ROYAL CARIBBEAN UNVEILS 2025 EUROPEAN ADVENTURES
Vacations for Every Type of Adventurer on Six Ships, Including the ReturningΒ Allure of the Seas
Royal Caribbean unveils its 2025 European adventures, and summers in Europe will make for six times the memories. Families and friends can set their sights on adventure withΒ six action-packed shipsΒ sailingΒ from five popular destinations. These includeΒ Allure of the SeasΒ in Barcelona, Spain for the first time since 2015, and fan favoritesΒ Odyssey, Independence, Explorer, Voyager, and Brilliance of the Seas.
Ranging fromΒ two to 12 nights, these itineraries feature bucket-list locales such asΒ Greece, Croatia, Italy, Portugal, Spain, andΒ France. The new summer 2025 European vacationsΒ are open for bookingsΒ on Royal CaribbeanβsΒ websiteΒ now.Β Β
Whether starting fromΒ Athens (Piraeus), Greece; Barcelona; Ravenna and Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy; or Southampton, England, vacationers have a summer of possibilities and memories in store. The lineup spans the picturesque coasts and cities in the Mediterranean, includingΒ Mykonos, Rhodes, andΒ Santorini, Greece;Β Florence (La Spezia), Italy; andΒ Nice (Villefranche), France. They also visit the awe-inspiring landscapes ofΒ Dubrovnik, Croatia;Β Madeira, Portugal; and theΒ Norwegian fjords. Between short getaways and longer adventures, there are ways to explore and discover Europe for everyone.
Europe Summer 2025 Highlights
Allure of the Seas βΒ From Barcelona & Rome (Civitavecchia)
ForΒ seven nights,Β vacationers willΒ visit idyllic destinations in Spain, France, and Italy. These include Palma de Mallorca, Spain;Β Florence (La Spezia)Β andΒ Naples, Italy;Β andΒ Provence (Marseille), France.Β Landmarks like the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the vibrant culture in Mallorca, and the famed Neapolitan pizza in Naples await.
In between the adventures on land are those on board.Β With the return ofΒ Allure, the unmatched lineup of game-changing Oasis Class experiences across signature neighborhoods is back. The highlights range from twinΒ rockΒ climbing wallsΒ andΒ FlowRider surf simulatorsΒ to a nine-story-highΒ zip line. Restaurants serve upΒ sushi, hibachi, Italian dishes, andΒ American steakhouseΒ classics. While theatrical hit βΒ βMamma Mia!βΒ βΒ and original shows that span air, ice, water, and theater also entertain guests.
Odyssey of the SeasΒ β From Rome (Civitavecchia)
TheΒ 7- to 12-night adventuresΒ are set to visit destinations likeΒ Naples; Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey; Limassol, Cyprus;Β andΒ Crete,Β Mykonos, Rhodes,Β andΒ Santorini, Greece. Breathtaking sights are in store, from the iconic white buildings of SantoriniΒ to UNESCO World Heritage Sites such asΒ Pompeii, Italy. Further,Β OdysseyΒ will be the first of its kind to overnight inΒ Istanbul, as part of a unique 10-night vacation.
The thrills continue on board with aΒ combination of experiences for all ages. These include a vibrantΒ resort-style pool deck;Β North Star, the highest viewing deck on a cruise ship; skydiving atΒ RipCord by iFly;Β SeaPlex, the largest indoor and outdoor activity complex at sea, withΒ bumper cars,Β laser tag, an arcade and more. There’s alsoΒ 20-plusΒ restaurants, bars, and lounges. Some of these include Teppanyaki, imaginative cuisine atΒ Wonderland, and tropical vibes poolside atΒ The Lime & CoconutΒ bar.
IndependenceΒ of the SeasΒ βΒ From Southampton
The U.K.βs favorite getaway is back in town after six years, with a series ofΒ 2- to 12-night vacations. From short escapes to the culture-rich city ofΒ Bruges (Zeebrugge), Belgium, to seven nights exploring the Norwegian fjords or Spain, Portugal, France, and more, the adventures vacationers can choose from run the gamut. Destination highlights includeΒ Copenhagen, Denmark;Β the Canary IslandsΒ andΒ Bilbao, Spain; Lisbon andΒ theΒ Azores Islands, Portugal; Paris (Le Havre); andΒ OsloΒ andΒ Haugesund, Norway.
Between the iconic landscapes, landmarks, history, and cultures, travelers can enjoy the lineup of amplified experiences on board. These includeΒ TheΒ Perfect Storm racing waterslides, glow-in-the-darkΒ laser tag, theΒ Escape Room: The Observatorium, andΒ poolside eatery Fish & Ships. There’s also favoritesΒ across dining, entertainment, and nightlife.
Voyager of the SeasΒ β From Athens (Piraeus), Barcelona, Ravenna & RomeΒ (Civitavecchia)
OnΒ 7-night vacationsΒ to theΒ EasternΒ andΒ Western Mediterranean,Β adventurers can visit destinations such asΒ Provence (Marseille), France; SicilyΒ andΒ Sardinia, Italy;Β andΒ Valencia, Spain;Β and overnights in the vibrant locales ofΒ IstanbulΒ andΒ Santorini.
Memory making at the popular Marinieres Beach inΒ Nice (Villefranche)Β and gelato in the old town ofΒ DubrovnikΒ are matched by the lineup of amplified adventures on board. Everything is on deck, from The Perfect Storm racing waterslides to glow-in-the-dark laser tag, toΒ ice skating,Β dedicated kids and teens spaces, aΒ Vitality Spa & Fitness Center, and restaurants likeΒ Giovanniβs Table,Β Izumi,Β andΒ Chops Grille.
Explorer of the SeasΒ β From Ravenna
Travelers can set their sights on theΒ AegeanΒ andΒ Adriatic seasΒ on three differentΒ 7-night vacationsΒ that visit a mix of the idyllic beaches, forest-clad mountains, and crystal-clear waters across destinations likeΒ DubrovnikΒ andΒ Split, Croatia;Β Athens (Piraeus) and Argostoli, Greece; andΒ Kotor, Montenegro.Β
From one locale to the next, vacationers can go all in on thrill or kick back on board. Amenities include theΒ rock climbing wall,Β ice-skating rink,Β dedicated spaces for kids and teens, theΒ adults-only Solarium pool,Β and more. And when it comes to bites, the flavors range from prime cuts at American steakhouseΒ Chops Grille, toΒ sushi and sashimi atΒ Izumi,Β and family-style Italian classics atΒ Giovanniβs Table.
Brilliance of the SeasΒ β From Athens (Piraeus)
Adventurers have their choice of two sets ofΒ 7-night adventuresΒ toΒ Cyprus,Β Greece, theΒ Greek islesΒ andΒ Turkey. They can immerse themselves in ancient history at the likes of the 15th-century castle inΒ Bodrum, Turkey, taste local delicacies atΒ Limassol Marina inΒ Limassol,Β sip cocktails while overlooking the iconic blue domes ofΒ MykonosΒ and more β even enjoy overnights inΒ Istanbul.
On board, travelers can take in breathtaking views through 3 acres of glass and make memories across a variety of dining, entertainment, nightlife and more. These include the signatureΒ rock climbing wall,Β mini golf, theΒ VintagesΒ wine bar,Β Giovanniβs Table,Β Izumi,Β and the multicourseΒ Chefβs Table.Β
SOURCE Royal Caribbean International
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