Royal Caribbean is turning up the adventure in Europe for summer 2026. Five ships will operate from five different homeports on the continent: Athens (Piraeus), Greece; Barcelona, Spain; Rome (Civitavecchia) and Ravenna, Italy; and Southampton, England.
Among the highlights: Harmony of the Seas will make its return to Barcelona while passenger favourites Odyssey, Brilliance, Explorer and Liberty of the Seas will explore European waters on a variety of 2- to 14-night getaways. Bookings for summer 2026 are now open on Royal Caribbean’s website.
The destination lineup spans from the sun-soaked beaches in the Mediterranean, including Santorini and Mykonos, Greece, to the historic streets of Dubrovnik, Croatia, and the jaw-dropping views of the Norwegian fjords in northern Europe. Plus, adventurers can have front-row seats to see a rare solar eclipse in August on Liberty.
Santorini in Greece (Photo Credit: maglara / Adobe Stock)
Europe Summer 2026 Highlights
Harmony of the Seas – From Barcelona. On 7-night adventures, vacationers will visit destinations like Palma de Mallorca, Spain; Florence (La Spezia) and Naples, Italy; and Provence (Marseille), France. With everything from historic monuments to stunning landscapes, travellers can take in the vibrant culture of the Western Mediterranean and wander through the majestic Palma Cathedral in Mallorca or marvel at masterpieces like Michelangelo’s David at the Galleria dell’Accademia in Florence (La Spezia).
Odyssey of the Seas – From Rome (Civitavecchia). Odyssey will offer 7- to 9-night vacations from charming destinations such as Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey, and Naples to the idyllic islands of Mykonos and Santorini, Greece. Adventurers can immerse themselves in centuries of history and culture, from the iconic white buildings of Santorini to the temples of Ephesus.
Liberty of the Seas – From Southampton. Vacationers can set their sights on 2- to 9-night bucket-list adventures to picturesque spots like the awe-inspiring Norwegian fjords, the medieval streets of Bruges, Belgium, and the colorful Nyhavn harbor and charming Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark. In between soaking up the culture of northern Europe, adventurers are in for thrills on The Perfect Storm racing waterslides, ice skating and bonding over family favorites at spots like Sorrento’s Pizza and Johnny Rockets. For an extraordinary total eclipse experience, families can join the special solar eclipse adventure on Aug. 7, 2026, and witness the celestial event with the ocean as the ultimate backdrop.
The Acropolis is the most famous attraction in all of Athens, Greece. (Photo Credit: GNTO / Y. Skoulas)
Explorer of the Seas – From Ravenna. With a combination of 7- to 14-night adventures, vacationers can set their sights on the Aegean and Adriatic seas and charming cities like Dubrovnik and Zadar, Croatia, and Athens (Piraeus), featuring a mix of ancient sights, idyllic beaches and crystal-clear waters.
Brilliance of the Seas – From Athens (Piraeus), Rome (Civitavecchia), Ravenna and Barcelona.
For those looking to dive into history, adventurers have their choice of 7-night vacations to Athens (Piraeus), Rome (Civitavecchia), Barcelona, the Greek Isles, and Ephesus (Kusadasi) and Istanbul, Turkey. Vacationers can explore the ancient wonders of Athens (Piraeus), from the iconic Acropolis and Parthenon to the Temple of Zeus, stroll through the vibrant streets of Barcelona and immerse themselves in the rich history of Rome (Civitavecchia) at the Colosseum or admire the intricate details of the Pantheon.
