Looking for a cruise that goes beyond the usual places? Royal Caribbean is known for visiting some of the top tropical destinations, but there are a few hidden gem cruises that go even further.
With the Bahamas and Caribbean being a year-round destination, it's easy to visit the same ports of call over and over. While there's nothing wrong with that, sometimes you begin to crave something different, especially as you become a more experienced cruiser.
There are plenty of overlooked itineraries that don't get enough attention, particularly on a family-friendly line that hyper focuses on private destinations. In other words, if you're willing to branch out, you will find that Royal Caribbean’s 2025 lineup goes beyond the usual beach destinations.
Whether you're itching to visit countries like Portugal, Japan, or South Africa, or simply want extra time for R&R at sea, there's a cruise that offers a refreshing change from basic itineraries to St. Maarten, CocoCay, and Cozumel.
If you haven't planned your next voyage for 2025, look no further than these special sailings.
Editor's note: Cruise pricing can change at any time based on demand, availability, and promotional offers. All fares mentioned were accurate at the time of publication. However, for the most current pricing, check directly on the cruise line's website or with your travel agent.
Celebrity Silhouette — 14-Night Greenland & Iceland, August 15, 2025
Dates: August 15 - August 28, 2025
Embarkation port: Reykjavik, Iceland
Disembarkation port: Boston, Massachusetts
Lowest rate: $1,542 per person for an interior cabin
Ports of call:
- Isafjordur, Iceland
- Akureyri, Iceland
- Qaqortoq, Greenland
- Corner Brook, Newfoundland
- Sydney, Nova Scotia
- Halifax, Nova Scotia
Brilliance of the Seas — 8-Night Spain & Portugal, August 22, 2025
Dates: August 22 - August 30, 2025
Embarkation port: Barcelona, Spain
Disembarkation port: Southampton, England
Lowest rate: $1,594 per person for an interior cabin
Ports of call:
- Palma De Mallorca, Spain
- Valencia, Spain
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Porto (Leixoes), Portugal
- La Coruña, Spain
Brilliance of the Seas — 15-Night Iceland & Greenland, August 30, 2025
Dates: August 30 - September 14, 2025
Embarkation port: Southampton, England
Disembarkation port: Boston, Massachusetts
Lowest rate: $2,490 per person for an interior cabin
Ports of call:
- Glasgow (Greenock), Scotland
- Reykjavik, Iceland (overnight)
- Qaqortoq, Greenland
- Nuuk, Greenland
- Sydney, Nova Scotia
- Halifax, Nova Scotia
Serenade of the Seas — 5-Night Pacific Coastal, September 14, 2025
Dates: September 14 - 19, 2025
Embarkation port: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Disembarkation port: San Diego, California
Lowest rate: $393 per person for an interior cabin
Ports of call:
- Seattle, Washington
- Astoria, Oregon
Serenade of the Seas — 13-Night Panama Canal Eastward, September 19, 2025
Dates: September 19 - October 2, 2025
Embarkation port: San Diego, California
Disembarkation port: Miami, Florida
Lowest rate: $1,633 per person for an interior cabin
Ports of call:
- Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
- Huatulco, Mexico
- Puntarenas, Costa Rica
- Cartagena, Colombia
Radiance of the Seas — 8-Night Pacific Coastal, September 26, 2025
Dates: September 26 - October 4, 2025
Embarkation port: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Disembarkation port: San Diego, California
Lowest rate: $595 per person for an interior cabin
Ports of call:
- Astoria, Oregon
- San Francisco, California (overnight)
- Catalina Island, California
Anthem of the Seas – 9-Night Hawaii, October 4, 2025
Dates: October 4 - 13, 2025
Embarkation port: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Disembarkation port: Oahu (Honolulu), Hawaii
Lowest rate: $936 per person for an interior cabin
Ports of call:
- Seattle, Washington (overnight)
Radiance of the Seas — 16-Night Panama Canal, October 4, 2025
Dates: October 4 - 20, 2025
Embarkation port: San Diego, California
Disembarkation port: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Lowest rate: $3,450 per person for an interior cabin
Ports of call:
- Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
- Mazatlán, Mexico
- Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
- Puntarenas, Costa Rica
- Colón, Panama
- Cartagena, Colombia
- George Town, Grand Cayman
Ovation of the Seas — 11-Night Tokyo to Singapore, October 9, 2025
Dates: October 9 - 20, 2025
Embarkation port: Tokyo (Yokohama), Japan
Disembarkation port: Singapore, Singapore
Lowest rate: $5,111 per person for a balcony cabin
Ports of call:
- Nagasaki, Japan
- Jeju (Seogwipo), South Korea
- Hong Kong, China
- Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My), Vietnam
Read more: Royal Caribbean is betting big on this exotic destination
Anthem of the Seas — 17-Night Transpacific, October 13, 2025
Dates: October 13 - 31, 2025
Embarkation port: Oahu (Honolulu), Hawaii
Disembarkation port: Sydney, Australia
Lowest rate: $3,831 per person for an interior cabin
Ports of call:
- Papeete, Tahiti
- Moorea, French Polynesia
- Raiatea, French Polynesia
- Tauranga, New Zealand
Odyssey of the Seas — 14-Night Transatlantic, October 22, 2025
Dates: October 22 - November 5, 2025
