Now Cruising western caribbean
October 25 - November 1, 2026
Galveston
Roatan
Costa Maya
Cozumel
Galveston Roatan Costa Maya Cozumel
Aqua Theater
The Ship
royal caribbean’s symphony of the seas
A member of the Oasis class of ships, the Symphony of the Seas is one of the largest cruise ships in the world. A great ship for multi-generational families, it includes an AquaTheater, ice rink, and Broadway-style entertainment. It also has fun activities like water slides, pools, hot tubs, a 9-deck dry slide, laser tag, and a FlowRider surf simulator.
Indoor pool and hot tubs
Outdoor promenade
Ice Rink
9-deck dry slide
The Ports
western caribbean
Departing from Galveston, Texas, your family will set sail aboard the Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas for a week of unforgettable exploration—where every port is a chance to bring learning to life:
📍 Roatan, Honduras – snorkel at the second-largest coral reef in the world, meet some monkeys and sloth, swim with dolphins, or zip-line through the rainforest.
📍 Costa Maya, Mexico – tour Mayan ruins, visit a Mayan village and eat a traditional Mayan lunch, snorkel over the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, kayak over a seven-color lagoon, or relax at the beach.
📍 Cozumel, Mexico – participate in an Amazing Race, enjoy traditional Mexican foods made with fresh local ingredients, visit cenotes and ruins, snorkel, or relax at a beach.
where you’ll stay
The Staterooms
Below are starting prices for staterooms with 2, 3, or 4 guests. These prices include cruise fare, taxes, and fees. They do not include daily gratuities.
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Interior - $1,357.60
Oceanview - $1,679.60
Balcony - $1,817.60
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Interior - $2,050.40
Oceanview - $2,338.40
Balcony - $2,584.40
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Interior - $2,209.20
Oceanview - $2,497.20
Balcony - $2,702.20
This cruise has a few different pricing options, including the option to book under the Kids Sail Free promotion. This applies to bookings with children ages 12 and under who are not guests 1 or 2 in the room. We also have options for refundable and non-refundable deposits, which will change the pricing slightly. The best way to get accurate pricing for your party is to fill out a quote request by clicking the button below.
How it Works
Set sail in 3 simple steps
With exclusive group rates and curated learning experiences included, all that’s left is to select the cabin that fits your family’s needs. Booking is easy, but space is limited—secure your spot today!
You’ve Picked your Cruise, Now Choose a Room
We Handle the Planning, You Pack Your Bags
From lesson plans to excursions, we handle the details so you don’t have to—complete with educational resources and a built-in homeschool community.
Explore, Learn, and Make Lifelong Memories
Watch your kids experience history and culture firsthand—no worksheets needed. Come home with lasting memories, deeper connections, and learning that sticks.
FAQs
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This isn’t just a vacation—it’s a carefully designed learning experience for homeschool families. From pre-cruise lesson plans to curated excursions in each port, your kids will experience hands-on education in history, science, and culture while having an unforgettable adventure.
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Your booking includes your cruise accommodations, meals, onboard entertainment, access to exclusive group meetups, pre-cruise lesson plans, and special group perks. Excursions are additional but are selected with homeschool learning in mind.
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This experience is designed for homeschool families of all ages! Whether you have younger children, middle schoolers, or high schoolers, we provide age-appropriate educational activities to make sure everyone benefits from the experience.
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Nope! While we provide exclusive homeschool meetups and group learning opportunities, you’re free to join as much or as little as you’d like. This is your family’s trip—we’re just here to make it easier and more meaningful!
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That’s okay! We make it super simple for first-time cruisers, providing guidance on what to pack, what to expect, and how to navigate everything from booking to boarding.
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Absolutely! We offer curated, educational excursions for homeschool families, but you’re welcome to explore on your own if you prefer.
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Yes! Booking as part of our homeschool group means you get special rates, perks, and exclusive group amenities that make this an incredible value compared to planning a trip like this on your own.
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Before we set sail, you’ll get a curated set of lesson plans and study guides so your kids can start learning about each destination in advance—making the experience even more impactful when they explore in person.
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The cruise line offers a variety of options for dietary preferences and accessibility accommodations. Let us know in advance, and we’ll help ensure your needs are met.
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Booking is easy! Simply fill out the form below to get a quote for your travel party. Space is limited, so we recommend booking as soon as possible to lock in group rates and exclusive perks!
Adventure awaits
Ready to book your family’s cruise? Just fill out the form below, and I’ll send you a personalized quote. When you’re ready, I’ll take care of the details and get your stateroom secured—easy, stress-free, and tailored to your crew.
What Our Families are Saying…
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Jazmine Roberts
“My family and I have been on 3 of the 4 homeschool cruises so far. I just happened across a post on Facebook and thought "Oh, that sounds fun!" We had never cruised prior to these trips.
With Homeschool Cruises we have cruised out of Galveston, Port Canaveral, and this year we chose New Orleans.
We love the curriculum Meghan puts together for each trip and we love getting together and hanging out with other homeschool families on the ship and in the ports. It's really just so fun learning about another country then actually going and seeing what we learn about first hand. Nothing beats a hands on experience. Plus, it's really no more expensive than a condo on the beach for a week and we get SO much more than "just a beach trip".
It's been great for my kids to see kids from other states that homeschool. We have a very small homeschool community where I live and with these trips they get to see we're not "the only families that homeschool".
Meghan is great about answering all my questions (and I have LOTS of questions). She's very helpful and if she doesn't know something she finds the answer quickly.
She always does the research and has great recommendations for excursions. Plus the ships she has chosen have been great for families! We really love the homeschool cruises and hope that we can do them all!”
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Michelle Harris
“We went on the Western Caribbean Homeschool Cruise with our family. I loved the balance of cultural learning and relaxing family time. The trip went flawlessly and we made memories to last us a lifetime!”
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Megan Whitaker
“We love Homeschool Cruises! They are a great way to see the world with our kids because it takes so much of the stress of travel away. And you can’t beat the price!”
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Hayden Harris
“We had a great time on the Homeschool Cruise. Meghan made everything so easy by having all the logistics planned out and choosing a cruise that would be fun for all ages. Having room service and meals taken care of made it feel like a real vacation—we didn’t have to worry about a thing.”