Royal Caribbean offers more Island Experiences than ever with Royal Beach Club Lelepa and New 2027-28 Summer Season in Australia

Australia’s boldest summer yet offers the first experience in the South Pacific islands, plus short breaks and extensive holidays in Australia. Anthem and Voyager of the Seas from October 2027.

March 2026 – Opening in 2027, Royal Beach Club Lelepa will debut Royal Caribbean’s first exclusive cruise destination in the South Pacific, delivering the ultimate beach day for guests sailing from Australia. Travelers can unwind on two pristine beaches, take on adventure with a nature trail, snorkelling and kayaking, and enjoy locally inspired cuisine with 10 bars and all-inclusive island eats.

March 2026 – Beginning in 2027, Royal Beach Club Lelepa will debut as Royal Caribbean’s first exclusive cruise destination in the South Pacific, offering the ultimate beach day for guests sailing from Australia. Travelers can relax on two pristine beaches, enjoy adventure with a nature trail, snorkelling, and kayaking, and savour locally-inspired cuisine with 10 bars and meals included.

Royal Caribbean presents the most exciting Australian summer to date with complete vacation adventures and the debut of Royal Beach Club Lelepa*, Royal Caribbean’s first exclusive destination in the Southern Hemisphere for an unparalleled vacation. From October 2027 to April 2028, travellers will be able to enjoy more short getaways, weekend outings, and ways to enjoy island time on Anthem of the Seas from Sydney and Voyager of the Seas from Brisbane, offering two- to 12-night vacations across Australia, the sunny South Pacific – including the best beach day in the new Royal Beach Club Lelepa – and stunning New Zealand. The new 2027-28 vacation lineup on two of the boldest ships at sea is now available to book on Royal Caribbean’s website.

“As Australia’s most trusted vacation brand, Royal Caribbean continues to raise the bar for the best family vacations with Royal Beach Club Lelepa, a unique destination in the Southern Hemisphere, inspired by the natural beauty and spirit of the South Pacific region,” said Gavin Smith, vice president and general manager, Australia and New Zealand. Royal Caribbean. “We know that Australian families love to spend their holidays in the South Pacific, and Lelepa takes this to another level with an experience they won’t find anywhere else in the world. With an expanded range of weekend cruises, short breaks and longer routes to enjoy the holidays, we are giving travellers even more reason to explore favourite destinations in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.”

The best island time awaits at Royal Beach Club Lelepa, a one-of-a-kind destination located in the southern hemisphere island nation of Vanuatu, included in all South Pacific getaways from Sydney and Brisbane starting in October 2027. Travelers can enjoy two idyllic beaches, including a tranquil, adults-only retreat and an activity-filled family beach, where friendly competitions invite travellers to become island champions.

Whether relaxing on sun-drenched shores, hiking a scenic nature trail, or snorkelling in crystal clear waters, Lelepa offers something for every type of vacationer. From 10 bars and unlimited meals on the island to umbrellas, sun loungers, and towels all included, travellers can enjoy the perfect day in paradise.

Highlights of the Australian Summer 2027-2028:

Anthem of the Seas – From Sydney, Australia

With 24 stunning getaways ranging from three to 17 nights, the Quantum Class favourite offers more ways to celebrate the weekend with three-night getaways and vacations in the South Pacific, including visits to the Royal Beach Club Lelepa for visitors to enjoy the spectacular island beauty.

Nine- to 12-night vacations in New Zealand take travellers to far-flung destinations, such as Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, and Milford Sound, for families looking to experience scenery, culture, and dining that offer the wow factor in a seamless getaway.

As well as adventures, there are ways to celebrate the festivities with a nine-night Christmas holiday in the South Pacific – with Christmas Day at the Royal Beach Club Lelepa – and a New Year’s Eve getaway in New Zealand that welcomes 2028 with the beauty of the fjords, turning the most wonderful time of the year into a once-in-a-lifetime celebration.

The show of the season is a 17-night transpacific adventure departing from Honolulu. By replacing the long-haul flight with a Pacific itinerary, travellers can cross the world’s largest ocean before arriving in Australia in a bold and unforgettable way.

Voyager of the Seas – From Brisbane, Australia

Bringing the heat to the “Sunshine State” from October 2027, Voyager will offer 29 sun-drenched vacations, lasting from two to 25 nights, making Queensland the launching pad for memorable adventures and more weekends for families and friends to enjoy the ultimate getaway.

From the start of the summer holidays in Queensland, travellers can go from Brisbane to the most beautiful places with seven-night adventures in the South Pacific by visiting the new Royal Beach Club Lelepa, along with Noumea, Lifou, Mystery Island, Port Vila and Luganville, including Christmas and New Year’s getaways.

Closer to home, four-night Whitsundays getaways to Airlie Beach, along with six vibrant short getaways, offer beach days to show off in Queensland’s own backyard.

For those willing to go big, a spectacular 25-night transpacific adventure departing from Seattle passes through French Polynesia and Hawaii before arriving in Brisbane.

With two iconic ships, the 2027-28 season brings bold adventures to make the most of every moment at sea. Adrenaline junkies can reach new heights in the RipCord by iFly skydiving simulator, dominate the waves in the FlowRider surf simulator, enjoy 360-degree ocean views from the North Star observation pod, and face off in a friendly battle for Planet Z laser tag duel, which glows in the dark. When it’s time to recharge, vacationers can discover flavours from around the world, including fresh sashimi at Izumi, premium cuts of meat at Chops Grille, and rustic Italian classics at Giovanni’s Table. World-class entertainment is the star on both ships. Anthem hits the highest notes with the Olivier Award-winning phenomenon “We Will Rock You,” while Voyager dazzles with the spectacular ice skating “Ice Odyssey,” where professional skaters bring the magic and mystery of tarot cards to the rink.

More information about the 2027-28 holidays is available on the Royal Caribbean website.