Royal Caribbean Announces 2025 European Lineup

Royal Caribbean International has rolled out its lineup of European vacations for 2025. The company will have six ships sailing from five popular destinations, including Allure of the Seas in Barcelona, as well as Odyssey, Independence, Explorer, Voyager, and Brilliance of the Seas. Ranging from two to 12 nights in locales such as Greece, Croatia, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and France, the new summer 2025 European vacations open for bookings on Royal Caribbean’s website now for Crown & Anchor Society loyalty members, ahead of the official opening on Thursday, November 9. 

Europe Summer 2025 highlights include: 

Allure of the Seas— from Barcelona and Rome: For seven nights, vacationers will visit idyllic destinations in Spain, France, and Italy. Landmarks like the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the vibrant culture in Mallorca, and the famed Neapolitan pizza in Naples await. With the return of Allure, Oasis Class come experiences such as twin rock-climbing walls and FlowRider surf simulators, a nine-story-high zip line, restaurants that serve up sushi, hibachi, Italian dishes, and American steakhouse classics, and the theatrical hit, Mamma Mia!

Odyssey of the Seas—from Rome: The 7- to 12-night adventures are set to visit destinations such as Naples; Ephesus, Turkey; Limassol, Cyprus; and Crete, Mykonos, Rhodes and Santorini, Greece. Odyssey will be the first of its kind to overnight in Istanbul, as part of a unique 10-night vacation. On board, guests will experience a vibrant resort-style pool deck; North Star, the highest viewing deck on a cruise ship; or skydiving at RipCord by iFly. 

Independence of the Seas—from Southampton: This U.K. getaway is back in town after six years, with a series of 2- to 12-night vacations. From short escapes to the culture-rich city of Bruges, Belgium, to seven nights exploring the Norwegian fjords or Spain, Portugal, France and more, adventurous vacationers have plenty of choices. Destination highlights include Copenhagen, Denmark; the Canary Islands and Bilbao, Spain; Lisbon and the Azores Islands, Portugal; Paris, and Norway.

Voyager of the Seas—from Athens, Barcelona, Ravenna, and Rome: On 7-night vacations to the Eastern and Western Mediterranean, adventurers can visit destinations such as Provence, France; Sicily and Sardinia, Italy; and Valencia, Spain; and overnights in Istanbul and Santorini. Memory making at the popular Marinieres Beach in Nice and while enjoying gelato in the old town of Dubrovnik are matched by amplified adventures on board.  

Explorer of the Seas—from Ravenna: Travelers can set their sights on the Aegean and Adriatic seas on three different 7-night vacations that visit a mix of the idyllic beaches, forest-clad mountains and crystal-clear waters across destinations like Dubrovnik and Split, Croatia; Athens and Argostoli, Greece; and Kotor, Montenegro. On board, the flavors range from prime cuts at steakhouse Chops Grille, to sushi and sashimi at Izumi, or Italian classics at Giovanni’s Table. 

Brilliance of the Seas—from Athens: Travelers have their choice of two sets of 7-night adventures to Cyprus, Greece, and Turkey. They can immerse themselves in ancient history at the likes of the 15th-century castle in Bodrum, Turkey, taste local delicacies at Limassol Marina in Limassol, or sip cocktails while overlooking the iconic blue domes of Mykonos.

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