Caribbean Escape – St. John & CocoCay

About this cruise

There's a reason 7-night cruises are the most popular length. This one sails from Fort Lauderdale on December 20, 2026 and visits Basseterre, San Juan and CocoCay. 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. Crossing 3 borders through the Caribbean: St. Kitts & Nevis, Puerto Rico and Bahamas. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. You get around 9 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, Celebrity Beyond takes the food seriously, with 16 restaurants to choose from. 8 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Fort Lauderdale has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. Good route, good ship, good timing. It all lines up.