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Your itinerary
Day 1-3Pre-cruise
Day 1
Flight departs
27 Mar 2026
Departs TBC
TBC
Arrives TBC
TBC
Your flight details will be confirmed closer to departure
Miami Beach Hotel Stay
27 Mar 2026
Transfers to Hotel
Included
What to expect
We’re still finding the perfect stay for your dates. Your final hotel may vary based on availability, but it will be of a similar standard to the examples below.
EB Hotel Miami
4 star hotel
Pullman Miami Airport
4 star hotel
Sheraton Miami Airport & Executive Meeting Center
4 star hotel
Royal Palm South Beach Miami, a Tribute Portfolio Resort
4 star hotel
Dream South Beach Miami
4 star hotel
Day 2-3
Miami Beach Hotel Stay
28-29 Mar 2026
What to expect
We’re still finding the perfect stay for your dates. Your final hotel may vary based on availability, but it will be of a similar standard to the examples below.
EB Hotel Miami
4 star hotel
Pullman Miami Airport
4 star hotel
Sheraton Miami Airport & Executive Meeting Center
4 star hotel
Royal Palm South Beach Miami, a Tribute Portfolio Resort
4 star hotel
Dream South Beach Miami
4 star hotel
Day 3-10Cruise from Fort Lauderdale and back
Day 3
Cruise departs from Fort Lauderdale
29 Mar 2026
Departs at: 4 pm
Transfers to Port
Included
Flamingo Gardens Wildlife Sanctuary
Riverwalk Arts and Entertainment District
Bonnet House Museum
As well as being one of the top global ports to start and finish your cruise, Fort Lauderdale has plenty to do either side of your ocean adventure. Why not take a trip to the Flamingo Gardens Wildlife Sanctuary, peruse some culture at the Riverwalk Arts and Entertainment District, or take a boat tour through the everglades and waterways as well as passing impressive Millionaires’ Row.
Beloved for its unspoiled, tropical beaches, Bimini is the ultimate place to relax during a cruise. However, alongside the sandy beaches with their turquoise waters and vast marine life, Bimini also boasts some fun attractions onshore including the Dolphin House Museum, and the fabled Fountain of Youth.
Cozumel is a real highlight of any tour of Mexico, Central America or the Caribbean. On this paradise island you can ride dune buggies, snorkel and scuba dive with a vast variety of sea life including sharks. Meanwhile, for those wanting to have a splash, you can hire a number of marine vehicles, play on the inflatable water park. As well as perfect for families, couples can retreat to a peaceful getaway with a relaxing massage on the beach.
The capital of Grand Cayman, George Town is a popular stop off for those on a Caribbean cruise. This charming and colourful town offers a wide range of activities, such as incredible glass-bottom boat trips, intriguing tours of rum distilleries, lovely art galleries, first-rate shopping, delectable dining options, and a history museum. Excursions like submarine tours, snorkelling, diving, and parasailing are also available here- a fun for those thrill-seekers looking for an exciting activity during their stop off there.
Day 9
At Sea
4 Apr 2026
Day 10
Fort Lauderdale
5 Apr 2026
Arrives at: 7 am
Flamingo Gardens Wildlife Sanctuary
Riverwalk Arts and Entertainment District
Bonnet House Museum
As well as being one of the top global ports to start and finish your cruise, Fort Lauderdale has plenty to do either side of your ocean adventure. Why not take a trip to the Flamingo Gardens Wildlife Sanctuary, peruse some culture at the Riverwalk Arts and Entertainment District, or take a boat tour through the everglades and waterways as well as passing impressive Millionaires’ Row.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks from the buffet and main dining restaurants are all included. Meals from the specialty dining restaurants are additional.
Accommodation
Your cabin is included in the price of the cruise.
Port Fees & Taxes
No surprises. All port fees and taxes are included in the price.
Extras
Tips
A service gratuity of between $18 - $23 per passenger, per day(depending on the cabin) will be automatically applied to each guest’s SeaPass® account on a daily basis for sailings.
Speciality Dining
Specialty restaurants allow travellers to enhance their dining experience during the cruise. This is a great way to add variety to your holiday or celebrate a special occasion. You can pay for meals in the special dining restaurants onboard.
Parking
Car parking at the port or airport for the duration of your trip is not included within the price of the cruise. Port/airport parking can’t currently be booked with us online but please contact us after you have made the booking if you would like to add this to your package. An approximate cost for parking is between £12 - £20 per car per day. Alternatively we can arrange transfers from your home to the departure airport/port.
