From all-time favorites to the ultimate short
getaway on Utopia of the Seas, sun-seekers can get away to
idyllic destinations throughout the Eastern and Western Caribbean starting April 2026
MIAMI, Feb. 26,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vacationers can put down
their to-do lists and pack their bags with Royal Caribbean's
latest combination of 2026-27 short getaways. More ways to
max out memory-making to the world's top destinations are in store
across a wide lineup of 2- to 5-night vacations on 11
bold Royal Caribbean ships. Headlining the lineup are four
show-stopping Oasis Class adventures with Utopia,
Wonder, Harmony and Oasis of the
Seas across Port Canaveral (Orlando), Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Adventurers of
all ages can also choose to escape any time of year across
Florida and Texas with vacations on
Mariner and Explorer to even more ways
to make the most of short getaways on Liberty,
Freedom, Vision, Rhapsody and
Grandeur of the Seas. Crown & Anchor Society
loyalty members can be among the first to book the
all-encompassing lineup on Royal Caribbean's
website ahead of the official opening on
Thursday, Feb. 27.
Sun-soaked adventures with adrenaline-pumping thrills and
unrivaled ways to chill await at tropical favorites, including the
top-rated Perfect Day at CocoCay in The
Bahamas – where
waterslides at Thrill Waterpark tower high and the
adults-only oasis Hideaway Beach is home to the ultimate
beachfront paradise – and the brand's exclusive beach destination
in Labadee, Haiti. Plus,
adventurers will have brand new ways to take their short getaways
to the next level with the all-new Royal Beach Club
Collection. Vacationers can create their ultimate beach day in
more ways than one with visits to the all-inclusive Royal Beach
Club Paradise Island, set to open December 2025, or a taste of Mexico at
Royal Beach Club Cozumel, debuting late 2026 on
select Western Caribbean
vacations. More adventures are in store across the Eastern and
Western Caribbean at bucket-list
worthy spots like Puerto Plata,
Dominican Republic;
Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis; Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, and more.
Year-Round Adventures
- Utopia of the Seas – From
Port Canaveral (Orlando)
- The ultimate short getaway will continue to deliver weekend
energy year-round with a mix of 3- and 4-night
adventures, visiting the award-winning Perfect Day at
CocoCay. Plus, vacationers of all ages can keep the party vibes
going or kick back at the all-inclusive Royal Beach Club
Paradise Island, available with a day pass. On Utopia,
there are more than 40 ways to dine, drink and party, more
pools than days to count, and thrills like
the 10-story Ultimate Abyss dry slide.
- Wonder of the Seas – From
Miami
- Wonder is back in Miami with year-round 3- and 4-night
getaways to Perfect Day at CocoCay and Nassau, The Bahamas, home to Royal Beach Club
Paradise Island. In between island-hopping, vacationers have in
store epic thrills like the Ultimate Abyss, bold bites at
favorites like The Mason Jar, next-level play for kids of
all ages and more.
- Freedom of the Seas – From Miami
- Freedom will sail year-round from Miami on 4- and 5-night vacations
across the Eastern and Western
Caribbean to idyllic spots such as the top-rated Perfect
Day at CocoCay; Nassau,
with opportunities to visit Royal Beach Club Paradise
Island; Labadee; Bimini and more. In between
island-hopping, vacationers of all ages can kick back and adventure
at the resort-style Caribbean pool
deck, reimagined spaces for kids and teens, and more.
Summer Escapes
- Mariner of the Seas – From
Galveston
- Mariner will call Royal Caribbean's – and the world's –
first zero-energy terminal in Galveston home for the summer. Adventurers can
have their pick of 4- and 5-night Western Caribbean adventures to soak up
the sun and splash all day in destinations like Costa Maya and
Cozumel.
- Rhapsody of the Seas – From Tampa
- Rhapsody will return to Tampa in the summer with new 4- and
5-night adventures. Vacationers can adventure throughout
Mexico, exploring the best of
Cozumel and Costa
Maya in just a few days.
- Grandeur of the Seas – From Fort Lauderdale
- Grandeur will spend the summer in Fort Lauderdale with 3- and 4-night
vacations to destinations across The Bahamas, including Perfect Day at
CocoCay, as well as Key
West in Florida.
While on Grandeur, vacationers can soak up the sun in the
adults-only Solarium, place their bets at Casino
Royale and even watch a film poolside with the whole family
when the sun goes down.
Winter Getaways
- Liberty of the Seas – From Galveston
- Come winter 2026-27, Liberty will deliver a
combination 4- and 5-night Western Caribbean adventures. Travelers
can set their sights on Mexico
across Costa Maya and Cozumel, including Royal Beach Club
Cozumel when it opens in late 2026.
- Harmony of the Seas – From Port Canaveral
(Orlando)
- After a mini summer season in Europe, Harmony will
head to Port Canaveral in August and spend the winter and spring on
2-, 4-, 5- and 7-night escapes to locations like
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas and Falmouth, Jamaica. Vacationers can also visit Royal
Caribbean's award-winning Perfect Day at CocoCay and
purchase their day passes to the soon-to-debut Royal Beach Club
Paradise Island.
- Explorer of the Seas – From Port Canaveral
(Orlando)
- Explorer will make its return to Port Canaveral for
the winter 2026-27 season on 4-night Eastern Caribbean adventures with
visits to Perfect Day at CocoCay and Nassau. In addition, Explorer will
also offer 5-night Eastern and Western
Caribbean vacations to picturesque spots including
Puerto Plata and
Cozumel, where vacationers
can curate their ultimate beach day in late 2026 at Royal Beach
Club Cozumel.
- Vision of the Seas – From Miami
- Vision is returning to Miami for the winter 2026-27 season.
Vacationers can get away on 3- and 4-night trips to spots
like Bimini, Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day at CocoCay and
Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, as well as Key West, Florida. The memory-making
continues at sea with eight pools and whirlpools,
Broadway-style shows and plenty of ways to dine and
drink.
- Oasis of the Seas – From Fort Lauderdale
- Vacationers can escape the winter blues on Oasis'
3- and 4-night getaways to Perfect Day at CocoCay and
Nassau, including Royal
Beach Club Paradise Island. On Oasis, there is adventure
from day to night with thrills like the 10-story
Ultimate Abyss dry slide and The Perfect Storm
waterslides, tropical sips at poolside bar The Lime and
Coconut and more.
More ways to explore with Royal Caribbean will be released this
year. Vacationers can book new and upcoming adventures by visiting
Royal Caribbean's website.
About Royal Caribbean International
Royal Caribbean International, part of Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE:
RCL), has delivered memorable vacations for more than 50 years. The
cruise line's game-changing ships and private destinations
revolutionize vacations with innovations and an all-encompassing
combination of experiences, from thrills to dining and
entertainment, for every type of family and vacationer. Voted "Best
Cruise Line Overall" for 22 consecutive years in the Travel Weekly
Readers Choice Awards, Royal Caribbean makes memories with
adventurers across more than 300 destinations in 80 countries on
all seven continents, including the line's top-rated private
destination, Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas.
Media can stay up to date by
following @RoyalCaribPR on X and visit
www.RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com. For additional information or to
book, vacationers can visit www.RoyalCaribbean.com, call
(800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN or contact
their travel advisor.
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