Royal Caribbean is unveiling its Australian summer with all-in holiday adventures and the debut of Royal Beach Club Lelepa, the Southern Hemisphere’s first Royal Caribbean exclusive cruise destination. From October 2027 to April 2028, travelers can look forward to more short getaways and weekend departures on Anthem of the Seas from Sydney and Voyager of the Seas from Brisbane, delivering 2- to 12-night holidays across Australia, the South Pacific—including beach day at the all-new Royal Beach Club Lelepa—and New Zealand.
“As the most trusted holiday partner in Australia, Royal Caribbean continues to raise the bar on the ultimate family holiday with Royal Beach Club Lelepa—a first-of-its-kind destination in the Southern Hemisphere inspired by the natural beauty and spirit of the South Pacific region,” said Gavin Smith, vice president and managing director, Australia and New Zealand, Royal Caribbean. “We know Australian families love holidaying in the South Pacific, and Lelepa takes that to an entirely new level with an experience they won’t find anywhere else in the world. With an expanded lineup of weekend sailings, short escapes and longer ways to holiday, we’re giving travellers even more reasons to explore fan-favourite destinations across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.”
(Royal Caribbean)
The Royal Beach Club Lelepa is a first-of-its-kind destination located on the island nation of Vanuatu in the Southern Hemisphere, and is included on every South Pacific getaway from Sydney and Brisbane starting October 2027. Guests can enjoy two pristine beaches, including a serene adults-only retreat and an activity-packed family beach. From 10 bars and unlimited island eats to umbrellas, loungers and towels all included, guests can enjoy the perfect day in untouched paradise.
Australian Summer 2027-2028 Highlights
Anthem of the Seas – From Sydney, Australia
Across 24 getaways ranging from three to 17 nights, the Quantum Class ship is offering 3-night escapes and South Pacific holidays, including visits to Royal Beach Club Lelepa.
Nine- to 12-night New Zealand holidays take holidaymakers to far-flung destinations, including Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Milford Sound, for families looking to experience landscapes, culture and cuisine.
Adding to the adventures are ways to ring in the festivities with a 9-night South Pacific Christmas holiday—featuring Christmas Day at Royal Beach Club Lelepa—and a New Zealand New Year getaway that welcomes 2028 in the beauty of the Sounds.
The spectacle of the season is a 17-night Transpacific adventure departing from Honolulu. Swapping the long-haul flight for a Pacific crossing, travelers can journey across the world’s largest ocean before arriving in Australia.
Voyager of the Seas – From Brisbane, Australia
From October 2027, Voyager will deliver 29 sun-soaked holidays ranging from two to 25 nights, turning Queensland into the launchpad for memory-maxing adventures and more weekends for families and friends.
Starting at the beginning of the Queensland summer holidays, travelers can go from Brisbane to beyond beautiful 7-night South Pacific adventures visiting the Royal Beach Club Lelepa, along with Noumea, Lifou, Mystery Island, Port Vila and Luganville, including Christmas and New Year escapes.
Closer to home, 4-night Whitsundays getaways to Airlie Beach, alongside six vibrant short escapes, put beach days in Queensland’s own backyard.
A 25-night Transpacific adventure departing Seattle calls French Polynesia and Hawaii before arriving in Brisbane.
The 2027-28 season brings adventures to sea. Thrill-seekers can reach new heights on the RipCord by iFly skydiving simulator, master the waves on the FlowRider surf simulator, enjoy sweeping 360-degree ocean views from the North Star observation capsule, and have a friendly face off in the glow-in-the-dark Battle for Planet Z laser tag clash.
When it’s time to refuel, holidaymakers can discover flavours from around the world, including fresh sashimi at Izumi, premium steaks at Chops Grille, and rustic Italian classics at Giovanni’s Table. World-class entertainment is the star of the show on both ships as Anthem hits the high notes with the Olivier Award-winning ‘We Will Rock You,’ while Voyager dazzles with the ice-skating spectacular ‘Ice Odyssey.’
For more details and bookings, visit www.RoyalCaribbean.com.
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