Royal Caribbean Set to Sail From Baltimore Again in 2027

Royal Caribbean International has officially announced its return to the Baltimore homeport in Maryland, with an extended summer season set to begin in May 2027. This move reinforces the cruise line’s commitment to expanding its operations across North America.

The ship leading this deployment will be the Vision of the Seas, a 1996-built vessel, which will arrive following a program in San Juan. The sailings were made available for Crown & Anchor Society loyalty members ahead of the public booking, which opened on November 13th.

The Vision of the Seas is scheduled to offer 21 departures from Baltimore between May 29, 2027, and October 16, 2027, featuring cruises of five to nine nights. The initial schedule alternates between two exciting types of itineraries. The shorter, five-night cruises will sail to Bermuda, providing guests with an overnight visit to the Royal Naval Dockyard.

The longer nine-night cruises will venture to both the Bahamas and Bermuda, adding stops at popular destinations like Nassau and Bimini. Starting in late August, the ship will transition to a series of nine-night Canada and New England itineraries, sailing round-trip from Baltimore and featuring calls at scenic ports such as Halifax, Saint John, Sydney, Portland, and Boston.

Guests aboard the Vision of the Seas can look forward to a range of features and venues designed for relaxation and entertainment. Highlighted amenities include the Vitality Spa for wellness treatments and the adults-only Solarium, which offers a tranquil, covered pool area. The central Centrum atrium is a hub for daily activities and entertainment, including dazzling parades and dance parties.

For dining, passengers can indulge in specialty restaurants like Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen for Italian delicacies and the Asian-inspired Izumi for fresh sushi and other Far East flavors. Evening entertainment will feature spectacular production shows in the vessel theater, such as the Broadway Rhythm & Rhyme and the Royal Caribbean original show, Boogie Wonderland. The ship also features a Rock-Climbing Wall and a Casino Royale.

Beyond the Baltimore announcement, Royal Caribbean also unveiled details of its larger 2027-2028 deployment plans for the Northeast, Texas, and California. A major highlight is the debut of the groundbreaking Icon of the Seas in Texas, which will begin sailing from Galveston in August 2027.

This move, which also includes the deployment of Liberty of the Seas and Symphony of the Seas to Galveston, signals a significant expansion of the cruise line’s presence in the Gulf Coast region.