RCI-Royal Caribbean unveils 2 special Eurovision-themed cruises for 2025

   November 5, 2024 ,   Cruise Industry

RCI-Royal Caribbean has introduced 2 themed cruises to celebrate Europe’s iconic song competition, offering fans immersive experiences. The first of these, departing May 11th, 2025, will set sail aboard the newly renovated ship Allure of the Seas.

This 7-night roundtrip from Barcelona (Spain) visits French and Italian ports. Onboard, guests will enjoy a viewing party of the Eurovision final, concept parties, karaoke nights featuring Eurovision hits, surprise live performances, and gala dinners inspired by the participating countries.

Udi Schnabel, CEO of Sunorama, Royal Caribbean’s official representative in Israel, noted that this marks RCI’s second consecutive year as a Eurovision sponsor and that the company is expanding its offerings with 2 unique European voyages designed for fans of all ages.

The second voyage (ship Independence of the Seas) departs from Southampton UK on June 18th, 2025. The 3-night itinerary visits Bruges (Belgium) and centers on "Eurovision Memories" honoring standout moments from the contest’s rich history.

Both ships promise a full spectrum of amenities, including thrilling water slides, climbing walls, sports courts, multiple pools, and gourmet dining options. Allure OTS boasts a 10-story water slide (the tallest at sea) and a 9-deck ZipLine, while Independence OTS offers the first floating wave park.

Prices begin at US$1,077 per person for an interior double cabin on the 7-night Eurovision cruise and US$533 for the shorter cruise.