Europe

Is a dream destination for many and a frequent destination for many more. It has everything to offer just about anyone. Each country is unique and has a wonderful mix of history, culture and many local sights to see. No matter the country or countries you travel to, you’ll never run out of things to do. Even getting around is part of the fun.

Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey

Ephesus is the best preserved classical city in the Mediterranean, famous for its Greek and Roman architecture and probably the best place in the world to realize how life was in Roman times. Ancient history comes alive as you walk along the marble streets next to the traces left by the vehicls of the ancient years and overtake the temples, columns, houses and public baths. Visit the extensively restored Library of Celsus that once contained 12,000 scrolls.

Athens (Piraeus), Greece

Visit the capital of Modern and Ancient Greece and explore , the "Old City" of Athens, Plaka, with its neoclassical buildings and shops for gifts and souvenirs.
Climb the Acropolis hill, where the Parthenon Temple dominates, and enjoy the wonderful view. Also, take a trip along the beautiful Saronic Gulf - Cape Sounion and ancient Corinth, where you can sunbathe and admire thousand years of history.

Burgas, Bulgaria

Burgas is the largest city in Bulgaria and it is situated on the Black Sea shore. There are numerous sites to visit and learn about the city's history and culture. Museums, cathedral churches and ethnographic expositions are here to show a lot to the tourists about the traditional life and the Bulgarian rituals. Visitors who arrive here in the summer, will be lucky to take part in various festivals. Finally a walk in the Burgas forebridge is highly recommended. It is a favourite place not only for the tourists but also for the locals. Especially for the history and tradition lovers, it is a city must to see.

Constanta

Constanta lies on the western coast of the Black Sea, on the meeting spot of several trade routes. It's an ancient metropolis and Romania's largest port, with a long history of great interest, dating backin time about 2,500 years ago. Many Roman vestiges, historic buildings, facades and mosques depict the city's rich past.

Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul is not only the meeting point of Europe and Asia, but also the place where history meets the modern world. Mosques, racecourses, luxurious palaces of Old Istanbul and what remains of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empire, will go you back in time. Admire amazing cultural and sacred sites such as the Agia Sophia. Visit the Dolmabahce Palace and see how the sultans of the Ottoman Empire were living.

Trabzon, Turkey

Trabzon is a city on the Black Sea coast in Turkey and a vital trade port since times immemorial. Rich in history dated back in medieval times, a visit here will stay unforgettable. In the centre of the city, Aya Sofya Museum is a sight that should be seen. The Sumela Monastery is something out of a fairy tale. It a majestic rock-hewn monastery perched dramatically on a steep cliff in the forests of the city. It offers spectacular views and a wealth of history. This Byzantine capital is famous for its large bazaars and magnificent cultural treasures.

Varna

In ancient times, Varna was a colony of Miletus. Nowadays is a cosmopolitan city and has opera, conference centers, theaters, beautiful beaches and many attractions. Along the beach there is the largest coastal park in Europe with trees stretching along the beach for 8 kms

Serenade of the Seas

With more open space, balconies and expansive glass exteriors on our Radiance Class ships, youmight just forget you’re on a ship at all. 

• 13 decks of activity, entertainment and accommodation
• 9-deck Centrum with curved staircases, domed ceilings and glass lifts with panoramic sea views
• Choice of alternative dining venues
• Outstanding entertainment from the Casino RoyaleSM to Safari Club, with its self-levelling pool tables and a theatre offering West End style productions
• An array of bars to choose from
• Rock-climbing wall, putting green and golf simulator
• State-of-the-art Day Spa and Fitness Centre
• Sun deck and solarium, plus main pool area
• Adventure Ocean® Youth Programme and Optix Teen Centre

Radiance Class Royal Advantage: Outdoor film screen; various new dining options including Boardwalk Dog House, Chops Grille*, Giovanni’s Table*, Izumi*, Park Café, Rita’s Cantina*, Samba Grill Brazilian* and Chef’s Table*; an exclusive wine pairing dinner; Royal Babies and Tots Nursery; flat screen interactive TVs in all staterooms

* Cover charges apply.

