Get ready for triple the adventure with Royal Caribbean in 2026! The cruise line is set to debut three newly amplified ships – Ovation of the Seas, Harmony of the Seas, and Liberty of the Seas – offering reimagined vacations to stunning destinations across Alaska, Europe, and the Caribbean. These enhanced sailings for spring 2026 and beyond are now available for booking on Royal Caribbean’s website.
Jay Schneider, Royal Caribbean’s chief product innovation officer, shared his excitement: “Our Royal Amplified program continues to elevate the vacation experience, bringing new culinary delights, entertainment, thrilling adventures, and the exceptional hospitality Royal Caribbean is known for. Following the incredible success of Allure of the Seas‘ amplification, we’re thrilled to introduce three more reimagined ships to our fleet in 2026.”
These newly amplified ships promise a blend of new thrills, laidback chill, bolder dining and drink options, leveled-up nightlife, and more ways to stay, ensuring families and adventurers can create unforgettable memories.
Ovation of the Seas: Alaska-Bound with New Thrills
Ovation of the Seas is getting a major upgrade, featuring a revamped pool deck with private casitas and a new whirlpool. For dining, guests can savor Tuscan favorites at Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen and hibachi at Izumi Teppanyaki. The fun continues with tropical cocktails at Pesky Parrot, making its Quantum Class debut, dancing at the new Sound Cellar, and an expanded Casino Royale. New accommodations like the Ultimate Family Suite and Panoramic Suite join popular Quantum Class features such as the Ripcord by iFly skydiving simulator and SeaPlex, the largest indoor activity space at sea.
Royal Caribbean – Ovation of the Seas (SeaPlex)
Starting spring 2026, Ovation will embark on 7- to 13-night Alaskan adventures, immersing vacationers in the wonders of the Last Frontier. It will also be the first Quantum Class ship to offer multi-night Cruisetour experiences for deeper land exploration.
Harmony of the Seas: Caribbean Vibes & Elevated Experiences
Harmony of the Seas will soon boast a new Caribbean-inspired pool deck with tropical sips from The Lime & Coconut, plus a refreshed adults-only Solarium. Dining options will expand to over 20 venues, including gameday favorites at Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade, Mexican delights at El Loco Fresh, and the new Samba Grill Brazilian Steakhouse. New accommodations like the Ultimate Family Suite and an even larger Casino Royale will provide more ways to make memories.
Royal Caribbean – Harmony of the Seas
Harmony will kick off its amplified season in Europe before making Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, its winter home. Starting winter 2026, guests can enjoy 5- and 7-night Caribbean vacations to destinations like St. Thomas and Falmouth, Jamaica. Plus, adventurers can visit Royal Caribbean’s top-rated Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas and pre-purchase day passes for the all-inclusive Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, debuting in December 2025.
Liberty of the Seas: European Charms & Texas Departures
Families sailing on Liberty of the Seas will discover all-new experiences, including a completely reimagined pool deckwith The Lime & Coconut and new casitas, alongside the thrills of an all-new Royal Escape Room concept. Culinary delights range from Japanese cuisine and hibachi at Izumi Teppanyaki to tacos at El Loco Fresh, plus a new-to-ship Starbucks. These additions complement returning favorites like The Perfect Storm waterslides, popular restaurants, and dazzling entertainment.
Liberty of the Seas – FlowRider
Beginning summer 2026, Liberty will sail from Southampton, offering 7-night European adventures to stunning locations like the Norwegian fjords, Bruges, Belgium, and Copenhagen, Denmark. Following its European season, Libertywill head to Galveston, Texas, for the winter, providing more options for Western Caribbean exploration, including the highly anticipated Royal Beach Club Cozumel, opening in Mexico in 2026.
Royal Caribbean’s Commitment to Elevated Vacations
The amplification of Ovation, Harmony, and Liberty of the Seas are the latest enhancements in Royal Caribbean’s Royal Amplified program, first launched in 2018, following the successful reimagining of Allure of the Seas. Royal Caribbean continues its commitment to delivering exceptional vacations, serving over seven million guests annually across more than 300 destinations with its 28-ship fleet, with four more ships on order.
Looking ahead, Royal Caribbean plans to expand its destination lineup over the next three years with four new exclusive experiences, including the next bold adventure in Perfect Day Mexico in fall 2027. This expansion also includes new Royal Beach Clubs in Paradise Island, The Bahamas, and Cozumel, Mexico, as well as exclusive beach destinations in Labadee, Haiti, and Lelepa in the South Pacific, offering even more ways to enjoy paradise.
For more details, visit Royal Caribbean’s website.
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