-2029 Caribbean Season
Celebrity Cruises has officially opened bookings for Celebrity Xcite, the sixth ship in the cruise line’s Edge Series, as part of an expanded Caribbean deployment for the 2028-2029 season.
Scheduled to debut in 2028, the new vessel will operate seven-night Caribbean itineraries out of Miami. Planned port stops include St. Thomas, Antigua, the British Virgin Islands, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Maarten, and the Dominican Republic. The new ship will join the cruise line’s largest-ever Caribbean deployment, with Edge Series ships sailing from four Florida ports during the 2028 and 2029 seasons.
The Caribbean is our guests’ favorite place to vacation,
Laura Hodges Bethge, president of Celebrity Cruises, said. 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.
Celebrity Beyond offers weekend getaways from Fort Lauderdale
The 2028-2029 schedule introduces several changes across the fleet, including short-duration itineraries on Edge Series ships for the first time. Celebrity Beyond will run nine three-night weekend getaways from Fort Lauderdale to The Bahamas between November 2028 and March 2029.
Additional short-cruise options include Celebrity Eclipse offering weekend sailings from Fort Lauderdale, while Celebrity Summit operates four- and five-night itineraries out of Miami. Select sailings will include opportunities to visit Royal Beach Club Paradise Island in Nassau.
Other regional deployments include Celebrity Apex returning to Cape Canaveral for Eastern and Western Caribbean routes, and Celebrity Constellation sailing seven-night itineraries from Tampa to Key West, The Bahamas, and the Western Caribbean.
Celebrity Ascent operates longer voyages to southern destinations
Travelers seeking extended sea time can book longer routes across multiple vessels. Celebrity Ascent is scheduled to operate nine- to 12-night voyages visiting destinations such as Aruba, Curaçao, Barbados, Martinique, Saint Lucia, Grand Cayman, Antigua, and the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Celebrity Beyond will also feature eight- to 11-night sailings from Fort Lauderdale, including six Panama Canal itineraries. Meanwhile, Celebrity Xcel will alternate between six- and eight-night Western and Southern Caribbean trips—visiting Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Mexico, Honduras, and Grand Cayman.
In the Southern Caribbean, Celebrity Silhouette will introduce eight- to 12-night summer sailings to Barbados, Martinique, Saint Lucia, and Grenada. Beginning in October, that ship will also run seven-night itineraries out of San Juan, Puerto Rico, featuring five port days per sailing. Celebrity Reflection will maintain year-round Caribbean operations from Fort Lauderdale, following a scheduled March 2027 transformation that adds 13 new spaces, such as the Grand Plaza, an Edge Series signature venue.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2028-2029 Lineup
When does Celebrity Cruises open summer 2028 sailings for booking?
Celebrity Cruises will open bookings for its summer 2028 Caribbean sailings on December 9, 2026.
What ports will Celebrity Xcite visit during its inaugural season?
The ship’s seven-night itineraries from Miami will visit St. Thomas, Antigua, the British Virgin Islands, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Maarten, and the Dominican Republic.
How many ships will Celebrity deploy to the Caribbean for the 2028-2029 season?
Celebrity Cruises will have 10 cruise ships sailing to the Caribbean during the 2028-2029 season.
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