You can book a Royal Caribbean cruise for summer 2024 beginning today!
The new sailings are available to book via Royal Caribbean's website, offering a variety of ships and itineraries during the summer months when Royal Caribbean deploys its cruise ships to the region.
There are sailings between May and October 2024 to book across 6 different ships.
Here is a breakdown of where the ships will be sailing from:
Anthem of the Seas will sail from Southampton, UK and offer cruises of various lengths to destinations in Spain, Portugal, Norway and the Canary Islands.
Explorer of the Seas will sail from Barcelona & Venice to offer primarily Adriatic and Greek Isle cruises.
Jewel of the Seas will sail from Amsterdam and offer 11-, 12-, and 13-night cruises around the British Isles and Iceland. Jewel will also offer Arctic circle sailings, including a 17-night Iceland and Greenland cruise.
Oasis of the Seas will sail from Barcelona and Rome and offer Spain, France & Italy cruises in the Western Mediterranean.
Odyssey of the Seas will sail from Rome to offer Greek Isles and Holy Land cruises to Israel.
Serenade of the Seas will sail from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Barcelona as it participates in the World Cruise. Two segments of the 274-night world tour will include European stops.
The Ultimate Middle East and Med Cruise begins in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, visiting Greece, Turkey, Croatia and more along the way before reaching Rome. In store on the Ultimate Europe and Beyond cruise, starting in Barcelona, are culture-rich destinations like Spain, Ireland, France and more.
Voyager of the Seas will sail from Ravenna and Rome, Barcelona, and Athens, Greece on 7-night sailings to Greece, the Western Mediterranean, Egypt and Israel. (Cruises open Friday, Nov. 18)
View the full itineraries here:
- Anthem of the Seas
- Explorer of the Seas
- Jewel of the Seas
- Oasis of the Seas
- Odyssey of the Seas
- Voyager of the Seas
This is the second 2024 deployment released so far, as Royal Caribbean released Alaska 2024 cruises last week.
Year-round and summer Caribbean cruises are scheduled to be released during the week of December 12, 2022, with the rest of the 2024 sailings to be released "soon". Historically, this means the rest will be released in the early spring, around March or April.
Booking early can save you money
Thinking about booking a cruise a year and a half away may seem excessive, but it is one of the best ways to get the best price on a cruise.
Generally speaking, the lowest prices for cruises are available when new itineraries are released, such as these Europe 2024 sailings. Over time, prices will go up as more and more cabins are booked up.
If you are interested in a suite, the importance of booking early is even more apparent, as these cabins usually jump up in price quickly after release.
No matter what the price is today, you can always take advantage of a lower price later with the Best Price Guarantee program, which allows for repricing of cruises in case of a price drop up until final payment date. This is available to residents of the United States and Canada, as well as select other nations.
Besides cost savings, booking early also ensures you get the exact cabin you want. A lot of cruise fans gobble up the most desirable cabins when new sailings hit the market, such as suites, extra large balcony rooms and other unique staterooms.
Best Months to Cruise the Mediterranean
From the sunny beaches of Spain to the historic ruins of Greece, there is something for everyone in the Mediterranean. But when is the best time to cruise the Mediterranean?
In general, the best months to cruise the Mediterranean are May, June, September, and October. The weather is warm but not too hot, and the seas are typically calm.
April and May are ideal months to cruise the Mediterranean. The weather is comfortable and the crowds are thin, making it the perfect time to explore everything the region has to offer.
Overall, these months offer the ideal combination of weather and conditions for a relaxing and enjoyable cruise.
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