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Vacationers
are in for more ways to make memories across Royal Caribbean's latest
combination of tropical and Northeast 2026-27 getaways. The
lineup of 12 Royal Caribbean ships rounds out a variety of adventures across Florida, Texas, Puerto
Rico and the Northeast for every type of family and
vacationer to get away any time of year. Crown & Anchor Society
loyalty members can be among the first to book on Royal Caribbean's website ahead of the official openings on Wednesday,
Nov. 20, and Thursday, Nov. 21.
Royal
Caribbean International's Icon of the Seas. On 7-night vacations to the
Caribbean and The Bahamas, adventurers can experience highlights like six
record-breaking waterslides, an adults-only retreat, seven pools, the first
neighborhood designed for young families, 40-plus ways to dine, drink and be
entertained; and more.
On
Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas, adventurers are in for the ultimate thrill
at the largest waterpark at sea, Category 6, in Thrill Island. Six
record-breaking slides reach new heights, including Storm Surge, one of two
adrenaline-pumping family raft slides; Pressure Drop, the industry's first open
free-fall slide; Frightening Bolt, the tallest drop slide at sea; and Storm
Chasers, cruising's first mat-racing duo.
Vacationers
visiting Coco Beach Club on Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day at CocoCay can soak
up endless ocean views at this beachside escape filled with ways to lounge for
every type of traveler. The exclusive beach club touts the first overwater
cabanas in The Bahamas, a dedicated restaurant with upscale dining, an
oceanfront infinity pool and beach cabanas with seaside views.
Headlining
the adventures are four to 12 nights of island-hopping to
idyllic destinations, including the vacation brand's Perfect Day at
CocoCay in The Bahamas and the newest addition to the Royal
Beach Club Collection, Royal Beach Club Cozumel, opening in Mexico in
2026. The revolutionary Icon of the Seas from Miami and
the next in the best-selling Icon Class, Star of the Seas, from Port
Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, will take center stage with bold 7-night
vacations to the eastern and western Caribbean. There are even more
tropical getaways in store on all-time favorites from Tampa; San
Juan, Puerto Rico, and Galveston, Texas, as well as Fort Lauderdale,
Florida, on the soon-to-be-amplified Allure of the Seas, set for
an epic transformation with an unmatched combination of thrills and ways to
chill. And for adventures to picturesque spots from the Northeast, vacationers
have the ultimate lineup from Cape Liberty, New Jersey; or Baltimore.
The
range of sun-soaked destinations have experiences of all kinds, from
adrenaline-pumping waterslides at Thrill Waterpark and the first
adults-only oasis, Hideaway Beach, on Royal Caribbean's
award-winning Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas to Labadee, Haiti,
featuring five jaw-dropping shorelines and the world's longest
overwater zip line. Vacationers also have the ultimate beach day in
store with pools, swim-up bars and more at Royal Beach Club Cozumel in
2026. Plus, more adventures await across the eastern, southern and
western Caribbean at Nassau, The Bahamas; Basseterre, St
Kitts & Nevis; and Philipsburg, St. Maarten, as well as up north
at spots like Boston, Massachusetts; Portland, Maine; and Halifax,
Nova Scotia, in Canada.
2026-27 Caribbean &
Northeast Highlights
Bold
Getaways from Florida
Star of the Seas – From Port Canaveral (Orlando)
The
next combination of the best of every vacation heads for the eastern and
western Caribbean with year-round 7-night adventures.
Vacationers are in for island-hopping to the max with visits to one of the
world's top travel destinations, Perfect Day at CocoCay, along with more
turquoise waters at San Juan; Roatan, Honduras; and Costa
Maya, Mexico. The memory-making continues on Star across more
than 40 ways to dine and drink, including the new Lincoln Park Supper Club,
six adrenaline-pumping waterslides, deck-defying entertainment and more.
Icon of the Seas – From Miami
Marking
another year of 7-night eastern and western Caribbean getaways,
the world's best vacation is back with adventures to the award-winning Perfect
Day at CocoCay, along with highlights like Philipsburg; Charlotte
Amalie, St. Thomas, and more.
