Royal Caribbean outlines first 2028-2029 cruise deployment releases
The initial timetable covers Alaska, part of Europe and selected seven-night Caribbean sailings in 2028.
Royal Caribbean has begun announcing when it plans to open cruise deployments for the 2028-2029 period, starting with three release windows scheduled for late 2026.
The cruise line’s 2028 Alaska season is set to be released during the week of Sept. 28, 2026. Part one of its 2028 Europe deployment is expected to follow during the week of Oct. 12, 2026.
During the week of Nov. 2, 2026, Royal Caribbean plans to release seven-night Caribbean cruises departing between May and September 2028. The company has not provided further details about those itineraries in the announced schedule.
Royal Caribbean also indicated that deployments covering fall 2028 through winter 2029 are coming soon, though it did not specify release dates for those sailings. The cruise line said all opening timelines remain subject to change without notice.