Royal Caribbean Unveils Summer 2028 Caribbean Lineup
by Dori Saltzman
Icon of the Seas. Photo: Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean has unveiled its 2028 lineup of Caribbean and Mexico cruises, with options sailing from Florida, Texas, Puerto Rico, and the Northeast. From April 2028 through October 2028, cruisers can choose from 11 ships, including four Icon Class ships, and all-new amplified experiences.
Itineraries of x to x nights will visit ports across The Bahamas, Mexico, Turks and Caicos, U.S. Virgin Islands, the Dominican Republic, the ABC islands, and others. The lineup also features Royal Caribbean’s signature destinations including Perfect Day CocoCay and Royal Beach Club Paradise Island.
Cruises from Miami
Beginning April 2028, Hero of the Seas – Royal Caribbean’s newest Icon Class ship – will operate seven-night cruises to the Eastern and Western Caribbean destinations. Also sailing from Miami will be the newly-amplified Symphony of the Seas (details of its amplification to be revealed at a later date), offering six- and eight-night Caribbean getaways.
Cruises from Fort Lauderdale
Cruisers looking to sail out of Port Everglades can choose either a six- or eight-night sailing onboard Legend of the Seas, beginning April 2028.
Cruises from Port Canaveral
Two Royal Caribbean cruise ships will sail from Port Canaveral, including Star of the Seas, which will sail seven-night Western and Eastern Caribbean vacations, and Harmony of the Seas, which will offer seven-night Bahamas and Caribbean cruises.
Cruises from Tampa
Also beginning April 2028, Brilliance of the Seas will sail from Tampa offering six- and seven-night getaways to the Western Caribbean.
Cruises from Galveston
Royal Caribbean’s original Icon Class ship, Icon of the Seas, will offer six- and eight-night cruises to Cozumel, Honduras, and other Western Caribbean destinations out of Galveston.
Cruises from Puerto Rico
Enchantment of the Seas will offer seven-night getaways out of San Juan, visiting ports in the Southern Caribbean including Tortola, British Virgin Islands; St. John’s, Antigua; Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis;Castries, St. Lucia; Roseau, Dominica; and Bridgetown, Barbados.
Cruises from Baltimore
Vision of the Seas will operate five- to nine-night vacations out of Baltimore with select cruises visiting Bermuda, while others feature a variety of ports in the Caribbean.
Cruises from Cape Liberty (New Jersey)
In spring 2028, Independence of the Seas will sail four- to nine-night vacations to destinations across Canada, New England, Bermuda, and the Eastern Caribbean. Also sailing from Cape Liberty, Oasis of the Seas will sail seven-night Caribbean cruises, including a stop at Perfect Day CocoCay.





