Royal Caribbean has opened bookings for its summer 2028 Caribbean and Mexico cruise programme, featuring 11 ships sailing from Florida, Texas, Puerto Rico and the northeastern United States.
The itineraries will operate from April through October 2028. The programme includes four Icon Class ships sailing from Florida and Texas, alongside Symphony of the Seas, which will introduce a new lineup of onboard experiences in 2028.
Bookings initially opened to Crown & Anchor Society loyalty members ahead of the general booking opening. The itineraries are available through Royal Caribbean’s official website.
The programme covers destinations across the Caribbean and Mexico, including Nassau in The Bahamas, Cozumel in Mexico, Grand Turk in Turks and Caicos, St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands, and Samaná in the Dominican Republic.
It also includes calls at the cruise line’s private destinations. These include Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas, where visitors can access Thrill Waterpark, Hideaway Beach and Coco Beach Club.
In Nassau, passengers can also purchase day passes to Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, which offers pools, beaches, swim-up bars and Bahamian cuisine.
Royal Caribbean Summer 2028 Cruises from Florida
Five ships will operate Caribbean itineraries from Florida, departing from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Port Canaveral and Tampa.
Hero of the Seas – Miami
7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises | From April 2028
The newest Icon Class ship, Hero of the Seas, will sail seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries from Miami. Calls will include Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas.
Shore excursions will include catamaran trips in Philipsburg, St. Maarten, and aerial tram rides in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas. In Cozumel, passengers can also take part in traditional cooking classes.
On board, the ship will feature nine pools, including the new Coconut Cove pool and The Hideaway swim-up bar. Dining and beverage options will exceed 40, alongside new cooking classes.
Family accommodation will include the three-storey Ultimate Family Treehouse.
Symphony of the Seas – Miami
6- and 8-night Caribbean cruises
Symphony of the Seas will introduce an expanded lineup of onboard experiences in 2028. Royal Caribbean plans to reveal further details at a later date.
The ship will offer six- and eight-night Caribbean itineraries. Destinations will include Willemstad, Curaçao, where passengers can visit the historic Queen Emma Bridge, and Falmouth, Jamaica, for rafting on the Martha Brae River and excursions to Dunn’s River Falls.
On board, attractions will include the 10-storey Ultimate Abyss dry slide and AquaTheater performances. The ship also features more than 20 dining venues serving international cuisines.
Legend of the Seas – Fort Lauderdale
6- and 8-night Caribbean cruises | From April 2028
Legend of the Seas will sail six- and eight-night itineraries, visiting Perfect Day at CocoCay and other Caribbean destinations.
Ports of call will include Cabo Rojo in the Dominican Republic and Oranjestad in Aruba. Shore activities will range from beach visits and swimming to ATV excursions and snorkelling near abandoned cargo ships.
On board, the ship will offer 28 dining options. These include Royal Railway – Legend Station, an immersive dining experience themed around the Silk Routes.
Entertainment will include Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”.
Star of the Seas – Port Canaveral (Orlando)
7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises
Star of the Seas will sail seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries from Port Canaveral.
The programme will include Perfect Day at CocoCay, Samaná and San Juan, Puerto Rico, alongside other Caribbean destinations.
Shore experiences will include exploring mangrove forests, visiting El Limón Waterfall, discovering historic landmarks in Charlotte Amalie and sampling local cuisine in Cozumel.
Harmony of the Seas – Port Canaveral (Orlando)
7-night Caribbean cruises
The recently amplified Harmony of the Seas will operate seven-night Caribbean itineraries, including calls at Perfect Day at CocoCay.
In Nassau, passengers can visit Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, which offers beaches, pools, swim-up bars and Bahamian cuisine.
On board, facilities include a Caribbean-inspired pool deck, The Lime & Coconut bar and more than 20 dining venues.
Brilliance of the Seas – Tampa
6- and 7-night Western Caribbean cruises | From April 2028
Brilliance of the Seas will sail six- and seven-night Western Caribbean itineraries from Tampa.
The cruises will visit destinations known for their beaches and marine life. In Belize City, passengers can snorkel along the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the world’s second-largest coral reef system.
In Grand Cayman, excursions will include swimming with stingrays at Stingray City.
Royal Caribbean Summer 2028 Cruises from Texas
Icon of the Seas – Galveston
6- and 8-night Western Caribbean cruises
Icon of the Seas will sail six- and eight-night Western Caribbean itineraries from Galveston, Texas.
The cruises will visit Cozumel in Mexico, Roatán in Honduras and other Caribbean destinations.
Shore excursions will include visits to Mayan archaeological sites, snorkelling with stingrays and ziplining through rainforest canopies.
On board, passengers can enjoy Swim & Tonic, Royal Caribbean’s first swim-up bar, alongside more than 40 dining and beverage options.
Royal Caribbean Summer 2028 Cruises from Puerto Rico
Enchantment of the Seas – San Juan
7-night Southern Caribbean cruises
Enchantment of the Seas will offer seven-night Southern Caribbean itineraries from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The routes will include Tortola in the British Virgin Islands; St. John’s in Antigua; Basseterre in St. Kitts and Nevis; Castries in St. Lucia; Roseau in Dominica; and Bridgetown in Barbados.
Between ports, passengers can access the ship’s onboard entertainment and leisure facilities.
Dining options include Chops Grille, which serves premium cuts of meat, and the Windjammer buffet, offering international cuisines.
Royal Caribbean Summer 2028 Cruises from the Northeast
Three ships will operate itineraries from Baltimore and Cape Liberty, New Jersey, covering Bermuda, Canada, New England and the Eastern and Southern Caribbean.
Vision of the Seas – Baltimore
5- to 9-night cruises
Vision of the Seas will offer five- to nine-night itineraries from Baltimore.
The programme will include Bermuda, where passengers can visit Horseshoe Bay Beach and the underground lakes at Crystal Caves.
Other destinations will include Fort-de-France in Martinique, St. John’s in Antigua and additional Southern Caribbean ports.
The ship features more than two acres of glass, providing panoramic ocean views during the voyage.
Independence of the Seas – Cape Liberty
4- to 9-night cruises | From spring 2028
Beginning in spring 2028, Independence of the Seas will offer four- to nine-night itineraries from Cape Liberty.
The programme will cover Canada, New England, Bermuda and the Eastern Caribbean.
In Bermuda, passengers can visit Jobson’s Cove, collect sea glass or walk along Elbow Beach. In Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, excursions will include swimming with dolphins.
Oasis of the Seas – Cape Liberty
7-night Caribbean cruises
Oasis of the Seas will operate seven-night Caribbean itineraries from Cape Liberty, targeting families and group travellers.
At Perfect Day at CocoCay, passengers can visit Hideaway Beach, an adults-only beach area, or the 14 waterslides at Thrill Waterpark.
In Nassau, the itinerary will offer access to Royal Beach Club Paradise Island.
The ship also features seven distinct neighbourhoods, each combining dining, entertainment and leisure facilities.
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