Verified price drop 4%Celebrity Cruises · Celebrity Xcel

7-Night St. Maarten & Puerto Plata Holiday Cruise from Ft Lauderdale (Port Everglades)

Ft Lauderdale (Port Everglades)Ft Lauderdale (Port Everglades)roundtrip
Sails
Sun, Dec 26, 2027
Ports
4
Sea days
3
Fare type
CruiseOnly

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$1,995per person · taxes & fees included
$2,070save $75·$285/night

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Price history46 days tracked · checked daily

We track this sailing's fares every day.

Inside is $1,995 per person today — 1% more than the usual 46-day price of $1,976, and up 2% in the last two weeks. It peaked at $2,070.

Inside fare, per person
Inside fareLowest tracked
$2,070$1,968$1,866$1,866$1,995
46 days agoToday · $1,995
vs usual 46-day price
+0.9%
usual $1,976
How today ranks
29th-lowest of 46 days
$1,866$2,070
Last 14 days
+2.1%
was $1,954
Off the recent high
−$75
peak $2,070

Based on our own daily price checks — fare movement only, not a prediction and not cabin availability. How we verify

Day by day

Your 7-night itinerary

4 ports · 3 sea days · 8 days aboard

Day 1
Fort Lauderdale, FloridaEmbark

Departs 4:00 PM · Port guide

Days 2–3 · two sea days
Day 4
Philipsburg, St. Maarten

Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM · 9 hours ashore · Port guide

Day 5
San Juan, Puerto Rico

Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 4:00 PM · 9 hours ashore · Port guide

Day 6
Puerto Plata, Dominican Rep

Arrives 9:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM · 8 hours ashore · Port guide

Day 7 · sea day
Day 8
Fort Lauderdale, FloridaDisembark

Arrives 7:00 AM · Port guide

Fort Lauderdale, Florida → Philipsburg, St. Maarten → San Juan, Puerto Rico → Puerto Plata, Dominican Rep → Fort Lauderdale, Florida
4 ports3 sea days26 hours ashore

Cabins

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  • With this selection, you are guaranteed to receive a stateroom within a selected category class, anywhere on the ship. However, the actual room assignment and location on the ship may be determined at any time after your reservation has been completed and paid in full up to the day of sailing.

    What's in this price?
    Cruise fare
    $4,665
    Taxes
    $144
    Port charges
    $280
    Total per person
    $5,089
  • With this selection, you are guaranteed to receive a stateroom within a selected category class, anywhere on the ship. However, the actual room assignment and location on the ship may be determined at any time after your reservation has been completed and paid in full up to the day of sailing.

    What's in this price?
    Cruise fare
    $1,571
    Taxes
    $144
    Port charges
    $280
    Total per person
    $1,995
  • With this selection, you are guaranteed to receive a stateroom within a selected category class, anywhere on the ship. However, the actual room assignment and location on the ship may be determined at any time after your reservation has been completed and paid in full up to the day of sailing.

    What's in this price?
    Cruise fare
    $2,063
    Taxes
    $144
    Port charges
    $280
    Total per person
    $2,486
  • With this selection, you are guaranteed to receive a stateroom within a selected category class, anywhere on the ship. However, the actual room assignment and location on the ship may be determined at any time after your reservation has been completed and paid in full up to the day of sailing.

    What's in this price?
    Cruise fare
    $1,729
    Taxes
    $144
    Port charges
    $280
    Total per person
    $2,153

Your ship

Celebrity Xcel

Introducing a new ship that excels into a class of its own. Celebrity Xcel℠ combines the greatest hits of our Edge® Series—including all your favorites—with entirely new experiences that will change the game all over again. Celebrity Xcel will take the tropics to breathtaking new heights.

32
restaurants
12
bars & lounges
3,260
guests
Celebrity Xcel

About this ship

Introducing a new ship that excels into a class of its own. Celebrity Xcel℠ combines the greatest hits of our Edge® Series—including all your favorites—with entirely new experiences that will change the game all over again. Celebrity Xcel will take the tropics to breathtaking new heights.

