Celebrity Cruises Caribbean: 11 nights from Fort Lauderdale with Celebrity Ascent
Feb 2, 2026

Cartagena De Indias

The City is a fairytale of romanticism, legends and pure beauty. Cartagena de Indias is an exciting place you will fall in love with.

The city was one of the first sanctuaries of African slaves freed in the America and is today populated by an ethnic melting pot of Colombian varieties. It is a vivid city, the ideal place if you are looking for something different from the usual touristic routine. To immerge in the city, you just have to have a walk through Cartagena’s labyrinth of cobblestones alleys, where huge balconies are wrapped by bugainvilles and massive churches cast their shadows on the tree-lined squares. Take your time and relax in one of the many cafes in Cartagena.

Colon

Colón is the ideal crossroads for a walk through the rainforest or a close look at the Panama Canal. Colón lies at the heart of the country's rich history and innovation. This important port city is less than an hour from Panama's most famous attractions, so it is easy to visit sites such as the Panama railway, Gatun and the old Spanish fortress Fort San Lorenzo. There, everything is graced by the crystal-clear waters and white sand that are always a sweet setting for an unforgettable holiday.

Capital of the province of Colón on the Caribbean coast of Panama, Colón is located in the heart of the rich history of the country and its innovation. This important port city is less than an hour from Panama's most famous attractions, so it's easy to visit sites such as the Panama Railroad, Gatun and the old Spanish fortress Fort San Lorenzo. All embellished naturally by crystal clear waters and white sand which always represent a very popular sweet frame for an unforgettable vacation.

Oranjestad

Oranjestad, the historic Dutch capital of Aruba, is located along the picturesque south coast, and it is considered a paradise for the senses by every tourist.
Boutiques, exclusive shops, street vendors, casinos and a wide range of restaurants, discos and bars make Orajestad a very popular tourist destination in Aruba. In addition to shops, restaurants and entertainment, in the city you can visit museums, a butterfly farm, art galleries, golf, historical sites and a functional touristic port. The colonization of the island by Netherlands is demonstrated in Dutch colonial architecture that is mixed with distinctly Caribbean brightly coloured buildings.

Boutiques, exclusive shops, street vendors, casinos and a wide range of restaurants, discos and bars, make Oranjestad, a super popular tourist destination in Aruba. In addition to shops, restaurants and entertainment, this capital city of the island offers museums, a butterfly farm, art galleries, golf, historical sites and a functional marina. The colonization of the island by the Netherlands is demonstrated in Dutch colonial architecture, mixed with buildings with distinctly Caribbean bright colors.

Willemstad

Capital of the Dutch Antilles and largest city on the island of Curacao, this town, a large and small city at the same time, is full of life and attractions for all tastes.

The vibrant capital of Curacao is a welcoming, cheerful destination, with two distinct historic districts, divided by the beautiful bay of St. Anna. Punda, site of narrow, clean streets, is packed with shops and museums. Otrobanda, or "The Other Side", is a labyrinth of residential streets, in contrast to the organized grid throughout the bay. The colorful colonial architecture of Willemstad has been named a UNESCO heritage site. Diving and swimming with dolphins are popular and highly sought-after activities throughout the bay.

George Town

Capital of Grand Cayman, one of the three magnificent tropical islands, which Christopher Columbus called "Las Tortugas" (the turtles) for the sea creatures he found abundant in the crystal clear waters of the ocean.

Georgetown is the capital of the Cayman Islands and one of the most popular cruise ship stops in the Caribbean, thanks to its white sand beaches, year-round tropical climate, and crystal-clear blue waters. Don't miss Stingray City and diving and snorkeling near the coral reef. Georgetown offers an abundance of duty-free shopping, restaurants, and cafes. If you can get away from the beach on your own, try an excursion to one of the few tropical rainforests in the Antilles.

Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale is in Florida, USA. It is one of the main ports for the cruise market and it is a holiday resort for many tourists coming from anywhere in the States and from other Countries in the world.

 

The majority of the cruises to the Caribbean leave from Ft. Lauderdale, due to its strategic position. The city is the ideal destination for the beach life enthusiasts: you can’t miss out Hollywood Beach, near the city centre and lively beach. If you are shopping lovers, you’re in the right place. You can find plenty of shops in malls or in the city centre, that also offers many bars and clubs where you can enjoy the best night life. Visit the Flamingo Gardens, 60 acres of fields where you can observe flamingos and alligators enjoying a lush and verdant flora. Explore all the species of animals and plants during an unforgettable safari. Ft. Lauderdale is a comfortable and relaxing place and the best place where you can spend a few days before your cruise. Here you can find cruises with the best companies such as Royal Caribbean, Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America, Princess Cruises and many more.