Bookings are nearly open for the 2024-25 Australian cruise season with Royal Caribbean

Nassau, Bahamas - December 02 2015: Norwegian Sky, Royal Caribbean Enchantment of the Seas and Carnival Fascination Cruise Ships docked in Nassau behind the famous Fat Tuesday Daiquiri Bar.

Adventure is on the horizon for Australian holidaymakers, as Royal Caribbean prepares to launch its highly anticipated season of 2024-25 Australia cruises.

Featuring two award-winning ships in two homeports and a lineup of landmark destinations across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific, guests can look forward to the return of fan-favourite itineraries with a total of 45 sailings on Quantum of the Seas and Ovation of the Seas between October 2024 and April 2025.

2024-2025 Australia season highlights:

Quantum of the Seas – Cruising from Brisbane

Quantum of the Seas arrives to New York City in November, 2014, QN, Aerial, Aerials, skyline, sunset, city at dusk, New Jersey, Bayonne, harbour. (Supplied)

Sunny escapes from the Sunshine State await on Queensland’s Quantum of the Seas. On Quantum’s third season, holidaymakers can look forward to returning to the stunning South Pacific with twelve 7- to 8-night sailings to the warm turquoise waters of Mystery Island; Port Vila, Vanuatu and Noumea; New Caledonia.

For an experience closer to home, adventures and laid-back travellers can journey up north with five 4- to 6-night Queensland getaways to snorkel the breath-taking Great Barrier Reef and savour the renowned fresh seafood of Airlie Beach and Cairns. Quantum will also offer one 14-night sailing to New Zealand, for holidaymakers to enjoy the picturesque scenery of Auckland, Milford Sound, Bay of Islands, Tauranga, Napier and Wellington.

Ovation of the Seas – Cruising from Sydney

Ovation of the seas arrives in Sydney. (Supplied)

All aboard for adventures from Sydney on Ovation of the Seas. There are six 10- to 11-night cruises to New Zealand for adventurers looking to discover boutique wineries and natural wonders at destinations, like Bay of Islands, Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Dunedin, Wellington, Picton and more, including New Zealand Christmas and New Year’s in New Zealand cruises. 

The experiences to be had from one place to the next highlight the natural beauty of each destination, such as relaxing on the beach, snorkelling and stand-up paddleboarding on Mystery Island, Vanuatu, and enjoying French Pastries in Noumea, New Caledonia. Short getaways – Cruising from Sydney and Brisbane

For holiday revellers looking for a short getaway or to combine back-to-back cruises for an even longer trip, there’s more 2- to 3-night weekender cruises than ever before, with seven samplers to choose from across Quantum and Ovation of the SeasWhether it’s a weekend of prime-time family time or a relaxing getaway with friends for the ultimate way to recharge.

Set your alarm for May 4th to book the 24-25 Australia season and visit www.royalcaribbean.com for more information.

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