What your fare covers

Included, and what costs extra

In your fare
  • Main dining roomsTraditional complimentary dining
  • Pools & fitnessShip amenities vary by vessel
  • Entertainment & Nightlife
  • Outdoor Activities
Extra cost
  • DiningDine, drink, and soar above the sea on the world’s first cantilevered, floating platform. Magic Carpet® isn’t just one magical venue—it’s several—a bar, lounge, restaurant, even a gateway to reimagined tenders that seamlessly whisk the destinations in comfort.
  • Le Grand BistroEnjoy morning coffee and pastries or a romantic bistro setting at night.
  • Bars & LoungesAn international beach club ambiance meets fresh sea breezes and boundless views at the Sunset Bar. Whether pull up to the u-shaped bar or settle under the cool shade on plush daybeds, the Sunset Bar is sure to make every sip of a cocktail taste even better.
  • Retreat LoungeAccess to an exclusive sundeck and lounge creates the feeling of having the ship to oneself.
  • Martini BarSelect from the menu of carefully crafted premium cocktails to end your night right.
  • World Class BarWelcome to the "fine drinking" experience, where the art of making cocktails is just as exciting as enjoying them.
  • The ClubThe Club is a versatile space that evolves from a daytime gathering spot with activities like Art Hour and game shows to an evening venue for talk shows, live music, and DJs.
  • The AnnexBond over a round of virtual golf, baseball, soccer, host a karaoke night or watch a movie in this reservable space made for private get-togethers.

Before you book

Cruise line policies

Pulled from your cruise line's terms. Confirm exact penalties and rates at checkout.

Cancellation

Cruises that are cancelled prior to the sail date, and CruiseTours that are cancelled prior to the first day of the CruiseTour, may be subject to a cancellation charge. The amount of the cancellation charge shall be determined as shown in the tables below and shall vary depending on how far in advance of the cruise sail date (or first day of the CruiseTour) the Operator receives notice of cancellation.

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(Last updated: April 14, 2025. Click to view the latest policy provided by the cruise line.)

1 to 4 Nights

75+ days
No Charges (except for Non-refundable Deposit amounts)
74 to 61 days
50% of total price
60 to 31 days
75% of total price
30 days or less
100% of total price – No refund

5 to 14 Nights

90+ days
No Charges (except for Non-refundable Deposit amounts)
89 to 75 days
25% of total price
74 to 61 days
50% of total price
60 to 31 days
75% of total price
30 days or less
100% of total price – No refund

15+ Nights

120+ days
No Charges (except for Non-refundable Deposit amounts)
119 to 75 days
25% of total price
74 to 61 days
50% of total price
60 to 31 days
75% of total price
30 days or less
100% of total price – No refund
Gratuities

Guests who choose not to prepay gratuities at the time of booking will have a gratuity amount automatically applied to their respective SeaPass® account on a daily basis, in the amount shown below.*

Pregnancy

Celebrity Cruises cannot accept guests who will have entered their 24th week of pregnancy by the beginning of, or at any time during the cruise or Cruisetour. A physician's "Fit to Travel" note is required prior to sailing, stating how far along (in weeks) your pregnancy will be at the beginning of the cruise and confirming that you are in good health and not experiencing a high-risk pregnancy.

Children & infants

Infants must be at least 6 months old as of the first day of the cruise/Cruisetour. On some cruises/Cruisetours, infants must be 12 months old.

Smoking

For your comfort and enjoyment, Celebrity ships are designated as non-smoking; however, Celebrity Cruises recognize that some of the guests smoke. Therefore, cigarette, cigar and pipe smoking is permitted in designated outdoor areas of the ship. Smoking is not permitted in any dining venue, casino, theater, lounge, hallway, elevator, or corridor. This policy includes smoking-like products such as electronic cigare…

The fine print

Ship specifications

Prices are per person (double occupancy) and include taxes and port fees when available. Gratuities and optional extras are separate. Fares can change until you book — we'll confirm the final total at checkout.

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Sail date

Sun, Dec 26, 2027

Updates the price shown here — you'll confirm when you book.

Verified price drop

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$1,995pp

$2,070Save $75

$285 / night avg

Including taxes & port fees

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