Royal Caribbean also announces its return to the United States this summer
Royal Caribbean International has announced that six of its ships will begin sailing from major U.S. cruise ports in Florida and Texas in July and August. The cruise line's return kicks off on July 2 in Miami, the cruise capital of the world, with Freedom of the Seas embarking on a special Fourth of July weekend sailing to Perfect Day at CocoCay. By the end of August, twelve Royal Caribbean ships will be sailing again in the Bahamas, the Caribbean, Alaska, and Europe.
Immediately following the first cruise in Royal Caribbean's highly anticipated return to the U.S., the new Odyssey of the Seas on July 3, sailing from Fort Lauderdale on 6- and 8-night Caribbean cruises. It will soon be followed by the Allure, Symphony, Independence, and Mariner of the Seas. In the coming weeks, the cruise line will announce its plans to reintroduce its full fleet worldwide by the end of the year. All summer 2021 cruises are available to book starting today.
Royal Caribbean's summer cruise lineup extends beyond the US to include international ports across the Atlantic, such as Barcelona and Rome, with the return of Harmony of the Seas. Starting August 15, the Oasis-class ship will sail on 7-night Western Mediterranean itineraries, also visiting other iconic destinations like Palma de Mallorca and Provence.
“The moment has finally arrived. Cruisers can finally start planning their summer getaways after what has been a challenging time for everyone. I would like to sincerely thank our guests and travel agents for their incredible patience and understanding during this difficult period. Thanks in large part to the successful rollout of vaccines, a world of adventure is beginning to open up, and we are thrilled to be able to start offering great vacations to our guests, who have increasingly told us they are getting vaccinated. As of today, 90% of our guests who have booked with us are either vaccinated or planning to get vaccinated in time for their cruise,” said Michael Bayley, President and CEO of Royal Caribbean International. “We also extend our gratitude to Florida Governor DeSantis, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Broward County Mayor Steve Geller, and Canaveral Port Authority Chairman Wayne Justice, along with the board commissioners, for their unwavering support of our industry and for providing access to vaccines for thousands of crew members on our ships off the East Coast. This act of understanding and humanity has been deeply appreciated, and we are grateful for their support, which is enabling the health and safety of our passengers, crew members, and the communities we visit.”.
Royal Caribbean's advertised cruises offer a range of itineraries that vary in duration and destination, ease and flexibility in booking, and convenient U.S. departure ports, ensuring there's a cruise for every type of passenger. Royal Caribbean advertised cruises:
- Freedom of the Seas*: 3 and 4 night sailings to the Bahamas and Perfect Day at CocoCay from Miami, starting July 2
- Odyssey of the Seas*: 6- and 8-night cruises of the Southern and Western Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale, beginning July 3
- Serenade of the Seas: 7-night sailings to Alaska from Seattle, starting July 19
- Allure of the Seas: 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries from Port Canaveral, starting August 8
- Ovation of the Seas: 7-night Alaska itineraries from Seattle, starting August 13
- Symphony of the Seas: 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises departing from Miami, starting August 14
- Independence of the Seas*: 7-night Western Caribbean cruises departing from Galveston, Texas, beginning August 15
- Mariner of the Seas: 3 and 4 night sailings to the Bahamas and Perfect Day at CocoCay from Port Canaveral, starting August 23
