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Royal Caribbean Announces Major Ship Schedule Changes for 2026

8/28/2025

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Royal Caribbean will change the deployment schedule for Grandeur of the Seas and Jewel of the Seas starting May 2026.
Jewel of the Seas will operate from Florida, while Grandeur will sail from Colombia and Panama.
Guests will keep their itineraries but switch ships, with options for booking adjustments or full refunds.
Grandeur will offer seven-night cruises to Southern Caribbean destinations, including Aruba and Curaçao.
This change is part of the 2026-27 redeployment initiative.

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Royal Caribbean will change the deployment schedule for Grandeur of the Seas and Jewel of the Seas starting May 2026.
Jewel of the Seas will operate from Florida, while Grandeur will sail from Colombia and Panama.
Guests will keep their itineraries but switch ships, with options for booking adjustments or full refunds.
Grandeur will offer seven-night cruises to Southern Caribbean destinations, including Aruba and Curaçao.
This change is part of the 2026-27 redeployment initiative.