Royal Caribbean Is Planning Another Big Expansion, Including New Ports And Beach Club Stops

Each new cruise season reflects a simple question: how many ways can travelers reach the Caribbean, and how efficiently can they move between islands once they arrive? Royal Caribbean’s newly released 2027–28 program answers that question with scale. The company has opened a wide network of routes across the region, supported by 13 ships and a growing set of beach destinations designed to anchor more frequent, more flexible itineraries.

Beginning in April 2027, Royal Caribbean will deploy ships from eight homeports including Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Port Canaveral, Tampa, New Orleans, San Juan, Cartagena and Colon. The offerings range from three-night weekend departures to nine-night regional circuits, covering the Western, Eastern and Southern Caribbean along with high-traffic stops such as Perfect Day at CocoCay, the Royal Beach Clubs in Paradise Island (which is actually opening this month) and Cozumel, and the new Port Samaná in the Dominican Republic.

The company also confirmed that Perfect Day Mexico, one of its most anticipated projects, is slated to debut in late 2027 with further details expected next year. Royal Caribbean says the expanded portfolio is designed to give travelers more choice during peak family seasons and more island-hopping options throughout the year.

Allure Of The Seas – From Fort Lauderdale And Miami

Allure of the Seas returns to Fort Lauderdale in May 2027 with six- and eight-night itineraries to the Western and Southern Caribbean, including calls at Perfect Day at CocoCay, Willemstad and Falmouth. In November 2027 the ship shifts to Miami for winter seven-night routes, adding Samaná to the program and debuting new onboard venues like the Pesky Parrot tiki bar and the redesigned pool deck.

Freedom Of The Seas – From Miami

Freedom will operate year-round from Miami beginning April 2027 on four-, five-, seven- and nine-night voyages to destinations including Curacao, Aruba, Perfect Day at CocoCay and Nassau.

Adventure Of The Seas – From Port Canaveral

Adventure homeports in Port Canaveral for both summer and winter, offering four-, five- and nine-night sailings to Perfect Day at CocoCay and the Royal Beach Clubs in Nassau and Cozumel.

Enchantment Of The Seas – From Tampa

Enchantment launches five- and seven-night Western Caribbean itineraries from Tampa beginning April 2027, visiting Costa Maya and Cozumel. Shorter four- and five-night sailings begin in November.

Grandeur Of The Seas – From San Juan, Colon And Cartagena

Grandeur begins summer 2027 in San Juan with seven-night Southern Caribbean cruises to ports including Tortola, Philipsburg and Castries. In December 2027 the ship transitions to Colon and Cartagena for seven-night ABC island routes, visiting Willemstad and Oranjestad.

Legend Of The Seas – From Fort Lauderdale

Legend of the Seas, launching in 2026, returns to Fort Lauderdale in November 2027 for six- and eight-night winter itineraries to Perfect Day at CocoCay, the Royal Beach Club Cozumel, Willemstad and Cabo Rojo. The ship features 28 dining options, new entertainment led by Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” and the largest waterpark at sea.

Oasis Of The Seas – From Fort Lauderdale

Oasis of the Seas arrives from Cape Liberty in November 2027 to operate three- and four-night getaways to Perfect Day at CocoCay and Nassau, where travelers can book day access to the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island opening December 2025.

Explorer Of The Seas – From Fort Lauderdale

Explorer’s winter 2027 schedule includes six- to eight-night Eastern and Western Caribbean routes, with ports such as Perfect Day at CocoCay, Falmouth and Puerto Plata.

Independence Of The Seas – From Miami

Beginning November 2027, Independence sails four- to eight-night itineraries to St. Thomas, Grand Cayman and the Royal Beach Clubs in Nassau and Cozumel.

Brilliance Of The Seas – From Tampa

Brilliance offers seven-night Western Caribbean sailings from Tampa beginning November 2027 to Roatan, Cozumel, Costa Maya and Belize City.

Mariner Of The Seas – From New Orleans

Mariner returns from Europe to New Orleans for winter 2027-28, operating six- to nine-night Western Caribbean routes that include Belize City, Roatan and Cozumel.

Rhapsody Of The Seas – From San Juan

Starting November 2027, Rhapsody sails six- to eight-night itineraries from San Juan to St. Croix, Antigua, Castries and Basseterre.

Jewel Of The Seas – From Fort Lauderdale

Jewel runs three- and four-night sailings from Fort Lauderdale between April and November 2027 to Perfect Day at CocoCay and Nassau, with access to the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island when it opens in December 2025.