Celebrity Beyond Alters Caribbean Itineraries Due to Reduced Cruising Speed – 4 August 2025

Celebrity Cruises announced multiple itinerary changes for the Celebrity Beyond following ongoing propulsion-related performance issues that have reduced the vessel's cruising speed. The adjustments affect Eastern and Western Caribbean voyages scheduled through October 2025, following a cancelled July 20 sailing and maintenance work completed at a shipyard in Freeport, Bahamas in July 2025.

The vessel resumed passenger service from Miami on 27 July 2025, with reduced speed limits still in effect. All affected passengers have been notified of revised port schedules and shore excursion arrangements have been automatically updated to match the new arrival and departure times.

Celebrity Beyond was taken out of service in July 2025 for technical repairs at Freeport following propulsion-related performance issues that caused the July 20 departure to be cancelled. Despite maintenance efforts at the shipyard, the vessel continues to experience reduced sailing speed. To maintain safe and timely operations, Celebrity Cruises has implemented revised port schedules across multiple sailings in August, September, and October 2025.

Vessel

• Name: Celebrity Beyond
• Operator: Celebrity Cruises
• Type: Large-ship cruise vessel
• Launched: 2022

Affected voyages

• Route: Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries
• Departure port: Miami
• Affected sailings: August, September, and October 2025
• Example itinerary (7 September 2025): Falmouth, Jamaica (Wed 08:00–16:00); Cozumel, Mexico (Fri 11:00–19:30); George Town, Grand Cayman (07:00–16:00)

Fatalities

• None reported.

Injuries

• None reported.

Rescued

• Not applicable — operational issue; no emergency evacuation.

Celebrity Cruises has communicated directly with all affected guests, emphasizing that itinerary integrity remains a top priority despite technical setbacks. The adjustments are necessary to deliver a smooth and safe sailing experience without compromising itinerary quality. Guests with pre-booked shore excursions will have their arrangements automatically updated to match the revised port times. The vessel is scheduled for dry dock in November 2026 (November 1–17), signalling a planned period for a major technical overhaul — the ship's first since launching in 2022.