Royal Caribbean just dropped new cruises you can book from the Northeast United States in 2026 and 2027.
Instead of flying to Florida, there are a variety of new cruises to consider from New Jersey, and Baltimore, Maryland.
These new cruises are on top of the Caribbean cruises that were also released today, which include the world's largest cruise ships.
Royal Caribbean want to offer convenient choices of where you cruise from, whether you head to the Sunshine State or Empire State.
"With easy departures from the Northeast, to enjoying sun-soaked beaches across the eastern, western and southern Caribbean –and of course the thrill and chill at Perfect Day at CocoCay – Royal Caribbean vacations deliver options for everyone," said Vicki Freed, Senior Vice President, Sales and Trade Support & Service.
Here's a breakdown of what's new and how to best take advantage of it all.
New Northeast cruises
Royal Caribbean will base three different ships in the New York/New Jersey area in 2026-2027.
In Summer 2026, Oasis of the Seas returns to Cape Liberty, New Jersey to offer 7- and 9-night cruises.
Bayonne is a great place to sail from because it's just minutes from New York City. Whether you want to extend your cruise with a jam-packed pre- or post-cruise stay, there are endless ways to customize your cruise vacation while also budgeting time to visit the Big Apple.
Oasis will head to The Bahamas and Perfect Day at CocoCay private island, as well as Port Canaveral (Orlando).
In Winter 2026, Odyssey of the Seas heads to Cape Liberty to take over and offer 7- and 8-night cruises to The Bahamas.
During the summer, Odyssey will offer 11- and 12-night vacations around the Caribbean to spots like Basseterre; Castries, Lucia; Bridgetown, Barbados, and more.
Finally, Independence of the Seas will also sail from Cape Liberty and offer Bermuda and the eastern Caribbean on 5- and 9-night cruises.
There will also be 4-night shorts to Canada and longer 9-night vacations to the Caribbean, as well as New England. Stops there include Boston, Massachusetts, and Portland, Maine.
Vision of the Seas returns for another season in Baltimore, Maryland.
Cruising from Baltimore is perfect for those who prefer a more intimate cruising experience and don't want to deal with the hassle of sailing out of Port Canaveral or Miami, two of the busiest ports in the world.
Vision will offer 5- and 9-night vacations to explore Bermuda and The Bahamas. There will also be 9-night fall adventures to Bar Harbor, Maine, and Halifax.
In time for Black Friday sales
The new Northeast cruises and year-round Caribbean cruises coincide with the launch of Royal Caribbean's early Black Friday sale.
Royal Caribbean's Black Friday Early Access, is active now and runs through November 21, offering up to $750 off base fares.
That's combinable with BOGO 60% off a second guest and Kids Sail Free offer.
It's expected Royal Caribbean will continue its Black Friday offers through Thanksgiving, Black Friday and into Cyber Monday and Travel Tuesday as well.
New cruises from Florida, Texas, Puerto Rico
Royal Caribbean also revealed new cruises from its traditional warm water homeports earlier today.
These include cruises on the biggest cruise ships in the world, such as Icon of the Seas and Star of the Seas.
Star of the Seas will continue sailing from Port Canaveral, Florida in 2026.
The new ship officially launches in August 2025, and will offer alternating 7-night eastern and western Caribbean cruises. Most of its sailings include a visit to Perfect Day at CocoCay.
Icon of the Seas will remain in Miami and offer 7-night eastern and western Caribbean cruises. Destinations include CocoCay, Philipsburg, St. Marteen; Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, and more.
Allure of the Seas will undergo more than $100 million in amplifications in 2025 and then offer 6- and 8-night cruises from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Symphony of the Seas will call Galveston, Texas home for the first time.
Symphony will sail 6- to 8-night western Caribbean adventures with 8-night itineraries including stops at Perfect Day at CocoCay.
Plus, in late 2026, sailings will include visits at the ultimate beach day at Cozumel, Mexico, at the newly opened Royal Beach Club Cozumel.
