Royal Caribbean International has revealed a lineup of short Caribbean cruises featuring eight ships sailing to tropical destinations for the “ultimate short escapes” in 2024-2025.
Allure of the Seas the first Oasis Class ship to sail 3- to 4-night cruises, will extend its short Caribbean season homeporting from Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida.
Mariner of the Seas sets sail from the cruise line’s new, net-zero terminal in Galveston, Texas, for the first time.
Four more amplified ships with new and signature experiences onboard will be cruising from four different cities in Florida, Texas and California.
The short Caribbean cruises in 2024-2025 are now open for bookings on Royal Caribbean’s website.
Vacationers will have a wide range of destinations to choose from, including Royal Caribbean’s award-winning private destinations, Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas and Labadee, Haiti.
At Perfect Dat at CocoCay, guests can look forward to 13 waterslides in Thrill Waterpark to the new adults-only oasis Hideaway Beach opening in 2023.
Labadee, located along the northern coast of Haiti, is a slice of paradise with five stunning shorelines and beautiful mountain backdrops.
Experiences range from taking in once-in-a-lifetime views on the world’s longest overwater zip line, kicking back on white sand beaches and exploring rich culture while meeting local crafters and artisans.
Families and travellers of all ages can have their pick of one-of-a-kind vacations that feature stops along the Eastern and Western Caribbean including Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; Roatan, Honduras; Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; and more.
Year-Round 2024-2025 Short Getaways Highlights
- Allure of the Seas – Sailing from Orlando (Port Canaveral) and Miami, Florida
Allure will sail to The Bahamas and Perfect Day at CocoCay from Orlando on 3- and 4-night sailings until July 2023 and then will settle in Miami for the remainder of the year. - Independence of the Seas – Sailing from Miami
5-night Western Caribbean and Perfect Day at CocoCay cruises, and 4-night Eastern Caribbean sailings that visit Labadee, Haiti. - Mariner of the Seas – Sailing from Galveston, Texas
Sailing from Royal Caribbean’s new $125 million cruise terminal in Galveston, Texas, the world’s first LEED Zero Energy facility, Mariner’s 4- and 5-night escapes will visit tropical destinations like Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico. - Navigator of the Seas – Sailing from Los Angeles
Vacationers can have their pick of 3-, 4- or 7-night cruises to Catalina Island, California, and Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, Ensenada and Mazatlan, Mexico.
Seasonal 2024-2025 Short Cruise Highlights
- Enchantment of the Seas – Sailing from Tampa, Florida
Vacationers looking for winter getaways can choose 4- or 5-night cruises to visit Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico on Enchantment.In the heart of summer, travellers can opt for 7-night adventures that head to Roatan, Honduras; Belize City, Belize; Cozumel and Costa Maya; and Perfect Day at CocoCay, The Bahamas.
- Grandeur of the Seas – Sailing from Tampa and Fort Lauderdale
Sailing from Tampa through the summer and setting sail on 4- and 5-night escapes to The Bahamas, including destinations like Perfect Day at CocoCay and Cozumel, Mexico.The winter brings a new adventure to choose from including 5-night vacations to tropical destinations Labadee and Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
- Liberty of the Seas – Sailing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Following a summer in the Big Apple, Liberty will return to Fort Lauderdale for the winter season to sail alternating 3- and 4-night getaways to The Bahamas, including Perfect Day at CocoCay and Nassau featured on every cruise.
- Voyager of the Seas – Sailing from Orlando (Port Canaveral)
Sailing 4- and 5-night winter getaways on a varied lineup of Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises to The Bahamas, including Perfect Day at CocoCay and Nassau; Cozumel; Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic and Labadee.
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