Tag: Royal Caribbean

Texas Gets an Icon: Royal Caribbean Announces 2027-28 U.S. Vacations

Chris Cardona
Icon of the Seas

Royal Caribbean’s Bold 2027-28 Deployment: The Icon Arrives Royal Caribbean has unveiled its 2027-2028 cruise schedule, offering 4- to 12-night adventures on nine ships across three major regions. Bookings are open early for Crown & Anchor Society members, with the official general opening scheduled for Thursday, November 13th. A major focus of the season is maximizing the guest experience at the line’s private destinations: Perfect Day at CocoCay and the new Royal Beach Club Collection (Royal Beach Club Paradise Island opening in December 2025, and Royal Beach Club Cozumel debuting…

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First Look at New Experiences Coming to Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas

Chris Cardona
Legend of the Seas

Royal Caribbean Announces Legend of the Seas: A New Era of Family Adventure Royal Caribbean is rolling out its most ambitious family vacation yet with the Legend of the Seas, debuting in July 2026. This groundbreaking ship promises to deliver an unparalleled mix of adventure and relaxation while sailing to top destinations in Europe and the Southern Caribbean. Michael Bayley, Royal Caribbean’s President and CEO said: The ship is essentially a destination itself, featuring eight distinct neighborhoods and a lineup of experiences that push the boundaries of cruising. Unrivaled Dining…

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Royal Caribbean Debuts New, Vibrant Ferries for Royal Beach Club Paradise Island

Chris Cardona
Royal Beach Club - Water Ferries

A Vibrant Arrival: Royal Caribbean’s New Fleet to Shuttle Guests to Royal Beach Club Paradise Island Royal Caribbean is making sure the journey to the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island is just as exciting as the destination. Ahead of the beach club’s opening in December 2025, the cruise line is introducing a brand-new fleet of five vibrant water ferries to shuttle guests from ship to shore. The ferries are designed to offer a bold first impression, blending high efficiency with authentic Bahamian culture. The fleet will transform short-haul transfers with…

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Royal Caribbean Begins Construction on Fourth Icon Class Ship

Chris Cardona
Icon 4 - Official Keel Laying

Royal Caribbean’s fourth Icon Class ship is now officially under construction. The cruise line recently celebrated a keel-laying ceremony at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland to mark the start of the ship’s physical build. To kick off the process, the very first steel block was placed in the dry dock. Following maritime tradition, freshly minted coins were placed beneath the block for good luck. This new ship, which has yet to be named, is scheduled to make its debut in 2027. Icon 4 – Official Keel Laying It will…

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Star of the Seas: Our Experience & What to Expect Onboard

Christopher Cardona
Star of the Seas - Perfect Day at CocoCay

I’ve recently returned from one of the Star of the Seas Preview cruises from Port Canaveral and I’m sharing my experience from onboard Royal Caribbean’s newest ship. Port Arrival/Parking Port Canaveral is generally a pretty easy port to get in and out of, with a couple of caveats. If you’re flying in, I absolutely recommend using my friends at Go Port. Their packages will take the stress out of embarkation day arrivals and they even have hotel options if you want to come a day or two before, which I…

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