Tradewind Tryst – Puerto Plata & St. Thomas

About this cruise

If you want the classic cruise without a massive time commitment, this is a strong option. 7 nights from Fort Lauderdale on January 16, 2028, visiting Puerto Plata (Amber Cove), St. Thomas and Basseterre. The ports come early and the voyage wraps with sea days. A good way to decompress before heading home. It's a proper Caribbean tour: 3 countries, from Dominican Republic to St. Kitts & Nevis. Most ports give you about 8 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Celebrity Xcel (2025) is one of the newer ships out there, with current design and recent tech throughout. Whether you've cruised before or not, this 7-night itinerary is a genuinely good one.