Spice & Sand – Puerto Plata & St. Thomas

About this cruise

No complicated itinerary, no back-to-back transfers, just the ports, the ship, and the sea in between. This 7-night sailing from Fort Lauderdale on March 26, 2028 visits Puerto Plata (Amber Cove), St. Thomas and Basseterre. You do all the exploring first, then the last few days are at sea. It's like a built-in wind-down. Crossing 3 borders through the Caribbean: Dominican Republic, U.S. Virgin Islands and St. Kitts & Nevis. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. People come back from this cruise talking about Puerto Plata (Amber Cove): Dominican amber and Atlantic waves. Around 8 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Celebrity Xcel joined the Celebrity Cruises's lineup in 2025. Still has that new-ship feel. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. Timing-wise, spring usually means comfortable temperatures and lower prices than peak season. 3 ports, 3 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.