Embarkation port: Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
Disembarkation port: Cape Liberty (New York), New Jersey
Lowest rate: $4,868 per person for a suite
Ports of call:
- Florence / Pisa (La Spezia), Italy
- Cartagena, Spain
- Málaga, Spain
- Gibraltar, United Kingdom
- Ponta Delgada, Azores
Allure of the Seas — 13-Night Transatlantic, October 26, 2025
Dates: October 26 - November 8, 2025
Embarkation port: Barcelona, Spain
Disembarkation port: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Lowest rate: $1,429 per person for an interior cabin
Ports of call:
- Palma De Mallorca, Spain
- Alicante, Spain
- Cartagena, Spain
- Málaga, Spain
Voyager of the Seas — 18-Night Barcelona to Cape Town, October 27, 2025
Dates: October 27 - November 14, 2025
Embarkation port: Barcelona, Spain
Disembarkation port: Cape Town, South Africa
Lowest rate: $1,367 per person for an interior cabin
Ports of call:
- Tangier, Tangier, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
- Gran Canaria, Canary Islands
- Walvis Bay, Walvis Bay
- Cape Town, South Africa (overnight)
Jewel of the Seas — 8-Night Ft. Lauderdale to San Juan, October 31, 2025
Dates: October 31 - November 8, 2025
Embarkation port: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Disembarkation port: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Lowest rate: $775 per person for an interior cabin
Ports of call:
- Labadee, Haiti
- Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis
- Castries, St. Lucia
- Roseau, Dominica
- Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Celebrity Ascent — 13-Night Italy & Bermuda Transatlantic, October 31, 2025
Dates: October 31 - November 13, 2025
Embarkation port: Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
Disembarkation port: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Lowest rate: $1,332 per person for an interior cabin
Ports of call:
- Cagliari, Sardinia
- Gibraltar, United Kingdom
- Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda
Brilliance of the Seas — 7-Night Boston to San Juan, November 2, 2025
Dates: November 2 - 9, 2025
Embarkation port: Boston, Massachusetts
Disembarkation port: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Lowest rate: $1,113 per person for an interior cabin
Ports of call:
- Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda
- St. John's, Antigua
- Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Voyager of the Seas — 17-Night Cape Town to Singapore, November 14, 2025
Dates: November 14 - December 1, 2025
Embarkation port: Cape Town, South Africa
Disembarkation port: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Lowest rate: $1,370 per person for an interior cabin
Ports of call:
- Port Elizabeth, South Africa
- Pointe Des Galets, Reunion Island
- Port Louis, Mauritius
- Singapore, Singapore (overnight)
Celebrity Equinox — 15-Night Portugal to Argentina Transatlantic, November 21, 2025
Dates: November 21 - December 6, 2025
Embarkation port: Lisbon, Portugal
Disembarkation port: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Lowest rate: $2,159 per person for an interior cabin
Ports of call:
- Tenerife, Canary Islands
- Salvador de Bahia, Brazil
- Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
- Montevideo, Uruguay
Voyager of the Seas — 12-Night Cape Town to Singapore to Brisbane, December 1, 2025
Dates: December 1 - 13, 2025
Embarkation port: Singapore, Singapore
Disembarkation port: Brisbane, Australia
Lowest rate: $2,241 per person for an interior cabin
Ports of call:
- Benoa, Bali
- Darwin, Australia
- Cairns (Yorkeys Knob), Australia
- Airlie Beach, Queensland
Read more: I tried my first Australia cruise: here are 7 things that surprised me
Celebrity Ascent — 11-Night Panama Canal & Perfect Day Holiday, December 22, 2025
Dates: December 22, 2025 - January 2, 2026
Embarkation port: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Disembarkation port: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Lowest rate: $2,732 per person for an interior cabin
Ports of call:
- Cartagena, Colombia
- Oranjestad, Aruba
- Willemstad, Curaçao
- Perfect Day at CocoCay, Bahamas
Pros of a longer cruise
If you're like me, you might initially gloss over longer sailings. With my partner's work schedule as an elementary school teacher, it's difficult to get a lot of time off during the academic year.
Not only that, but we don't like leaving our dog for extended periods. He is older and has a few health concerns. Plus, paying for quality care is expensive!
However, there are perks to taking longer cruises. First, you have more time to enjoy the ship. Transatlantic and transpacific cruises, especially, include multiple sea days in a row.
These give guests ample opportunity to relax, rather than feeling rushed to cross everything off their must-do list.
Additionally, the price per day is often lower than for shorter voyages. That said, it's not uncommon to find high last-minute prices. As cabins sell out, cruise lines might raise rates for unique sailings.
Another perk of choosing a longer sailing is that the itineraries are more diverse. You can visit more interesting ports around the world, especially if you are willing to sail on a one-way cruise, without sacrificing the Royal Caribbean experience.
