Celebrity Cruises opened bookings on November 3, 2026, for its winter 2028–2029 Caribbean season, including the debut voyages of Celebrity Xcite. The new Edge Series ship will offer seven-night cruises from Miami in 2028, with rotating itineraries to popular Eastern Caribbean destinations. The announcement also brings Celebrity Beyond's first three-night Edge Series weekend cruises, longer Southern Caribbean options, and departures from four Florida homeports. For travelers planning a 2028 or 2029 getaway, the biggest news is that these new itineraries can now be compared and booked.
Key takeaways for cruise planners
- Celebrity Xcite: seven-night Caribbean sailings from Miami beginning in 2028.
- Celebrity Beyond: nine three-night Bahamas weekend departures from Fort Lauderdale between November 2028 and March 2029.
- More options: expanded Southern Caribbean and Panama Canal itineraries across the fleet.
- Booking dates: winter 2028–2029 sailings opened November 3, 2026; summer 2028 departures are scheduled to open December 9, 2026.
Celebrity Xcite debuts with seven-night cruises from Miami
Celebrity Xcite will become the sixth ship in Celebrity's Edge Series. Its first Caribbean season will focus on weeklong cruises from Miami, a convenient starting point for travelers who want a traditional seven-night vacation without switching ships or arranging a multi-city trip.
Depending on the sailing, scheduled destinations include St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands; Antigua; the British Virgin Islands; St. Kitts and Nevis; St. Maarten; and the Dominican Republic. These are destinations across rotating itineraries, not a promise that every seven-night cruise visits every port. Travelers interested in a particular island should compare individual departure dates and port schedules before choosing.
Celebrity has confirmed the ship's name, Edge Series position, homeport, cruise length and destination lineup. Specific onboard attractions and opening prices were not included in this announcement, so it is too early to treat any unannounced features or fares as confirmed.
Celebrity Beyond adds three-night weekend getaways
Travelers who cannot spare a full week have another notable choice. Celebrity Beyond is scheduled for nine three-night Bahamas getaways from Fort Lauderdale between November 2028 and March 2029. These will be the first short Caribbean sailings offered on a Celebrity Edge Series ship.
That matters for couples planning a long weekend, first-time Celebrity guests who want to sample the line, or travelers combining a cruise with a few days in South Florida. Celebrity also plans weekend sailings on Celebrity Eclipse from Fort Lauderdale and four- to five-night voyages on Celebrity Summit from Miami. Some selected sailings will include access to Royal Beach Club Paradise Island in Nassau, so check the specific itinerary rather than assuming it is included on every cruise.
Longer Caribbean and Panama Canal cruises expand the choices
For travelers who prefer more time exploring, Celebrity Beyond will also operate eight- to 11-night cruises from Fort Lauderdale, including six Panama Canal journeys. Celebrity Ascent will offer nine- to 12-night itineraries, while Celebrity Xcel is slated for six- and eight-night trips that include Southern Caribbean destinations such as Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao.
Celebrity Silhouette is scheduled for the line's first full summer season focused on Southern Caribbean destinations, with eight- to 12-night voyages visiting places such as Barbados, Martinique, Saint Lucia and Grenada. From October, the ship will also offer seven-night sailings from San Juan, Puerto Rico, with five port days per itinerary. That could be particularly appealing to travelers who want more island time and fewer consecutive days at sea.
Which Florida departure port should you consider?
Miami is the starting point for Celebrity Xcite's debut seven-night sailings and Celebrity Summit's shorter cruises. Fort Lauderdale offers a wide range of choices, including Celebrity Beyond, Celebrity Xcel, Celebrity Reflection and other ships. Celebrity Apex returns to Cape Canaveral for Eastern and Western Caribbean routes, while Celebrity Constellation will offer seven-night cruises from Tampa.
Choosing a departure port can affect flight costs, driving time, pre-cruise hotel needs and the number of vacation days required. Compare the total trip, not just the cruise fare. Cruise prices and availability vary by sailing, stateroom and booking date; the announcement did not provide a universal starting fare for the new season.
When can you book the new Celebrity cruises?
Celebrity says its winter 2028–2029 Caribbean sailings are on sale as of November 3, 2026. Summer 2028 Caribbean departures are scheduled to open December 9, 2026. If you have a specific ship, school-break week or island in mind, comparing itineraries early can help narrow down the best fit. Availability and final prices should always be confirmed at the time of booking.
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