If your idea of winter includes sunshine, turquoise water, tropical cocktails, and zero snow shovels, then our 9-night Caribbean cruise aboard the Celebrity Eclipse from Jan 8-17, 2027, deserves a spot on your travel wish list.

Sailing roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale, this itinerary visits four of the Caribbean’s most beautiful and diverse islands: Antigua, Dominica, Martinique, and St. Maarten. Combined with the elevated experience Celebrity Cruises is known for, this sailing offers the perfect blend of relaxation, culture, adventure, and luxury.

Four Incredible Islands, Four Completely Different Experiences, and Four Glorious Days at Sea

One of the biggest advantages of this itinerary is that no two ports feel alike. Antigua is a beach lover’s paradise with 365 beaches. Dominica is a natural beauty with rainforests, waterfalls and volcanic landscapes. Martinique is a taste of France in the Caribbean with charming cafes and French bakeries. St. Maarten is two countries in one with the tiny island being dually parts of The Netherlands and France.

Many travelers focus on the ports, but don’t overlook the value of the four sea days included on this itinerary. Sea days give you the chance to slow down and actually enjoy your vacation. Sleep in. Enjoy breakfast with ocean views. Relax by the pool. Indulge in a spa treatment. Attend a wine tasting. Read that book you’ve been meaning to finish. Sometimes the best memories happen when there’s nowhere you need to be.

Here’s what I’m going to do. Join me if you dare!

Jan 8 – Welcome aboard! Roam about and get to know the layout of the ship

Jan 9 – day at sea – sleep in, coffee on the balcony, brunch, nap, read, get some vitamin D

Jan 10 – day at sea – sleep in, coffee on the balcony, brunch, nap, read, spa treatment

Jan 11 – Antigua – swim in crystal-clear water, sail along the coast, relax with a rum punch

Jan 12 – Dominica – visit Trafalgar Falls, swim through Titou Gorge, and snorkel Champagne Reef

Jan 13 – Martinique – after café au lait and a croissant at a French bakery, visit the market

Jan 14 – St Maarten – after lunch at a lolo on the French side, have a guavaberry colada on the Dutch side

Jan 15 – day at sea – sleep in, coffee on the balcony, brunch, nap, read, have a flight of martinis

Jan 16 – day at sea – sleep in, coffee on the balcony, brunch, nap, read, take a yoga class

Jan 17 – you don’t have to go home but you can’t stay on board. Farewell!

There’s something incredibly satisfying about trading winter weather for nine nights of island hopping and ocean views. After all, winter will still be waiting for you when you get home. Click here for more details!