Royal Caribbean Leans into Short Vacations for 2026/27
by Dori Saltzman
Photo: Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean is doubling down on its commitment to short vacations with an expansive lineup of two- to five-night vacations on 11 Royal Caribbean ships in 2026/27, including four Oasis-class ships.
Here’s the lineup:
Utopia of the Seas (Port Canaveral, year-round): Three- to four-night sailings visiting Perfect Day at CocoCay, with the option to purchase a day pass to the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island.
Wonder of the Seas (Miami, year-round): Three- and four-night getaways to Perfect Day at CocoCay and Nassau in The Bahamas, where cruisers can purchase a day pass to the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island.
Freedom of the Seas (Miami, year-round): Four- and five-night sailings across the Eastern and Western Caribbean.
Mariner of the Seas (Galveston, summer): Four- and five-night Western Caribbean sailings visits destinations like Costa Maya and Cozumel.
Rhapsody of the Seas (Tampa, summer): Four- and -five-night sailings to Mexico.
Grandeur of the Seas (Fort Lauderdale, summer): Three- and four-night cruises to destinations across The Bahamas, as well as Key West.
Liberty of the Seas (Galveston, winter): Four- and five-night Western Caribbean adventures.
Harmony of the Seas (Port Canaveral, winter): Two- , four- , five- , and seven-night sailings to the Caribbean including ports such as Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas and Falmouth, Jamaica.
Explorer of the Seas (Port Canaveral, winter): Four-night Eastern Caribbean itineraries, along with five-night Eastern and Western options.
Vision of the Seas (Miami, winter): Three- and four-night The Bahamas and Key West cruises.
Oasis of the Seas (Fort Lauderdale, winter): Three- and four-night getaways to Perfect Day at CocoCay and Nassau.
Bookings open on Thurs., Feb. 27, 2025.

