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15
August
2023

Celebrity Cruises new Winter 24-25 Caribbean deployment

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Celebrity Cruises continues Caribbean expansion with the announcement of new itineraries for bring four ships to three Florida ports.

  • Celebrity Apex and Celebrity Summit expand offerings out of South Florida’s Port Everglades
  • More opportunities than ever before to experience Perfect Day at CocoCay
  • For the first time, Celebrity Equinox will offer 7-night cruises out of Port Canaveral
  • Celebrity Constellation to offer more frequent 7-night cruises out of Port Tampa Bay

 

Celebrity Cruises, the award-winning resort at sea, is thrilled to unveil all-new Caribbean offerings for the Winter 2024-2025 season on board four stellar ships – Celebrity Apex, Celebrity Constellation, Celebrity Equinox, and Celebrity Summit. Embarking from three Florida ports: Central Florida’s Port Canaveral, West Florida’s Port Tampa Bay, and South Florida’s Port Everglades, travellers will enjoy more than 40 new itineraries, all open for booking on 22nd August 2023. Catering to the diverse needs of today’s consumer, the new programme offers a wide range of experiences, from rejuvenating short getaways through to 7-night cruises, and up to 9-night escapes. Transporting guests to tropical hotspots from Belize and Bimini to Grand Cayman and San Juan, a select number of itineraries also offer the opportunity to visit Perfect Day at CocoCay.

“We are so excited to unveil this new programme. It provides our guests with more options to experience the natural beauty of the Caribbean, which is elevated by our personalised experiences on board,” says Laura Hodges Bethge, President of Celebrity Cruises.

More Opportunities to Sail from South Florida and Visit Perfect Day at CocoCay

As part of the new programme, Celebrity will expand its offerings from Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades, to include more opportunities to set sail on two award-winning ships: Celebrity Apex and Celebrity Summit. From 23rd October 2024 to 8th March 2025, travellers can enjoy five new sailings on Apex, ranging from 6- to 7-night itineraries visiting destinations like St. Maarten, San Juan, Grand Cayman, and Mexico, as well as select sailings to Perfect Day at CocoCay.

A vibrant private island paradise nestled in The Bahamas, Perfect Day at CocoCay offers the best of beach-side bliss and sun-soaked excitement. With something for everyone, guests can enjoy miles of pristine white-sand beaches and crystal-clear turquoise waters, take a dip in the largest freshwater pool in The Bahamas, and swim up to the bar for a refreshing tropical cocktail. Plus, guests can experience the ultimate in relaxation and privacy at Coco Beach Club that features a heated infinity pool, speciality restaurant, 20 exclusive overwater cabanas, and more. Debuting in January 2024, Perfect Day at CocoCay will introduce Hideaway Beach – an adults-only paradise, with private cabanas and a new signature food outlet.

Additionally, from 25th February 2025 to 10th April 2025, Summit will offer five new itineraries ranging from 5- to 9-night across the Western and Eastern Caribbean.

Celebrity Comes to Port Canaveral

For the first time ever, Celebrity Cruises will sail out of Orlando’s Port Canaveral with 20 new itineraries, from 21st November 2024, to 19th April 2025, on board the intimate Celebrity Equinox. With most itineraries spanning 7-nights, travellers will have the opportunity to visit highly sought-after Caribbean destinations like the Bahamas, Belize, Grand Cayman, Mexico, San Juan, and St. Maarten. Just in time for the Spring Break season, two sailings on 1st March and 15th March 2025, will visit Perfect Day at CocoCay.

Refreshed Caribbean Offerings from Port Tampa Bay

Celebrity Cruises will revamp its current Caribbean program out of Port Tampa Bay. Guests can now enjoy more frequent opportunities to set sail with 6- to 7-night cruises on board Celebrity Constellation. The new program expands the brand’s offerings with four new itineraries and a total of 14 sailings for the season from 2nd January 2025 to 6th April 2025. These itineraries will visit destinations like Belize, Honduras, Key West, Mexico, and New Orleans during Mardi Gras, scheduled for 1st March 2025.

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