MIAMI, Dec. 9, 2025 – It’s the season for island-hopping as Royal Caribbean has unveiled the newest lineup of ways to explore the Caribbean in 2027-28. Starting April 2027, families and vacationers can kick back or go all out on adventure across 15*** Royal Caribbean ships, from the bold new Legend of the Seas and amplified Allure of the Seas to more action-packed getaways from Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Port Canaveral (Orlando) and Tampa, Florida; New Orleans; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Cartagena, Colombia; and Colon, Panama. The latest 2027-28 seasonal adventures are now available on Royal Caribbean’s website, and Crown & Anchor Society loyalty members can book today in advance of the official opening on Wednesday, Dec. 10.
Vacationers can have their pick of idyllic locales across the Western, Eastern and Southern Caribbean on a range of 3- to 9-night adventures, including visits to the vacation brand’s top-rated Perfect Day CocoCay in The Bahamas and Royal Beach Clubs in Paradise Island and Cozumel in 2026 for the ultimate beach days. The adventures are all part of Royal Caribbean’s expanding collection of ultimate destinations featuring the highly anticipated Perfect Day Mexico – set to debut in late 2027, with an exact opening date to be revealed in 2026. Plus, the tropical getaways continue at bucket-list worthy spots like the new Port Samaná, the gateway to lush jungles, the famous Salto del Limón waterfall and the best beaches – one of three scenic Dominican Republic ports of call in Royal Caribbean’s 2027-28 lineup.
Year-Round and Seasonal Island-Hopping Adventures
- Allure of the Seas – From Fort Lauderdale starting May 2027 and Miami starting November 2027
The amplified Oasis Class gamechanger will return to Fort Lauderdale for the summer offering 6- and 8-night adventures to the Western and Southern Caribbean, including visits to Perfect Day CocoCay; Willemstad, Curacao; Falmouth, Jamaica, and more. For those looking to escape winter blues, Allure will head to Miami in November 2027 for 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean vacations to spots like Samaná for lounging along white sand shorelines, hiking through jungles or taking in breathtaking scenery. Plus, travelers can explore new favorites on deck like the Pesky Parrot tiki bar for tropical cocktails and zero-proof drinks and the reimagined pool deck.
- Adventure of the Seas – From Port Canaveral (Orlando) starting April 2027
Adventure will spend the summer and winter seasons in Port Canaveral (Orlando). Travelers have a mix of 4-, 5- and 9-night vacations in store to destinations like Perfect Day CocoCay, the ultimate beach days at Royal Beach Clubs in Nassau and Cozumel and more.
- Enchantment of the Seas – From Tampa starting April 2027
Adventurers can explore sun-drenched destinations on 5- and 7-night Western Caribbean vacations to Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico, starting April 2027. Enchantment will then deliver shorter 4- and 5-night Western Caribbean getaways beginning November 2027 for those looking to make the most of their vacation time.
- Grandeur of the Seas – From San Juan starting May 2027 and Colon and Cartagena starting December 2027
Grandeur will kick off the summer in San Juan on 7-night Southern Caribbean vacations with visits to hot spots like Tortola, British Virgin Islands; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; Castries, St. Lucia, and more. For the winter, Grandeur will take vacationers on unparalleled 7-night adventures to the ABC islands from two tropical hotspots in Latin America – Colon and Cartagena – sailing to the shores of Willemstad, the white sand beaches of Oranjestad, Aruba, and more.
- Jewel of the Seas – From Fort Lauderdale starting April 2027
From April to November, Jewel will deliver the ultimate weekend getaway with 3- and 4-night adventures to Perfect Day at CocoCay and Nassau. Vacationers can set their sights on Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, combining the beauty and spirit of The Bahamas with Royal Caribbean signature experiences when it opens December 2025. Starting in November, Jewel continues to deliver 3- and 4-night vacations to Nassau, while adding other destinations to its lineup, including such as Bimini, The Bahamas; Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos; and Key West, Florida.
Winter Escapes
- Legend of the Seas – From Fort Lauderdale starting November 2027
The bold Icon Class vacation debuting July 2026 will be back in Fort Lauderdale starting winter 2027 after its European adventure. Families of all ages are in for a mix of 6- and 8-night getaways to tropical Southern and Western Caribbean destinations, like the award-winning Perfect Day CocoCay in The Bahamas; Royal Beach Club Cozumel; Willemstad; Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic, and more. On Legend, vacationers will experience the family time of a lifetime with the most dining at sea with 28 options, all-new entertainment headlined by Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” thrills like the largest waterpark at sea and more.
