Royal Caribbean is expanding its European cruise offerings for summer 2026, with five ships sailing from key ports across the continent, offering itineraries ranging from two to 14 nights.
The fleet will depart from five strategic locations: Athens (Piraeus), Greece; Barcelona, Spain; Rome (Civitavecchia) and Ravenna, Italy; and Southampton, England. Ships include Harmony of the Seas, Odyssey, Brilliance, Explorer and Liberty of the Seas.
Destinations span Mediterranean and Northern European routes, covering over 60 destinations with highlights including Santorini and Mykonos, Greece; Dubrovnik, Croatia; historic cities in Italy and Spain; as well as Norwegian fjords; Copenhagen, Denmark; and Bruges, Belgium.
Unique 2026 experiences will extend to a special solar eclipse viewing on August 7, 2026, onboard Liberty of the Seas.
Other distinctive experiences per ship will encompass Harmony of the Seas sailing from Barcelona, offering 7-night Western Mediterranean cruises. Odyssey of the Seas will depart from Rome, visiting destinations like Ephesus and Greek islands. Liberty of the Seas will operate from Southampton, featuring Northern European itineraries. Explorer of the Seas will cruise the Aegean and Adriatic seas from Ravenna. And Brilliance of the Seas will sail from multiple ports, including Athens and Barcelona.
Onboard amenities include diverse dining options, entertainment venues and activities such as the RipCord by iFly skydiving simulator, Perfect Storm waterslides and FlowRider surf simulator.
Bookings for these 2026 European cruises are now open on Royal Caribbean's website.
Editor’s Note: This article was generated by AI, based on a press release distributed by Royal Caribbean. It was reviewed by a TravelAge West editor.
