MIAMI — Royal Caribbean has opened the books on its 2028-29 Europe season, with seven ships sailing itineraries across the Mediterranean, Northern Europe and the Canary Islands.

For the first time, the cruise line will offer year-round European sailings aboard Rhapsody of the Seas, with summer itineraries featuring overnight stays in Egypt and winter cruises to the Canary Islands.

The lineup also includes Royal Caribbean’s return to Copenhagen and Stockholm, plus calls at Heraklion, Greece, and Cagliari, Sardinia, for the first time in more than a decade.

Bookings for the 2028-29 Europe season are now open to Crown & Anchor Society loyalty members, with general bookings opening tomorrow, Oct. 15.

Select Greek Isles itineraries will feature Royal Caribbean’s Ultimate Santorini Day, a full-day excursion combining visits to Oia and Fira with access to Royal Beach Club Santorini. The beach club will feature dining and a market showcasing local food, wine and other products.

2028-29 EUROPE HIGHLIGHTS

Rhapsody of the Seas – Athens (Piraeus), Barcelona and Lisbon

Rhapsody will offer seven- to 12-night sailings year-round. From May to October 2028, seven-night itineraries will feature Greece, Turkey and Egypt, including overnight stays in Alexandria and Istanbul. Starting November 2028, nine- to 12-night sailings will visit the Canary Islands, Portugal, Morocco, Cyprus, Malta and Greece. The lineup includes calls at Heraklion and Cagliari, plus overnight stays in Alexandria.

Explorer of the Seas – Ravenna (Venice)

From May to October 2028, Explorer will offer seven-night Mediterranean cruises visiting the Greek Isles and Croatia. All itineraries will include extended stays in Santorini, with access to Royal Beach Club Santorini. Select sailings will also visit Kotor, Montenegro.

Freedom of the Seas – Southampton

Freedom will sail three- to nine-night Northern and Southern Europe itineraries from May to October 2028. Destinations include the Norwegian fjords, Copenhagen, Bruges (Zeebrugge), Bilbao, Paris (Le Havre) and Lisbon.

Jewel of the Seas – Copenhagen and Stockholm

Jewel returns to the Baltic from May to August 2028, with seven- to 11-night cruises departing from Copenhagen and Stockholm. Ports of call include Helsinki, Visby, Gdansk (Gdynia) and Klaipeda.

Liberty of the Seas – Barcelona, Athens (Piraeus) and Rome (Civitavecchia)

From May to October 2028, Liberty will sail seven- and eight-night Mediterranean and Greek Isles itineraries. Destinations include Marseille, Palermo, Cagliari and Santorini, with extended evening stays in Santorini and optional visits to Royal Beach Club Santorini.

Mariner of the Seas – Barcelona, Lisbon, Athens (Piraeus) and Ravenna (Venice)

Mariner returns to the Mediterranean with seven-night itineraries visiting destinations including Palma de Mallorca, Porto (Leixões) and Dubrovnik.

Odyssey of the Seas – Rome (Civitavecchia)

From April to October 2028, Odyssey will offer seven-night Greek Isles cruises from Rome, with calls including Ephesus and Mykonos. Itineraries will also feature extended evening stays in Santorini and the option to visit Royal Beach Club Santorini.

Lead image caption: Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas