Royal Caribbean shares details of Eurovision-themed sailings

Royal Caribbean International will host four Eurovision Song Contest-themed sailings on four different ships in May.

The line, which announced a partnership with the music event in January, will show the final of the competition on all four sailings, which will feature “special edition experiences” across entertainment, dining and more.

Oasis of the Seas will depart on a seven-night Western Mediterranean voyage on May 5, sailing from Barcelona and calling at Majorca, Florence and Provence.

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On the same day, Odyssey of the Seas will set sail on a 12-night cruise from Rome, calling at destinations in Cyprus, Greece and Italy.

Anthem of the Seas will depart from Southampton on May 10 for a two-night cruise to Le Harve, while Explorer of the Seas will sail a seven-night cruise from Ravenna on May 11, calling at Corfu, Crete, Kotor and Messina.

As a partner for the Eurovision Song Contest, Royal Caribbean promises to “bring to life a wide range of moments and experiences” in 2024 and 2025, including brand exposure and host-city promotion in Sweden.

Ben Bouldin, vice-president of Europe, Middle East and Africa, said: “Millions of fans across the world watch the Eurovision Song Contest from home every year and now these sailings give fans the chance to unite and celebrate the world’s largest live music event in a way they never have before while adventuring around Europe.

“Paired with Royal Caribbean’s own world-class entertainment, holidaymakers can lay all their love on the world of Eurovision as they visit a line-up of landmark destinations across the continent, making for a truly memorable holiday.”