Royal Caribbean International’s Jewel of the Seas is scheduled to sail from Latin America starting in mid-2026.

According to a press release, the Radiance-class vessel will offer cruises departing from Colombia and Panama between May 2026 and April 2027.

Sailing from Cartagena and Colón for the first time, the Jewel is set to offer seven-night cruises to the Southern Caribbean.

The itineraries feature visits to destinations that include Oranjestad in Aruba, Kralendijk in Bonaire and Willemstad in Curaçao.

“We are excited to bring back the best vacation experience to the Latin American market with adventures to the Southern Caribbean departing from the region,” said Itzel Valdés, associate vice president for Latin America and the Caribbean at Royal Caribbean International.

“During this season and its itineraries from Colombia and Panama, the Jewel will celebrate the richness of Latin culture with flavors, music and activities that highlight our identity,” she added, noting that the deployment “reaffirms Royal Caribbean’s ongoing commitment to the local market.”

According to Royal Caribbean, the season will include experiences designed for the Latin American market, which will be revealed later.

The initiative is of the company’s goal to create memorable experiences for every type of traveler and follows the product customization introduced onboard the Rhapsody of the Seas during the 2023-24 season, the company said.

Similar cultural experiences will take place onboard the Serenade of the Seas as part of its 2025-26 winter season in Latin America, Royal Caribbean added.

Marking Royal Caribbean’s return to the region after a year-long gap, the vessel arrives in Colombia and Panama this October.

With departures from Cartagena and Colón, the deployment includes seven- and eight-night cruises to the Southern Caribbean.

After completing its winter season in the region, the Serenade sails to the West Coast ahead of marking Royal Caribbean’s return to San Diego in 2026-27.