Celebrity Cruises to set sail with expanded Caribbean routes from three Florida ports

Celebrity Cruises has announced 40 new itineraries departing from three distinct Florida ports next year. These journeys will span from weekly 7-night cruises and up to 9-night escapes.

Port Everglades will see both the Celebrity Apex and Celebrity Summit set sail, while the Celebrity Equinox will begin its journey from Port Canaveral, and the Celebrity Constellation will depart from Port Tampa Bay. 

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Caribbean destinations to be covered in the new itineraries

The destinations on their map will cover several Caribbean hotspots, such as Belize, Bimini, Grand Cayman, San Juan, and the sought-after Perfect Day at CocoCay.

Laura Hodges Bethge, the President of Celebrity Cruises, shared the company’s enthusiasm over the new offerings, emphasizing the enhanced options for guests to immerse themselves in the Caribbean’s splendor. 

Port Canaveral: A fresh starting point with Celebrity Equinox

Notably, Port Canaveral will be a new addition to their list of home ports, catering to a broad audience of travelers. 

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The Celebrity Equinox is scheduled to sail from Port Canaveral between November 21, 2024, and April 19, 2025. 

Port Canaveral CEO, Capt. John Murray, welcomed the collaboration, highlighting the increasing demand for Celebrity Cruises from their port.

Celebrity Constellation’s unique offerings

Additionally, Celebrity Cruises is set to revitalize its Caribbean program operating from Port Tampa Bay. From January 2, 2025, to April 6, 2025, travelers can hop aboard the Celebrity Constellation for cruises lasting 6 to 7 nights. 

Among the newly introduced routes, four unique itineraries encompassing 14 sailings for the season have been disclosed. 

The Tampa-originating journeys will treat vacationers to destinations like Belize, Honduras, Key West, Mexico, and even a special stop in New Orleans during the vibrant Mardi Gras festivities. 

Port Tampa Bay President and CEO, Paul Anderson, expressed optimism about Celebrity’s augmented offerings and the ongoing collaboration, praising the Celebrity Constellation’s capability to offer travelers a memorable journey while being in proximity to Tampa’s primary attractions.

Travelers can mark their calendars for August 22 when these new itineraries will be available for booking.

 

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