Royal Caribbean’s Must‑See Itineraries for Summer 2026

Royal Caribbean is about to turn up the adventure in Europe this May with more ways to wander and island hop the Mediterranean. This summer, sun seekers can explore the best of rich history and scenic vistas across more than 60 destinations and enjoy new standout experiences including the debut of Legend of the Seas and Royal Caribbean’s first beach club in Europe featured in the Ultimate Santorini Day shore excursion.

Travellers will have their pick of itineraries starting in Barcelona, Spain; Rome (Civitavecchia) and Ravenna, Italy; Southampton, England and Athens (Piraeus), Greece, and more.

The adventures continue on shore with incredible destinations and shore excursions like the Ultimate Santorini Day. Part of the curated collection of Royal Signature Excursions, this full-day shore excursion gives guests the opportunity to explore idyllic landmarks in Oia and Fira, plus a visit to the new, Royal Beach Club Santorini.

Highlights include:

• Legend of the Seas – Debuting July 2026, Legend will offer 7-night Western Mediterranean adventures from Barcelona, Spain, and Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy. Whether it’s stepping back in time at Rome’s Colosseum, diving into the local cultures of Palma De Mallorca, Spain or enjoying Legend’s endless thrills and unrivaled ways to chill, travelers can vacation their own way without compromise.
• The Ultimate Santorini Day – This April, vacationers can experience the Ultimate Santorini Day, a full-day, curated experience that will be available to guests sailing to Santorini as part of the Royal Signature Excursions collection. Sun seekers will take in epic caldera views in Fira, explore the iconic white and blue domes of Oia and experience the vacation brand’s first ever Royal Beach Club in Europe, Royal Beach Club Santorini.At the beach club, guests can take in unbeatable views and authentic, local flavors while enjoying the volcanic sand beaches and serene Mediterranean vibes.
• Odyssey of the Seas – From scoping out the most epic shores of the Mediterranean to maxing out memory-making on board the vacation brand’s Quantum Ultra Class favorite, Odysseywill offer 7- to 9-night adventures from historic destinations like Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey, charming locales like Naples, Italy and the idyllic islands of Mykonos and Santorini,
• Harmony of the Seas – Western Mediterranean, 7-night adventures await on Harmonyfrom Barcelona, Spain. Vacationers can wander through the majestic Palma Cathedral in Mallorca or marvel at masterpieces like Michelangelo’s David at the Galleria dell’Accademia in Florence (La Spezia).
• Brilliance of the Seas– From historic monuments and architectural marvels to coveted locales, adventurers can enjoy 7–9-night vacations on Brilliance from Ravenna (Venice) and Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy and Athens (Piraeus), Greece.
• Explorer of the Seas – Vacationers can journey through Greece and the most breathtaking destinations along the Adriatic and Mediterranean on From Santorini, Greece’s iconic blue and white domes and scenic vistas to Croatia’s glittering coastlines in Dubrovnik and Split, adventure awaits travelers at every turn.