Royal Caribbean Destination Ports

Royal Caribbean visits over 300 destinations across all seven continents. These are the ports of call where you'll spend hours exploring, from private island paradises to ancient cities. Looking for where to start your cruise? Check out the departure ports on our Planning page.

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Private & Exclusive Destinations

Royal Caribbean's crown jewels — private islands and beach clubs designed exclusively for their guests.

Perfect Day at CocoCay (Bahamas)

Royal Caribbean's $250 million private island destination, transformed in 2019.

• Thrill Waterpark — Daredevil's Peak (135 ft slide), wave pool, kids' areas
• Oasis Lagoon — Largest freshwater pool in the Caribbean, swim-up bar
• Coco Beach Club — Over-water cabanas, infinity pool, upscale experience
• Up, Up and Away — Helium balloon 450 ft above island
• Zip Line — 1,600 ft across the island
• South Beach — Free beach area, volleyball, floating mats
• Chill Island — Quieter beach, hammocks, cabana rentals
• Snorkel Beach — Calm waters, equipment rentals

Note: No tenders required — ships dock directly. Most Oasis and Quantum-class ships visit.

Labadee (Haiti)

Royal Caribbean's original private destination on Haiti's secluded north coast since 1986.

• Dragon's Breath — World's longest zip line over water (2,600 ft)
• Dragon's Tail Coaster — Alpine coaster down the mountain
• Arawak Aqua Park — Floating trampolines, slides in the bay
• Columbus Cove — Calmer beach, better for families
• Barefoot Beach — Main beach with chair rentals
• Nellie's Beach — Exclusive cabanas, butler service
• Artisan's Market — Local Haitian crafts and art

Tip: Book Dragon's Breath early — it sells out. Labadee is fenced and secure; you won't interact with Haiti beyond.

Royal Beach Club Collection (Coming 2025-2027)

New premium beach club destinations expanding the private experience.

• Royal Beach Club Paradise Island (Nassau, Bahamas) — Opening 2025, partnership with Bahamas government
• Royal Beach Club Cozumel (Mexico) — Announced for 2026
• Royal Beach Club Antigua — In development

Beach clubs offer day-pass access with pools, beaches, food & beverage — a hybrid between port call and private island.

Caribbean & Bahamas

Royal Caribbean's bread and butter — year-round sailings from Florida, Texas, and beyond. Ships deployed: Wonder, Utopia, Harmony, Allure, Symphony, Freedom, Liberty, Independence, Mariner, Navigator, Voyager, Grandeur, Vision, Enchantment, Radiance, Brilliance, and more.

Bahamas & Turks/Caicos

• Nassau — Atlantis day passes, downtown shopping, Junkanoo Beach
• Freeport/Lucaya — Port Lucaya Marketplace, Garden of the Groves
• Bimini — Close to Miami, excellent fishing, Resorts World
• Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos — Pristine beaches, excellent diving, tender port

Florida Keys & Bermuda

• Key West, Florida — Duval Street, Hemingway House, sunset celebration
• Bermuda (Kings Wharf) — Pink sand beaches, British charm, multi-day stays common

Eastern Caribbean

• St. Thomas, USVI — Charlotte Amalie duty-free shopping, Magens Bay
• St. John, USVI — Trunk Bay, Virgin Islands National Park
• St. Croix, USVI — Christiansted, Buck Island snorkeling
• St. Maarten/St. Martin — Philipsburg (Dutch), Marigot (French), Maho Beach
• San Juan, Puerto Rico — Old San Juan forts, no passport needed, home port
• Samaná, Dominican Republic — Whale watching (Jan-Mar), waterfalls, remote beaches
• Tortola, BVI — The Baths at Virgin Gorda, Cane Garden Bay
• Virgin Gorda, BVI — The Baths granite boulders
• St. Kitts — Brimstone Hill Fortress, scenic railway
• Antigua — Nelson's Dockyard, 365 beaches, Shirley Heights
• St. Lucia — The Pitons, drive-in volcano, mud baths
• Barbados — Harrison's Cave, Mount Gay rum, Bridgetown
• Martinique — French culture, Mount Pelée, rum distilleries
• Guadeloupe — Butterfly-shaped island, La Soufrière volcano
• Dominica — Nature isle, waterfalls, Boiling Lake hike

