From Royal Caribbean’s robust new Caribbean lineup to Holland America’s revitalized Zuiderdam, you have plenty of cruise-worthy buzz to share with clients looking ahead to 2025 and beyond.
Refreshed Ship Ready for Your Clients
Holland America Line’s Zuiderdam is sailing again after a two-week dry dock in the Bahamas, debuting a refreshed look and several new guest enhancements. The Vista-class ship welcomed guests back on Dec. 6, 2025, in Miami for a 17-day Eastern & Southern Caribbean itinerary that highlights its updated public spaces, expanded accommodations and redesigned entertainment venues.
A key highlight is the transformed Crow’s Nest, now reimagined as an entertainment hub. The venue features a new bandstand stage, upgraded lighting and enhanced audio capabilities to support small-scale performances, lectures and narration.
The dry dock also added 11 new ocean-view staterooms on decks 1 and 7. Additional upgrades include new carpeting across all verandah staterooms on decks 5–10, refreshed Neptune, Signature and Pinnacle Suites and full bathroom renovations for verandah accommodations on Deck 8.
The Dining Room, Lido Market, Canaletto, corridors, stairwells, elevator lobbies and Greenhouse Spa & Salon all feature new carpeting, while Canaletto and Lido Market received updated seating upholstery.
Holland America Line’s “Save on Sunshine” offer, available on select 2025 and 2026 Zuiderdam departures, includes up to 50 percent off cruise fares, $50 onboard credit per person (up to $200 per stateroom) and free or reduced fares for kids 18 and under when booked as third or fourth guests. The offer is valid on new bookings made through Dec. 17, 2025.
For more information, visit hollandamerica.com.
Royal Caribbean Releases 2027-28 Caribbean Lineup
Royal Caribbean is looking ahead to 2027-28 with a robust lineup of Caribbean itineraries that will send 13 ships across eight homeports—including Florida, New Orleans, Puerto Rico, Panama and Colombia.
Ship Highlights
- Allure of the Seas will sail from Fort Lauderdale starting May 2027 on 6- and 8-night Western and Southern Caribbean cruises before repositioning to Miami in November for 7-night itineraries.
- Freedom of the Seas, sailing from Miami in April 2027, offers 4-, 5-, 7- and 9-night Caribbean routes including Aruba, Curacao, Nassau and Perfect Day at CocoCay.
- Adventure of the Seas spends summer and winter in Port Canaveral, with 4-, 5- and 9-night sailings and calls to CocoCay and the Royal Beach Clubs.
- Enchantment of the Seas, from Tampa, runs 5- and 7-night Western Caribbean routes starting in April before shifting to shorter 4- and 5-night sailings in November.
- Grandeur of the Seas begins summer 2027 in San Juan with 7-night Southern Caribbean sailings, then transitions to Colon and Cartagena for winter voyages to the ABC islands.
- Legend of the Seas (Icon Class), debuting in 2026, returns to Fort Lauderdale in winter 2027 for 6- and 8-night itineraries featuring expansive dining, family entertainment and the largest waterpark at sea.
- Oasis of the Seas, homeporting in Fort Lauderdale in November, offers 3- and 4-night getaways to CocoCay and Nassau, plus onboard favorites like The Lime & Coconut and AquaTheater.
- Explorer of the Seas, also from Fort Lauderdale, sails 6- to 8-night itineraries to the Eastern and Western Caribbean.
- Independence of the Seas, from Miami, features 4- to 8-night Caribbean itineraries with calls to St. Thomas, Grand Cayman and the Royal Beach Clubs.
- Brilliance of the Seas, from Tampa, runs 7-night Western Caribbean itineraries including Belize City, Roatan and Costa Maya.
- Mariner of the Seas, homeporting in New Orleans, sails 6- to 9-night Western Caribbean getaways.
- Rhapsody of the Seas, based in San Juan, offers 6- to 8-night island-hopping routes to St. Croix, Antigua, St. Kitts & Nevis and more.
For more information, visit royalcaribbean.com.
