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Luxury cruise industry expansion 2026–29

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Luxury cruise industry expansion ~~2026‑27~~ 2026–29

In August 2026, Royal Caribbean and TUI Cruises detailed specific 2027 transatlantic schedules. Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance of the Seas is set to reposition from Florida to Spain in April 2027 via Morocco, with cabin rates starting at €721 for inside rooms. TUI Cruises’ Mein Schiff 1 will sail from Barbados to Mallorca in mid-April 2027, visiting St Vincent, Portugal, and Gibraltar, with inside-cabin fares beginning at €1,079. Royal Caribbean also launched a promotional sale for 2027 itineraries in Asia, the South Pacific, and Europe, offering up to $1,000 in savings. However, some passengers reported booking complications; travelers noted that replacing scheduled stops in Labadee, Haiti, with destinations like Perfect Day at CocoCay led to unexpected price increases of nearly $1,000 due to reservation system repricing. Royal Caribbean is significantly expanding its Asia-Pacific presence for the 2027-28 season. The company will deploy three ships to Australia: the upgraded Ovation of the Seas, Voyager of the Seas, and Anthem of the Seas. Voyager of the Seas is scheduled to operate itineraries ranging from two to 15 nights, departing from Brisbane, Sydney, Singapore, and Hong Kong. In Hong Kong, Voyager of the Seas will serve as a seasonal homeport from January to February 2028 to coincide with the Chinese New Year, creating a two-ship deployment alongside Spectrum of the Seas. ~~This expansion aims to strengthen Hong Kong’s position as a regional hub.~~ The regional fleet will also include Navigator of the Seas, which will transition to year-round service in Singapore through October 2027. Further expansion includes the October 2027 opening of Royal Beach Club Lelepa in Vanuatu. By September 2026, Royal Caribbean released its initial deployment schedule for the 2028-2029 season, with new sailings scheduled for release in late September. The company also debuted Legend of the Seas, an Icon-class vessel, in the Mediterranean.

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