Royal Caribbean International’s new European vacations for summer 2024 are now open, featuring seven in nine homeports and a lineup of destinations.
Opening the season in May 2024 is the European debut of Oasis of the Seas with cruises that range from five to 17 nights.
Oasis will sail to Reykjavik, Iceland, and Ephesus, Turkey, to the Arctic Circle, Rome, the Greek Isles and everything in between from Barcelona and Rome.
Odyssey and Anthem of the Seas will return to sail from Rome and Southampton, England, respectively.
Highlights on Odyssey include SeaPlex, the largest indoor and outdoor activity complex at sea, and Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar, the cruise line’s latest take on its signature Italian trattoria.
On both returning favourites, vacationers can experience life 300 feet above the ocean in the North Star, the all-glass observation capsule, and RipCord by iFly skydiving simulator.
Onboard there is a variety of flavours to choose from like fresh sushi and sashimi at Izumi and imaginative cuisine at Wonderland.
Rounding out the summer lineup are Explorer, Voyager, Jewel and the Ultimate World Cruise on Serenade of the Seas.
Europe Summer 2024 Highlights
- Odyssey of the Seas – Sailing from Rome
Choice of 7- to 9-night Greek Isles cruises to destinations like Naples, Italy, the Greek Isles of Santorini and Crete, as well as 12-night Holy Land sailings to the cities of Limassol, Cyprus; Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey; Jerusalem, Israel; and more. From the blue domes of Mykonos, Greece, to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the ancient city of Pompeii, Italy, and the ruins of Ephesus. - Oasis of the Seas – Sailing from Barcelona, Spain, and Rome
For the first time, Oasis heads to Europe on a 7-night Spain, France and Italy cruise from Barcelona and Rome to Palma de Mallorca, Spain; Florence, Italy; and Provence, France. See the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy, or explore the 14th-century Cathedral of Mallorca. - Anthem of the Seas – Sailing from Southampton, England
Sailing from Southampton for the fourth consecutive year, customers can choose from 7-night adventures to Spain and France or the Norwegian Fjords. Explore Maloy and Haugesund, Norway, and the colourful markets in Bilbao, Spain. Longer, 11- to 14-night vacations will visit top spots such as Lisbon, Portugal; Vigo, Spain; and the Canary Islands. - Serenade of the Seas – Sailing from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Barcelona
The Ultimate World Cruise will head to several continents as part of two segments that make up half of the 274-night world tour. The Ultimate Middle East and Med Cruise begin in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, visiting Greece, Turkey, Croatia and more along the way before reaching Rome. In store on Ultimate Europe and Beyond cruise, starting in Barcelona, are culture-rich destinations like Spain, Ireland, France and more. - Explorer of the Seas – Sailing from Ravenna, Italy
From Ravenna, Italy, customers can sail the Aegean Sea on 7-night cruises to many Mediterranean gems, such as Argostoli, Greece; Kotor, Montenegro, and Chania, Crete. - Voyager of the Seas – Sailing from Ravenna and Rome, Barcelona, and Athens, Greece
Customers can choose from a series of 7-night sailings to Greece, the Western Mediterranean, Egypt and Israel, explore Athens and Santorini in Greece, the waters of Marinieres Beach in Nice, France and the culture-rich Old City in Jerusalem, Israel. - Jewel of the Seas – Sailing from Amsterdam, The Netherlands
From Amsterdam, sail on a variety of 11- to 17-night cruises that visit the Arctic Circle, the British Isles, Iceland and Ireland. See the snow-covered mountains of Akureyri, Iceland, the White Cliffs of Dover in England, and the geothermal Blue Lagoon in Reykjavik.
The new summer 2024 Europe cruises are now open to book on the cruise line’s website.
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