ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
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4:00 PM
Embarkation day. Celebrity XCel sails at 4:00 PM.
7 nights · 4 ports
Round-trip · Fort Lauderdale, Florida
CelebrityCelebrity XCel
Celebrity XCel
January 2, 2028
7-Night St. Thomas & St. Kitts aboard Celebrity XCel · Departing January 2, 2028 from the Port of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Interior from$836/ guest· Prices updated Oct 10, 2026
// AT A GLANCE
Celebrity XCel January 2, 2028 Cruise Overview
Celebrity XCel leaves Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida on Sunday, January 2, 2028 at 4:00 PM and returns Sunday, January 9 at 7:00 AM: 7 nights with 3 ports of call (Samana, Charlotte Amalie and Basseterre) and 3 days at sea. Celebrity XCel sails this itinerary 8 times on the current schedule; the next departure after this one is January 16, 2028. The lowest fare today is $836 per person for an inside cabin (about $119 a night). Since we started tracking it in January 2026, the inside fare has ranged from $779 to $986; today’s is $57 above the lowest. January averages 85°F highs and 71°F lows across the ports on this route.
The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 6.6 out of 10 — Fort Lauderdale (7.0), Samana (6.3), Charlotte Amalie (6.1), Basseterre (6.9). Suite cabins dropped $450 on Oct 10.
// WHO'S ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE
Celebrity XCel January 2, 2028 Roll Call
7 SAVED THIS SAILING
// 02 · CRUISE PRICE
Celebrity XCel January 2, 2028 Price & Tracking
CELEBRITY XCEL·JANUARY 2, 2028
The graph below tracks historic price of the Celebrity XCel cruise ship departing January 2, 2028. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $836 ($120 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $907 ($130 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 8%.
Celebrity XCel cruise departing January 2, 2028 — 7-night itinerary. Current Inside Cabin price: $836 ($120 per night). Average price: $907.
// PRICE HISTORY · INSIDE
Last 6 months · refreshes daily
This cabin
Avg $906
LIVE RATE
INSIDE CABIN
Celebrity XCel · January 2, 2028
$836
$120 per night · 7 nights
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8% below average
Avg $906 · You save $70
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// 03 · ITINERARY
7 Night St. Thomas & St. Kitts (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) Cruise Map
Interactive Itinerary MapJANUARY 2, 2028
All 8 days of the Celebrity XCel January 2, 2028 cruise, including 3 days at sea. Arrival and departure times are local to each port, and the cruise line can change them before sailing.
// 04 · PORTS
7 Night St. Thomas & St. Kitts (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) Port List
Celebrity XCel·January 2, 2028
Day 2 · Monday · Jan 3
At sea
Day at sea aboard the XCel — featuring Rooftop Garden Grill, The Casino, The Club & Boutique Shop.
Day 6 · Friday · Jan 7
At sea
Day at sea aboard the XCel.
Day 7 · Saturday · Jan 8
At sea
Day at sea aboard the XCel.
// 05 · WEATHER
7 Night St. Thomas & St. Kitts (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) Weather Forecast
Celebrity XCel·January 2, 2028
// YEAR-ROUND AT FORT LAUDERDALE (PORT EVERGLADES)
Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.
AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN
// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS
Most Popular Fort Lauderdale Shore Excursions
Independent shore excursions in every port on this Celebrity XCel itinerary, booked directly with the operator who runs them. We flag the ones that guarantee you're back on board before the gangway lifts.