Western Caribbean

• Cozumel, Mexico — Snorkeling capital, Mayan ruins, multiple piers
• Costa Maya, Mexico — Beach clubs, quieter than Cozumel, Mayan ruins
• Progreso, Mexico — Gateway to Mérida and Chichén Itzá
• Roatán, Honduras — Affordable excursions, sloth sanctuaries, West Bay Beach
• Belize City — Tender port, Mayan ruins at Altun Ha, cave tubing
• Harvest Caye, Belize — NCL private destination (not RCL)
• George Town, Grand Cayman — Stingray City, Seven Mile Beach, tender port
• Ocho Rios, Jamaica — Dunn's River Falls, Mystic Mountain
• Falmouth, Jamaica — RCL-built pier, Georgian architecture, Dunn's River accessible
• Montego Bay, Jamaica — Hip Strip shopping, Doctor's Cave Beach

Southern Caribbean

Deeper sailings from San Juan or Barbados — typically 7+ nights reaching the ABC islands and South America.

• Aruba — Eagle Beach, Natural Pool, consistent weather
• Curaçao — Colorful Willemstad (UNESCO), Hato Caves
• Bonaire — World-class diving/snorkeling, flamingo sanctuary
• Grenada — Spice island, Grand Anse Beach, nutmeg tours
• Trinidad — Pitch Lake, Port of Spain, Carnival culture
• Tobago — Pigeon Point, rainforest, quieter sibling
• Cartagena, Colombia — Walled city (UNESCO), vibrant culture
• Santa Marta, Colombia — Gateway to Tayrona Park
• Kralendijk, Bonaire — Shore diving capital

Panama Canal & Central America

• Panama Canal Transit — Engineering marvel, locks experience, full or partial transits

Deployment note: Utopia of the Seas (2024) joins Wonder in Port Canaveral. Freedom, Liberty, Independence rotate Galveston/Port Canaveral. Grandeur operates shorter Bahamas runs from Baltimore.

Alaska

May through September season. Ships deployed: Ovation of the Seas (Seattle), Quantum of the Seas, Radiance of the Seas (Vancouver), Serenade of the Seas (Vancouver/Seward), Brilliance of the Seas.

Primary Ports

• Juneau — State capital, Mendenhall Glacier, whale watching. No roads in/out.
• Ketchikan — "Salmon Capital," totem poles, Creek Street. Rainiest Alaska city.
• Skagway — Gold Rush history, White Pass & Yukon Railway, walkable town.
• Sitka — Russian heritage, Raptor Center, less crowded feel.
• Victoria, BC — Butchart Gardens, afternoon tea, British charm.
• Icy Strait Point — Hoonah village, world's largest zip line (ZipRider), whale watching.
• Haines — Eagles, bears, less crowded alternative to Skagway.

Turnaround Ports (Embark/Debark)

• Seattle, Washington — Year-round home port, Space Needle, Pike Place
• Vancouver, BC — Canada Place pier, Stanley Park, diverse food scene
• Seward, Alaska — For Anchorage cruisetours, Kenai Fjords access
• Whittier, Alaska — Cruisetour embarkation, gateway to Anchorage via tunnel

Scenic Cruising (No Dock)

• Glacier Bay — National Park, rangers board ship, Margerie Glacier calving
• Hubbard Glacier — Largest tidewater glacier in North America, spectacular calving
• Tracy Arm/Endicott Arm — Twin Sawyer glaciers, steep fjord walls, icebergs
• Inside Passage — Protected waterway, wildlife spotting, forest scenery

Cruisetour Extensions

Royal Caribbean offers land packages before/after Alaska sailings:

• Denali National Park — Mt. Denali (20,310 ft), wildlife tours
• Fairbanks — Gold panning, pipeline viewing, northern lights (shoulder season)
• Anchorage — Urban Alaska, museums, wildlife center, glacier day trips

Tip: Book excursions early — helicopter glacier landings and bear viewing sell out months ahead. Ovation offers the newest ship experience from Seattle.

Canada & New England

Fall foliage season (September–October) is prime time. Ships deployed: Serenade of the Seas, Brilliance of the Seas, Adventure of the Seas from Cape Liberty/Boston/Quebec.