- Oasis of the Seas – From Fort Lauderdale starting November 2027
After spending the summer season in Cape Liberty, the original Oasis Class gamechanger will call Fort Lauderdale home. Adventurers can get away on 3- and 4-night short vacations to Perfect Day CocoCay and Nassau, where travelers can purchase a day pass to Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, opening December 2025. On deck, thrill-seekers can experience the Perfect Storm waterslides and The Ultimate Abyss dry slide or celebrate at spots like The Lime & Coconut for tropical cocktails, Music Hall for live music, and the AquaTheater for jaw-dropping performances.
- Explorer of the Seas – From Fort Lauderdale starting November 2027
Vacationers on 6- to 8-night winter adventures to the Eastern and Western Caribbean can go all in at the top-rated Perfect Day CocoCay; spend the day ziplining in Falmouth; explore the majestic mansions and take in the impressive views of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, and more.
- Independence of the Seas – From Miami starting November 2027
For the winter and spring, adventurers can choose from 5- to 9-night Eastern, Western and Southern Caribbean getaways** on Independence. Vacationers can experience the vibrant sea life on a glass-bottom boat tour in George Town, Grand Cayman, explore the idyllic island of Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis, or enjoy the ultimate beach day at Royal Beach Clubs in Nassau and Cozumel.
- Symphony of the Seas – From Fort Lauderdale starting August 2027
Vacationers can discover the Western, Eastern and Southern Caribbean on 4- to 9-night adventures on Symphony, including visiting Royal Beach Clubs in Paradise Island in Nassau and Cozumel. There’s more for adventurers to explore on Symphony with The Ultimate Abyss, the 10 story-tall dry slide, and The Perfect Storm waterslides. Vacationers can also dine, drink and be entertained with more than 30 options.
- Brilliance of the Seas – From Tampa starting November 2027
Brilliance will deliver 7-night warm weather adventures from Tampa to escape the winter. Travelers can kick back at Western Caribbean hotspots like Roatan, Honduras; Cozumel and Costa Maya; Belize City, Belize; and more.
- Serenade of the Seas – From Tampa starting October 2027
After finishing the summer in Alaska, Serenade will deliver 5- to 8-night adventures from Tampa. Travelers can explore all that the Western Caribbean has to offer, including Roatan, George Town and Cozumel, where vacationers can purchase a day pass to Royal Beach Club Cozumel.
- Mariner of the Seas – From New Orleans starting November 2027
Mariner will return from Europe and call New Orleans home during the 2027-28 winter and spring seasons. Families can explore the Western Caribbean on 6- to 9-night adventures to a variety of sunny locales including Belize City, Roatan and Cozumel, where vacationers can have the ultimate beach day at Royal Beach Club Cozumel.
- Rhapsody of the Seas – From San Juan starting November 2027
Starting November 2027, Rhapsody will spend the winter and spring in San Juan where vacationers can escape to idyllic destinations like St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands; St. Johns, Antigua; Castries; and Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis, on 6- to 8-night getaways. Between island hopping, families can make more memories together rock climbing 40 feet above deck, lounging poolside and spending the evening at dazzling Broadway-style shows.
- Vision of the Seas* – From San Juan starting October 2027
Starting October 2027, Vision will offer 6- to 9-night adventures from San Juan. Vacationers can escape the winter weather and explore destinations including St. Johns, St. George’s, Grenada and Oranjestad.
More ways to explore with Royal Caribbean will be released in 2026. Vacationers can book the new and upcoming adventures on Royal Caribbean’s website.
* February 2026 update: This release has been updated to reflect the new Caribbean sailings for Jewel, Serenade and Vision of the Seas.
** March 2026 update: This release has been updated to reflect changes in select sailings for Independence of the Seas. Independence will now sail 5- to 9-night Caribbean vacations to the Eastern, Western and Southern Caribbean.
*** April 2026 update: This release has been updated to reflect the redeployment of Freedom of the Seas to Europe for summer 2027. Freedom will sail from Southampton, England, from May to October 2027 on 2- to 9-night adventures across Europe.
****April 2026 update: This release has been updated to reflect the redeployment of Symphony of the Seas. Symphony will now sail 4- to 9-night vacations from Fort Lauderdale from August 2027 to February 2028.
About Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean, part of Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL), has delivered memorable vacations for more than 50 years. The cruise line’s game-changing ships and exclusive 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 exclusive destination, Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas.
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