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ROYAL CARIBBEAN MAXIMIZES EVERY MINUTE OF SHORT CARIBBEAN GETAWAYS IN 2026-27

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 – 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 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 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 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.  

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Introducing weekend energy to every day of the week from Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas and its unmatched lineup of 40-plus ways to dine, drink and party; more pools than the days to count, thrills, ways to chill; and more at the cruise line’s award-winning private island at Perfect Day at CocoCay set the stage for the ultimate 3-night weekend and 4-night weekday getaways.
Introducing weekend energy to every day of the week from Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas and its unmatched lineup of 40-plus ways to dine, drink and party; more pools than the days to count, thrills, ways to chill; and more at the cruise line’s award-winning private island at Perfect Day at CocoCay set the stage for the ultimate 3-night weekend and 4-night weekday getaways.
The vibes across the five pools on Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas range from upbeat to low key. From resort-style pools with The Lime & Coconut bar at the center of the party and spots to grab a bite to eat, like The Spare Tire food truck, to the laidback Solarium for adults, there’s something for everyone on the ultimate short getaway. Credit: sbw-photo

The vibes across the five pools on Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas range from upbeat to low key. From resort-style pools with The Lime & Coconut bar at the center of the party and spots to grab a bite to eat, like The Spare Tire food truck, to the laidback Solarium for adults, there’s something for everyone on the ultimate short getaway.

Credit: sbw-photo

Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas delivers the ultimate vacation for travelers of all ages. Across eight distinct neighborhoods, vacationers can enjoy a lineup of experiences and returning favorites, including the Suite Neighborhood, the Wonder Playscape interactive outdoor play area for kids, the southern restaurant and bar The Mason Jar, and the cantilevered Vue Bar. The signature adventures in store include the Caribbean pool deck; The Perfect Storm, a trio of high-speed waterslides; Splashaway Bay, the kids aqua park; and The Ultimate Abyss, the longest dry slide at sea.
Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas delivers the ultimate vacation for travelers of all ages. Across eight distinct neighborhoods, vacationers can enjoy a lineup of experiences and returning favorites, including the Suite Neighborhood, the Wonder Playscape interactive outdoor play area for kids, the southern restaurant and bar The Mason Jar, and the cantilevered Vue Bar. The signature adventures in store include the Caribbean pool deck; The Perfect Storm, a trio of high-speed waterslides; Splashaway Bay, the kids aqua park; and The Ultimate Abyss, the longest dry slide at sea.
Oasis Class ship Harmony of the Seas touts the ultimate combination of adventures for guests of all ages, which features Ultimate Abyss, the tallest slide at sea; a trio of high-speed waterslides known as The Perfect Storm, twin FlowRider surf simulators, a variety of restaurants that serve up a world of flavors.
Oasis Class ship Harmony of the Seas touts the ultimate combination of adventures for guests of all ages, which features Ultimate Abyss, the tallest slide at sea; a trio of high-speed waterslides known as The Perfect Storm, twin FlowRider surf simulators, a variety of restaurants that serve up a world of flavors.
Guests onboard Liberty of the Seas can enjoy a collection of waterslides called the Perfect Storm including the first-ever boomerang slide, Tidal Wave. The hair-raising slide features a steep drop that propels riders up a near vertical wall for a moment of weightlessness and into free fall.Los huéspedes a bordo del Liberty of the Seas pueden disfrutar de una colección de toboganes acuáticos llamada el Perfect Storm, que incluye el primer tobogán boomerang, Tidal Wave. El tobogán espeluznante cuenta con una caída con gran pendiente que impulsa a los más osados por una pared casi vertical para un momento de ingravidez y en caída libre.
Guests onboard Liberty of the Seas can enjoy a collection of waterslides called the Perfect Storm including the first-ever boomerang slide, Tidal Wave. The hair-raising slide features a steep drop that propels riders up a near vertical wall for a moment of weightlessness and into free fall.