Ship's Specifications

Message from Adam M. Goldstein,  President and CEO

Welcome to Royal Caribbean International – a place where innovation and imagination reign supreme. From its very beginning, our company has been guided by the principles of designing ships and creating itineraries that lead to a cruising experience like no other – principles grounded on delivering the WOW to each and every one of our guests before, during and after sailing with us.
 

We take great pride in being able to introduce first-at-sea innovations such as the rock climbing wall, zipline and FlowRider® surf simulator to mention a few, as well as offering unparalleled entertainment experiences and to be the only cruise line to offer Tony Award®-winning Broadway shows. All of these onboard amenities offer us the opportunity to see how we can WOW our guests every time they cruise with us. 

With more than 280 destinations worldwide and an amazing array of exciting shore excursions and cruisetour options, we provide our guests the chance to experience something new. Something only a Royal Caribbean cruise can offer – like glacier-trekking in Alaska; cave-tubing in Belize; biking through the vineyards of Dubrovnik, Croatia; experiencing the wonders of China; or simply doing nothing at all. That's just the beginning of the kind of exciting adventures and relaxing escapes our global cruises bring to vacationers around the world. 

Our ships are also built to WOW. Our latest innovations on Quantum of the Seas, set to sail in November 2014, will feature such first-at-sea experiences like bumper cars, roller skating, simulated skydiving and The North Star, a jewel-like capsule that gently soars 300 feet above sea level. Plus, our Oasis class ships continue to WOW our guests with their unprecedented entertainment, dining and exclusive onboard amenities. We also continue to enhance the rest of our fleet and have already revitalized more than half of our 21 ships and will finalize the revitalizations with our Voyager class in 2014 and 2015. 

All of this of course could not be accomplished without our most amazing asset – our crew. The men and women onboard our ships work tirelessly each and every day to ensure that all of our guests have the vacation of a lifetime. 

We are committed to continue creating amazing new experiences for our guests in the years ahead. It’s our way of ensuring that we offer our guests the most innovative cruise ships, exciting and compelling itineraries around the world, and our renowned GOLD Anchor Service – what we call the Royal Advantage. We look forward to seeing you onboard and delivering the WOW to you and your family and friends.

The price of your cruise vacation includes: 

• Ship accommodations
• Ocean transportation
• Most meals onboard
• Some beverages onboard
• Most entertainment onboard

The following services are not included in the cruise price: 

• Dining in Specialty Restaurants such as Chops Grille, 150 Central Park, and Izumi
• Dining in Johnny Rockets (Where applicable)
• Spa and Salon services
• Gambling (Including Bingo)
• Art Auction
• Any purchases made in the gift shops onboard
• Shore excursions
• Photographs
• Video Arcade
• Medical Services
• Internet Access
• Transfers (Unless guest has purchased our air/sea package)
• Laundry and Dry Cleaning Services
• Ship to Shore Telephone calls
• Gratuities
• Alcoholic Beverages
• Non-Alcoholic Beverages (excluding water, lemonade and iced tea)

All prices are per-person, based on a double occupancy of the stateroom and are quoted in € unless otherwise noted. The cruise fares quoted also do not include any applicable government taxes, fees, or surcharges that may be assessed by any governmental agencies. Such assessment is subject to change without notice at any time whether or not you have a confirmed booking under deposit or if you have made a final payment.

Please see below Royal Caribbean International protocols updates for sailings departing Southampton, United Kingdom. Departing through May 31, 2022. 

Plus, some updates to Europe protocols (Excluding Italy departures). 

