Exotic Retreat – Nassau & St. Thomas

About this cruise

You board in Miami on December 27, 2026 for 7 nights visiting Nassau, St. Thomas and St. John's, and you come back from this kind of trip wondering why you don't do it more often. You do all the exploring first, then the last few days are at sea. It's like a built-in wind-down. The Caribbean route takes in Bahamas, U.S. Virgin Islands and Antigua & Barbuda, 3 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. If one port sticks with you, it'll probably be St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands' duty-free harbour paradise. Port time is tight at about 8 hours each. Pick your favourites and save the rest for another trip. Celebrity Xcel launched in 2025, so everything on board is still new. You can tell. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. If you can, add a night in Miami before boarding. It's a good city to wander. It's the kind of trip you actually remember afterwards.