SYDNEY, 30 October 2026 – Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas has returned to Sydney for another Australian summer season, with 21 holidays planned across Australia, the South Pacific and New Zealand.
The Quantum Class ship will offer voyages ranging from three-night weekend getaways to 12-night New Zealand itineraries. Quantum of the Seas will also offer sailings from Brisbane during the 2026-27 season.
“Following an incredible debut Down Under, we’re excited to bring back the award-winning Anthem of the Seas to Sydney for our most action-packed summer yet,” said Gavin Smith, vice president and managing director, Australia and New Zealand, Royal Caribbean.
Smith said the mix of short weekend breaks, South Pacific holidays and New Zealand adventures offered families different holiday options with the convenience of unpacking once.
Sydney itineraries span Australia, South Pacific and New Zealand
Anthem of the Seas will operate five Australian East Coast getaways ranging from three to eight nights. The programme includes visits to Hobart and destinations in Queensland. Seven- to nine-night South Pacific holidays will include Nouméa in New Caledonia, as well as Port Vila and Mystery Island in Vanuatu.
The ship will also offer nine- to 12-night New Zealand holidays. Destinations highlighted in the programme include Picton, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Milford Sound.
Onboard dining and entertainment
Anthem of the Seas features the RipCord by iFly skydiving simulator, FlowRider surf simulator and North Star observation capsule. Dining options include Japanese cuisine at Izumi, steakhouse dishes at Chops Grille and the immersive dining experience Wonderland.
Entertainment includes Royal Caribbean’s production of the Olivier Award-winning musical We Will Rock You, featuring music by Queen. Guests can also access the Vitality Spa and adults-only Solarium.
Quantum’s Brisbane sailings and Wiggly-themed holidays
Royal Caribbean’s Australian programme also includes Quantum of the Seas, which will offer 28 holidays from Brisbane ranging from three to nine nights. The itineraries cover the Queensland Coast and South Pacific.
The season will also feature three Wiggly-themed adventures departing from Sydney and Brisbane across Anthem of the Seas and Quantum of the Seas.
The sailings will feature The Wiggles and their Wiggly Friends, with the programme naming Tsehay Hawkins, Lucia Field, Caterina Mete and the Tree of Wisdom.
The themed holidays will include live concerts and character events alongside Royal Caribbean’s family experiences. Royal Caribbean x The Wiggles merchandise will also be available.
Source: Official Press Releases from Royal Caribbean Press Centre, 30 October 2026, Sydney.
