Royal Caribbean announced on October 14, 2026 its first year-round European season, for 2028-29. Seven ships will sail the Mediterranean, Northern Europe and, in winter, the Canary Islands, on cruises of 3 to 12 nights. Bookings opened to the public on October 15, 2026, a day after early access for Crown & Anchor Society members.
Where each ship sails
- Rhapsody of the Seas (the year-round ship): from Athens (Piraeus), Barcelona and Lisbon. Summer 2028 brings 7-night Greece, Turkey and Egypt sailings. From November 2028 it switches to 9- to 12-night cruises to the Canary Islands, Portugal, Morocco, Cyprus, Malta and Greece.
- Odyssey of the Seas: 7-night Greek Isles cruises from Rome (Civitavecchia), April to October 2028.
- Liberty of the Seas: 7- and 8-night cruises from Barcelona, Athens and Rome, May to October 2028.
- Mariner of the Seas: 7-night cruises from Barcelona, Lisbon, Athens and Ravenna (for Venice).
- Explorer of the Seas: 7-night Greek Isles and Croatia cruises from Ravenna (for Venice), May to October 2028.
- Freedom of the Seas: 3- to 9-night cruises from Southampton, England, to Norway, Denmark, Belgium, France, Spain and Portugal, May to October 2028.
- Jewel of the Seas: 7- to 11-night Baltic cruises from Copenhagen and Stockholm, May to August 2028.
New for the Greek Isles is an “Ultimate Santorini Day” excursion covering Oia and Fira with access to Royal Beach Club Santorini, plus later evening stays in Santorini on select sailings.