New England Ports

• Boston, Massachusetts — Freedom Trail, Faneuil Hall, home port
• Bar Harbor, Maine — Acadia National Park, lobster, tender port
• Portland, Maine — Foodie scene, lighthouses, Old Port district
• Newport, Rhode Island — Gilded Age mansions, sailing heritage
• Cape Cod (Provincetown) — Pilgrim Monument, whale watching
• Martha's Vineyard — Gingerbread cottages, tender port

Canadian Maritimes

• Halifax, Nova Scotia — Peggy's Cove, Titanic cemetery, maritime museums
• Saint John, New Brunswick — Reversing Falls, Bay of Fundy tides
• Sydney, Nova Scotia — Big Fiddle, Cabot Trail gateway
• Charlottetown, PEI — Anne of Green Gables, lobster suppers

St. Lawrence River

• Quebec City — Château Frontenac, Old Quebec (UNESCO), French Canada
• Montreal — Mount Royal, Notre-Dame Basilica, bagels vs. NYC
• Saguenay — Fjord scenery, whale watching

Tip: Fall foliage peaks mid-September in Quebec, early October in New England. Pack layers — temperatures can vary 30°F between ports.

Hawaii

Royal Caribbean visits Hawaii on longer Pacific voyages and repositioning cruises — typically 14–18 nights from the West Coast. Not to be confused with NCL's inter-island Hawaii cruises.

Major Ports

• Honolulu, Oahu — Waikiki Beach, Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head
• Maui (Lahaina/Kahului) — Road to Hana, Haleakala sunrise, whale watching (seasonal)
• Kona, Big Island — Coffee farms, active volcanoes, manta ray night dives
• Hilo, Big Island — Rainbow Falls, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park access
• Kauai (Nawiliwili) — Na Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon, Garden Isle

Note: Jones Act requires foreign-flagged ships to visit a non-US port (like Ensenada) on round-trip voyages from the mainland. Most Hawaii cruises are one-way repositioning sailings.

Mexican Riviera

Pacific coast cruises primarily from Los Angeles. Ships deployed seasonally: Navigator of the Seas operates year-round from LA with some Mexican Riviera sailings.

• Cabo San Lucas — El Arco rock formation, tender port, beach clubs, whale watching
• Puerto Vallarta — Malecón boardwalk, old town, zip lines, Marietas Islands
• Mazatlán — Historic centro, cliff divers, Golden Zone beaches
• Ensenada — Wine country (Valle de Guadalupe), La Bufadora blowhole

Deployment note: Mexican Riviera sailings are often 3–5 night "short getaways" from LA. Panama Canal repositioning cruises may also call at Huatulco and Puerto Chiapas.

Mediterranean

April through November season. Ships deployed: Allure of the Seas (Barcelona), Odyssey of the Seas (Rome), Brilliance of the Seas, Rhapsody of the Seas. History, culture, cuisine — and intense crowds at major sites.

Western Mediterranean

• Barcelona, Spain — Sagrada Familia, La Rambla, Gaudí architecture, major home port
• Civitavecchia (Rome) — 90-min transfer to Rome, Vatican, Colosseum — book early
• Naples, Italy — Pompeii, Amalfi Coast, original pizza, Sorrento
• Livorno (Florence/Pisa) — 90-min to Florence, 30-min to Pisa's tower
• La Spezia, Italy — Cinque Terre gateway, train to five villages
• Genoa, Italy — Columbus' birthplace, aquarium, Portofino nearby
• Marseille, France — Old port, Provence lavender fields
• Nice/Villefranche, France — French Riviera, Monaco day trip
• Cannes, France — Film festival site, tender port
• Palma de Mallorca, Spain — Gothic cathedral, old town, beach day
• Ibiza, Spain — Old town (Dalt Vila), beaches, nightlife
• Málaga, Spain — Picasso museum, Marbella day trips
• Cartagena, Spain — Roman theater, tapas, walkable
• Cádiz, Spain — Ancient city, cathedral, fried fish
• Gibraltar, UK — The Rock, Barbary macaques, duty-free

Eastern Mediterranean & Greek Isles

• Piraeus (Athens) — Acropolis, Parthenon, Plaka district, home port
• Santorini, Greece — Caldera views, Oia sunset, tender or cable car
• Mykonos, Greece — Windmills, Little Venice, party scene
• Rhodes, Greece — Medieval old town, Lindos acropolis
• Crete (Heraklion) — Knossos palace, Minoan civilization
• Corfu, Greece — Venetian architecture, lush and green
• Kusadasi, Turkey — Ephesus ruins, carpet shopping, haggling
• Istanbul, Turkey — Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar

Adriatic & Croatia

• Dubrovnik, Croatia — Game of Thrones filming, walk the walls
• Split, Croatia — Diocletian's Palace, Adriatic beauty
• Kotor, Montenegro — Dramatic fjord approach, medieval old town
• Koper, Slovenia — Istrian peninsula, wine region, Venice day trip
• Venice/Ravenna, Italy — St. Mark's, canals (ships now use Ravenna)
• Ravenna, Italy — Byzantine mosaics (UNESCO), Dante's tomb
• Trieste, Italy — Coffee culture, Miramare Castle
• Zadar, Croatia — Sea Organ, Roman ruins

Corsica & Monaco

• Ajaccio, Corsica — Napoleon's birthplace, French Mediterranean island
• Monte Carlo, Monaco — Casino, Formula 1 circuit, opulence
• Taormina, Sicily — Greek theater, Etna views, resort town (via Messina)
• Amalfi Coast — Positano, Ravello, coastal beauty (via Naples or Salerno)

Other Mediterranean

• Valletta, Malta — Knights of Malta, honey-colored stone, film location
• Messina, Sicily — Taormina, Mt. Etna, Greek theater
• Catania, Sicily — Mt. Etna access, baroque architecture
• Cagliari, Sardinia — Poetto Beach, flamingos
• Haifa, Israel — Holy Land tours, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv
• Limassol, Cyprus — Kourion ruins, wine villages
• Alexandria/Port Said, Egypt — Pyramids, Cairo day trips

Tip: Ship-sponsored excursions guarantee return to ship. Independent touring requires careful timing — traffic in Rome/Florence can be brutal.

Atlantic Europe

Portugal, Spain's Atlantic coast, France's Atlantic/Channel ports, and Low Countries. Often featured on transatlantic and repositioning cruises.

Portugal

• Lisbon — Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, pastéis de nata, trams
• Porto — Port wine cellars, Ribeira district, Dom Luís Bridge

Spain Atlantic Coast

• Vigo — Galician seafood, Cíes Islands, Santiago de Compostela day trip
• La Coruña — Tower of Hercules, tapas, Atlantic beaches
• Bilbao — Guggenheim Museum, Basque cuisine, old town
• Valencia — City of Arts & Sciences, paella birthplace, beaches

France Atlantic & Channel

• Bordeaux — Wine capital, Port de la Lune (UNESCO), elegant architecture
• Le Havre — Gateway to Paris (3 hours), Normandy beaches, modern architecture
• Cherbourg — Normandy, D-Day beaches, Mont Saint-Michel access
• Honfleur — Picturesque harbor, Normandy charm, artists' town

North Africa Atlantic

• Casablanca, Morocco — Hassan II Mosque, medina, Rick's Café
• Tangier, Morocco — Gateway between Europe and Africa, kasbah, markets
• Tunis, Tunisia — Ancient Carthage, medina, Bardo Museum

Low Countries & English Channel

• Amsterdam, Netherlands — Canals, museums, Anne Frank House, cycling culture
• Zeebrugge (Bruges), Belgium — Medieval Bruges (UNESCO), chocolate, lace
• Dover, England — White Cliffs, Canterbury, London day trips

Transatlantic note: Many repositioning cruises between Med and Caribbean call at Azores, Madeira, or Canary Islands for fuel/provisions.

Northern Europe & Baltic

May through September season. Ships deployed: Anthem of the Seas (Southampton), Jewel of the Seas, Explorer of the Seas. Long summer days mean extended port hours.

Scandinavia & Baltic Capitals

• Copenhagen, Denmark — Tivoli Gardens, Little Mermaid, Nyhavn, home port
• Stockholm, Sweden — Vasa Museum, Gamla Stan, archipelago approach
• Gothenburg, Sweden — Liseberg amusement park, canal tours, Haga district
• Oslo, Norway — Viking ships, Vigeland Park, Opera House roof
• Helsinki, Finland — Design district, Rock Church, Suomenlinna
• Tallinn, Estonia — Best-preserved medieval old town, affordable
• Riga, Latvia — Art Nouveau architecture, Central Market
• Gdańsk, Poland — Amber capital, WWII history, Long Market
• Warnemünde (Berlin) — 3-hour transfer to Berlin, beach resort
• Kiel, Germany — Canal transit point, maritime museums
• St. Petersburg, Russia — Hermitage, Catherine Palace (sailings suspended since 2022)

