Royal Caribbean has announced that Icon of the Seas will sail from Galveston, TX, starting August 2027. The adventures start from Texas, California and the Northeast and visit picturesque destinations across the Caribbean, and more.
From coast to coast, vacationers have a range of four-to 12-night adventures on nine Royal Caribbean ships to choose from starting April 2027. Families and travelers of all ages can have their ultimate beach day at the vacation brand's signature beach club destinations, including Royal Beach Club Paradise Island in the Bahamas opening December 2025 and Royal Beach Club Cozumel, MX, debuting late 2026.
Texas, California & Northeast Highlights for 2027-28
Bold Vacations from Texas
- Icon of the Seas – This ship will make its debut in Galveston in August 2027, after kicking off the season in Miami in April. Taking vacationers on the boldest adventures from Texas, Icon will deliver six- to eight-night Eastern and Western Caribbean getaways to Perfect Day at CocoCay in the Bahamas, along with Roatan, Honduras and Cozumel, where vacationers can visit Royal Beach Club Cozumel. From thrills like Category 6, the largest waterpark at sea, to seven pools onboard and more than 40 F&B options, families are in for a combination of the best of every vacation with experiences for all ages.
- Liberty of the Seas – Beginning April 2027, vacationers can enjoy four- to eight-night adventures to the Caribbean on Liberty of the Seas from Galveston. Guests can spend the day snorkeling in the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef in Roatan, immerse themselves in ancient history at the Mayan ruins in Costa Maya, and more. Following its 2026 amplification, the ship will feature new experiences from a reimagined pool deck with The Lime & Coconut for tropical cocktails to new casitas with the best ocean views and an all-new Royal Escape Room for family bonding.
- Symphony of the Seas – This ship will homeport in Texas for the first time, starting April 2027. It will offer four- to eight-night Western Caribbean vacations to Nassau, where vacationers can experience the ultimate beach day at Royal Beach Club Paradise Island; Perfect Day at CocoCay; Cozumel and Costa Maya. On deck, guests can experience the thrills of The Ultimate Abyss, the 10 story-tall dry slide, or choose from more than 30 options to dine and drink including Jamie’s Italian, El Loco Fresh or Boleros.
Sun-Soaked Adventures from California
- Ovation of the Seas –Vacationers can go all out on short three- and four-night getaways from Los Angeles to bucket-list destinations like Ensenada and Catalina Island. Onboard, adventurers can celebrate with friends at the Pesky Parrot tiki bar, dance the night away at the brand-new Sound Cellar or play big at the expanded Casino Royale. Adventurers can take in scenic 360-degree views on the all-glass North Star observation capsule or ride bumper cars at SeaPlex, the largest indoor and outdoor activity center at sea. Dining options range from a quick slice of pizza at Sorrento’s to Italian favorites at Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen and more.
- Navigator of the Seas – After returning from Singapore, the Voyager Class ship will sail from Los Angeles for another year of seven-night vacations to the Mexican Riviera, where vacationers can gaze at Land’s End while swimming in the Sea of Cortez in Cabo San Lucas, savor authentic Mexican tacos and tequila in Ensenada, explore the historic towns of Mazatlán, and venture into the foothills of the Sierra Madre in Puerto Vallarta. The adventures continue on board with the FlowRider surf simulator, a rock-climbing wall and more. Navigator also has more than 20 food and drink venues including Chops Grille, Hooked Seafood and El Loco Fresh.
Scenic Getaways from the Northeast
- Oasis of the Seas – Starting May 2027, travelers can have the perfect vacation from Cape Liberty with seven-night getaways to Perfect Day at CocoCay and Nassau. Oasis offers more than 30 places to dine, drink and party, where guests can sing along to classic tunes at Spotlight Karaoke, dance into the night at Boleros or enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at Coastal Kitchen.
- Odyssey of the Seas – This ship will take vacationers from Cape Liberty to sun-drenched Caribbean destinations with seven- to 12-night vacations. Beginning November 2027, guests can explore Basseterre on the only active railway in the West Indies; venture to underground caves and lagoons in Bridgetown, and immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the Piton Mountains and botanical gardens in Castries, St. Lucia. Onboard, guests can watch movies under the stars, vibe out at Music Hall or dine and drink at favorites like El Loco Fresh, Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen, Schooner Bar and Wonderland.
- Independence of the Seas – From Cape Liberty, vacationers have in store four- to nine-night getaways to Bermuda, Canada, New England and the Eastern Caribbean during the 2027 spring and summer seasons. On this Freedom Class vessel, guests can explore Grand Turk and Willemstad or embark on outdoor adventures in Halifax, Portland, and more. Kids can max out on thrills at Splashaway Bay while guests of all ages put their surfing skills to the test on the FlowRider. Bold flavors include Fish & Ships, Izumi, Chef’s Table and Chops Grille.
- Vision of the Seas – From Baltimore, this ship will deliver five- and nine-night vacations to Bimini and Bermuda in the summer. In the fall, guests can explore the adventures of Halifax, Saint John, and more on nine-night vacations. After a long day of adventuring, vacationers can recharge at Vitality Spa, enjoy Italian flavors at Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen or Asian-inspired cuisine at Izumi and end the day with jaw-dropping performances of “Broadway Rhythm & Rhyme” or an original Royal Caribbean production of “Boogie Wonderland.”
For more information, visit www.royalcaribbean.com.
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