Look into Celebrity on an 7 or 8-night cruise out of Ft Lauderdale to the ABC islands (Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao). Two Sea Days each way. Aruba is often a long port day when ABC is the itinerary (they are very close together).
The location is just off the northern coast of South America, in an area considered to be out of the Hurricane zone. (When we visited last May, they were wrapping the season.)
Each island has its own feel and geography, but all are or were part of the Netherlands Antilles.
Aruba is especially focused on American tourism. Southwest flies there, there are many timeshares, and even US Immigration for outbound flights is completed in the airport (no need to do when you arrive in the States.
Bonaire is considered a divers’ paradise, with the option to dive from a ship or the shore. It is a laid-back country with a small population count. They have more elevation change than mostly-flat Aruba. Caves, donkeys, salt flats, flamingos, and a bunch of beaches. A fun activity is a golf cart rental (the local drivers are very kind - and no blaring horns at slow drivers). Bonaire is known to limit cruise ships, so finding a date a ship can visit may take a little searching.
Curaçao has colorful buildings lining the sides of its deep harbor. You can cross the harbor on a pontoon bridge which moves out of the way for ships entering/ exiting. There is a small ferry for backup. Lots of beaches here, also. This is probably more European influenced.
Celebrity is owned by
Royal Caribbean and is their next level / more Premium and more adult-focused.
This itinerary was offered, alternating with an itinerary that included Barbados, this winter (I watched daily blogs by Captain Kate, their best known Captain).
Beyond is a newer ship than the Summit.
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