Royal Caribbean Unveils 2027-28 Florida Cruise Schedule

Royal Caribbean has posted its year-round 2027-28 Caribbean and Bahamas schedule from Florida, outlining five ships sailing from PortMiami, Port Canaveral and Tampa on itineraries ranging from two to eight nights, including a planned return to Samaná in the Dominican Republic.

Booking access and travel window

The newly released itineraries cover sailings beginning in 2027 and extending into 2028, with bookings available first to Crown & Anchor Society members and sales opening to the general public on November 5, 2025. One published FAQ tied to the rollout cited October 26, 2023 as the member on-sale date, while other reports described member access as opening ahead of the public date without naming a specific start day.

Florida homeports and ships at a glance

• Port Canaveral: Star of the Seas is slated for year-round seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries, while Utopia of the Seas is scheduled for three- and four-night Bahamas cruises and Harmony of the Seas is set to return for primarily seven-night sailings after a planned 2026 dry dock.
• PortMiami: Wonder of the Seas is scheduled to operate three- and four-night Bahamas cruises, keeping Perfect Day at CocoCay as a core stop alongside Nassau calls tied to the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island concept.
• Port Tampa Bay: Radiance of the Seas is slated to sail year-round from Tampa on Western Caribbean itineraries that vary from four to eight nights.

Port Canaveral: Star of the Seas headlines weeklong Caribbean options

Star of the Seas

Star of the Seas, Royal Caribbean’s second Icon-class ship, is scheduled to continue sailing seven-night cruises from Port Canaveral on a year-round basis, alternating Eastern and Western Caribbean routes. The ship entered service in 2025, is listed at 250,800 gross tons, and is described in published reports as accommodating 5,600 guests in double occupancy (up to 7,600 with all berths occupied).

Itinerary highlights include a planned call to Samaná, marking Royal Caribbean’s return to that Dominican Republic port, plus a mix of Caribbean stops that can include destinations such as the U.S. Virgin Islands, Jamaica, and Labadee, along with Royal Caribbean’s private destination Perfect Day at CocoCay. Star of the Seas’ Western Caribbean itineraries also reference Royal Caribbean’s planned Royal Beach Club Cozumel, which is due to open in 2026.

Utopia of the Seas

Utopia of the Seas is set to remain focused on short Bahamas cruises from Port Canaveral, operating three- and four-night sailings built around stops at Perfect Day at CocoCay and Nassau. The Nassau visit is tied to the upcoming Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, which is scheduled to debut in December 2025.

Harmony of the Seas

Harmony of the Seas is slated to sail primarily seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries from Port Canaveral, and Royal Caribbean has linked this deployment to a major scheduled renovation during a 2026 dry dock as part of its Royal Amplified program. Ports named as part of Harmony’s itinerary mix include Jamaica, St. Thomas and St. Maarten, depending on the specific sailing.

PortMiami: Wonder of the Seas on short Bahamas cruises

From PortMiami, Wonder of the Seas is scheduled to operate three- and four-night Bahamas itineraries that feature Perfect Day at CocoCay and Nassau calls linked to Royal Beach Club Paradise Island. Wonder of the Seas is listed in available reports at 5,734 guests, positioning it as a large-ship option for travelers looking for a shorter cruise length.

The posted deployment does not include Icon of the Seas, and the schedule leaves a gap in seven-night cruises from Miami that has prompted questions in at least one report about whether a future Icon-class ship, including an as-yet-unnamed fourth ship in the series expected to launch in 2028, could eventually fill that role.

Tampa: Radiance of the Seas offers four- to eight-night Western Caribbean itineraries

Radiance of the Seas will homeport in Tampa on a year-round schedule focused on the Western Caribbean, with four-, five-, six- and eight-night options described in the deployment details. Destinations cited across reports include Cozumel, Costa Maya and Honduras, and the ship is also expected to incorporate Royal Caribbean’s private and exclusive-access beach destinations as they come online.

Radiance of the Seas is described as the smallest ship in the Florida group at roughly 2,500 guests, compared with the mid-5,000-guest range for the largest vessels included in the lineup.

Private destinations and beach clubs shaping 2027-28 itineraries

Across the five-ship Florida deployment, Royal Caribbean is leaning heavily on its private-destination portfolio, pairing short Bahamas loops with dedicated private-island and beach-club stops and layering those calls into longer Caribbean sailings.

• Perfect Day at CocoCay: Positioned as a signature stop across multiple Bahamas and Caribbean itineraries, particularly the three- and four-night sailings from Port Canaveral and Miami.
• Royal Beach Club Paradise Island (Nassau): Scheduled to open in December 2025 and expected to appear as a featured component of Nassau calls on short Bahamas itineraries.
• Royal Beach Club Cozumel: Due to open in 2026 and expected to show up across Western Caribbean sailings, including itineraries that call on Cozumel.
• Perfect Day Mexico (Costa Maya): Planned to debut in late 2027, with Royal Caribbean indicating a more specific opening date is expected to be shared in 2026.

Royal Caribbean also linked new shore excursion options to its return to Samaná, aligning that call with the line’s broader shore program for the season.

Fleet upgrades and onboard updates tied to the schedule

Beyond itinerary planning, the 2027-28 schedule highlights a key near-term operational milestone: Harmony of the Seas’ planned 2026 dry dock renovation under the Royal Amplified program, described as bringing refreshed onboard offerings including updated dining and entertainment and upgraded staterooms. Royal Caribbean has also pointed to newer ships in the lineup incorporating energy-efficient systems and design features aimed at reducing operational footprints.

With member bookings available ahead of the public on-sale date of November 5, 2025, the next major timeline markers cited in the deployment details include the December 2025 opening window for Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, Harmony of the Seas’ 2026 dry dock, and the late-2027 debut window for Perfect Day Mexico.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When do bookings open for Royal Caribbean’s 2027-28 Florida Caribbean and Bahamas cruises?

Bookings are available first to Crown & Anchor Society members, and sales open to the general public on November 5, 2025. One published FAQ associated with the rollout cited October 26, 2023 as the member booking date, while other reports described member access as opening ahead of the public date without specifying a start day.

Which Royal Caribbean ships are scheduled to sail year-round from Florida in 2027-28?

The year-round Florida lineup outlined in the posted deployment includes Star of the Seas, Utopia of the Seas, Harmony of the Seas, Wonder of the Seas and Radiance of the Seas.

Which ship is scheduled to visit Samaná, Dominican Republic?

Star of the Seas is slated to include a call to Samaná as part of its seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries from Port Canaveral, marking Royal Caribbean’s return to that port.

What new private-destination stops are highlighted in the 2027-28 itineraries?

The deployment emphasizes Perfect Day at CocoCay, the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island in Nassau (scheduled to open in December 2025), the Royal Beach Club Cozumel (due to open in 2026), and Perfect Day Mexico in Costa Maya (planned for a late-2027 debut, with a more specific date expected in 2026).

What is changing for Harmony of the Seas ahead of its 2027 deployment?

Harmony of the Seas is tied to a major 2026 dry dock renovation under Royal Caribbean’s Royal Amplified program, and it is then slated to sail primarily seven-night itineraries from Port Canaveral in 2027, offering Eastern and Western Caribbean routes.