Royal Caribbean has opened bookings for its summer 2028 season, deploying 11 ships across Caribbean, Bahamas and Bermuda itineraries from April through October. The deployment marks a significant milestone as four Icon Class vessels will operate simultaneously, alongside newly enhanced Oasis Class ships featuring upgraded amenities.
The summer 2028 programme represents the most ambitious deployment of Royal Caribbean’s Icon Class to date, with four vessels operating concurrent Caribbean itineraries. This marks the first time the cruise line will have its entire Icon Class fleet – Icon of the Seas, Star of the Seas, Legend of the Seas and Hero of the Seas – sailing simultaneously during peak season.
The Icon Class represents Royal Caribbean’s most innovative vessel design, with each ship accommodating approximately 5,610 passengers at double occupancy and stretching 365 metres in length. These vessels incorporate groundbreaking features including Thrill Island, the largest waterpark at sea, and multiple neighbourhood concepts that revolutionised cruise ship design when Icon of the Seas debuted.
Bookings officially opened on 5th November 2026, with Crown & Anchor Society loyalty members receiving priority access before general availability commenced later that afternoon. The timing aligns with Royal Caribbean’s September announcement that 2028 Caribbean itineraries would become available during the week of 2nd November 2026.
Hero Of The Seas Brings Eastern And Western Caribbean Options From Miami
Hero of the Seas, the fourth Icon Class vessel, will operate from Miami following its summer 2027 debut. The ship offers seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries, providing passengers with diverse destination options from one of South Florida’s premier cruise terminals.
Eastern Caribbean voyages feature ports including Philipsburg, Sint Maarten, and Charlotte Amalie in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Western Caribbean sailings visit different combinations of tropical destinations, with all itineraries incorporating a stop at Perfect Day at CocoCay, Royal Caribbean’s private island destination in the Bahamas.
The Miami deployment represents Royal Caribbean’s continued investment in PortMiami, where the cruise line maintains a significant presence. PortMiami serves as one of the busiest cruise ports globally, handling millions of passengers annually and providing convenient access for both drive-up passengers and those arriving via Miami International Airport.
Legend Of The Seas Expands Fort Lauderdale Capacity
Legend of the Seas, the third Icon Class ship, will commence operations from Fort Lauderdale in April 2028. The vessel offers six- and eight-night itineraries, providing passengers with flexible vacation lengths suited to different schedules and preferences.
Destinations on Legend of the Seas’ itineraries include Cabo Rojo in the Dominican Republic, Oranjestad in Aruba, and Perfect Day
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