Celebrity pumps up supply in the Caribbean

Celebrity Cruises will have eight ships sailing in the Caribbean this winter and next, including its newest vessel, the Celebrity Apex. 

The line, which has normally based six ships in the region, said the increase is not related to the pandemic, but to growing demand. 

The Apex, delivered in March but yet to carry any passengers, will be joined by its sister ship, the Celebrity Edge, as well as the Celebrity Equinox, Millennium, Silhouette, Summit, Constellation and Reflection.

The ships will homeport in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Tampa and San Juan, offering four- to 11-day itineraries, including an expanded offering of seven-day itineraries. 

Celebrity said its seven-day itinerary from San Juan enables people to go farther south than most weeklong sailings from Florida, to destinations such as the ABC islands, St. Lucia and Barbados. 

Celebrity recently launched Always Included pricing, including drinks, WiFi and gratuities in its base cruise fare.