Navigator Travel - Presentation of Royal Caribbean International's 2025 Programs
The cruise industry continues to choose Greece as one of the top destinations in the Mediterranean, particularly in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Royal Caribbean International, one of the leading groups in the cruise industry, selects Greece as a homeport, specifically the cruise ship Brilliance of The Seas, which this summer will depart from the port of Piraeus. In the summer of 2025, Brilliance of the Seas, of Royal Caribbean International, will offer weekly departures from and to Piraeus, from May 23 to August 8, and will conduct 7-night cruises to Greek ports such as Mykonos, Santorini, Rhodes, as well as ports in Turkey and Cyprus, such as Ephesus (Turkey), Bodrum (Turkey), Istanbul (Turkey), and Limassol (Cyprus). Brilliance of the Seas belongs to the Radiance class, has a gross tonnage of 90,090 tons, 13 decks, and a length of 293 meters. It can accommodate 2,142 passengers in double cabins with comfort and luxury.
In the summer of 2025, Royal Caribbean International continues to invest in Greece with the cruise ship Voyager of the Seas, which will be in the Mediterranean and will offer cruises in the Western Mediterranean and the Adriatic Sea, visiting the most beautiful and popular ports in Italy. Some of these itineraries will start or end in Piraeus, while others will start from Ravenna, Italy. Voyager of the Seas belongs to the Voyager class, has a gross tonnage of 137,276 tons, 15 decks, and a length of 311 meters. It can accommodate 3,600 passengers in double cabins with comfort and luxury.
In the Western Mediterranean, Allure of the Seas will also be present, which will be renovated and will include all those features that make the ships of Royal Caribbean International impress and innovate. Visitors can enjoy exciting new activities such as the Ultimate Abyss and The Perfect Storm, relax on the redesigned resort-style pool deck, and choose from top culinary experiences. All these are combined with endless adventures and visits to the most popular destinations in the Mediterranean. Allure of the Seas will depart from Barcelona or Civitavecchia and will make 7-night cruises to France, Italy, and Spain.
Outside Greece, in the summer of 2025, the Icon of the Seas, one of the largest and most technologically advanced cruise ships in the world, which celebrates one year of operation, will be in the Caribbean and will conduct 7-night weekly cruises in the Western and Eastern Caribbean with a departure port of Miami. Icon of the Seas has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons, a length of 365 meters, features 18 decks, and can accommodate up to 7,514 passengers.
New cruise ship - Star of the Seas.
In August 2025, the second ship of the Icon class, Star of the Seas, will represent an unprecedented combination of the best elements of vacations. At Star of The Seas, every family and every adventure enthusiast will find their own version of the ultimate family vacation.
Star of The Seas is being constructed at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland, will have a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons, and will be the largest cruise ship in the world along with Icon of The Seas, as it will also be 365 meters long. The ship will have 20 decks and will be able to accommodate up to 7,514 people.
Star of the Seas will embark on its first cruise in August 2025 and throughout the year will depart from Port Canaveral, Florida, offering 7-night cruises alternately in the Eastern and Western Caribbean visiting destinations such as Cozumel and Puerto Costa Maya in Mexico, St. Maarten and St. Thomas, and of course, Royal Caribbean's private island in the Bahamas, Perfect Day at CocoCay.
Perfect Day at CocoCay is Royal Caribbean's award-winning private island in the Bahamas, designed to offer visitors an unparalleled experience of entertainment, relaxation, and luxury. It is an exclusive destination, available exclusively to the passengers of the company's cruise ships, combining high-level infrastructure, impressive activities, and natural beauty. Perfect Day at CocoCay is not just a stop on a journey but a unique destination in itself. Its clever design offers the perfect combination of entertainment, luxury, and nature, making it one of the most distinctive cruise experiences in the world.
Royal Beach Club Cozumel is a fully integrated destination, combining paradise landscapes, rich marine life, thrilling adventures, and authentic Mexican culture. With the addition of the Royal Beach Club Cozumel in 2026, Royal Caribbean International enhances its presence and upgrades the experience for its passengers, offering luxurious, unique, and personalized services in one of the most popular cruise destinations in the world.
In 2025, Royal Caribbean International offers cruises to top global destinations. In the Caribbean, 24 ships will explore the Eastern, Western, and Southern Caribbean, with stops such as Perfect Day at CocoCay, Cozumel, and St. Maarten. In Europe, 6 ships will travel to the Mediterranean, Adriatic, Baltic, and Norwegian Fjords. Alaska will host 4 ships for stunning glacier adventures, while in Asia, 3 ships will cover exotic destinations such as Japan and Southeast Asia. In Australia and New Zealand, 4 ships will offer journeys in the Southern Hemisphere, while 3 ships from the West Coast of the USA will sail to Mexico and Hawaii, offering a unique experience in every corner of the world.
About Royal Caribbean International
Royal Caribbean International has been offering innovation at sea for more than 50 years. Each successive class of ships is an architectural marvel, incorporating the latest technology and guest experiences for today's adventurous traveler. The cruise company continues to revolutionize vacations with itineraries to more than 270 destinations in 72 countries on six continents, including the company's private island destination in the Bahamas, Perfect Day at Coco Cay, the first in the Perfect Day Island Collection. Royal Caribbean has also been voted "Best Cruise Line Overall" for 21 consecutive years in the Travel Weekly Readers’ Choice Awards.
Navigator Travel & Tourist Services stands out as the most specialized agency in Greece in the field of cruises. Navigator is the exclusive sales representative in Greece and Bulgaria for Royal Caribbean International and a selected partner in Cyprus.