Summer vacation may feel far away, but if a family cruise is on your wish list for 2027, this is one offer worth planning ahead for!
For a limited time, kids 12 and under can sail FREE on select Royal Caribbean cruises of three nights or longer.
And depending on the sailing, 3rd and 4th guests may sail free, too!
That can add up to some pretty incredible savings for families, and give you one more reason to get next summer’s vacation on the calendar.
Kids Sail Free on Select Royal Caribbean Cruises
Book an eligible Royal Caribbean cruise by September 14, 2026, and children 12 and younger can receive a $0 cruise fare when sharing a stateroom with two qualifying guests.
You’ll still pay applicable taxes, fees, and port expenses for each traveler, but eliminating the cruise fare for the kids can make a big difference in the overall cost of a family vacation.
Have Older Kids or Teens? There’s Good News for You, Too!
Here’s where this offer gets even better.
On select sailings, Royal Caribbean is also offering Free 3rd & 4th Guests.
Unlike Kids Sail Free, the 3rd and 4th guest offer isn’t limited to children 12 and under. So if you’re traveling with teenagers, adult children, grandparents, or friends, they may also qualify for a $0 cruise fare when sailing as the third or fourth guest in your stateroom.
We’ll check your family’s specific sailing to see which offers apply.
Summer 2027 Is Calling!
This is what makes us particularly excited about this offer.
If you’ve been thinking about a Summer 2027 family vacation, now is a wonderful time to start looking.
Imagine spending next summer…
Sailing through the turquoise waters of the Caribbean.
Spending the day swimming, playing, and relaxing at Perfect Day at CocoCay.
Exploring beautiful ports in Mexico.
Or taking the family on that unforgettable Alaska cruise you’ve always talked about.
And if you’re close enough to drive to Galveston, you may even be able to start your Royal Caribbean vacation without purchasing airline tickets.
There are so many possibilities!
Why Royal Caribbean Is Such a Great Choice for Families
One of our favorite things about Royal Caribbean is that there’s truly something for just about everyone in the family.
Depending on the ship, you may find incredible experiences like waterslides, FlowRider surf simulators, rock climbing, ice skating, pools, kids’ clubs, teen spaces, live shows, fantastic dining, and plenty of places for the grown-ups to relax.
And that’s especially important when you’re traveling with different ages.
The kids don’t have to spend the entire vacation doing what Mom and Dad want to do, and Mom and Dad don’t have to spend their entire vacation doing what the kids want to do!
Everyone gets a vacation.
Traveling with Grandparents? Even Better.
Royal Caribbean can also be a wonderful choice for a multigenerational family vacation.
Grandparents can relax by the pool while the kids head to the waterpark. Everyone can come together for dinner and a show at night. And instead of coordinating transportation, hotels, restaurants, and activities for a large family in multiple destinations, your ship becomes your home base.
You unpack once and let the adventure come to you.
Why Start Planning Now?
Summer is one of the most popular times for families to travel, and there’s another important reason to book early:
Not every stateroom can accommodate three or four people.
If you need a room for a family of four, connecting staterooms, or a particular cabin configuration, you’ll generally have more choices when you plan early.
And when there’s a Kids Sail Free promotion available? Those family-friendly rooms can become even more popular.
When Does the Offer End?
To take advantage of this limited-time offer, qualifying new reservations must be booked by:
September 14, 2026
Kids Sail Free is available on select cruises of three nights or longer departing on or after August 26, 2026.
There are blackout dates and excluded sailings, including select holidays, Spring Break dates, and Alaska Cruise Tours. The Free 3rd & 4th Guests promotion also has its own eligible travel dates and exclusions.
Don’t worry about trying to decipher all of that yourself, that’s our job.
Let’s Find the Right Cruise for Your Family
A great deal is only a great deal if it’s on a vacation that’s right for you.
Tell us who is traveling, your children’s ages, when you’d like to go, where you’d love to cruise, and what you’d like to spend.
We’ll help you compare the ships, itineraries, staterooms, and current promotions to find the Royal Caribbean vacation that makes the most sense for your family.
Because the goal isn’t simply to find a cruise where the kids sail free.
It’s to find a vacation your family will be talking about long after you’ve come home.
Ready to start planning Summer 2027? Contact Happily Ever After Travel today for your personalized Royal Caribbean cruise quote!
Kids Sail Free and Free 3rd & 4th Guests are available on select sailings and subject to availability, eligibility requirements, blackout dates, and other restrictions. Taxes, fees, and port expenses apply to all guests. Offers and availability are subject to change.
