Post Thanksgiving Cruise

LGBTQ+ group sailing aboard Celebrity Beyond.

John Heath Travel website · Image source

Dates: November 29, 2026 – December 6, 2026
Ship: Celebrity Beyond · Celebrity Cruises
Published price: See current pricing

Sailing snapshot

This 7-night ocean sailing runs from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL and lists 5 distinct stops. It is a hosted LGBTQ+ group within a regular sailing, so the group experience and wider ship run side by side.

Trip overview

John Heath Travel's seven-night Post Thanksgiving Cruise is a hosted LGBTQ+ group aboard Celebrity Beyond, sailing round trip from Fort Lauderdale on November 29, 2026. The official program begins at a downtown host hotel with a welcome pool party near Wilton Manors, then adds private onboard gatherings around calls at Puerto Plata, St. Thomas, and St. Maarten. The published package includes Celebrity's Classic Beverage Package, basic Wi-Fi, complimentary dining and snacks, entertainment, most onboard activities, and John Heath Travel events; the pre-cruise hotel, gratuities, specialty dining, excursions, and several personal expenses remain extra.

Editorially rewritten from the operator's published trip details · reviewed September 4, 2026.

Before you put down a deposit

The booking decision

Best fit: Travelers who want Celebrity Beyond's polished dining and design with a private LGBTQ+ social program, plus a Wilton Manors pre-cruise start that makes meeting people easier before embarkation day.
Trip format: John Heath Travel hosts an LGBTQ+ group within a regular Celebrity Beyond sailing, not a full-ship charter. The official page describes a host-hotel pool party, private onboard events, themed cocktails, entertainment, and optional private excursions for booked group guests.
What is included: The published package includes the Classic Beverage Package, basic Wi-Fi, complimentary meals and snacks, live entertainment, most onboard activities, and private John Heath Travel events. Airfare, the pre- or post-cruise hotel, specialty dining, room service, laundry, spa treatments, premium beverages, excursions, and gratuities are listed as extras.
Fare basis: The public page separates double- and single-occupancy pricing but does not expose a stable cabin-rate table in the reviewed page content. Require the exact cabin category, occupancy basis, taxes and port fees, deposit, final-payment date, and cancellation terms in the written quote.
Solo and cabin reality: Single-occupancy pricing is explicitly signposted, but the public page does not provide a dependable total by cabin category. Ask for the current solo quote, cabin location, included beverage and Wi-Fi benefits, and whether any roommate arrangement exists before comparing it with double occupancy.
Accessibility: The trip page does not promise accessible group inventory. Confirm an accessible cabin inside the allocation and review walking, vehicle, and boarding requirements for Puerto Plata, St. Thomas, St. Maarten, and any private excursion before paying the deposit.
Embarkation plan: The social program starts at a downtown Fort Lauderdale host hotel before the Port Everglades departure. The hotel is discounted rather than included, so confirm the room-block deadline, arrange the hotel-to-port transfer, and arrive early enough to enjoy the welcome instead of meeting everyone in the security line.
Itinerary rhythm: Three sea days divide Puerto Plata, St. Thomas, and St. Maarten, leaving genuine room for the private onboard program. The three consecutive island calls create the busiest stretch; travelers who want every group event should avoid making all three shore days dawn-to-dinner marathons.

Editorially reviewed September 4, 2026 from the primary trip source: johnheathtravel.com. Confirm live inventory and individual requirements before paying.

Program itinerary

1Fort Lauderdale, FLNovember 29, 2026
2At SeaNovember 30, 2026
3Puerto Plata, Dominican RepublicDecember 1, 2026
4Charlotte Amalie, St. ThomasDecember 2, 2026
5Philipsburg, St. MaartenDecember 3, 2026
6At SeaDecember 4, 2026
7At SeaDecember 5, 2026
8Fort Lauderdale, FLDecember 6, 2026

Confirm the current daily itinerary with the operator before planning ashore. Ports and times may change.

Price and availability

See current pricing

Pricing note: John Heath Travel publishes current group pricing by request.

Availability note: John Heath Travel publishes this sailing on a dedicated trip page but does not expose a stable cabin-rate grid in the public page; confirm live group inventory and the complete fare directly.

Fares can change and may exclude taxes, fees, airfare, transfers, or single supplements. Confirm the final total with the operator before booking.

Room types on Celebrity Beyond

Iconic Suite
Aqua Sky Suite
Edge Stateroom with Infinite Veranda
Panoramic Ocean View
Inside

These are Celebrity Beyond’s published room classes, not a promise of inventory for this sailing. Where an official image is available, it represents the named class; confirm the exact category code, cabin number, layout, and view before booking. See the full Celebrity Beyond room guide.

Is this sailing a good fit?

Who it tends to suit

Travelers who value personal cruise advice, an established hosted LGBTQ+ crowd, private events, and access to mainstream luxury and river itineraries.

What the trip feels like

Welcoming and polished, with a strong repeat-guest community; the exact energy shifts from large annual gatherings to smaller destination-focused sailings.

Operator profile reviewed September 1, 2026 from the John Heath Travel official company profile.

About the operator

John Heath Travel curates hosted LGBTQ+ group vacations with an emphasis on personal service, polished planning, and memorable shared experiences. Its cruise listings may use mainstream ships and routes, while the hosted group adds the community, events, and expert support that make the sailing feel more personal.

Editorially rewritten from the operator's published information · reviewed August 30, 2026.

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