7 Changes Coming to Royal Caribbean in 2026
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The creator outlines seven significant developments scheduled for Royal Caribbean in 2026. A primary change involves the introduction of the Points Choice program, which allows guests to earn loyalty points interchangeably across Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, and Silversea brands. The year will also see the launch of the third Icon class ship, Legend of the Seas, featuring a Broadway musical and new dining concepts like the Royal Railway Legend Station. Expansion efforts include the opening of two new beach clubs in Cozumel, Mexico, and Santorini, Greece. Additionally, the cruise line plans to perform amplifications on Ovation of the Seas, Harmony of the Seas, and Liberty of the Seas to upgrade amenities and dining. The creator notes the ongoing uncertainty regarding visits to Labadee, Haiti, due to regional civil unrest, suggesting that stops may remain canceled through May 2026. Finally, Royal Caribbean will establish a new home port in San Diego, California, with Serenade of the Seas offering sailings to the Mexican Riviera starting in October 2026.
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2026 is going to be a really big year for Royal Caribbean and I've got seven different things that are happening in 2026 that you should be aware of
The new points choice program will allow you to earn points from one cruise line and apply it back to the program of your choice
Legend of the Seas will have its first sail in July 11th, 2026, and will sail in the Mediterranean for the summer season
Royal Beach Club Santorini will open for the summer of 2026, offering something in Europe in the Greek Isles
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