Royal Caribbean’s New Caribbean Cruises Bring New Islands, New Beach Clubs — and a Return to Samaná

For Caribbean cruisers, it’s a lineup built for wanderlust. Royal Caribbean’s newly announced 2027–28 season reads like a choose-your-own-adventure through the tropics — with new private islands, a long-awaited return to the Dominican Republic, and three Florida homeports offering everything from weekend escapes to weeklong journeys. And while 2027–28 might sound far off, that’s standard in the cruise world — where lines release itineraries years in advance to help travelers lock in early pricing and coveted cabins on high-demand ships. The highlight: the Star of the Seas, Royal Caribbea