ROYAL CARIBBEAN RETURNS TO PORT VILA AND LAUNCHES ROYAL VOYAGERS PROGRAM TO ENERGIZE THE NEXT GENERATION OF OCEAN AMBASSADORS

VANUATU, Nov. 24, 2025 – Royal Caribbean is celebrating its return to Vanuatu with the launch of its Royal Voyagers and Royal Mariners program. These new initiatives, which are being kicked off in Vanuatu and will then launch globally, are designed to connect local students with cruise tourism and maritime careers. Offering immersive ship tours and hands-on learning experiences onboard Royal Caribbean ships, the program supports the company’s commitment to community engagement and environmental stewardship. 

About the Programs

• Royal Voyagers is tailored for primary school students to learn about life at sea through fun and interactive activities. Students will have the opportunity to tour a Royal Caribbean ship, learn about career opportunities and meet crew members.

• Royal Mariners, designed for secondary school students, will provide a deeper dive into maritime operations and sustainability. Students will have the chance to meet key crew members such as the Environmental Officer as well as visit areas such as the Waste Management Centre and Engine Control Room. Students will also learn about career pathways available in the cruise industry.

The first activity took place on 24 November with Saint Joseph Primary School in Port Vila when Anthem of the Seas made her return to Vanuatu to mark the start of the summer season. 

“We are thrilled that students will have a unique opportunity to step onboard Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas,” said Nanise Lapi, Director, Department of Education. “Programs like Royal Caribbean’s Royal Voyagers and Royal Mariners programs help children understand the importance of cruise tourism and sustainability for our islands.”

“Cruise tourism is an important part of Vanuatu’s economy, and programs like Royal Caribbean’s educational ship tour programs can help inspire future tourism leaders. By giving students hands-on experiences and a window into maritime careers, we’re building pathways for the next generation to thrive in tourism”, said Paul Pio, Director, Department of Tourism.

Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas has kicked off its debut Australian season and is sailing from its new home in Sydney. Royal Caribbean ships will visit Vanuatu 37 times this 25-26 summer season. 

Additional schools and dates will be announced as the program expands.

About Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean, part of Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL), has delivered memorable vacations for more than 50 years. The cruise line’s game-changing ships and exclusive destinations revolutionize vacations with innovations and an all-encompassing combination of experiences, from thrills to dining and entertainment, for every type of family and vacationer. Voted “Best Cruise Line Overall” for 22 consecutive years in the Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards, Royal Caribbean makes memories with adventurers across more than 300 destinations in 80 countries on all seven continents, including the line’s top-rated exclusive destination, Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas.  

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