4 PORTS OF CALL·502 EXCURSIONS HELD·BOOK DIRECT WITH THE OPERATOR
SELECT A PORT
BEST FORT LAUDERDALE SHORE TOURSBest Fort Lauderdale Shore ToursCURATED FROM 70 · NOT A SEARCH RESULT
OF 70TOP PRODUCT
4.1(2,001)
$47.46
Everglades Holiday Park Airboat Tours & Rides
Explore the Florida Everglades at Everglades Holiday Park located in Fort Lauderdale with an Airboat Tour…
1.5 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
WORRY-FREE
TOP PRODUCT
4.6(789)
$58
Everglades VIP Airboat Tour with Transportation Included
Explore the Florida Everglades as you glide across the River of Grass on an hour-long airboat tour with the…
4 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
WORRY-FREE
TOP PRODUCT
4.9(752)
$295
Everglades National Park Biologist Led Adventure: Cruise, Hike + Airboat
Explore the real Everglades on a full-day guided tour, led by a master naturalist. This is a comprehensive…
10 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
4.9(112)
$2,600
Private Yacht Cruise through Fort Lauderdale
Our PRIVATE AFFORDABLE LUXURY YACHT Cruise through Fort Lauderdale aboard a 690 Marquis. It is Your unique…
2 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
4.6(108)
$135
SUV Ft Lauderdale to Miami Port & Hotel or Mia to Ft Lauderdale
Fully Licensed and Insurance. Miami Luxury Shuttle specializes in Ft. Lauderdale Car Service to Miami and…
45 MINBOOK ON VIATOR
EXCELLENT QUALITY
5.0(96)
$134.50
Fort Lauderdale Private Yacht Tour & Sandbar Swim
Book a private Fort Lauderdale yacht charter for your own group of up to 12 guests—without sharing the boat…
4 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
EXCELLENT QUALITY
4.9(95)
$795
14 Pass Sprinter Party Bus Ft Lauderdale 3 hour , DreamRide
We are a 24/7 operation. New Luxury 14 passenger Vehicles, private rides, This is not a shared ride. Enjoy…
3 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
EXCELLENT QUALITY
4.4(82)
$142.50
Private Transportation Service Fort Lauderdale FLL - Miami
Pick up at Fort Lauderdale International Airport at Scheduled Time Transfer to your Hotel in Miami…
45 MINBOOK ON VIATOR
These are the eight most reviewed. Fort Lauderdale has plenty more — browse the full catalogue and book direct with the operator.
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AFFILIATEPER-CARD ATTRIBUTION
// 07 · SAFETY SCORE
Itinerary Safety Score
7 Night St. Thomas & St. Kitts (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)
Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.
// HOW WE SCORE
Four signals, weighted by recency.
Scores combine recent crime reports, government travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and port-specific security incidents. Refreshed monthly.
8.0 – 10.0
Safe — Low-risk; standard precautions apply.
6.5 – 7.9
Moderate — Generally safe with normal vigilance.
5.0 – 6.4
Caution — Stay alert; avoid certain areas after dark.
0 – 4.9
High caution — Significant risk; book guided excursions.
REFRESHED MONTHLY
// PORT-BY-PORT BREAKDOWN04 PORTS
Fort Lauderdale's cruise port is secure, but travelers should stay vigilant and cautious in neighborhoods with higher crime rates.
0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
Travelers in Samana should remain vigilant against petty theft and take standard precautions to ensure a safe visit.
0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
Travelers should stay vigilant in Charlotte Amalie, avoiding isolated areas and being cautious in crowded spots to minimize crime risks.
0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
Basseterre is generally safe for cruise travelers, but it's wise to stay vigilant against petty theft and avoid poorly lit areas at night.
0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
// 08 · CRUISE SHIP
Celebrity XCel Ship Overview
Specs & DetailsCELEBRITY
TONNAGE
141,420GT
25.2% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 112,986 GT
YEAR BUILT
2025
12 YEARS NEWER· vs avg 2013
LENGTH
1,073ft
9.5% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 980 ft
PASSENGER COUNT
3,950cruisers
42.0% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 2,781 cruisers
// ABOUT THE SHIP
The Celebrity XCel has a construction date of 2025 and a total size of 141,420 gross tons. The ship measures 1,073 feet in length. Celebrity XCel is included in Celebrity's Edge class. At full capacity, the XCel holds 3,950 passengers. That includes 2,550 cruise vacationers and 1,400 staff members. The XCel total number of staterooms is 1,632.
// 09 · MORE CRUISES
More Celebrity XCel cruises
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// 09 · FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for yourCelebrity XCel·January 2, 2028sailing
Researched and assembled by Gangwaze Cruise Editorial using daily-refreshed itinerary, pricing, weather, and safety data.
LAST UPDATED · OCT 10, 2026
