Royal Caribbean International’s Ovation and Quantum of the Seas will return to Australia to sail from Brisbane and Sydney for the 2023-2024 Australia Season.
The season also marks the arrival of Enchantment of the Seas with new destinations and itineraries from Sydney.
Royal Caribbean’s Australian line-up is now open and available on the cruise line’s website.
Those who want to make a booking can put down half-price deposits from 23 March to 5 April.
Itineraries range from 2-night getaways to 19-night adventures, including 38 must-see sights along the Southern Hemisphere and the coasts of Australia, the Land of the Long White Cloud and the South Pacific.
Gavin Smith, Managing Director of Australia and New Zealand, Royal Caribbean International said: “It’s thrilling to welcome back two Quantum Class ships Down Under, demonstrating Royal Caribbean’s commitment to the region.
“Plus, because there’s always more room for adventure with Royal Caribbean, we’ve taken the opportunity to bring Enchantment of the Seas to Australia to offer unique sailings that visit new destinations we know our guests are excited to explore.
“We look forward to even more guests, their loved ones and families creating memories while holidaying with us in several of the most spectacular places on earth.”
2023-2024 Highlights
- Quantum of the Seas – Cruising from Brisbane
3- to 13-night cruises exploring Queensland’s coast, including Airlie Beach and Cairns, Queensland and the South Pacific including Port Vila, Vanuatu, and Noumea, New Caledonia. - Ovation of the Seas – Cruising from Sydney
A mix of 20 cruises, including 9- to 11-night sailings visiting New Zealand’s Milford Sound, Wellington and Bay of Islands. Pick from a series of 3- to 9-night getaways around Australia to visit Hobart, Adelaide and Eden; as well as cruises to the South Pacific islands. - Enchantment of the Seas – Cruising from Sydney
Includes new destinations for Royal Caribbean: Kangaroo Island and Gladstone, Australia. 8- to 11-night sailings to explore Isle of Pines, Mare and Noumea, New Caledonia; Lifou, Loyalty Islands as well as Port Vila in Vanuatu. A series of special cruises include an 11-night South Pacific and Fiji Christmas cruise, and longer sailings of 16 and 18 nights to Australia’s Top End and West Coast, such as Darwin, Exmouth and Fremantle. Guests can combine the two itineraries back-to-back to enjoy a 34-night Australia and New Zealand adventure.
On Quantum and Ovation, guests can catch waves on the FlowRider surf simulator, shoot hoops or battle it out on the indoor dodgems at the largest indoor activity complex at sea, SeaPlex.
Enchantment’s debut will offer guests a wide range of accommodation options, ideal for those who enjoy a more intimate cruise experience alongside destination-rich itineraries.