Los huéspedes a bordo del Liberty of the Seas pueden disfrutar de una colección de toboganes acuáticos llamada el Perfect Storm, que incluye el primer tobogán boomerang, Tidal Wave. El tobogán espeluznante cuenta con una caída con gran pendiente que impulsa a los más osados por una pared casi vertical para un momento de ingravidez y en caída libre.
The amplified Mariner of the Seas delivers a lineup of adventures for every traveler, from Sky Pad – a virtual reality, bungee trampoline experience – to the tiki-chic watering hole, The Bamboo Room; glow-in-the-dark laser tag; and racer waterslides.
The amplified Mariner of the Seas delivers a lineup of adventures for every traveler, from Sky Pad – a virtual reality, bungee trampoline experience – to the tiki-chic watering hole, The Bamboo Room; glow-in-the-dark laser tag; and racer waterslides.
Coco Beach Club, the exclusive beach club on Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day at CocoCay, touts the first overwater cabanas in The Bahamas, a dedicated restaurant with upscale dining, an oceanfront infinity pool and beach cabanas with seaside views.
Coco Beach Club, the exclusive beach club on Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day at CocoCay, touts the first overwater cabanas in The Bahamas, a dedicated restaurant with upscale dining, an oceanfront infinity pool and beach cabanas with seaside views.
December 2024 – The world’s largest swim-up bar, The Floating Flamingo is where vacationers can keep the party vibes going all day on Royal Caribbean’s Royal Beach Club Paradise Island. Fueled by DJ-spun beats and dancing, the swim-up bar located in Party Cove serves up tropical cocktails, a VIP section and more.Diciembre de 2024 – El bar acuático más grande del mundo, The Floating Flamingo, es donde los vacacionistas pueden mantener las vibraciones de fiesta durante todo el día en el Royal Beach Club Paradise Island de Royal Caribbean. Impulsado por ritmos y bailes de DJ, el bar en la piscina ubicado en Party Cove sirve cócteles tropicales, una sección VIP y más.
December 2024 – The world’s largest swim-up bar, The Floating Flamingo is where vacationers can keep the party vibes going all day on Royal Caribbean’s Royal Beach Club Paradise Island. Fueled by DJ-spun beats and dancing, the swim-up bar located in Party Cove serves up tropical cocktails, a VIP section and more.

Diciembre de 2024 – El bar acuático más grande del mundo, The Floating Flamingo, es donde los vacacionistas pueden mantener las vibraciones de fiesta durante todo el día en el Royal Beach Club Paradise Island de Royal Caribbean. Impulsado por ritmos y bailes de DJ, el bar en la piscina ubicado en Party Cove sirve cócteles tropicales, una sección VIP y más.
March 2024 – The next ultimate beach day experience in Royal Caribbean International’s destination lineup, Royal Beach Club Cozumel, will welcome vacationers in 2026. The addition to the Royal Beach Club Collection will complement all that Cozumel, Mexico, has to offer and feature experiences for everyone, from striking beaches and pools to private cabanas, swim-up bars, a variety of dining spots and more. Marzo 2024 - La próxima experiencia de playa en la gama de destinos en tierra de Royal Caribbean International, Royal Beach Club Cozumel, dará la bienvenida a los vacacionistas en 2026. El nuevo destino del Royal Beach Club Collection complementará todo lo que Cozumel, México, tiene para ofrecer y contará con experiencias para todos, desde playas y piscinas impresionantes hasta cabañas privadas, bares en las piscinas, una variedad de lugares para comer y más.
March 2024 – The next ultimate beach day experience in Royal Caribbean International’s destination lineup, Royal Beach Club Cozumel, will welcome vacationers in 2026. The addition to the Royal Beach Club Collection will complement all that Cozumel, Mexico, has to offer and feature experiences for everyone, from striking beaches and pools to private cabanas, swim-up bars, a variety of dining spots and more.

Marzo 2024 - La próxima experiencia de playa en la gama de destinos en tierra de Royal Caribbean International, Royal Beach Club Cozumel, dará la bienvenida a los vacacionistas en 2026. El nuevo destino del Royal Beach Club Collection complementará todo lo que Cozumel, México, tiene para ofrecer y contará con experiencias para todos, desde playas y piscinas impresionantes hasta cabañas privadas, bares en las piscinas, una variedad de lugares para comer y más.

Health and safety protocols, guest conduct rules, and regional travel restrictions vary by ship and destination, and are subject to change without notice. Due to evolving health protocols, imagery and messaging may not accurately reflect onboard and destination experiences, offerings, features, or itineraries. These may not be available during your voyage, may vary by ship and destination, and may be subject to change without notice.