- Royal Caribbean has announced year-round cruises in Europe in 2028-29
- Rhapsody of the Seas will offer summer and winter itineraries
- The season includes seven ships across the Mediterranean and Northern Europe
- Rhapsody will offer overnight stays in Alexandria and Istanbul
- Bookings opened for Crown and Anchor Society members on 14 October 2026
Royal Caribbean has revealed year-round cruises in Europe in 2028-29 with Rhapsody of the Seas. The ship will offer summer cruises with overnight stays in Egypt and winter getaways to the Canary Islands. The season gives guests more ways to explore the Mediterranean, Northern Europe and the Canary Islands across seven ships.
Rhapsody of the Seas will operate seven to 12-night holidays from Athens, Barcelona and Lisbon. From May to October 2028 guests can explore Turkey and Egypt with overnight stays in Alexandria and Istanbul. Starting November 2028 the Rhapsody will deliver nine to 12-night getaways visiting the Canary Islands, Portugal, Morocco, Cyprus, Malta and Greece.
Explorer of the Seas will sail from Ravenna from May to October 2028 with seven-night Mediterranean holidays. Freedom of the Seas will offer three to nine-night holidays across Northern and Southern Europe from Southampton. Jewel of the Seas returns to Copenhagen and Stockholm for seven to 11-night sailings.
