Royal Caribbean Fleet Update: Ship Moves, a Sale Listing and New Sailings
Royal Caribbean is moving Navigator of the Seas to Asia, adding Hero of the Seas sailings, and marking a year of Star of the Seas. A former ship is also for sale.
Royal Caribbean is ending the year-round Los Angeles stay of Navigator of the Seas. According to Travel and Tour World, the ship will move to an international schedule that includes Singapore and Japan. The ship had sailed from Los Angeles since November 2021.
The same report says this is not a permanent exit from California. The ship's pattern is changing from steady West Coast sailing to a mix that includes Asia. The notes do not give exact dates for the new routes.
According to Cruise Fever, Royal Caribbean has put two extra voyages on the schedule for Hero of the Seas. The vessel plans to start service in August 2027. The report says guests can board earlier than first planned.
Cruise Industry News says Star of the Seas has finished its first year of service. The ship was delivered on July 10, 2025. It is the second ship in the Icon class and was built in Finland.
Cruise Hive reports that the former Majesty of the Seas is listed for sale at $40 million. The ship is 34 years old. Separately, TheTravel published a guide on eight Caribbean port days that may be better spent onboard Icon of the Seas.
What it means for travelers
If you plan a cruise from Los Angeles, check which ship sails on your dates. A ship change can alter the route, the onboard features and the price. Travelers in Asia may gain new cruise choices from Singapore and Japan.
What to watch next
Check Royal Caribbean's official site for exact Navigator of the Seas routes and dates, and for Hero of the Seas booking details, before you book or plan.
How the story unfolded
- Cruise Industry News Star of the Seas: Over 365 Days of Service for Royal Caribbean
Read the original reporting
- Cruise Industry News – Star of the Seas: Over 365 Days of Service for Royal Caribbean ↗
- Cruise Hive – Royal Caribbean’s Former Majesty of the Seas Listed for $40 Million ↗
- TheTravel – 8 Caribbean Port Days Better Spent Onboard Royal Caribbean's Icon Of The Seas ↗
- Travel and Tour World – Los Angeles Cruise Tourism Enters New Era as Royal Caribbean Shifts Navigator of the Seas to Singapore and Japan ↗
- Cruise Fever – Royal Caribbean Just Added Two Brand-New Sailings to Hero of the Seas (Sooner Than Expected) ↗
Quick questions
What happened?
Royal Caribbean is moving Navigator of the Seas to Asia, adding Hero of the Seas sailings, and marking a year of Star of the Seas. A former ship is also for sale.
How does this affect trips to United States?
If you plan a cruise from Los Angeles, check which ship sails on your dates. A ship change can alter the route, the onboard features and the price. Travelers in Asia may gain new cruise choices from Singapore and Japan.
What should I do now?
Check Royal Caribbean's official site for exact Navigator of the Seas routes and dates, and for Hero of the Seas booking details, before you book or plan.
Where does this information come from?
This brief is based on reporting from Cruise Industry News, Cruise Hive, TheTravel, Travel and Tour World and Cruise Fever. Links to the original stories are listed on this page.
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