Royal Caribbean International has announced a summer series of seven-night cruises on board Adventure of the Seas, setting sail from Nassau.

The itineraries, departing from 12 June, include two back-to-back days on Perfect Day at CocoCay, the line’s private island destination in the Bahamas, and a visit to Cozumel, Mexico.

Passengers will have to be vaccinated to board, while those under the age of 18 will need a negative Covid-19 test result.

Holidaymakers must also meet the travel requirements of the Bahamas. This may include receiving a negative PCR test result before arrival, testing upon arrival into the country and filling out appropriate entry forms.

The news follows the recent announcement that Odyssey of the Seas, the line’s new ship, will sail from Israel for the first time.

Royal Caribbean International president and CEO Michael Bayley said: “We are excited to get back to delivering memorable vacations in the Caribbean, gradually and safely.

“The vaccines are clearly a game changer for all of us, and with the number of vaccinations and their impact growing rapidly, we believe starting with cruises for vaccinated adult guests and crew is the right choice. As we move forward, we expect this requirement and other measures will inevitably evolve over time

“The opportunity to homeport in the Bahamas is a testament to the tremendous partners the government and the people of the island nation have been to us for more than 50 years. We are grateful for the confidence that they have in us and our commitment to a healthy and happy return to sailing.”

Bahamas prime minister Hubert Minnis added: “As we anticipate a promising return to a vibrant tourism industry, news that the cruise industry is going to begin homeporting in the Bahamas is exciting.

“Hundreds of thousands, perhaps millions, of passengers will experience Nassau or Grand Bahama in ways they never had the opportunity to before.

“I am especially pleased that Royal Caribbean, with whom we have had a long and mutually beneficial relationship for more than 50 years, selected the Bahamas as a homeport when sailing resumes.”