Royal Caribbean Plans Year-Round Europe Cruises for 2028-29 With Seven Ships
For the first time, Royal Caribbean will sail from Europe all year, with seven ships, trips of three to twelve nights, and winter voyages to the Canary Islands.
Royal Caribbean has shared its plans for the 2028-29 European season. For the first time, the cruise line will offer sailings from Europe in every month of the year, according to Cruise Hive and Cruise Industry News.
Seven ships will sail in European waters. Travel and Tour World reports that trips will last from three to twelve nights.
Most ships will focus on the warmer months. Rhapsody of the Seas will carry the programme into winter, with trips to the Canary Islands. Cruise Industry News also reports that this ship will offer summer voyages that include nights spent in Egypt.
Ships will leave from many ports.
What it means for travelers
Travelers who want a cruise in Europe will have more choices of season, port and trip length. Winter trips to the Canary Islands give an option outside the usual summer months. Several departure cities also make it easier to add a city stay before or after the cruise.
What to watch next
Members of the Crown & Anchor Society can already book. Other travelers should check Royal Caribbean's official website for when booking opens to everyone, and confirm prices and itineraries there.
How the story unfolded
- Cruise Industry News Royal Caribbean Going Year-Round in Europe in 2028-29
- Travel and Tour World Royal Caribbean Sets Major Europe Cruise Expansion Across Seven Ships
Read the original reporting
- Cruise Hive – Royal Caribbean Sends 7 Ships To Europe For Its First All-Year Season ↗
- Travel and Tour World – Royal Caribbean Sets Major Europe Cruise Expansion Across Seven Ships ↗
- Cruise Industry News – Royal Caribbean Going Year-Round in Europe in 2028-29 ↗
Quick questions
What happened?
For the first time, Royal Caribbean will sail from Europe all year, with seven ships, trips of three to twelve nights, and winter voyages to the Canary Islands.
How does this affect trips to Spain?
Travelers who want a cruise in Europe will have more choices of season, port and trip length. Winter trips to the Canary Islands give an option outside the usual summer months. Several departure cities also make it easier to add a city stay before or after the cruise.
What should travelers watch for next?
Members of the Crown & Anchor Society can already book. Other travelers should check Royal Caribbean's official website for when booking opens to everyone, and confirm prices and itineraries there.
Where does this information come from?
This brief is based on reporting from Cruise Hive, Travel and Tour World and Cruise Industry News. Links to the original stories are listed on this page.
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