2024-2025 Royal Caribbean annual and summer Caribbean cruises /

Straight after winning “Best Cruise Line in the Caribbean” for the 20th year in a row, Royal Caribbean International has introduced its 2024-2025 annual and summer Caribbean cruises that will set the stage for the best family vacations with more adventure of all kinds – and less compromised – for every type of adventurer and all ages. From the world’s largest ships to adventurous weekend favorites, vacationers can choose from eight ships sailing to the best of the Caribbean. Highlights include the highly anticipated Icon of the Seas, sailing year-round East and West holidays from Miami, Florida, a first with Symphony of the Seas making its Big Apple debut when it sails from Cape Liberty in Bayonne , New Jersey, Freedom of the Seas en route to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Harmony of the Seas returning to the cruise line’s new net-zero terminal in Galveston, Texas. The 2024-2025 annual and summer cruises in the Caribbean are now open for bookings.

Adventure seekers have more than 20 destinations to choose from, including Roatan, Honduras; Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas; Philipsburg, St Maarten; Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico; Falmouth, Jamaica; and Royal Caribbean’s award-winning private destinations, Perfect Day at CocoCay in the Bahamas and Labadee in Haiti. In fact, most cruises include one or both private destinations.

Whether it’s chilling out on the beach or experiencing adrenaline-pumping thrills, vacationers will find it all at Perfect Day at CocoCay. Thrill seekers can test their mettle by plunging down the tallest waterslide in North America – one of 11 next-level waterslides at Thrill Waterpark – soaring up to 140 meters into the air in the Up, Up & Away helium balloon; conquering the largest wave pool in the Caribbean; and more. Those looking to chill out can relax on Chill Island’s famed white-sand beaches and crystal-clear waters or at the new Hideaway Beach, the adults-only oasis with an expansive pool, private pool cabanas and unparalleled ocean views, which are next year opens on the private island.

In sun-drenched Labadee, Haiti, five breathtaking coastlines and stunning mountain backdrops await adventurers. Located on Haiti’s northern coast, this slice of paradise is an idyllic destination with adventures for everyone, from an adrenalin rush on the world’s longest overwater zip line, to relaxing on pristine beaches, to exploring the rich culture while listening to the fascinating history of the peninsula and meeting local artisans and artisans.

With a wide variety of unique and memorable adventures on eight different ships, vacations in the best of the Caribbean and beyond, and two private destinations that each offer their own unique and memorable vacation, families are in for their most memorable vacation. holidays in 2024-2025.

Year-round 2024-2025 Caribbean Cruises Highlights

• Wonder of the Seas – Sailing from Orlando, Florida (Port Canaveral)
  The world’s largest cruise ship continues to call at Port Canaveral year-round for 7-night western and eastern Caribbean cruises. The newest ship of the revolutionary Oasis Class offers adventure in eight action-packed, signature neighborhoods, such as the most epic Ultimate Family Suite and the cruise line’s first Southern restaurant – The Mason Jar – and the first Suite Neighborhood on an Oasis Class ship. The adventure extends to the destinations vacationers can visit, including Cozumel, Mexico; Roatan, Honduras; Philipsburg, St Maarten; Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas; and perfect day at Coco Cay.
• Harmony of the Seas – Sailing from Galveston, Texas
  The first full year of non-stop Oasis Class adventures from Texas arrives as the award-winning ship returns to Galveston, Texas to sail 6- to 8-night Western Caribbean cruises and Perfect Day at CocoCay – also the first time travelers can visit the private island destination from the state. From top to bottom and in seven unique neighborhoods, vacationers have fan favorites in store such as The Perfect Storm, a trio of thrilling multi-story waterslides, the nine-story zipline, and dual FlowRider surf simulators. Sailing from Texas’ newest terminal and the world’s first zero-energy facility of its kind, the Lone Star State’s ultimate family vacation will also bring families and travelers of all ages to tropical destinations like Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico; and Roatan, Honduras.

Highlights of the Caribbean Cruises Summer 2024

• Symphony of the Seas – Sailing from Bayonne, New Jersey (Cape Liberty)
  For the first time ever, New York’s backyard will be home to this summertime Oasis Class favorite. Known for cutting-edge, original entertainment in air, ice, water and theatre, unique thrills and more, Symphony’s 7-day Bahamas cruises will have enough to keep adventure seekers on the edge of their seats. The store’s memory-making experiences range from theatrical hit Hairspray to the tallest slide at sea and the coolest way to travel 10 decks from the Sports Deck to the Boardwalk neighborhood, The Ultimate Abyss, and the ultimate thrill and relaxation at Perfect Day at Coco Cay.
• Freedom of the Seas – Sailing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida (Port Everglades)
  The Royal Amplified ship, with a $116 million lineup of experiences launched in 2020 for both adults and children, will sail from Fort Lauderdale on a series of 7- to 8-night cruises to a combination of destinations in the West – and Eastern Caribbean, Perfect Day in CocoCay and the Southern Caribbean. On-deck adventures include The Perfect Storm, a duo of high-speed waterslides; Splashaway Bay, the children’s water park near the resort-style pool where parents can relax; and an array of restaurants, bars, and lounges, such as the cruise line’s first spin on Italian trattoria – Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen – and poolside bar The Lime & Coconut. Taking the adventure ashore, vacationers can set their sights on visiting places like Haiti’s private destination Labadee, Maartens Philipsburg, and Falmouth, Jamaica.
• Liberty of the Seas – Sailing from Bayonne (Cape Liberty)
  Northeast vacationers have even more ways to make the most of their summer vacation, with a diverse combination of 4-night, 5-night, and 9-night Eastern Caribbean, Bermuda, and Canada and New England cruises. With their choice of short getaways or longer escapes, thrill seekers can set their sights on visiting culture-rich locations such as Halifax, Canada’s Nova Scotia, Philipsburg and Labadee, among many others.
• Adventure of the Seas – Sailing from Orlando (Port Canaveral)
  One of the most beloved Royal Caribbean ships will once again live up to its name as the action-packed ship, featuring thrills like the FlowRider surf simulator and dual racer waterslides, continues to cruise year-round from Port Canaveral. The lineup includes 6 and 8 night vacations exploring the southern, eastern or western Caribbean and the Bahamas, including Perfect Day at CocoCay, Labadee, Charlotte Amalie; and Oranjestad, Aruba.
• Vision of the Seas – Sailing from Baltimore
  Vision joins Royal Caribbean ships sailing from the East Coast and continues to cruise from Baltimore, providing a new gateway to the Caribbean for vacationers. During the summer, adventure seekers can head to Bermuda, Perfect Day at CocoCay in the Bahamas or Canada and New England on 5 and 9 night cruises. Winter brings a new set of adventures to choose from, 8-night Bahamas and 12-night Southern Caribbean vacations with visits to St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, Castries, St. Lucia; and Basseterre, St Kitts and Nevis.
• Enchantment of the Seas – Sailing from Tampa, Florida
  Vacationers are in for an intimate vacation experience full of ways to explore different destinations, with Enchantment’s return to Tampa. There’s plenty to explore on a series of destination-rich 7-night Western Caribbean cruises and three 7-night Bahamas and Perfect Day at CocoCay adventures.