Royal Caribbean has announced that Icon of the Seas will sail from Galveston for the first time starting August 2027, offering guests a lineup of unforgettable getaways for the 2027-28 season.
*All details correct at time of publish (18 November 2025)
The adventures start from Texas, California and the Northeast and visit picturesque destinations across the Caribbean and more.
From coast to coast, guests have a range of 4- to 12-night adventures on nine Royal Caribbean ships to choose from starting April 2027.
Families and travellers of all ages can have their ultimate beach day at the brand’s signature beach club destinations, including Royal Beach Club Paradise Island in The Bahamas, opening December 2025 and Royal Beach Club Cozumel, Mexico, debuting in 2026.
Adding to the bucket list are all kinds of ways to explore the gems of the Caribbean like Oranjestad, Aruba; Willemstad, Curacao; and Castries, St. Lucia; sail along the pristine coastlines of Mexico at places such as Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta; and venture through scenic towns in Portland, Maine; Halifax and Sydney, Nova Scotia; Boston, Massachusetts, and more.
Sailings from Texas:
Icon of the Seas – From Galveston
The record-breaking Icon of the Seas will make its star-studded debut in Galveston in August 2027, after kicking off the season in Miami in April. Icon will deliver 6- to 8-night Eastern and Western Caribbean getaways to Royal Caribbean’s award-winning destination, Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas, along with Roatan, Honduras, and Cozumel, where guests can visit Royal Beach Club Cozumel after the ultimate beach day destination opens late 2026.
From thrills like Category 6, the largest waterpark at sea, to unmatched chill across seven pools on board and more than 40 places to dine and drink, families are in for a combination of the best of every vacation with experiences for all ages.
Liberty of the Seas – From Galveston
Beginning April 2027, guests can enjoy 4- to 8-night adventures to the Caribbean on the newly amplified Liberty of the Seas.
Guests can spend the day snorkelling in the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef in Roatan, immerse themselves in ancient history at the Mayan Ruins in Costa Maya, Mexico, and more.
Following its 2026 amplification, Liberty will be decked out with new experiences from a completely reimagined pool deck with The Lime & Coconut for tropical cocktails to new casitas with the best ocean views and an all-new Royal Escape Room for family bonding.
Symphony of the Seas – From Galveston
Symphony will homeport in Texas for the first time, starting April 2027, to deliver 4- to 8-night Western Caribbean vacations to Nassau, The Bahamas, where guests can experience the ultimate beach day at Royal Beach Club Paradise Island; as well as Perfect Day at CocoCay; Cozumel and Costa Maya.
On deck, guests can experience the thrills of The Ultimate Abyss, the 10-story-tall dry slide, or choose from more than 30 fan-favourite options to dine and drink, including Jamie’s Italian, El Loco Fresh or Boleros.
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