Caribbean Escape – Philipsburg & St. Thomas
About this cruise
By December 20, 2026 you'll be ready for this. 7 nights out of Miami, visiting Philipsburg, St. Thomas and Puerto Plata (Amber Cove), and nothing on the agenda except showing up. It starts gently with sea days, so by the time you reach the first port you'll have explored the ship and actually feel on holiday. The route threads through 3 countries along the Caribbean coast: Sint Maarten, U.S. Virgin Islands and Dominican Republic. You get around 8 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, Celebrity Xcel joined the Celebrity Cruises's lineup in 2025. Still has that new-ship feel. If you've been thinking about a cruise, this 7-night sailing is a strong place to start.