Ocean Oasis – Philipsburg & St. Thomas

About this cruise

Long enough to properly switch off but not so long you need to reorganise your entire life. This 7-night round-trip sailing from Fort Lauderdale on March 8, 2026 visits Puerto Plata (Amber Cove), St. Thomas and Philipsburg. Ports up front, sea days at the end. By the time you're back in Fort Lauderdale, you'll feel properly rested rather than rushed. Crossing 3 borders through the Caribbean: Dominican Republic, U.S. Virgin Islands and Sint Maarten. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Keep an eye out for Philipsburg: Two nations, one island, infinite beaches. Roughly 9 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. 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. And March is a good time to go. Mild weather, things starting to bloom, and fewer people than summer. That's 7 nights well spent.