In this week’s episode of Magically Cruising: The Cruise Podcast, Kieran and Sarah dive into the freshly announced Royal Caribbean 2027 deployment, and trust us, there is a lot to get excited about!

Together, we break down the headline news everyone’s talking about: Legend of the Seas, Royal Caribbean’s newest Icon Class ship, is not only returning to Europe but sailing for the entire 2027 season.

We chat about why this is such a big deal, how it compares to previous new-ship seasons, and what makes Icon Class feel revolutionary rather than just evolutionary.

But that’s not all — we also dig into the more controversial talking point of the week: the return of Mariner of the Seas to the UK. Is she an “old ship”, or a well-loved Royal Caribbean classic with incredible features, a fab renovation, and one of the best atmospheres at sea? (Spoiler: we think the negativity is totally undeserved!)

We explore:

✨ Why Mariner is perfect for UK families

✨ How ship renovations make a world of difference

✨ The realities of sailing from UK ports and why Oasis-class ships will never be based here

✨ What itineraries you can expect in 2027 — from Norwegian Fjords to Spain & France

Plus, Sarah reveals she’s already booked not one but two Royal Caribbean cruises for 2027… and Kieran may or may not be sneaking in a surprise sailing of his own.

If you're a Royal Caribbean fan (or just cruise-curious!), this episode is packed with insight, excitement and honest opinions from two seasoned cruisers who know the European market inside out.

🎙 Hosts:

Kieran Miller, Independent Travel Agent, Disney & North America Cruise Specialist

Sarah Christie, Cruise writer at Mini Travellers, Cruising With Kids at MSN, co-host of Magically Cruising

See us over on Mini Travellers for more cruise tips https://minitravellers.co.uk/?s=cruise

Book a Cruise with a UK Agent https://magical-traveller.com

For Cruise Tips. Cruising With Kids. https://cruisingkids.co.uk/

See our tour on Mariner of the Seas https://minitravellers.co.uk/photo-tour-and-review-of-mariner-of-the-seas/

Mariner of the Seas for Kids https://cruisingkids.co.uk/7-things-kids-will-love-about-mariner-of-the-seas/

And Odyssey of the Seas https://minitravellers.co.uk/photo-tour-and-review-of-odyssey-of-the-seas/

See Magical Traveller on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@UCBOqXqrrrYnUGk6H2AVk9Zg

And Mini Travellers on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@MiniTravellers

View all the Royal Caribbean 2027 sailing dates and itineraries here https://magical-traveller.com/royal-caribbean-europe-2027

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