Royal Caribbean Returns to Latin America for Winter 2025-26

Royal Caribbean International will make a comeback to Latin America for the 2025-26 winter season with the Serenade of the Seas, as announced in a recent press release.

The Radiance-class ship will offer cruises departing from Cartagena, Colombia, and Colón, Panama, from October 2025 to April 2026.

The Serenade of the Seas will operate seven-night itineraries to the Southern Caribbean, visiting destinations such as Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao.

“We are very pleased to return to the region with the Serenade of the Seas and fulfill our commitment to continue serving the Latin American market,” said Alberto Muñoz, Royal Caribbean’s Associate Vice President for Latin America and the Caribbean.

“The region offers an array of destinations to create the best experiences for the whole family and all types of travelers. Serenade will bring an experience designed for the local market, full of flavors, music, and activities that exalt the Latin identity,” he added.

Royal Caribbean announced that a series of onboard experiences tailored to the local market will be revealed at a later date. The company emphasized, “This product adaptation is part of our mission to create the ideal experience for every type of traveler, both at sea and on land, with excursions and activities in destinations available in multiple languages.”

Bookings for the new cruises departing from Colombia and Panama opened on July 31, 2024.

Royal Caribbean International previously returned to Latin America in late 2023 after a seven-year hiatus with the Rhapsody of the Seas, offering a season of cruises from Colombia and Panama during the 2022-23 winter season. While the Latin American operation will not be repeated in 2024-25, Royal Caribbean described it as a success.

The Serenade of the Seas, which entered service in 2003, has a capacity of approximately 2,150 guests.