Royal Caribbean maximises every minute of short Caribbean getaways

Vacationers can put down their to-do lists and pack their bags with Royal Caribbean’s latest combination of 2026-27 short getaways. More ways to max out memory-making to the world’s top destinations are in store across a wide lineup of 2- to 5-night vacations on 11 bold Royal Caribbean ships. Headlining the lineup are four show-stopping Oasis Class adventures with Utopia, Wonder, Harmony and Oasis of the Seas across Port Canaveral (Orlando), Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Adventurers of all ages can also choose to escape any time of year across Florida and Texas with vacations on Mariner and Explorer to even more ways to make the most of short getaways on Liberty, Freedom, Vision, Rhapsody and Grandeur of the Seas.
Sun-soaked adventures with adrenaline-pumping thrills and unrivaled ways to chill await at tropical favorites, including the top-rated Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas – where waterslides at Thrill Waterpark tower high and the adults-only oasis Hideaway Beach is home to the ultimate beachfront paradise – and the brand’s exclusive beach destination in Labadee, Haiti. Plus, adventurers will have brand new ways to take their short getaways to the next level with the all-new Royal Beach Club Collection. Vacationers can create their ultimate beach day in more ways than one with visits to the all-inclusive Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, set to open December 2025, or a taste of Mexico at Royal Beach Club Cozumel, debuting 2026 on select Western Caribbean vacations. More adventures are in store across the Eastern and Western Caribbean at bucket-list worthy spots like Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis; Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, and more.
Year-Round Adventures
- Utopia of the Seas – From Port Canaveral (Orlando)
- The ultimate short getaway will continue to deliver weekend energy year-round with a mix of 3- and 4-night adventures, visiting the award-winning Perfect Day at CocoCay. Plus, vacationers of all ages can keep the party vibes going or kick back at the all-inclusive Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, available with a day pass. On Utopia, there are more than 40 ways to dine, drink and party, more pools than days to count, and thrills like the 10-story Ultimate Abyss dry slide.
- Wonder of the Seas – From Miami
- Wonder is back in Miami with year-round 3- and 4-night getaways to Perfect Day at CocoCay and Nassau, The Bahamas, home to Royal Beach Club Paradise Island. In between island-hopping, vacationers have in store epic thrills like the Ultimate Abyss, bold bites at favorites like The Mason Jar, next-level play for kids of all ages and more.
- Freedom of the Seas – From Miami
- Freedom will sail year-round from Miami on 4- and 5-night vacations across the Eastern and Western Caribbean to idyllic spots such as the top-rated Perfect Day at CocoCay; Nassau, with opportunities to visit Royal Beach Club Paradise Island; Labadee; Bimini and more. In between island-hopping, vacationers of all ages can kick back and adventure at the resort-style Caribbean pool deck, reimagined spaces for kids and teens, and more.
Summer Escapes
- Mariner of the Seas – From Galveston
- Mariner will call Royal Caribbean’s – and the world’s – first zero-energy terminal in Galveston home for the summer. Adventurers can have their pick of 4- and 5-night Western Caribbean adventures to soak up the sun and splash all day in destinations like Costa Maya and Cozumel.
- Rhapsody of the Seas – From Tampa
- Rhapsody will return to Tampa in the summer with new 4- and 5-night adventures. Vacationers can adventure throughout Mexico, exploring the best of Cozumel and Costa Maya in just a few days.
- Grandeur of the Seas – From Fort Lauderdale
- Grandeur will spend the summer in Fort Lauderdale with 3- and 4-night vacations to destinations across The Bahamas, including Perfect Day at CocoCay, as well as Key West in Florida. While on Grandeur, vacationers can soak up the sun in the adults-only Solarium, place their bets at Casino Royale and even watch a film poolside with the whole family when the sun goes down.
Winter Getaways
- Liberty of the Seas – From Galveston
- Come winter 2026-27, Liberty will deliver a combination 4- and 5-night Western Caribbean adventures. Travelers can set their sights on Mexico across Costa Maya and Cozumel, including Royal Beach Club Cozumel when it opens in 2026.
- Harmony of the Seas – From Port Canaveral (Orlando)
- After a mini summer season in Europe, Harmony will head to Port Canaveral in August and spend the winter and spring on 2-, 4-, 5- and 7-night escapes to locations like Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas and Falmouth, Jamaica. Vacationers can also visit Royal Caribbean’s award-winning Perfect Day at CocoCay and purchase their day passes to the soon-to-debut Royal Beach Club Paradise Island.
- Explorer of the Seas – From Port Canaveral (Orlando)
- Explorer will make its return to Port Canaveral for the winter 2026-27 season on 4-night Eastern Caribbean adventures with visits to Perfect Day at CocoCay and Nassau. In addition, Explorer will also offer 5-night Eastern and Western Caribbean vacations to picturesque spots including Puerto Plata and Cozumel,where vacationers can curate their ultimate beach day in 2026 at Royal Beach Club Cozumel.
- Vision of the Seas – From Fort Lauderdale
- Vision will head to Fort Lauderdale for the winter 2026-27 season. Vacationers can get away on 3- and 4-night trips to spots like Bimini, Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day at CocoCay and Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, as well as Key West, Florida. The memory-making continues at sea with eight pools and whirlpools, Broadway-style shows and plenty of ways to dine and drink.
- Oasis of the Seas – From Fort Lauderdale
- Vacationers can escape the winter blues on Oasis’ 3- and 4-night getaways to Perfect Day at CocoCay and Nassau, including Royal Beach Club Paradise Island. On Oasis, there is adventure from day to night with thrills like the 10-story Ultimate Abyss dry slide and The Perfect Storm waterslides, tropical sips at poolside bar The Lime and Coconut and more.
More ways to explore with Royal Caribbean will be released this year. Vacationers can book new and upcoming adventures by visiting Royal Caribbean’s website.
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