Southampton Departures Protocols

• Entry Requirements: International guests should check their entry requirements and the requirements for each country on our itinerary. Failure to meet the requirements may result in a denial of boarding.
• Vaccinations: 12 and older must present proof of full COVID-19 vaccination with the final dose administered at least 14 days before sailing.
  • Guests 5 through 12 who are vaccinated can present proof of vaccination and follow the vaccinated protocols.
  • Additionally, to be considered up-to-date, guests must have received all doses in their vaccine series and have received their booster if the second vaccine was administered over 
    270 days (9 months) ago. 
  • Guests must have received a vaccine approved by the WHO or EMA. However, when visiting Italy, France, Portugal, and Belgium guests who are vaccinated with WHO approved vaccines, not approved by the EMA, will be considered unvaccinated and may have additional testing requirements for those ports.
• Testing:
  • Pre-Cruise:
    • Guests who are up-to-date with their vaccines must show a negative result for a PCR or antigen test taken no more than 2 days before boarding day.
    • Guests 2 and older who are not up-to-date with their vaccines or who are unvaccinated must show a negative result for a PCR or antigen test taken no more than 1 day before boarding day.
    • Kids ages 5 to 11 who have been vaccinated may present proof of full vaccination and follow the testing protocols for vaccinated guests.
    • Guests under 2 do not have any testing requirements.
  • Onboard Testing:
    • Guests who are considered unvaccinated by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) or who are not up-to-date with their vaccines will require additional testing during our sailings.
    • Onboard testing will be at the guest's expense if they 12 and older and considered unvaccinated or if they are not up-to-date at the price of $55 USD per test.
    • Onboard testing will be complimentary for any unvaccinated guests ages 2 – 11 who require testing.
    • These guests will receive registration information once onboard based on the below.
      • During the Cruise: Depending on our itinerary, guests 12 and older — or 6 and older in Italian & Greek ports — will have additional testing requirements.
  • Return Home Testing:
    • Guests may be required to complete testing before flying home at their own expense. Please review your home country's testing requirements before joining us, as this is each guest's responsibility to complete.
      • Guests can take advantage of testing offered via ExpressTest at Heathrow and Gatwick airports by registering ahead of time here. 
      • Some local testing options include The Regenerative Clinic or Randox Health.
      • Vaccinated North American guests can travel with tele-health testing kits such as eMed for U.S. guests and Switch Health tests for Canadian guests.
      • Please note that the cost of testing and availability varies by testing provider.
  • Guests under 2 years old are not required to test.
• Masks: Masks are optional for vaccinated guests and expected for unvaccinated guests 2 and older. They are required to be worn in Adventure Ocean for guests 2 and older, in the cruise terminal, and in some destinations. These protocols remain subject to change.
• Important notes:
  • For sailings visiting France, guests who are from an Orange List country will not be allowed to visit the port, per French government regulations. Learn which countries are on the Orange List.

Europe Sailings (excluding Italy departures) – Updates

• Testing:
  • Pre-Cruise:
    • • Guests who are up-to-date with their vaccines must show a negative result for a PCR or antigen test taken no more than 2 days before boarding day.
      • Guests who are not up-to-date with their vaccines or who are considered unvaccinated by the EMA must show a negative result for a PCR or antigen test taken no more than 1 day before boarding day.
      • The only exception is for vaccinated guests on the 2^nd May Anthem of the Seas sailing to the U.K. These guests will have 2 days to complete their test, regardless of whether their vaccination record is up to date or not.
      • Guests ages 4 and under are not required to be vaccinated but must provide a negative result for a PCR no more than 3 days prior to sailing. This group will also take a complimentary antigen test in the terminal on boarding day..
      • REMINDER: All guests 5 and older must be vaccinated to join  transatlantic sailings.
      • Guests under 2 do not have any testing requirements.
    • Spain Departures:
      • Guests who are up-to-date with their vaccines must show a negative result for a PCR or antigen test taken no more than 2 days before boarding day.
      • Guests who are not up-to-date with their vaccines or who are unvaccinated must show a negative result for a PCR or antigen test taken no more than 1 day before boarding day.
      • Local testing options: Airport testing is offered via Arqiumea and local testing is offered via CMIP Example.
    • Copenhagen DepCartures:
      • Guests who fully vaccinated must show a negative result for a PCR or antigen test taken no more than 2 days before boarding day.
      • Guests ages 2 – 11 who are unvaccinated must show a negative result for a PCR or antigen test taken no more than 1 day before boarding day.
      • Local testing options: Airport testing via walk-in provided by Falck and local testing via Copenhagen Medical
  • Embark:
    • Embarkation day testing is no longer a requirement