Cruise lines launch new short-duration luxury sailings from Fort Lauderdale

Major cruise operators are expanding short-duration luxury itineraries departing from Fort Lauderdale. Celebrity Cruises has announced that its Celebrity Beyond will offer nine three-night departures to the Bahamas between November 2028 and March 2029. These micro-cruises are designed to provide high-end hospitality for time-constrained travelers seeking restorative weekend escapes.

Additionally, Royal Caribbean has brought its Icon Class ship, Legend of the Seas, to Port Everglades to begin its Caribbean season. The ship is scheduled to commence three-night sailings to the Bahamas, including a stop at the private island Perfect Day at CocoCay. A formal naming ceremony for the vessel is set for November 11 at Port Everglades, featuring retired U.S. Air Force Gen. Lori J. Robinson.