ROYAL CARIBBEAN OFFERS MORE ISLAND TIME THAN EVER WITH ROYAL BEACH CLUB LELEPA | News
Royal Caribbean unveils its most exciting Australian summer yet with all-inclusive holiday adventures and the debut of Royal Beach Club Lelepa*, Royal Caribbean’s first exclusive cruise destination in the Southern Hemisphere for a holiday like no other. From October 2027 to April 2028, travelers can look forward to more short breaks, weekend getaways and ways to enjoy island time on Anthem of the Seas from Sydney and Voyager of the Seas from Brisbane, with 2- to 12-night holidays across Australia, the sun-soaked South Pacific – including the ultimate beach day at the all-new Royal Beach Club Lelepa – and breathtaking New Zealand. The new line-up of 2027-2028 vacations on two of the boldest ships at sea is now available to book on Royal Caribbean’s website.
“As the most trusted vacation partner in Australia, Royal Caribbean continues to raise the bar for the ultimate family vacation with Royal Beach Club Lelepa – a unique Southern Hemisphere destination 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 holidays in the South Pacific, and Lelepa takes that to a whole new level with an experience they won’t find anywhere else in the world. With an extensive range of weekend sailings, short getaways and longer ways to holiday, we’re giving travelers even more reasons to explore favorite destinations in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.”
Ultimate island time awaits at Royal Beach Club Lelepa – a unique destination located on the island of Vanuatu in the Southern Hemisphere, included with every South Pacific holiday from Sydney and Brisbane from October 2027. Guests can enjoy two pristine beaches, including a tranquil adults-only retreat and an activity-packed family beach where friendly competitions invite travelers to become the island’s champion. Whether you want to relax on the sun-drenched coast, hike a scenic nature trail or snorkel in crystal clear waters, Lelepa offers something for every kind of vacationer. From 10 bars and all-you-can-eat food on the island to umbrellas, loungers and towels all included, guests can enjoy the perfect day in an unspoilt paradise.
Australian Summer 2027-2028 Highlights:
Anthem of the Seas – From Sydney, Australia
With 24 headline-grabbing getaways ranging from three to 17 nights, the Quantum Class favorite offers more ways to celebrate the weekend with three-night escapes and vacations in the South Pacific, including visits to Royal Beach Club Lelepa where guests can enjoy the island’s spectacular beauty.
9 to 12 night New Zealand holidays take holidaymakers to far-flung destinations including Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Milford Sound, for families who want to experience scenery, culture and cuisine that delivers on the wow factor in one seamless getaway.
As well as the adventures, there are ways to ring in the festivities with a 9-night Christmas break in the South Pacific – with Christmas Day at Royal Beach Club Lelepa – and a New Year’s holiday in New Zealand that welcomes 2028 to the beauty of the Sounds, turning the most wonderful time of the year into a unique celebration.
The show of the season is a 17-night Transpacific adventure departing from Honolulu. Swapping the long-haul flight for a Pacific crossing, travelers can traverse the world’s largest ocean before arriving in Australia in bold, unforgettable style.
Voyager of the Seas – From Brisbane, Australia
Bringing the heat to the Sunshine State from October 2027, Voyager offers 29 sun-drenched holidays ranging from two to 25 nights, making Queensland the launch pad for unforgettable adventures and more weekends for families and friends to experience the ultimate getaway.
From the start of the Queensland summer holidays, travelers from Brisbane can go beyond wonderful 7-night adventures in the South Pacific, visiting the brand new Royal Beach Club Lelepa, along with Noumea, Lifou, Mystery Island, Port Vila and Luganville, including Christmas and New Year’s escapes.
Closer to home, four-day Whitsundays getaways to Airlie Beach, alongside six lively short escapes, deliver bragging rights to beach days in Queensland’s own backyard.
For those ready to go bigger, a spectacular 25-night Transpacific adventure departing from Seattle visits French Polynesia and Hawaii before arriving in Brisbane.
With two iconic ships in the line-up, the 2027-2028 season brings daring adventures to maximize every moment at sea. Thrill seekers can reach new heights on the RipCord by iFly skydiving simulator, ride the waves on the FlowRider surfing simulator, enjoy stunning 360-degree ocean views from the North Star observation capsule, and be a friendly face in the glow-in-the-dark Battle for Planet Z laser tag clash. When it’s time to refuel, vacationers can discover flavors 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 phenomenon ‘We Will Rock You’, while Voyager dazzles with the ice skating extravaganza ‘Ice Odyssey’, where professional skaters bring the magic and mystery of tarot cards to the rink.
More details about the 2027-2028 vacations are available on Royal Caribbean’s website.
