Royal Caribbean is setting up an expansive summer 2027 program across Europe, highlighted by the debut of Royal Beach Club Santorini and the Mediterranean return of Legend of the Seas. The new season, open for bookings by Crown & Anchor Society members before the public release on Oct. 30, offers a mix of short and extended sailings from major ports including Barcelona, Rome (Civitavecchia), Ravenna, Athens (Piraeus) and Southampton.
Royal Experiences & Itineraries
Royal Beach Club Santorini introduces a new experience that joins the island’s coastline with private beaches, cabanas, and local cuisine. Guests sailing on Brilliance, Rhapsody and Odyssey of the Seas will have access to the new beach club as part of itineraries that combine time in Oia and Fira.
Legend of the Seas will operate 7-night Western Mediterranean itineraries from Barcelona and Rome. The ship will feature 28 dining venues, among them the Royal Railway – Legend Station, inspired by the Silk Routes, and the Hollywoodland Supper Club. Onboard attractions include the Category 6 waterpark, Crown’s Edge zip line and seven pools with ocean views.
Mariner of the Seas sails from Southampton for 2- to 9-night itineraries, including first calls to Porto, Portugal and northern routes to the Norwegian fjords and Copenhagen. Guests can expect dining options like Jamie’s Italian and Chops Grille, as well as entertainment such as ice shows in Studio B.
Rhapsody of the Seas departs from Athens after a 4-year break, exploring the Eastern Mediterranean with visits to Tangier, Bodrum, Istanbul and the Greek Isles. Itinerary highlights include overnights in Istanbul and Alexandria, Egypt and onboard performances in the ship’s 7-story Centrum.
Brilliance of the Seas will operate 7-night voyages from Ravenna to Greece, Croatia and Montenegro. The ship’s 9-story Centrum, dining venues like Izumi and Chops Grille, and bars such as R Bar and Vintages are key features.
Explorer of the Seas returns to the Mediterranean, offering 7-night cruises from several ports, including Athens, with visits to Dubrovnik, Provence and the Acropolis. The ship features the FlowRider surf simulator, rock-climbing wall and multiple pools.
Odyssey of the Seas sails from Rome with 7-night itineraries through Mykonos, Santorini, Ephesus and Naples, offering the North Star observation pod, SeaPlex entertainment area and Two70 theater.
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