Royal Caribbean Unveils 2027 Europe and Med Cruises

Royal Caribbean International has revealed its lineup of itineraries for the 2027 season across Northern Europe and the Mediterranean.

According to a company announcement, the upcoming season will feature the debut of the Royal Beach Club Santorini, alongside the much-anticipated return of the Legend of the Seas.

The newly built 2026 Legend of the Seas will offer seven-night cruises throughout the region, joined by five other vessels: the Mariner of the Seas, Rhapsody of the Seas, Brilliance of the Seas, Explorer of the Seas, and Odyssey of the Seas.

Sailings will depart from key homeports in Italy, Greece, Spain, and England, including Civitavecchia (for Rome), Piraeus (for Athens), and Southampton. Royal Caribbean said the 2027 deployment features both short escapes and longer itineraries visiting destinations across Northern Europe and the Mediterranean.

Bookings have opened early for Crown & Anchor Society members, with general sales beginning Thursday, October 30.

One of the season’s highlights is the Mariner of the Seas debuting from Southampton, introducing new calls to Porto (Leixões), Portugal, and Tangier, Morocco. Meanwhile, the Brilliance, Rhapsody, and Odyssey will sail itineraries featuring the all-new Royal Beach Club in Santorini.

Royal Caribbean also noted the return of the Legend of the Seas, which will embark on its second season in the Western Mediterranean. The line’s Icon-class ships will continue offering weeklong voyages from Barcelona and Rome, visiting ports in Spain, France, and Italy.

From Southampton, the Mariner of the Seas will operate two- to nine-night cruises to the Norwegian Fjords, Northern Europe, Porto, and the Mediterranean. The Rhapsody of the Seas will sail from Piraeus to the Greek Islands, while the Brilliance departs from Ravenna for cruises to Greece, the Adriatic, and Croatia.

Additionally, the Odyssey of the Seas will offer expanded itineraries from Barcelona, Rome, Ravenna, and Athens, giving travelers a range of options to explore some of Europe’s most iconic coastal destinations.