Norwegian Fjords

• Norwegian Fjords Overview — Comprehensive guide to fjord cruising
• Bergen, Norway — Gateway to fjords, Bryggen wharf (UNESCO), fish market
• Geiranger, Norway — UNESCO fjord, Seven Sisters waterfall, tender port
• Flåm, Norway — Flåm Railway (world's steepest), Aurlandsfjord
• Ålesund, Norway — Art Nouveau architecture rebuilt after 1904 fire
• Stavanger, Norway — Old Stavanger, Pulpit Rock (Preikestolen) hike
• Olden/Nordfjord — Briksdal Glacier access
• Tromsø, Norway — Arctic gateway, Northern Lights (shoulder season)
• Honningsvåg (North Cape) — Northernmost point in Europe accessible by ship

British Isles

• Southampton, England — Major home port, 90 min to London
• Scotland Overview — Comprehensive guide to Scottish ports & highlands
• Edinburgh (Queensferry/Leith) — Castle, Royal Mile, Arthur's Seat
• Glasgow (Greenock) — Loch Lomond, Scottish Highlands
• Dublin, Ireland — Guinness Storehouse, Temple Bar, Book of Kells
• Waterford, Ireland — Medieval city, crystal factory, Viking Triangle
• Cork (Cobh), Ireland — Blarney Castle, Titanic's last port
• Belfast, Northern Ireland — Titanic Belfast, Giant's Causeway day trip
• Holyhead, Wales — Gateway to Snowdonia, Anglesey coastal walks
• Liverpool, England — Beatles history, Albert Dock
• Newcastle, England — Geordie culture, Hadrian's Wall, Angel of the North
• Portland/Weymouth, England — Jurassic Coast, tender port
• Invergordon, Scotland — Loch Ness day trips, whisky
• Kirkwall, Orkney — Neolithic sites, Skara Brae
• Lerwick, Shetland — Norse heritage, puffins

Iceland & North Atlantic

• Reykjavik, Iceland — Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon, whale watching
• Akureyri, Iceland — Northern capital, Godafoss waterfall, Mývatn
• Ísafjörður, Iceland — Westfjords, Arctic fox center
• Tórshavn, Faroe Islands — Grass-roofed houses, dramatic cliffs

Note: St. Petersburg, Russia sailings suspended since 2022. Baltic itineraries now feature more time in Estonia, Latvia, Poland as alternatives.

Asia-Pacific

Growing market with Spectrum of the Seas (Shanghai) and Quantum of the Seas (Singapore). Year-round sailings in Southeast Asia; seasonal in Japan/China.

Southeast Asia

• Singapore — Gardens by the Bay, hawker centers, Marina Bay Sands, home port
• Penang, Malaysia — George Town (UNESCO), street food capital
• Langkawi, Malaysia — Duty-free island, cable car, beaches
• Kuala Lumpur (Port Klang) — Petronas Towers, Batu Caves
• Phuket, Thailand — Beaches, Phi Phi Islands, Big Buddha
• Ko Samui, Thailand — Beach resort island, temples
• Bangkok (Laem Chabang) — Grand Palace, temples, 2+ hour transfer
• Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam — War Remnants Museum, Cu Chi Tunnels
• Nha Trang, Vietnam — Beach resort, Po Nagar Cham towers
• Halong Bay, Vietnam — Limestone karsts (UNESCO), scenic cruising
• Bali (Benoa), Indonesia — Temples, rice terraces, Ubud
• Jakarta, Indonesia — Historic old town, culture

East Asia

• Hong Kong — Victoria Peak, Star Ferry, dim sum
• Shanghai, China — Bund, Yu Garden, Pudong skyline, home port
• Beijing (Tianjin) — Great Wall, Forbidden City, 2.5-hour transfer
• Busan, South Korea — Jagalchi Market, Gamcheon Culture Village
• Incheon (Seoul) — Palaces, DMZ tours, K-culture
• Jeju Island, Korea — Volcanic island, waterfalls, women divers

Japan

• Tokyo (Yokohama) — Shibuya, temples, sushi, anime
• Kobe, Japan — Beef, sake, Arima Onsen
• Osaka, Japan — Street food, Osaka Castle, Dotonbori
• Kyoto (via Osaka/Kobe) — Ancient capital, 1000+ temples
• Nagasaki, Japan — Peace Park, Glover Garden
• Hakodate, Japan — Night view, morning fish market
• Okinawa, Japan — Beaches, aquarium, Shuri Castle
• Kagoshima, Japan — Active Sakurajima volcano
• Hiroshima (Kure) — Peace Memorial, Miyajima island

Deployment note: Spectrum of the Seas is purpose-built for Chinese market with mahjong rooms, Chinese specialty restaurants. Quantum alternates Singapore/Australia seasonally.