Insurance
Insurance is not included in your package. We've partnered with Holiday Extras. They have 40 years of experience and offer excellent insurance cover for your holiday. Their flexible policies offer cruise-specific cover, so you can rest assured that you are completely covered when you go away. Get a Holiday Extras insurance quote
Transfers (home to port)
Transfers from your home to the port or airport aren't included but we can help organise coach transfers, taxis etc to make your life easier. Please contact us after you have made the booking if you would like to add these to your package.
Visa
Visas are not provided by us or the cruise operator. Visas and other travel documents have to be obtained by the individual passengers prior to sailing.
We've partnered with The Travel Visa Company for all your visa needs. They will be able to provide tailored advice and for a fee, assist with arranging your documents.
Ship Facilities
Celebrity Xcel - By Celebrity Cruises
Family friendlyGood for couplesInformalLarge Ship
Year: 2025
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17 Decks
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Max capacity: 3,731 people
To book an accessible cabin, please give us a call
020 3991 1166
Iglu Cruise customer reviews for Celebrity Xcel
5.0
Based on 3 reviews
Cabin
5
Service
5
Excursions
3
Dining
5
Activities
3
Value for money
4
Entertainment
5
Celebrity XCel was a fabulous ship and the service was exemplary.
The stateroom room (Aqua Class) was superb - very comfortable with plenty of storage and the service assistant was very helpful and discreet. My only comment would be that the balcony was not fully outside (like the Celebrity Solstice that we travelled on last year), but the idea of a downwards sliding upper window did go part of the way.
The Blu Restaurant was fabulous in style, atmosphere and service. The Ocean View self service restaurant had lots of choice for most of the day.
Overall we had a wonderful time and would certainly travel with Celebrity again.
couple
2-5 cruises
4 Feb 2026
Xcel is beautiful, interesting and a delight to sail in. The usual wonderful Celebrity crew make it such a special time for each individual by their time and service, they are outstanding.
The design of the ship has taken the best bits of Apex and added spaces and activities which are unique.
We loved it 🥰
family
10+ cruises
4 Feb 2026
The ship and the staff were excellent. We were disappointed by the actual ports as we found it impossible to enjoy the facilities without engaging in further travel to get us away from the dock areas. Our journey began with British Airways and the service provided was far short of that experienced in the past. The taxi transfer from the airport to the hotel was not available and it took considerable effort to obtain this after a long flight which proved very difficult and unsettling. Apparently the driver was not available and another company was employed to resolve the issue. This leads us to our hotel in Miami which we understood to be 4 star and by US standards we expected this to be of a decent quality. The photos did not reflect the hotel. When we arrived we were told two rooms had been booked and that we would receive the upgrade and better quality room. This did not occur the room was basic and something we would not return to, although the staff were helpful. We had a similar incident with regard to our taxi transfer back to the airport, having disembarked the ship at 9. 30 and the taxi did not arrive until 10. 30 even after our efforts to contact the company.
All offers and prices are subject to change and availability at time of enquiry. Prices are based on two passengers sharing unless otherwise stated and are subject to the Tour Operator's terms and conditions. Cabin and Flight supplements may apply. Other supplements may apply in addition to the price shown above. Flight details, timings and routing may be subject to alteration. Other tour operator charges may also apply. Any Onboard Spending money or drinks package value shown will be per cabin, again based on two sharing.
Supplier Reference:
07W629
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Cozumel
Punta Sur Ecological Park
Chankanaab Beach Adventure Park
Bimini
Radio Beach
Dolphin House Museum
George Town, Grand Cayman
National Museum
Craft Market
Cozumel Pearl Farm
Fountain of Youth
Seven Mile Beach
magic carpet
le voyage
art gallery
Celebrity Xcel
Celebrity Xcel
Celebrity Xcel
Celebrity Xcel
Celebrity Xcel
front of ship
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Day 2-3
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
Flight departs
Flight departs
Say goodbye to your current destination, for it’s time to head somewhere new! Flight information will be available closer to your embarkation date, but this will be when you’re hopping on a plane to continue your adventure – be that travelling somewhere new, or heading home.
Miami Beach Hotel Stay
Miami Beach Hotel Stay
With a hotel stay in this stunning destination, you’ll have the chance to immerse yourself even more in the unique culture of the region you’re visiting during your cruise getaway. It’s also a fantastic opportunity to explore the nightlife of the holiday hotspot you’re in, something you don’t always get when you’re sailing from one incredible destination to the next during your cruise.
