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Royal Caribbean Opens Bookings for 2028-29 Europe Cruises

Image: Rhapsody of the Seas. (Photo Credit: Royal Caribbean International)
Image: Rhapsody of the Seas. (Photo Credit: Royal Caribbean International)
Patrick Clarke
by Patrick Clarke
Last updated: 11:00 AM ET, Wed October 14, 2026

Royal Caribbean is promising its "boldest year-round season" for its 2028-29 Europe lineup.

The cruise giant has opened bookings for Crown & Anchor Society loyalty members on its website ahead of the official opening on October 15.

As part of the exciting slate, travelers will have the chance to explore the Mediterranean, Northern Europe and the Canary Islands across as many as seven ships.

Highlights include Rhapsody of the Seas' year-round season featuring summer adventures with overnight stays in Egypt as well as winter getaways to the Canary Islands. Rhapsody of the Seas will also mark Royal Caribbean's return to Copenhagen and Stockholm in 2028-29.

The season also includes a unique experience for guests sailing the Greek Isles via the brand's Ultimate Santorini Day. The full-day excursion combines visits to Oia and Fira with access to Royal Beach Club Santorini.

From May to October 2028, Explorer of the Seas will offer seven-night Mediterranean cruises to the Greek Isles and Croatia from Venice, while Freedom of the Seas will offer a range of 3- to 9-night sailings across Northern and Southern Europe via Southampton, England, during that same time frame.

Meanwhile, Jewel of the Seas will sail from Copenhagen and Stockholm from May to August 2028 on seven- to 11-night voyages visiting Helsinki; Visby, Sweden; Gdansk (Gdynia), Poland, and Klaipeda, Lithuania.

Travelers can also look forward to adventure-filled sailings aboard Liberty of the Seas, Mariner of the Seas and Odyssey of the Seas from ports in Barcelona, Athens, Rome and Venice in 2028-29.

Contact your travel advisor or visit RoyalCaribbean.com to learn more about these new itineraries. 


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Patrick Clarke

Patrick Clarke

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A Maryland native and wanderer who has lived across the U.S. from North Carolina to SoCal, Patrick Clarke graduated from Towson University with a B.S. in journalism. He previously worked for Bleacher

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