Allure of the Seas – From Fort Lauderdale
After
debuting its more than $100 million amplification in 2025, Allure will
make its way to the tropics for the summer, combining bold experiences with
must-see destinations. On 6- and 8-night western, eastern and
southern Caribbean adventures, vacationers can visit the
sun-soaked shores of Nassau; Falmouth, Jamaica, and Labadee,
or make their way to Perfect Day at CocoCay, along with San Juan; Willemstad,
Curacao; Oranjestad, Aruba and more. Plus, there are new favorites
on Allure, like the Pesky Parrot tiki bar, and memory-making
experiences from the 10-story dry slide – the Ultimate Abyss –
to resort-style pools.
Adventure
of the Seas – From Port Canaveral (Orlando) and Fort Lauderdale
Adventure will
spend the summer in Port Canaveral (Orlando) with 6- and 8-night Caribbean getaways to George
Town, Grand Cayman; and more. Later in the season, sunseekers can escape
the winter blues from Fort Lauderdale with 6- and 8-night
vacations to Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic, and Costa
Maya, plus visits to Perfect Day at CocoCay throughout both
seasons.
Enchantment
of the Seas – From Tampa
Enchantment is
back in Tampa, and vacationers can soak up the sun with 7-night
western Caribbean getaways to Belize City, Belize; Roatan; Costa
Maya and Cozumel, Mexico, where vacationers can set their sights on
the ultimate beach day at Royal Beach Club Cozumel when the
experience opens in late 2026.
Family
Favorites From Texas
Symphony
of the Seas – From Galveston
Symphony will
call Royal Caribbean's – and the world's – first zero-energy terminal in Galveston home
for the 2026-27 season. Vacationers are in for 6- to 8-night western Caribbean adventures,
including visits to Costa Maya, Roatan, Nassau and Perfect
Day at CocoCay. In late 2026, striking beaches, views and pools for every vibe
are in store at Royal Beach Club Cozumel, the brand's upcoming beach
club experience.
Adventures
From Puerto Rico
Brilliance
of the Seas – From San Juan
On 7-night
getaways to bucket-list locales like Charlotte Amalie; St. Johns, Antigua; St.
Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, and more, vacationers can max out memories
on Brilliance during the winter season. In between, adventurers on
deck can scale the rock climbing wall, unwind by the pool or adults-only
Solarium and savor flavors of all kinds, from sushi at Izumi to
steakhouse classics at Chops Grille.
Radiance
of the Seas – From San Juan
With
more ways to explore, Radiance will make its way to the
southern Caribbean for year-round 7-night adventures to
culture-rich destinations and sunny shores at Roseau, Dominica; Tortola, British
Virgin Islands, and more. Plus, Radiance offers plenty of ways to
seize the day from world-class dining to family movie nights under the stars
and the adults-only Solarium whirlpools.
Destination-Hopping
from the Northeast
Oasis
of the Seas – From Cape Liberty
Calling
Cape Liberty home for the summer 2026 season, the original game-changer will
head to the sun-kissed beaches of The Bahamas on 7- and 9-
night adventures, including visits the top-rated Perfect Day at CocoCay and Nassau, as
well as Port Canaveral (Orlando). On Oasis, there are thrills in
store like the 10-story Ultimate Abyss dry slide and The Perfect
Storm waterslides, along with ways to dine and and be entertained, and more.
Odyssey
of the Seas – From Cape Liberty
For
the winter season, vacationers can escape on 7- and 8-night adventures to Nassau and Perfect
Day at CocoCay. Travelers can also choose from a different lineup in the summer
with 11- and 12-night vacations around the Caribbean to
spots like Basseterre; Castries, St. Lucia; Bridgetown,
Barbados, and more.
Independence
of the Seas – From Cape Liberty
Vacationers
can get away in the summer to Bermuda and the eastern Caribbean on 5-
and 9-night getaways to explore stunning shores. The winter introduces
another combination of adventures with 4-night shorts to
Canada and longer 9-night vacations to the Caribbean, as
well as to the Northeast's historical landmarks and famed fall foliage in Boston,
Massachusetts, and Portland, Maine.
Vision
of the Seas – From Baltimore
The Baltimore resident
brings a varied combination of 5- and 9-night vacations to
explore Bermuda and The Bahamas, including getaways to Perfect
Day at CocoCay. To kick off the fall season, adventurers can go leaf peeping
in Bar Harbor, Maine, and Halifax on 9-night vacations.
More
ways to see and explore the Caribbean will be revealed in 2025.
Vacationers can book new and upcoming adventures by visiting Royal
Caribbean's website.
Image Credit: © Royal Caribbean International
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