Australia & New Zealand

October through April season (Southern Hemisphere summer). Ships deployed: Ovation of the Seas (Sydney), Quantum of the Seas (seasonal), Radiance of the Seas.

Australia

• Sydney — Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach, home port
• Melbourne — Laneways, coffee culture, Great Ocean Road
• Brisbane — Gateway to Gold Coast and Australia Zoo
• Cairns — Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest
• Hobart, Tasmania — MONA museum, wilderness, history
• Adelaide — Wine regions (Barossa, McLaren Vale)
• Fremantle (Perth) — Historic port, Rottnest Island quokkas
• Darwin — Kakadu gateway, crocodiles, Top End
• Airlie Beach — Whitsunday Islands, sailing
• Port Arthur, Tasmania — Convict settlement, dark history

New Zealand

• Auckland — City of Sails, Sky Tower, Hobbiton day trip
• Wellington — Te Papa museum, windy capital, craft beer
• Christchurch (Lyttelton) — Garden city, rebuild after earthquakes
• Dunedin — Scottish heritage, albatross colony, Larnach Castle
• Napier — Art Deco capital, Hawke's Bay wine
• Tauranga — Mount Maunganui, Hobbiton access
• Rotorua — Geothermal, Maori culture (via Tauranga)
• Bay of Islands — Dolphin cruises, Waitangi Treaty Grounds

Scenic Cruising New Zealand

• Milford Sound — Fiordland's crown jewel, waterfalls, peaks
• Doubtful Sound — Less visited, deeper, wilder
• Akaroa — French settlement, Hector's dolphins

Tip: Ovation of the Seas is the largest ship in Australian waters. Book popular excursions (Hobbiton, Great Barrier Reef) well in advance.

South Pacific & Transpacific

Exotic island destinations and bucket-list crossings. Repositioning cruises between Australia and US West Coast transit these islands.

South Pacific Islands

Read our detailed South Pacific Islands guide →

• Fiji (Suva/Lautoka) — Bula spirit, island-hopping, resorts
• Bora Bora, French Polynesia — Lagoon perfection, overwater bungalows
• Papeete, Tahiti — French Polynesia capital, black pearls, market
• Moorea, French Polynesia — Tahiti's sister island, jaw-dropping beauty
• Nouméa, New Caledonia — French culture, lagoons (UNESCO)
• Vanuatu (Port Vila) — Active volcano, culture villages, diving
• Samoa (Apia) — Polynesian culture, waterfalls
• Tonga — Whale swimming (seasonal), ancient kingdom

Transpacific Crossings

Repositioning cruises connecting Australia/New Zealand to Hawaii and US West Coast — typically 14–21 nights.

• Multiple sea days — Perfect for relaxation, enrichment programs
• Crossing the International Date Line — Skip a day (westbound) or repeat one (eastbound)
• Often visits: Fiji, French Polynesia, American Samoa, or Hawaii en route

Tip: Transpacific repositioning cruises offer excellent value per night. Pack for varying climates — you'll experience multiple seasons.

South America & Antarctica

November through March season (Southern Hemisphere summer). Ships deployed: Serenade of the Seas, Vision of the Seas for South America circuits.

East Coast South America

• Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Copacabana
• Buenos Aires, Argentina — Tango, steak, La Boca, Recoleta Cemetery
• Montevideo, Uruguay — Old city, rambla waterfront, relaxed pace
• São Paulo (Santos), Brazil — Coffee history, metropolis gateway
• Ilhabela, Brazil — Island beaches, waterfalls
• Búzios, Brazil — Former fishing village, Bardot's playground
• Punta del Este, Uruguay — Upscale beach resort, La Mano sculpture

West Coast South America & Patagonia

• Santiago (Valparaíso), Chile — Hillside funiculars, street art, wine
• Lima (Callao), Peru — Ceviche capital, Larco Museum, Miraflores
• Puerto Montt, Chile — Lake District gateway, salmon, German heritage
• Punta Arenas, Chile — Penguin colonies, Strait of Magellan
• Ushuaia, Argentina — "End of the World," Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica gateway
• Cape Horn — Scenic cruising (weather permitting), maritime legend

Chilean Fjords (Scenic Cruising)

• Chilean Fjords — Dramatic scenery comparable to Alaska/Norway
• Strait of Magellan — Historic passage between Atlantic and Pacific
• Glacier Alley — Multiple glaciers along Beagle Channel

Antarctica

Royal Caribbean offers expedition-style Antarctic cruises from November through February.

