Sun, Sea & New Beginnings: TWC Signature Sailing December 2027

Dec 26, 2027 - Jan 4, 2028

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Full Itinerary Daily Overview

Charis Murray

Traveling with Charisma

Overview

Sun, Sea & New Beginnings is a 9-night Caribbean holiday cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas, sailing December 26, 2027 – January 4, 2028 from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

We’ll spend the week after Christmas visiting Puerto Plata, St. Thomas, St. Maarten, San Juan, and Perfect Day at CocoCay, with a few sea days mixed in—and we’ll ring in 2028 together at sea! 🎆🥂

This Traveling with Charisma Signature Sailing is open to solo travelers, couples, families, and groups of friends. You can enjoy your vacation at your own pace while still having the option to connect with a group of fellow travelers throughout the sailing.

Take a look around the site to explore the itinerary, learn more about Symphony of the Seas, compare room options and pricing, review FAQs, and see what’s included when you join the group. When you're ready, everything you need to reserve your room is right here!

Day 1 · Sun, Dec 26 · Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

Stateroom Selection

Dec 26 – Jan 4

6 room options

About Your Cruise Line - Royal Caribbean International

Royal Caribbean has been delivering innovation at sea since its launch in 1969. Each successive class of ships is a record-breaking architectural marvel that revolutionises holidays. Today, the cruise line continues to dial up the guest experience for adventurous travellers, offering bold onboard thrills, spectacular dining options, breath-taking entertainment and world-class accommodation. Our fleet features the awe-inspiring Oasis Class with vibrant neighbourhoods and endless adventures,...

About Your Ship - Symphony of the Seas

Go big on bold when you sail aboard one of the largest cruise ships in the world.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

4:00PM

Like many southeast Florida neighbors, Fort Lauderdale has long been revitalizing. In a state where gaudy tourist zones often stand aloof from workaday downtowns, Fort Lauderdale exhibits consistency at both ends of the 2-mile Las Olas corridor. T...

Day 2 · Mon, Dec 27 · Cruising

About Your Cruise Line - Royal Caribbean International

Royal Caribbean has been delivering innovation at sea since its launch in 1969. Each successive class of ships is a record-breaking architectural marvel that revolutionises holidays. Today, the cruise line continues to dial up the guest experience for adventurous travellers, offering bold onboard thrills, spectacular dining options, breath-taking entertainment and world-class accommodation. Our fleet features the awe-inspiring Oasis Class with vibrant neighbourhoods and endless adventures,...

About Your Ship - Symphony of the Seas

Go big on bold when you sail aboard one of the largest cruise ships in the world.

Day 3 · Tue, Dec 28 · Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

Puerto Plata

9:00AM – 5:00PM · 8hr

San Felipe de Puerto Plata is the capital of the Puerto Plata province on the Dominican Republic’s Atlantic north coast. The city is best known for its beaches. Playa Dorada’s lengthy beachfront is backed by resorts and an 18-hole golf course. The...

Day 4 · Wed, Dec 29 · Cruising

About Your Cruise Line - Royal Caribbean International

Royal Caribbean has been delivering innovation at sea since its launch in 1969. Each successive class of ships is a record-breaking architectural marvel that revolutionises holidays. Today, the cruise line continues to dial up the guest experience for adventurous travellers, offering bold onboard thrills, spectacular dining options, breath-taking entertainment and world-class accommodation. Our fleet features the awe-inspiring Oasis Class with vibrant neighbourhoods and endless adventures,...

About Your Ship - Symphony of the Seas

Go big on bold when you sail aboard one of the largest cruise ships in the world.

Day 5 · Thu, Dec 30 · Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands

Charlotte Amalie

8:00AM – 5:00PM · 9hr

Day 6 · Fri, Dec 31 · Philipsburg, Sint Maarten (Dutch part)

Philipsburg

8:00AM – 5:00PM · 9hr

The capital of Dutch St. Maarten stretches about a mile (1½ km) along an isthmus between Great Bay and the Salt Pond and has five parallel streets. Most of the village's dozens of shops and restaurants are on Front Street, narrow and cobblestone, ...

Day 7 · Sat, Jan 1 · San Juan (Puerto Rico), Puerto Rico

San Juan (Puerto Rico)

7:00AM – 3:00PM · 8hr

If you associate Puerto Rico's capital with the colonial streets of Old San Juan, then you know only part of the picture. San Juan is a major metropolis, radiating out from the bay on the Atlantic Ocean that was discovered by Juan Ponce de León. M...

Day 8 · Sun, Jan 2 · Cruising

About Your Cruise Line - Royal Caribbean International

Royal Caribbean has been delivering innovation at sea since its launch in 1969. Each successive class of ships is a record-breaking architectural marvel that revolutionises holidays. Today, the cruise line continues to dial up the guest experience for adventurous travellers, offering bold onboard thrills, spectacular dining options, breath-taking entertainment and world-class accommodation. Our fleet features the awe-inspiring Oasis Class with vibrant neighbourhoods and endless adventures,...

About Your Ship - Symphony of the Seas

Go big on bold when you sail aboard one of the largest cruise ships in the world.

Day 9 · Mon, Jan 3 · Coco Cay, Bahamas

Coco Cay

8:00AM – 5:00PM · 9hr

Previously called Little Stirrup Cay, Coco Cay is now a private island owned by Royal Caribbean International. The resort offers exclusive activities and relaxation for their cruise line passengers.

Day 10 · Tue, Jan 4 · Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

7:00AM

Like many southeast Florida neighbors, Fort Lauderdale has long been revitalizing. In a state where gaudy tourist zones often stand aloof from workaday downtowns, Fort Lauderdale exhibits consistency at both ends of the 2-mile Las Olas corridor. T...

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