Hotel information will be confirmed closer to departure
While your specific hotel isn't confirmed just yet, you can book with confidence knowing it will be carefully selected from our trusted partners. Closer to your cruise departure, we'll confirm the details.
How the Hotel will be selected?
Great reviews from our customers. We routinely review all hotels and make sure they are up to standard.
Walking Proximity to city landmark or other areas of interest we think you may like
Great common areas. We prioritize hotel with Gym, Swimming pools and other amenities.
Each hotel we select will be 4 stars or over.
Miami Beach Hotel Stay
Miami Beach Hotel Stay
With a hotel stay in this stunning destination, you’ll have the chance to immerse yourself even more in the unique culture of the region you’re visiting during your cruise getaway. It’s also a fantastic opportunity to explore the nightlife of the holiday hotspot you’re in, something you don’t always get when you’re sailing from one incredible destination to the next during your cruise.
Hotel information will be confirmed closer to departure
While your specific hotel isn't confirmed just yet, you can book with confidence knowing it will be carefully selected from our trusted partners. Closer to your cruise departure, we'll confirm the details.
How the Hotel will be selected?
Great reviews from our customers. We routinely review all hotels and make sure they are up to standard.
Walking Proximity to city landmark or other areas of interest we think you may like
Great common areas. We prioritize hotel with Gym, Swimming pools and other amenities.
Each hotel we select will be 4 stars or over.
Fort Lauderdale
Flamingo Gardens Wildlife Sanctuary
Riverwalk Arts and Entertainment District
Bonnet House Museum
Fort Lauderdale
Overview
Description
Inclusions
Features
Things To Do
Things To Know
Time at Port: from 7 AM to 4 PM (day Day 3)
Transfers to Port
Included
Description
As well as being one of the top global ports to start and finish your cruise, Fort Lauderdale has plenty to do either side of your ocean adventure. Why not take a trip to the Flamingo Gardens Wildlife Sanctuary, peruse some culture at the Riverwalk Arts and Entertainment District, or take a boat tour through the everglades and waterways as well as passing impressive Millionaires’ Row.
This non-profit park area is the place to go for some tranquil downtime as you explore the serene waterfalls and pools that are home to brightly plumed flamingos. The gardens are also home to rescued wildlife such as other birds and reptiles as well as boasting some giant tree species.
Riverwalk Arts and Entertainment District
Covering a 22-block area, this exciting part of downtown offers plenty to see and do from Garand Opera House, History Center, Art Museum and plenty of dining options and evening entertainment just a short distance from the cruise terminals.
Bonnet House Museum
A beautiful and historic house in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the Bonnet House is included on the American National Register of Historic Places. It was built by prominent artist Frederic Clay Bartlett and has picturesque architecture and a botanical garden.
Bimini
Radio Beach
Dolphin House Museum
Fountain of Youth
Bimini
Overview
Description
Inclusions
Features
Things To Do
Things To Know
Time at Port: from 8 AM to 5 PM (day Day 4)
Description
Beloved for its unspoiled, tropical beaches, Bimini is the ultimate place to relax during a cruise. However, alongside the sandy beaches with their turquoise waters and vast marine life, Bimini also boasts some fun attractions onshore including the Dolphin House Museum, and the fabled Fountain of Youth.
Tranquil and picturesque, spending a day on Radio Beach in Bimini is a wonderful way to unwind away from the hustle and bustle of the port. With tropical reefs, golden sands and a relaxed vibe, you can spend your time taking in the views or enjoying a swim in the crystal-clear waters.
Dolphin House Museum
Created in 1993, Bimini's Dolphin House Museum spans three storeys and was created using recycled materials by the prominent historian and author Ashely Saunders. A popular tourist attraction, it's a unique artistic structure that took inspiration from the wild dolphins that swim throughout the waters of Bimini.
Fountain of Youth
The fabled site of the Fountain of Youth, it was discovered by the native population in the 16th century. Explorer Juan Ponce de Leon tried to find the Fountain of Youth, but couldn't locate it on the island; instead leading to his discovery of Florida and the Gulf Stream.
At Sea
At Sea
While sailing between destinations, you’ll have time to take a moment and enjoy everything your cruise ship has to offer; with stunning food prepared with the freshest ingredients, fantastic entertainment opportunities, and plenty of places to lounge around, an enjoyable day at sea awaits!
