Royal Caribbean has announced the expansion of its 2027-28 Asia-Pacific season, giving adventurers more ways to explore the region’s vibrant cityscapes and bucket-list island escapes on new itineraries from Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan.
*All details correct at time of publish (07 August 2026)
In Australia, the 2027-28 summer season will now feature three fan-favourite ships Down Under, including the newly amplified Ovation of the Seas from Brisbane, Anthem of the Seas from Sydney, and Voyager of the Seas from both Brisbane and Sydney before heading to Asia on all-new sailings from Singapore, Hong Kong and Tokyo.
In Singapore, Navigator of the Seas’ inaugural season will be extended through October 2027 with sailings to some of Southeast Asia’s most sought-after destinations across Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand.
Aaron Langford, Senior Sales Director, UK & Ireland, Royal Caribbean, said: “Asia and the Far East are an exciting opportunity for Royal Caribbean and for our travel partners across the UK and Ireland.
“We know our guests are looking for holidays that take them further and offer something different, and this expanded programme gives our travel partners even more opportunities to sell these incredible destinations – from Singapore and Hong Kong to Japan during its iconic cherry blossom season, with all the comfort and familiarity of our award-winning experiences onboard.
“With more ships, more choice and new itineraries across the region, we’re excited to work closely with our trade partners to build awareness and demand for Asia.”
Royal Caribbean’s New 2027-28 Asia-Pacific Adventures Include:
NEW – Ovation of the Seas from Brisbane, Australia
Royal Caribbean’s Australia 2027-28 summer season is heating up with the newly amplified Ovation of the Seas offering holidays from Brisbane.
- Beginning November 2027, Ovation will bring 3- to 8–night adventures with new experiences including a revamped pool deck with Splashaway Bay and private Casitas; fresh flavours at Izumi Teppanyaki and Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen; the Pesky Parrot tropical cocktail bar, an expanded Casino Royale, and the first-of-its-kind Sound Cellar, a late-night dancing spot.
- From Brisbane, guests can enjoy two 4-night Whitsundays getaways to Airlie Beach for perfect beach days in Queensland’s own backyard.
NEW – Voyager of the Seas from Brisbane and Sydney, Australia plus Singapore, Hong Kong and Tokyo, Japan
- From October to December 2027, Voyager will deliver seven memory-maxing holidays from Brisbane ranging from 2- to 11-nights, including South Pacific sailings to Mystery Island, Port Vila, and Luganville, Vanuatu; and Noumea and Lifou, New Caledonia before a 2-night coastal repositioning down to Sydney.
- Voyager expands the Australian season with five brand-new Sydney holidays, across the majestic fjords and iconic landscapes of New Zealand, including a 10-night Christmas holiday, visiting Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, and the breathtaking Milford Sound.
- From January to April 2028, Voyager of the Seas will make Asia its home, sailing from Singapore, Hong Kong and Tokyo with all-new adventures across Asia Pacific.
- Guests can enjoy a 5-night sailing from Singapore to Hong Kong or choose from seven 4- and 5-night roundtrip getaways from Hong Kong to ring in the Chinese New Year in style, with sailings to Ishigaki and Okinawa, Japan, including select overnight stays that offer more time discovering the island’s natural beauty. Additional Hong Kong sailings visit the bustling city of Taipei, Taiwan, and Hue/Danang (Chan May), Vietnam.
- Beginning in late February, Voyager sailings from Tokyo coincide with Japan’s iconic cherry blossom season, offering guests a front-row seat to one of the world’s most breathtaking natural displays. Guests can choose from four immersive 10- to 12-night adventures that combine the beauty of the season with unforgettable discoveries across Japan, including the cityscapes of Osaka, Nagasaki, plus awe-inspiring mountain views in Kobe and Mt Fuji (Shimizu).
SEASON EXTENDED – Navigator of the Seas from Singapore
Royal Caribbean is extending Navigator of the Seas’ Singapore season, giving guests across Asia a full year to experience one of the world’s boldest sailings from Singapore.
- Building on the ship’s inaugural season in Asia, Navigator will now call the region home year-round from October 2026 to October 2027, offering more opportunities than ever to discover Southeast Asia.
- Navigator will offer a year-round lineup of 2- to 5-night getaways to some of Southeast Asia’s most sought-after destinations in Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand, along with an immersive 12-night sailing from Tokyo to Singapore.
Bookings for Navigator and Ovation will open on August 18. Sailings on Voyager will open on August 25. For more information, visit Royal Caribbean’s website.
Agents can visit Club Royal for more information.
