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

The Celebrity Xcel sails a 7-night St. Thomas, St. Kitts & Puerto Plata itinerary with Celebrity Cruises, departing Fort Lauderdale, Florida on January 30, 2028. 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, Philipsburg, St. Maarten, St Thomas, US Virgin Islands, with 2 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.

1. Day 1 — Sunday, Jan 30, 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 74°F.

2. Day 2 — Monday, Jan 31, 2028 — At Sea

   Day 2 of 8 is a day at sea aboard Celebrity Xcel, cruising between ports on the St. Thomas, St. Kitts & Puerto Plata itinerary.

3. Day 3 — Tuesday, Feb 1, 2028 — At Sea

   Day 3 of 8 is a day at sea aboard Celebrity Xcel, cruising between ports on the St. Thomas, St. Kitts & Puerto Plata itinerary.

4. Day 4 — Wednesday, Feb 2, 2028 — Philipsburg, St. Maarten

   Philipsburg, St. Maarten 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 78°F.

5. Day 5 — Thursday, Feb 3, 2028 — St Thomas, US Virgin Islands

   St Thomas, US Virgin Islands 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 77°F.

6. Day 6 — Friday, Feb 4, 2028 — Puerto Plata/Amber Cove, Dominican Republic

   Puerto Plata/Amber Cove, Dominican Republic is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 7-night St. Thomas, St. Kitts & Puerto Plata cruise on Celebrity Xcel. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 81°F.

7. Day 7 — Saturday, Feb 5, 2028 — At Sea

   Day 7 of 8 is a day at sea aboard Celebrity Xcel, cruising between ports on the St. Thomas, St. Kitts & Puerto Plata itinerary.

8. Day 8 — Sunday, Feb 6, 2028 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida

   Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 7-night St. Thomas, St. Kitts & Puerto Plata cruise on Celebrity Xcel. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 74°F.