Cozumel
Punta Sur Ecological Park
Chankanaab Beach Adventure Park
Cozumel Pearl Farm
Cozumel
Overview
Description
Inclusions
Features
Things To Do
Things To Know
Time at Port: from 7 AM to 8 PM (day Day 6)
Description
Cozumel is a real highlight of any tour of Mexico, Central America or the Caribbean. On this paradise island you can ride dune buggies, snorkel and scuba dive with a vast variety of sea life including sharks. Meanwhile, for those wanting to have a splash, you can hire a number of marine vehicles, play on the inflatable water park. As well as perfect for families, couples can retreat to a peaceful getaway with a relaxing massage on the beach.
Bursting with beautiful flora, coral reefs and sandy beaches, Punta Sur Ecological Park is a haven for stunning nature. Take a dip in the vibrant waters and dive deep to discover the marine life, before enjoying a delicious lunch and a cold drink at the restaurants.
Chankanaab Beach Adventure Park
Visitors of all ages will love Chankanaab Beach Adventure Park thanks to its many activities on offer. Go below the surface and discover colourful fish, reefs and even underwater sculptures, watch the sea lion show or enjoy a massage by the beautiful lagoon.
Cozumel Pearl Farm
A family-owned attraction, the Cozumel Pearl Farm is in a beautiful location, with turquoise waters and a white sandy beach. A unique experience, you’ll learn how these beautiful objects are cultivated and then become a piece of jewellery.
At Sea
At Sea
While sailing between destinations, you’ll have time to take a moment and enjoy everything your cruise ship has to offer; with stunning food prepared with the freshest ingredients, fantastic entertainment opportunities, and plenty of places to lounge around, an enjoyable day at sea awaits!
George Town, Grand Cayman
National Museum
Craft Market
Seven Mile Beach
George Town, Grand Cayman
Overview
Description
Inclusions
Features
Things To Do
Things To Know
Time at Port: from 8 AM to 4 PM (day Day 8)
Description
The capital of Grand Cayman, George Town is a popular stop off for those on a Caribbean cruise. This charming and colourful town offers a wide range of activities, such as incredible glass-bottom boat trips, intriguing tours of rum distilleries, lovely art galleries, first-rate shopping, delectable dining options, and a history museum. Excursions like submarine tours, snorkelling, diving, and parasailing are also available here- a fun for those thrill-seekers looking for an exciting activity during their stop off there.
The Cayman Islands National Museum is located in the heart of George Town, within an old courthouse building on the popular Harbour Drive. Showcasing an array of exhibits, it's a must if you want to learn more about the history of the area whilst stopping off there.
Craft Market
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind shopping experience, at the vibrant Cayman Craft Market that offers souvenirs from an array of local artisans. The ultimate place to pick up Caymanian art and crafts, this popular attraction is within walking distance of the centre.
Seven Mile Beach
On the western side of Grand Cayman island, there is a long crescent-shaped coral-sand beach called Seven Mile Beach. You can explore the whole length of this area's enormous shoreline and while strolling, you'll run into a number of beach bars and eateries at the resorts. Seven Mile Beach offers a wide range of outdoor activities as well, including scuba diving, snorkelling and parasailing.
At Sea
At Sea
While sailing between destinations, you’ll have time to take a moment and enjoy everything your cruise ship has to offer; with stunning food prepared with the freshest ingredients, fantastic entertainment opportunities, and plenty of places to lounge around, an enjoyable day at sea awaits!
Fort Lauderdale
Flamingo Gardens Wildlife Sanctuary
Riverwalk Arts and Entertainment District
Bonnet House Museum
Fort Lauderdale
Overview
Description
Inclusions
Features
Things To Do
Things To Know
Time at Port: from 7 AM to 4 PM (day Day 10)
Description
As well as being one of the top global ports to start and finish your cruise, Fort Lauderdale has plenty to do either side of your ocean adventure. Why not take a trip to the Flamingo Gardens Wildlife Sanctuary, peruse some culture at the Riverwalk Arts and Entertainment District, or take a boat tour through the everglades and waterways as well as passing impressive Millionaires’ Row.
This non-profit park area is the place to go for some tranquil downtime as you explore the serene waterfalls and pools that are home to brightly plumed flamingos. The gardens are also home to rescued wildlife such as other birds and reptiles as well as boasting some giant tree species.
Riverwalk Arts and Entertainment District
Covering a 22-block area, this exciting part of downtown offers plenty to see and do from Garand Opera House, History Center, Art Museum and plenty of dining options and evening entertainment just a short distance from the cruise terminals.
Bonnet House Museum
A beautiful and historic house in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the Bonnet House is included on the American National Register of Historic Places. It was built by prominent artist Frederic Clay Bartlett and has picturesque architecture and a botanical garden.