Sun-Kissed Paradise – Philipsburg & St. Lucia
About this cruise
A trip this long changes your rhythm entirely, and that's very much the point. 11 nights from Fort Lauderdale on December 24, 2026, visiting Philipsburg, St. John's, Castries, Bridgetown, Roseau and Basseterre. 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 Caribbean route takes in Netherlands, Antigua & Barbuda, St. Lucia, Barbados, Dominica and St. Kitts & Nevis, 6 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. You get around 10 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, Celebrity Ascent launched in 2023, so everything on board is still new. You can tell. Longer sailings have a different energy. People relax into it, stop rushing, and start actually talking to each other. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. If you've been thinking about a cruise, this 11-night sailing is a strong place to start.
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What's included in this price
Your cabin with daily housekeeping, every meal on board, and the shows, pools and gym. 8 of this ship's 15 restaurants cost extra if you want them.
Celebrity charges a daily gratuity to your onboard account unless you booked an All Included fare, which covers it. Check which fare you are on at booking.
Also available to buy on board: Excursions.