• Antarctic Peninsula — Icebergs, penguins, seals, whales
• Drake Passage — Notoriously rough crossing from South America
• South Shetland Islands — Research stations, wildlife colonies

Note: Antarctica is bucket-list cruising. Ships must navigate pack ice, landings depend on weather. Zodiac excursions common. Bring warm, waterproof layers.

Ultimate World Cruise

Royal Caribbean's 274-night Ultimate World Cruise (2023–2024 on Serenade of the Seas) visited 65 countries, 150 destinations across all seven continents.

Notable Ports of Call

• Antarctica — Peninsula cruise from Ushuaia
• Easter Island, Chile — Moai statues, remote Polynesian culture
• Pitcairn Island — Mutiny on the Bounty descendants
• Aitutaki, Cook Islands — One of the world's most beautiful lagoons
• Papua New Guinea — Tribal culture, WWII history
• Sri Lanka (Colombo) — Ancient temples, wildlife, tea plantations
• Maldives (Malé) — Overwater paradise, snorkeling
• Madagascar (Nosy Be) — Lemurs, unique ecosystems
• Mauritius — Beaches, colonial history, rum
• Seychelles — Granite islands, giant tortoises
• Zanzibar, Tanzania — Spice island, Stone Town
• Cape Town, South Africa — Table Mountain, penguins, wine
• Namibia (Walvis Bay) — Dunes, desert, wildlife
• St. Helena — Napoleon's exile, remote Atlantic
• Canary Islands — Spanish archipelago, volcanic landscapes

Voyage Highlights

• Duration: 9 months circumnavigating Earth
• Continents: All seven, including Antarctica
• Countries: 65 nations
• Destinations: 150+ ports of call
• Ship: Serenade of the Seas (Radiance class)

The Ultimate World Cruise sold out in one day. Future world cruises expected — watch for announcements. Segments bookable separately for those who can't do the full voyage.

Embarkation Ports

These are the turnaround ports where cruises begin and end — where you'll board and disembark your ship. For detailed airport info, drive times, and lodging tips, visit our Planning page departure selector.

U.S. East Coast & Gulf

• PortMiami, Florida — Cruise capital of the world, widest itinerary selection
• Port Everglades, Florida — Fort Lauderdale, quick FLL airport hop
• Port Canaveral, Florida — Space Coast, Orlando access via SR-528
• Port Tampa Bay, Florida — Compact terminals, waterfront hotels nearby
• Galveston, Texas — Major Texas home port, short Western Caribbean runs
• New Orleans, Louisiana — Walkable French Quarter, Caribbean sailings
• Mobile, Alabama — Compact and friendly drive-market port
• Cape Liberty, New Jersey — Bayonne, NYC skyline sail-aways
• Baltimore, Maryland — Mid-Atlantic hub, Bermuda/Bahamas runs
• Boston, Massachusetts — Canada/New England gateway, fall foliage season

U.S. West Coast

• Los Angeles (San Pedro), California — Mexican Riviera and Pacific sailings
• San Diego, California — Downtown-adjacent, walkable waterfront
• Seattle, Washington — Alaska gateway, year-round home port

Caribbean Home Ports

• San Juan, Puerto Rico — Deep Caribbean itineraries, no passport needed for U.S. citizens

Alaska Turnaround Ports

• Seward, Alaska — Cruisetour connection, Kenai Fjords access
• Whittier, Alaska — Anchorage gateway via tunnel

Canada

• Vancouver, British Columbia — Premier Alaska gateway, spectacular Lions Gate sail-away

Europe

• Barcelona, Spain — Major Mediterranean home port
• Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy — Rome cruises embarkation
• Piraeus (Athens), Greece — Greek Isles and Eastern Med hub
• Southampton, England — British Isles and transatlantic cruises
• Copenhagen, Denmark — Northern Europe and Baltic gateway

Asia

• Singapore — Southeast Asia home port, Gardens by the Bay
• Shanghai, China — Quantum-class hub, Bund skyline

Australia

• Sydney, Australia — Opera House sail-away, world's best departure
• Brisbane, Australia — Queensland gateway, purpose-built terminal
• Melbourne, Australia — Station Pier, historic waterfront

Tip: Always arrive the day before embarkation when possible. Weather, flight delays, and traffic can turn a same-day arrival into a missed ship.

