How much time do you spend thinking about your dream holiday? About the destinations you want to go to, the iconic sights you want to see, the memories you want to make?

Now is the time to change those thoughts into reality – a Royal Caribbean cruise takes you out of the ordinary into the extraordinary, into a world where anything is possible. And on a cruise adventure, you are not limited to just one place – you can see the very best of each region with multiple stops which means on the same cruise you can enjoy wine tasting in Provence, the historic monuments of Rome, the beaches of Malaga and fado music in Lisbon.

And that’s only scratching the surface…

The ships

Royal Caribbean’s magnificent fleet is a diverse collection of floating home-from-homes all varying in size, shape and sass – meaning there is sure to be a ship ideally suited to you.

Smaller ships in the fleet include the ever-popular Vision Class & Radiance Class ships, along with Empress of the Seas and Majesty of the Seas. Royal Caribbean’s more recent ships are on a grander scale, taking advantage of every luxury and innovation possible to curate an utterly unique experience. The Freedom Class ships were the first to break the mould, featuring an internal shopping area the Royal Promenade, surf-simulator and more.

For size it is impossible to beat the Oasis Class ships, at over 225,000 GRT these are the largest cruise ships in the world, carrying over 5,000 guests each and offering every conceivable amenity in seven onboard “neighbourhoods” with a functioning carousel, zip wire and Aqua Theatre just some of the highlights. The NEW Quantum Class of ships is by far the most innovative group of ships at sea, taking technology and cruising satisfaction to new, dizzying heights.

Accommodation

Your ship is awe inspiring, your destinations divine, it’s only right that your accommodation should match. The beauty of a Royal Caribbean voyage is no matter what your budget, there is a stateroom to match. Interior Staterooms offer the best value for money with comfort guaranteed plus the option on selected ships of a private Virtual Balcony. Ocean View Staterooms allow a stunning view of sunrises and star-studded skies whilst a Balcony Stateroom gives you the changed to enjoy sea air and take your breakfast al fresco on your own private balcony.

Suites and Deluxe rooms are a class above; get the VIP treatment in a Classic Suite or turn the luxury dial to the maximum with different levels of Royal Suite Class with zero holiday hassle, priority boarding, access to reserved areas and much more. Family staterooms and suites mean the whole gang can enjoy a holiday together. Guests with mobility difficulties and disabilities can take advantage of luxurious rooms with special access – just ask at the time of booking!

What’s on board

On your Royal Caribbean cruise, you’ll discover a host of activities, geared for all activity levels. Fancy a wild, adrenaline fuelled adventure with thrills, spills and excitement? Royal Caribbean have it covered. Or do you prefer a cosy getaway, just you and your partner enjoying a gourmet meal for two or relaxing in the serene adults-only solarium? Then look no further!

Dining options are as plentiful as the food on your plate. Experience food made with wonder in the Alice in Wonderland inspired Wonderland, taste the exotic in Izumi Hibachi & Sushi, the teppanyaki-style dining experience or enjoy Italian food dreamed up by celebrity chef Jamie Oliver.

A favourite port of call for adults and couples onboard is the spa, where with professional spa products from Elemis at hand, the spa team will leave you feeling fantastic in both mind and body. Simply enjoy a spa pamper session or go in depth with a refreshing wellbeing experience, perhaps a yoga class or some sessions with your personal trainer?

For those travelling with children, the award-winning, complimentary Adventure Ocean kids club makes sure that your kids are having the time of their lives, making friends and memories while in a safe, secure environment. Babies & toddlers can spend 45 minutes in organised playgroup, giving mums and dads some time to themselves while slightly older children can let their imagination run free in Aquanauts (age 3 – 5) and Explorers (age 6 – 8). The Voyagers club (age 9 – 11) lets older children seek adventure and excitement whilst for teenagers (12 – 17) Royal Caribbean provide a selection of activities including karaoke, discos and legendary pool parties.

Other signature features include rock-climbing walls, surf simulators, ice-skating rink, boxing ring, dodgem cars, zip-lines, carousels, water-parks, laser tag, escape rooms and much, much more.

As you would expect from such a large fleet of ships, facilities vary depending on which ship you choose, check out our guide to each ship at the foot of this page to go in depth.

The destinations

The most important part of your holiday is, of course, the destination and that’s why Royal Caribbean pride themselves in being the experts in finding your ideal holiday hotspots. Searching tirelessly for the best shore excursions, selfie-spots and adventures ashore, you can relax as Royal Caribbean arrange the lot!

Choose to sail from Southampton to visit the Mediterranean, Northern Europe and Canary Islands on a selection of summer sailings or choose to fly to meet your ship for a European cruise adventure. If you want to travel further afield and seek the sun, Royal Caribbean sail in the Caribbean all year round, as well as the Bahamas and Bermuda plus Royal Caribbean's own private island, Perfect Day at Coco Cay. Take a trip to the Great White North with an Alaska cruise in the summer months or go Down Under to Australasia – no matter where you want to roam, go there with Royal Caribbean.