Cruising the Eastern Caribbean: The Best of Culture, Sports and Beaches with Royal Caribbean

With Caribbean in their name Royal Caribbean knows how to bring the vibrant cultures, thrilling adventures, ancient civilizations and a unique blend of sun and surf of the western Caribbean to life, making a Caribbean cruise a perfect destination for everyone.

Oasis of the Seas’ Eastern Caribbean itinerary of Nassau, St. Thomas and St. Maarten allows guests to experience tropical beaches while enjoying the Royal treatment. Oasis of the Seas’ guests visit pristine beaches.

It takes a lot of work to prepare for the world's largest cruise ship, but a chance to visit the tropical beauty and Dutch and French heritages of St. Maarten makes it worth it. Discover what makes this island such a priceless destination.

Oasis of the Seas arrives in St Thomas to the sounds of the Caribbean and the beauty of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Relax on the beach or explore this tropical island destination, which serves as port to the all inclusive Oasis of the Seas cruise ship.

B-roll footage of Icon of the Seas at Perfect Day at CocoCay

Aerials B-roll footage of Icon of the Seas 

Overview B-roll footage of Icon of the Seas

December 2023 – The next bold combination of every vacation, Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas, is on the horizon. From the beach retreat to the resort escape and the theme park adventure, there are experiences for every type of family and adventurer across eight neighborhoods that are destinations in themselves. The latest in the best-selling Icon Class lineup is set to debut in Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, in August 2025, with 7-night vacations to the Caribbean and the cruise line’s top-rated private island – Perfect Day at CocoCay, The Bahamas.

Aerial b-roll footage of Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas in Sydney

September 2021 – Royal Caribbean International returns to California for the first time in more than a decade. Starting in November from Los Angeles, the cruise line’s amped-up Navigator of the Seas will offer travelers new ways to get away on short 3-, 4- and 5-night cruises to Catalina Island, California, and Ensenada and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Guests of all ages can choose from a lineup of thrills and ways to chill on board Navigator, thanks to a $115 million amplification completed in 2019. The ship has been reimagined into the ultimate short getaway with a range of experiences and features like The Perfect Storm waterslides, including The Blaster – the longest aqua coaster at sea; a resort-style Caribbean pool deck, three-level signature bar The Lime & Coconut, the first blow-dry bar at sea – To Dry For, redesigned spaces dedicated to kids and teens, plus hotspots such as kitschy-cool tiki bar The Bamboo Room and Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade.

Sydney’s Taronga Zoo and Royal Caribbean International have joined forces on the Litter Free Oceans campaign to raise awareness about the devastating impact litter has on marine life and educate people on how to reduce single-use plastic. The newly formed partnership combines Taronga’s expertise in conservation education with Royal Caribbean’s commitment to healthy oceans and ability to reach ocean lovers of all ages.

Royal Caribbean activated the company’s disaster relief operation to bring relief supplies and 20,000 daily meals to the Grand Bahama Island community in Hurricane Dorian’s Aftermath.

Royal Caribbean International’s Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas is set to redefine private island destinations. After a $250 million transformation, Perfect Day is the ultimate combination of thrill and chill. This unrivaled private island, only available to Royal Caribbean guests, provides an array of distinct adventures and iconic features from, the tallest waterslide in North America, Daredevil’s Peak to Oasis Lagoon, the largest freshwater pool in the Caribbean -- one-of-a-kind experiences that will top any bucket list.

The jaw-dropping Thrill Waterpark on Perfect Day at CocoCay is where the action begins for adrenaline seekers. Years of concepting and designing introduce an adventure like no other with one-of-a-kind experiences, including the tallest waterslide in North America, Daredevil’s Peak – one in an impressive lineup of 13 slides. With two daring towers offering the most slides in any waterpark in the Caribbean, poolside cabanas, the Caribbean’s largest wave pool and a kid-friendly obstacle course pool, guests of all ages can put their courage to the test on Royal Caribbean International’s newly transformed private island in The Bahamas.