Additional Port Destinations

Royal Caribbean visits hundreds more ports worldwide. Below are additional destinations organized by region — use the search above to find specific ports quickly.

Additional Caribbean & Latin America Ports

• Amber Cove, Dominican Republic
• Antigua
• Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
• Callao (Lima), Peru
• Colón, Panama
• Corinto, Nicaragua
• Barbados

Additional Mediterranean & Europe Ports

• Ajaccio, Corsica
• Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Antwerp, Belgium
• Bilbao, Spain
• Bodrum, Turkey
• Bordeaux, France
• Capri, Italy
• Catania, Sicily
• Cephalonia, Greece
• Cherbourg, France
• Edinburgh/Leith, Scotland
• Funchal, Madeira
• Gijón, Spain
• Gran Canaria, Canary Islands
• Le Havre, France
• Lisbon, Portugal
• Monte Carlo, Monaco
• Nice, France
• Portofino, Italy
• Seville, Spain
• Tallinn, Estonia
• Valletta, Malta

Additional Northern Europe & Scandinavia Ports

• Aalborg, Denmark
• Akureyri, Iceland
• Ålesund, Norway
• Belfast, Northern Ireland
• Cork, Ireland
• Dublin, Ireland
• Flåm, Norway
• Geiranger, Norway
• Gdańsk, Poland
• Gothenburg, Sweden
• Greenock (Glasgow), Scotland
• Helsinki, Finland
• Holyhead, Wales
• Invergordon, Scotland
• Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
• Lerwick, Shetland Islands
• Molde, Norway
• Oslo, Norway
• Riga, Latvia
• Stavanger, Norway
• Stockholm, Sweden
• Warnemünde (Berlin), Germany

Additional Asia-Pacific Ports

• Bali (Benoa), Indonesia
• Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Thailand
• Brunei
• Busan, South Korea
• Da Nang, Vietnam
• Dubai, UAE
• Abu Dhabi, UAE
• Doha, Qatar
• Fukuoka, Japan
• Hakodate, Japan
• Haifa, Israel
• Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
• Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
• Hong Kong
• Istanbul, Turkey
• Kagoshima, Japan
• Manila, Philippines
• Mumbai, India
• Muscat, Oman
• Okinawa, Japan
• Phuket, Thailand
• Seoul (Incheon), South Korea
• Taipei (Keelung), Taiwan
• Tokyo (Yokohama), Japan

Additional Australia & New Zealand Ports

• Adelaide, Australia
• Auckland, New Zealand
• Bay of Islands, New Zealand
• Cairns, Australia
• Christchurch (Lyttelton), New Zealand
• Darwin, Australia
• Doubtful Sound, New Zealand
• Dunedin, New Zealand
• Fremantle (Perth), Australia
• Hobart, Tasmania
• Milford Sound, New Zealand
• Napier, New Zealand
• Picton, New Zealand
• Port Douglas, Australia
• Tauranga, New Zealand
• Wellington, New Zealand
• Whitsundays, Australia

Additional South Pacific & Indian Ocean Ports

• Apia, Samoa
• Bora Bora, French Polynesia
• Cochin (Kochi), India
• Colombo, Sri Lanka
• Dravuni Island, Fiji
• Easter Island, Chile
• Fiji (Suva/Lautoka)
• Goa, India
• Guam
• Lifou, New Caledonia
• Moorea, French Polynesia
• Nouméa, New Caledonia
• Pago Pago, American Samoa
• Papeete, Tahiti
• Rarotonga, Cook Islands

Additional Africa & Atlantic Islands Ports

• Agadir, Morocco
• Ascension Island
• Cape Town, South Africa
• Casablanca, Morocco
• Dakar, Senegal
• Durban, South Africa
• Lanzarote, Canary Islands
• Port Elizabeth, South Africa
• São Tomé and Príncipe
• Tenerife, Canary Islands

Additional Remote & Expedition Ports

• Aitutaki, Cook Islands
• Aqaba, Jordan
• Falkland Islands
• Greenland (Qaqortoq)
• Iceland (Reykjavik)
• Mauritius
• Seychelles
• St. Helena
• Svalbard, Norway
• Tristan da Cunha

What Our Port Guides Include

• Honest assessments — What to actually expect pier-side
• Accessibility notes — Mobility considerations, tender situations
• DIY options — Easy self-guided plans for short stays
• When to book excursions — Ship vs. independent, and why it matters

Individual port pages with detailed guides are coming. For now, this overview helps you know what to expect.