Royal Caribbean plans first year-round Europe season for 2028-29
Seven ships will serve Northern Europe, the Baltics and the Mediterranean, with general bookings opening in October 2026.
Royal Caribbean has announced its first year-round European sailing program, scheduled for the 2028-29 season. The deployment will include seven ships operating in Northern Europe, the Baltics and the Mediterranean. General bookings are set to open on October 15, 2026, while Crown & Anchor Society loyalty members received earlier access.
Rhapsody of the Seas is due to begin its European deployment in May 2028, sailing from Piraeus, Barcelona and Lisbon. From November, the ship is scheduled to operate nine- to 12-night itineraries featuring the Canary Islands, Portugal, Morocco, Cyprus, Malta and Greece.
Explorer of the Seas will offer seven-night cruises from Ravenna between May and October 2028, visiting the Greek Isles and Croatia. Selected departures will also call at Kotor, Montenegro. During the same period, Liberty of the Seas is scheduled to sail seven- and eight-night cruises from Barcelona, Piraeus and Civitavecchia, with visits to the Greek Isles, Marseille, Sicily and Cagliari.
Freedom of the Seas will operate from Southampton from May through October, offering itineraries ranging from three to nine nights.
