Get Ready to Celebrate on a Christmas Cruise with Royal Caribbean

A Christmas tree lighting kicks off every Royal Caribbean cruise in the month of December.

Ready to fill your December with unforgettable memories? It’s only July, but it’s a great time to start planning how you’ll spend the holidays this year. Think you’ll miss your annual tree trimming and holiday traditions if you spend Christmas on a cruise? A holiday season cruise is filled with new memories, and new traditions, in the making.

Want to spend the holidays onboard some of the world’s boldest ships? Get ready to celebrate on a Christmas cruise with Royal Caribbean.

There is holiday magic all over the ship, and chances to try your hand at making decorations.

Decked out for the Holidays

If you think you’ll miss the sparkle of Christmas lights and shimmering decor, you won’t miss a thing. Holidays season cruises onboard Royal Caribbean are decked out with everything you love about the season. The Royal Promenade comes alive as a delightful Winter Wonderland, and you can take part in festive tree lighting and menorah lighting ceremonies on every Royal Caribbean sailing in December. At the beginning of your cruise, passengers are invited to gather around a huge tree in the Royal Promenade to enjoy a countdown and lighting of the epic tree. Then decorate gingerbread cookies or try your hand at the DIY ornament classes.

Relax and enjoy a holiday meal while Royal Caribbean takes care of all the details.

Christmas Dinner at Sea

For an even more stress-free route to holiday bliss, leave the Christmas feast to the pros in the kitchen as you enjoy time with your loved ones. You’ll find all your favourite flavours of the holidays onboard including staples like oven-roasted turkey, honey-baked ham and lots of homemade sides.

If you're aboard a sailing over New Year's Eve, get ready for an epic celebration.

Family Fun for Everyone

Swap competitive spirit over game-time in your living room for a race to the top of the Rock Scaling Wall. Unlike the cold, wintry days of the winter break from school, you’ll have no shortage of fun and activities to choose from on a Christmas cruise with Royal Caribbean.

Many holiday season itineraries in the Caribbean include a stop at Perfect Day at CocoCay, Royal Caribbean’s private island. The whole family will make incredible new holiday memories whether it’s conquering all 13 water slides at Thrill Waterpark, taking a hot air ballon ride, or just relaxing the day away at the Oasis Lagoon.

If you are onboard for New Year’s Eve, get ready to ring in the new year with a massive ballon drop plus one of the hottest parties at sea.

Want to learn more about cruising during the holiday season?