ROYAL CARIBBEAN MAXIMIZES EVERY MINUTE OF SHORT CARIBBEAN GETAWAYS IN 2026-27
Royal Caribbean has unveiled its 2026-27 short Caribbean getaway lineup, featuring 11 ships offering 2- to 5-night vacations. The program is headlined by four Oasis Class vessels - Utopia, Wonder, Harmony, and Oasis - operating from Florida ports.
The itineraries include visits to Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas and the exclusive beach destination in Labadee, Haiti. New additions include the Royal Beach Club Collection, with Royal Beach Club Paradise Island opening December 2025 and Royal Beach Club Cozumel debuting late 2026.
Ships will operate from various homeports including Port Canaveral, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Galveston, and Tampa, offering year-round and seasonal sailings. Destinations span the Eastern and Western Caribbean, featuring stops at popular ports like Puerto Plata, Basseterre, Cabo San Lucas, and more.
Royal Caribbean ha svelato la sua programmazione per le brevi fughe caraibiche del 2026-27, con 11 navi che offrono vacanze di 2-5 notti. Il programma è guidato da quattro navi della Oasis Class - Utopia, Wonder, Harmony e Oasis - che operano dai porti della Florida.
Gli itinerari includono visite a Perfect Day at CocoCay alle Bahamas e alla destinazione esclusiva della spiaggia a Labadee, Haiti. Le novità includono la Royal Beach Club Collection, con l'apertura del Royal Beach Club Paradise Island a dicembre 2025 e il Royal Beach Club Cozumel che debutterà a fine 2026.
Le navi opereranno da vari porti di partenza tra cui Port Canaveral, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Galveston e Tampa, offrendo crociere tutto l'anno e stagionali. Le destinazioni si estendono nei Caraibi orientali e occidentali, con soste in porti popolari come Puerto Plata, Basseterre, Cabo San Lucas e altri.
Royal Caribbean ha presentado su programación de escapadas cortas por el Caribe para 2026-27, con 11 barcos que ofrecen vacaciones de 2 a 5 noches. El programa está encabezado por cuatro barcos de la Oasis Class - Utopia, Wonder, Harmony y Oasis - que operan desde puertos de Florida.
Los itinerarios incluyen visitas a Perfect Day at CocoCay en las Bahamas y al exclusivo destino de playa en Labadee, Haití. Las nuevas incorporaciones incluyen la Royal Beach Club Collection, con la apertura del Royal Beach Club Paradise Island en diciembre de 2025 y el Royal Beach Club Cozumel que debutará a finales de 2026.
Los barcos operarán desde varios puertos de origen, incluidos Port Canaveral, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Galveston y Tampa, ofreciendo cruceros durante todo el año y estacionales. Las destinos abarcan el Caribe oriental y occidental, con paradas en puertos populares como Puerto Plata, Basseterre, Cabo San Lucas y más.
로얄 캐리비안이 2026-27년 카리브해 단기 휴가 프로그램을 발표했습니다. 11척의 선박이 2-5일 동안의 휴가를 제공합니다. 이 프로그램은 플로리다 항구에서 운항하는 네 척의 오아시스 클래스 선박 - 유토피아, 원더, 하모니, 오아시스 - 가 이끌고 있습니다.
여행 일정에는 바하마의 퍼펙트 데이 앳 코코케이와 아이티의 독점 해변 목적지인 라바디를 방문하는 일정이 포함됩니다. 새로운 추가 사항으로는 로얄 비치 클럽 컬렉션이 있으며, 로얄 비치 클럽 파라다이스 아일랜드가 2025년 12월에 개장하고 로얄 비치 클럽 코수멜이 2026년 말에 데뷔할 예정입니다.
선박은 포트 카나베랄, 마이애미, 포트 로더데일, 갈베스톤, 탬파 등 다양한 출발 항구에서 운항하며, 연중 내내 및 시즌별 크루즈를 제공합니다. 목적지는 동부 및 서부 카리브해를 아우르며, 푸에르토 플라타, 바세테르, 카보 산 루카스 등 인기 항구에 정차합니다.
Royal Caribbean a dévoilé sa programmation pour des escapades courtes dans les Caraïbes pour 2026-27, avec 11 navires proposant des vacances de 2 à 5 nuits. Le programme est dirigé par quatre navires de la Oasis Class - Utopia, Wonder, Harmony et Oasis - opérant depuis les ports de Floride.
Les itinéraires incluent des visites à Perfect Day at CocoCay aux Bahamas et à la destination de plage exclusive à Labadee, Haïti. Les nouvelles additions comprennent la Royal Beach Club Collection, avec l'ouverture du Royal Beach Club Paradise Island en décembre 2025 et le Royal Beach Club Cozumel qui fera ses débuts fin 2026.
Les navires opéreront depuis divers ports d'attache, notamment Port Canaveral, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Galveston et Tampa, offrant des croisières toute l'année et saisonnières. Les destinations s'étendent sur les Caraïbes orientales et occidentales, avec des arrêts dans des ports populaires comme Puerto Plata, Basseterre, Cabo San Lucas et d'autres.
