Royal Caribbean International has revealed its Europe 2026 summer programme.
Travellers can explore the best of Europe across 60-plus destinations with their pick of five ships starting in Athens (Piraeus), Greece; Barcelona, Spain; Rome (Civitavecchia) and Ravenna, Italy; and Southampton, England.
Harmony of the Seas returns to Barcelona and all-time favourites Odyssey, Brilliance, Explorer and Liberty of the Seas, with a variety of 2- to 14-night getaways.
Guests can explore the sun-soaked beaches in the Mediterranean, including Santorini and Mykonos, Greece, to the historic streets of Dubrovnik, Croatia.
They can take in the jaw-dropping views of the Norwegian fjords in northern Europe. Plus, adventurers can have front-row seats to see a rare solar eclipse in August on Liberty.
Onboard, there is a combination of ways to thrill, chill, dine, drink and be entertained.
Highlights include a range of flavours for all tastebuds from steakhouses to sushi and deck-defying entertainment across air, ice, water and theatre.
Adrenaline-pumping activities like the RipCord by iFly skydiving simulator, the Perfect Storm racing waterslides and the signature FlowRider surf simulator are also available.
Europe Summer 2026 Highlights
Harmony of the Seas – From Barcelona
7-night adventures visiting destinations like Palma de Mallorca, Spain; Florence (La Spezia) and Naples, Italy; and Provence (Marseille), France.
All ages have something to look forward to on Harmony with an impressive lineup of thrills, ways to chill and signature adventures that vacationers know and love.
Families can enjoy the 10-storey Ultimate Abyss dry slide, the Perfect Storm trio of waterslides, full-scale entertainment across four stages, a nine-deck-high zip line, twin FlowRider surf simulators and a world of flavors across dozens of restaurants, bars and lounges.
Odyssey of the Seas – From Rome (Civitavecchia)
Odyssey is set to deliver 7- to 9-night holidays from charming destinations such as Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey, and Naples to the idyllic islands of Mykonos and Santorini, Greece.
The memories continue on deck with thrills like RipCord by iFly skydiving simulator, along with indoor and outdoor pools and 20-plus restaurants, bars and lounges from around the world, like fresh sushi and sashimi at Izumi and Tuscan favourites at Giovanni’s Table.
Liberty of the Seas – From Southampton
Sailing 2- to 9-night bucket-list adventures to picturesque spots like the awe-inspiring Norwegian fjords, the medieval streets of Bruges, Belgium, and the colourful Nyhavn harbour and charming Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark.
In between soaking up the culture of northern Europe, adventurers are in for thrills on The Perfect Storm racing waterslides, ice skating and bonding over family favourites at spots like Sorrento’s Pizza and Johnny Rockets.
For an extraordinary total eclipse experience, families can join the special solar eclipse adventure on Aug. 7, 2026, and witness the celestial event with the ocean as the ultimate backdrop.
Explorer of the Seas – From Ravenna
With a combination of 7- to 14-night adventures, customers can set their sights on the Aegean and Adriatic seas and charming cities like Dubrovnik and Zadar, Croatia, and Athens (Piraeus), featuring a mix of ancient sights, idyllic beaches and crystal-clear waters.
Guests can unwind by the pool or the adults-only Solarium, rejuvenate at the Vitality Spa, catch a wave on Royal Caribbean’s signature FlowRider surf simulator and savour flavours at Chops Grille and Chef’s Table for a five-course experience.
Brilliance of the Seas – From Athens (Piraeus), Rome (Civitavecchia), Ravenna and Barcelona.
For those looking to dive into history with a choice of 7-night vacations to Athens (Piraeus), Rome (Civitavecchia), Barcelona, the Greek Isles, and Ephesus (Kusadasi) and Istanbul, Turkey.
On Brilliance, they can enjoy a lineup of dining, entertainment, nightlife and more, unwind in the serene adults-only Solarium, complete with pools and whirlpools; test their skills on the rock-climbing wall; and savour flavours of all kinds, ranging from steakhouse classics at Chops Grille to sushi at Izumi.
Learn more about new and upcoming European adventures by visiting Royal Caribbean’s website or Club Royal.
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