ROYAL CARIBBEAN EXPANDS SEASONAL CARIBBEAN ADVENTURES OFFER FOR 2027-28 | News
‘Tis the season for island hopping, as Royal Caribbean has unveiled the latest batch of ways to explore the Caribbean in 2027-2028. Starting in April 2027, families and vacationers can relax or go all out on adventure on 13 Royal Caribbean ships, from the bold new Legend of the Seas and the expanded 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 2027-2028 seasonal adventures are now available on Royal Caribbean’s website.
Vacationers can choose from idyllic locations in the western, eastern and southern Caribbean on a series of 3- to 9-night adventures, including visits to the vacation brand’s top-rated Perfect Day at 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 growing collection of ultimate destinations, including the highly anticipated Perfect Day Mexico – debuting in late 2027, with an exact opening date to be revealed in 2026. Plus, tropical getaways continue at bucket-list spots like the new Port Samaná, the gateway to lush jungles, the famous Salto del Limón waterfall and the best beaches – one of Royal Caribbean’s three scenic ports of call in the Dominican Republic in 2027-2028. line-up.
Year-round and seasonal island hopping adventures
Allure of the Seas – From Fort Lauderdale from May 2027 and Miami from November 2027
The beefed-up Oasis Class gamechanger returns to Fort Lauderdale for the summer, offering 6- and 8-night adventures in the Western and Southern Caribbean, including visits to Perfect Day at CocoCay; Willemstad, Curacao; Falmouth, Jamaica and more. For those looking to escape the winter blues, Allure heads to Miami in November 2027 for a seven-night vacation in the eastern and western Caribbean to places like Samaná to lounge along white-sand beaches, hike through jungles or enjoy breathtaking landscapes. Additionally, travelers can discover new favorites on deck, such as the Pesky Parrot tiki bar for tropical cocktails and zero-proof drinks and the redesigned pool deck.
Freedom of the Seas – From Miami from April 2027
Freedom will sail from Miami all season long on 4, 5, 7 and 9 night adventures around the Caribbean, visiting destinations such as Curacao, Aruba, Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day in CocoCay, Nassau and more.
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 for destinations like Perfect Day at 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 in April 2027. Enchantment will offer shorter 4 and 5 night breaks in the Western Caribbean from November 2027 for those looking to make the most of their holiday.
Grandeur of the Seas – From San Juan from May 2027 and Colon and Cartagena from December 2027
Grandeur kicks off summer in San Juan with a seven-night Southern Caribbean vacation, visiting hotspots like Tortola, the British Virgin Islands; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; Castries, St. Lucia and more. For winter, Grandeur takes vacationers on unparalleled seven-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.
Winter Escapes
Legend of the Seas – From Fort Lauderdale from November 2027
Debuting in July 2026, the daring Icon Class vacation will be back in Fort Lauderdale starting in winter 2027 after its European adventure. Families of all ages can enjoy a mix of 6- and 8-night getaways to tropical destinations in the South and West Caribbean, such as the award-winning Perfect Day at CocoCay in the Bahamas; Royal Beach Club Cozumel; Willemstad; Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic and more. On Legend, vacationers will have the family time of their lives 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 water park 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 take short 3- or 4-night getaways to Perfect Day at CocoCay and Nassau, where travelers can purchase a day pass to Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, opening in December 2025. On deck, thrill seekers can experience the Perfect Storm water slides and The Ultimate Abyss dry slide or party at places like The Lime & Coconut for tropical cocktails, Music Hall for live music and the AquaTheater for breathtaking performances.
Explorer of the Seas – From Fort Lauderdale from November 2027
Vacationers taking a 6- to 8-night winter adventure in the eastern and western Caribbean can go all-in on the top-rated Perfect Day at CocoCay; spend the day ziplining in Falmouth; explore the majestic mansions and take in impressive views of Puerto Plata, the Dominican Republic and more.
Independence of the Seas – From Miami from November 2027
For winter and spring, adventurers can choose from 4- to 8-night getaways in the eastern and western Caribbean on Independence, to visit historic Blackbeard’s Castle in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas; explore vibrant marine life on a glass bottom boat tour in George Town, Grand Cayman; or enjoy the ultimate beach day at Royal Beach Clubs in Nassau and Cozumel.
Brilliance of the Seas – From Tampa starting November 2027
Brilliance offers seven nights of warm weather adventures from Tampa to escape the winter. Travelers can relax in Western Caribbean hotspots such as Roatan, Honduras; Cozumel and Costa Maya; Belize City, Belize; and more.
Mariner of the Seas – From New Orleans from November 2027
Mariner will return from Europe and call New Orleans home during the 2027-2028 winter and spring seasons. Families can explore the western Caribbean on 6- to 9-night adventures to a variety of sunny locations including Belize City, Roatan and Cozumel, where vacationers can experience the ultimate beach day at Royal Beach Club Cozumel.
Rhapsody of the Seas – From San Juan from November 2027
Beginning in November 2027, Rhapsody will spend winter and spring in San Juan, where vacationers can escape to idyllic destinations such as St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands; St. Johns, Antigua; Castries; and Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, on 6- to 8-night getaways. In between island hopping, families can make even more memories together by climbing 40 feet above the deck, lounging by the pool and spending the evening at dazzling Broadway-style shows.
Summer adventures
Jewel of the Seas – From Fort Lauderdale from April 2027
From April to November 2027, Jewel will deliver the ultimate weekend getaway with 3 and 4 night adventures to Perfect Day in CocoCay and Nassau. Vacationers can set their sights on Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, which combines the beauty and atmosphere of the Bahamas with signature Royal Caribbean experiences when it opens in December 2025.
More ways to explore with Royal Caribbean will appear in 2026. Vacationers can book the new and upcoming adventures on Royal Caribbean’s website.