Royal Caribbean hat seine Kurzurlaubsangebote für die Karibik 2026-27 vorgestellt, mit 11 Schiffen, die 2- bis 5-nächtige Urlaube anbieten. Das Programm wird von vier Oasis Class Schiffen - Utopia, Wonder, Harmony und Oasis - angeführt, die von Florida-Häfen aus operieren.
Die Routen umfassen Besuche bei Perfect Day at CocoCay in den Bahamas und dem exklusiven Strandziel in Labadee, Haiti. Neuheiten sind die Royal Beach Club Collection, mit der Eröffnung des Royal Beach Club Paradise Island im Dezember 2025 und dem Royal Beach Club Cozumel, der Ende 2026 debütieren wird.
Die Schiffe werden von verschiedenen Heimathäfen aus operieren, darunter Port Canaveral, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Galveston und Tampa, und bieten ganzjährige und saisonale Kreuzfahrten an. Die Ziele erstrecken sich über die östliche und westliche Karibik und umfassen beliebte Häfen wie Puerto Plata, Basseterre, Cabo San Lucas und mehr.
- Expansion of cruise offerings with 11 ships deployed for short Caribbean getaways
- Launch of two new Royal Beach Club destinations expanding revenue streams
- Strategic deployment of premium Oasis Class ships on popular short itineraries
- Diversification of homeports across Florida and Texas
- Heavy reliance on short-duration cruises may impact per-voyage profitability
- Significant investment required for new Beach Club developments
Insights
Royal Caribbean's 2026-27 short Caribbean itinerary announcement signals a significant strategic shift in how the company is deploying its premium assets to maximize revenue yield. The unprecedented commitment of four Oasis-class ships (the company's largest and newest vessels) to the short-cruise market represents a fundamental rethinking of fleet deployment strategy.
The centerpiece of this revenue strategy revolves around RCL's proprietary destinations. Each itinerary strategically incorporates either Perfect Day at CocoCay or the upcoming Royal Beach Club locations in Paradise Island and Cozumel. These private destinations typically generate 2-3x the revenue of traditional ports through controlled pricing of excursions, food, beverage, and premium offerings like cabana rentals. By routing 11 ships through these proprietary destinations, RCL creates a captive spending environment that competitors cannot replicate.
The year-round deployment of Utopia from Port Canaveral specifically targets the high-yield weekend getaway market, which attracts guests willing to pay premium per diems for condensed vacation experiences. This aligns perfectly with post-pandemic travel trends showing increased demand for shorter, more frequent vacations among younger demographics and the growing "bleisure" travel segment.
RCL's strategic homeport diversification across five key embarkation ports optimizes market penetration while the seasonal rotation of vessels enables dynamic yield management. The Galveston zero-energy terminal also strengthens RCL's ESG positioning, increasingly important for institutional investors.
This deployment strategy ultimately allows Royal Caribbean to maximize total passenger capacity while spreading fixed costs across more sailings, potentially improving overall margin performance despite the shorter itinerary lengths.
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
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
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 andNassau , TheBahamas , 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.
- Wonder is back in
- Freedom of the Seas – From
Miami - Freedom will sail year-round from
Miami on 4- and 5-night vacations across the Eastern andWestern 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-styleCaribbean pool deck, reimagined spaces for kids and teens, and more.
- Freedom will sail year-round from
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-nightWestern Caribbean adventures to soak up the sun and splash all day in destinations like Costa Maya and Cozumel.
- Mariner will call Royal Caribbean's – and the world's – first zero-energy terminal in
- Rhapsody of the Seas – From
Tampa - Rhapsody will return to
Tampa in the summer with new 4- and 5-night adventures. Vacationers can adventure throughoutMexico , exploring the best ofCozumel and Costa Maya in just a few days.
- Rhapsody will return to
- Grandeur of the Seas – From
Fort Lauderdale - Grandeur will spend the summer in
Fort Lauderdale with 3- and 4-night vacations to destinations across TheBahamas , including Perfect Day at CocoCay, as well asKey West inFlorida . 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.
- Grandeur will spend the summer in
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 onMexico across Costa Maya andCozumel , including Royal Beach Club Cozumel when it opens in late 2026.
- Come winter 2026-27, Liberty will deliver a combination 4- and 5-night
- 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.
- 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,
- 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 andNassau . In addition, Explorer will also offer 5-night Eastern andWestern Caribbean vacations to picturesque spots including Puerto Plata andCozumel , where vacationers can curate their ultimate beach day in late 2026 at Royal Beach Club Cozumel.
- Explorer will make its return to Port Canaveral for the winter 2026-27 season on 4-night
- 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 asKey West, Florida . The memory-making continues at sea with eight pools and whirlpools, Broadway-style shows and plenty of ways to dine and drink.
- Vision is returning to
- 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.
- Vacationers can escape the winter blues on Oasis' 3- and 4-night getaways to Perfect Day at CocoCay and
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.
Media can stay up to date by following @RoyalCaribPR on X and visit www.RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com. For additional information or to book, vacationers can visit www.RoyalCaribbean.com, call (800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN or contact their travel advisor.
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