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This Caribbean Beach Has Soft Sand, Vibrant Water, and a Barefoot Rhythm

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There is a version of the Caribbean that lives more in novels than in real life. It is barefoot and unhurried, defined by quiet mornings and long afternoons where nothing interrupts the rhythm of the sea. It exists without crowds or schedules, without spectacle. You come upon it by chance, often on foot, and it […]

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Celebrity Apex Makes Port Canaveral Debut Ahead of Caribbean Season

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Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Apex has officially arrived at Port Canaveral, marking the start of the ship’s first-ever season sailing from Central Florida. Beginning in Nov. 2025 and continuing through Apr. 2026, the Edge-Series vessel will operate a program of seven-night Caribbean itineraries that include some of the region’s most popular destinations. The ship’s arrival expands […]

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Celebrity Cruises Takes Delivery of Celebrity Xcel, Announces Next Edge Series Ship

Celebrity Xcel in its sea trials.

Celebrity Cruises has officially taken delivery of its newest ship, Celebrity Xcel, and announced the name of its next Edge Series vessel, Celebrity Xcite, as construction began at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. Celebrity Xcite is scheduled to debut in 2028. The delivery of Celebrity Xcel was marked by a traditional maritime […]

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Celebrity Xcel Completes First Sea Trials in France Ahead of Caribbean Debut This Winter

Celebrity Xcel in its sea trials.

Celebrity Cruises’ newest ship, Celebrity Xcel, has marked a major milestone ahead of its debut later this year, Caribbean Journal has learned. Here’s more on what’s in store in Xcel, including a major new concept called “The Bazaar,” which will change its menus depending on the port of call. On Sept. 13, the ship completed […]


Celebrity Cruises Takes Delivery of Celebrity Xcel, Announces Next Edge Series Ship

The first thing you need to know about Celebrity Beyond is that it doesn’t feel like a cruise ship at all. It feels like a destination in itself — a place where design, dining, and discovery are seamlessly layered into every corner. From the moment you walk into the soaring Grand Plaza, light cascading from […]

The 6 Best Caribbean Cruises From Miami Right Now

Cruising from Miami has never looked better. With the port’s unmatched access to the Caribbean and a wave of new and reimagined ships on the water, it’s the perfect time to plan an escape. Whether you’re dreaming of a quick weekend away or a full week of sun-soaked island hopping, there’s a sailing that fits. […]

The New Celebrity Xcel Will Have a "Bazaar," a Star Chef Godmother, and Caribbean Cruises From Fort Lauderdale

It’s more than a christening. It’s a moment where food, travel, and culture converge. When Celebrity Xcel debuts this November, she will carry with her the blessing of Janaína Torres — the first Brazilian chef to be named Godmother of a major cruise ship. Torres, who was named Best Female Chef in the World 2024 […]

Caribbean Cruises Are More Popular Than Ever. These Are the Newest Ships On the Way, from Royal Caribbean to Norwegian Cruise Line

More than 30 million people visit the Caribbean every year on a cruise ship, and Caribbean cruises remain more popular than ever before. That means more expansion and more new ships, with the world’s biggest cruise lines rolling out some spectacular new vessels — each one more innovative, more luxurious, and yes, even more massive […]

Caribbean Cruise Tip: Celebrity Is Actually a Great Option for Families  

We’ve always been fans of Celebrity Cruises. It manages to cultivate a boutique feel as compared to its sister brand, Royal Caribbean.  There’s a serene, put-together vibe everywhere on the ship. It’s a bit more elegant, the on-board activities are outstanding (make sure you try a wine-tasting) and the food is great, too.  But the […]

Celebrity's New Caribbean Cruise Ship Just Launched Construction

It’s called Xcel, and it’s setting sail in fall 2025 in the Caribbean.  And the newest cruise ship pegged for Celebrity Cruises’ fleet has officially launched construction.  The ship held its official “keel laying” at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in France.  Xcel will be the newest ship in a series that includes the popular […]

Royal Caribbean Has a New “Short Getaway” Ship 

Cruise passengers are looking for shorter trips. That seems to be the trend of late, with cruise giant Royal Caribbean making a major push to cater to what it calls “short getaway” itineraries.  The company calls it “flipping the script on short getaways,” with the upcoming debut of the new Utopia of the Seas ship […]

This Caribbean Cruise Port Just Set a New Record 

One of the fastest-growing cruise ports in the Caribbean just set another record.  Thanks to recent calls by Celebrity Beyond and Norwegian Sky, the Antigua Cruise Port just set an all-time passenger record, with more than 500,000 passengers since the beginning of 2024.  That includes a total of 255 ships calls — 42 more than […]