7-Night Cruise on Celebrity XcelSt. Thomas, St. Kitts & Puerto Plata - Weather

Departing Fort Lauderdale, Florida on January 2, 2028, the Celebrity Cruises ship Celebrity Xcel runs this 7-night St. Thomas, St. Kitts & Puerto Plata sailing. It's a classic Caribbean cruise. Travelers sailing in January can generally expect warm, sunny weather with gentle trade winds. Ports of call include Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Puerto Plata/Amber Cove, Dominican Republic, St Thomas, US Virgin Islands, with 2 more along the way. Scroll the daily outlook below to pack smart for every port of call.

1. Day 1 — Sunday, Jan 2, 2028 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida

   Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 7-night St. Thomas, St. Kitts & Puerto Plata cruise on Celebrity Xcel. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 75°F.

2. Day 2 — Tuesday, Jan 4, 2028 — Puerto Plata/Amber Cove, Dominican Republic

   Puerto Plata/Amber Cove, Dominican Republic is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 7-night St. Thomas, St. Kitts & Puerto Plata cruise on Celebrity Xcel. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 81°F.

3. Day 3 — Wednesday, Jan 5, 2028 — St Thomas, US Virgin Islands

   St Thomas, US Virgin Islands is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 7-night St. Thomas, St. Kitts & Puerto Plata cruise on Celebrity Xcel. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 78°F.

4. Day 4 — Thursday, Jan 6, 2028 — Basseterre, St. Kitts

   Basseterre, St. Kitts is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 7-night St. Thomas, St. Kitts & Puerto Plata cruise on Celebrity Xcel. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 79°F.

5. Day 5 — Sunday, Jan 9, 2028 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida

   Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 7-night St. Thomas, St. Kitts & Puerto Plata cruise on Celebrity Xcel. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 74°F.