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ISLAND TIME IS CALLING: VOYAGER OF THE SEAS MAKES DEBUT IN BRISBANE
Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of the Seas homeports in Brisbane for the first time with more ways for families to play across the South Pacific and Queensland
BRISBANE, Dec. 13, 2025 – Holidaymakers and their families can set their sights on the ultimate summer Down Under as Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of the Seas has arrived at its new home in Brisbane. Marking a long-awaited return to Australia and the ship’s first season homeporting from Brisbane, Voyager will deliver more ways to play than ever before across 20 next-level holidays. The lineup ranges from 3-night weekend getaways to 12-night adventures, exploring the region’s most spectacular coastlines from sun-soaked Queensland to the picturesque South Pacific.
“Our award-winning Voyager is an adventure-seeker's dream and the perfect holiday match for the spirit of the Sunshine State,” said Gavin Smith, vice president and managing director, Australia and New Zealand, Royal Caribbean. “This season from Brisbane is one for the books with more weekend getaways and more island time than ever before across Queensland and South Pacific destinations, reinforcing the unforgettable memories that families can make on a Royal Caribbean holiday.”
For those chasing the ultimate summer getaway, holidaymakers can have their pick of ten 3- to 7-night holidays visiting Airlie Beach and Cairns, Australia, along Queensland’s sun-drenched coast. Plus, there are more ways than ever to level up weekend celebrations with two 3-night getaways departing on a Friday to slot into the busiest calendars.
This summer, holidaymakers can unwind with more island time with ten 7- to 9- night South Pacific adventures hopping between postcard-perfect locales from the easy island rhythms of Nouméa, New Caledonia, to the turquoise waters of Port Vila, Mystery Island, and Luganville in Vanuatu.
Holidaymakers looking to spend the holidays kicking back on palm-fringed shores can celebrate Christmas with a view on an 8-night getaway or welcome the New Year on a 9-night adventure visiting the South Pacific. With entertainment, dining and festive celebrations on board, these adventures make the season one to remember, making way for celebration, relaxation and quality time with those who matter most. And for the ultimate adventure, globe-trotters can venture even further on a once-in-a-lifetime 25-night Transpacific holiday to Seattle, visiting bucket-list gems across French Polynesia and Hawaii.
On deck, Voyager is packed with next-level adventure for all ages. Thrill-seekers can go head-to-head in a glow-in-the-dark laser tag clash at Battle for Planet Z, hang ten on the FlowRider surf simulator and ice skate in the middle of the ocean at Studio B or take on three storeys of high-speed twists and turns on The Perfect Storm waterslides slides. Little ones will love Splashaway Bay while adults can unwind poolside at The Lime & Coconut or recharge at the Vitality Spa. Lighting up the stage at night is jaw-dropping entertainment like “Ice Odyssey,” where professional ice skaters bring the magic and mystery of tarot cards to life on the skating rink, and famous Broadway show tunes in “Broadway Rhythm and Rhyme.” When it's time to refuel, guests can take their pick from 20 options for all types of palates with flavours from around the world including Far East flavours at Izumi, rustic Italian at Giovanni’s Table and hand-cut steaks at Chops Grille.
Royal Caribbean’s summer celebrations continue in the iconic Sydney Harbour, where Anthem of the Seas made its Down Under debut last month. The award-winning Quantum Class ship is delivering 24 getaways – from 2-night weekend escapes to 18-night adventures – across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific, bringing bolder adventures and show-stopping new experiences to Australian shores.
This season will also mark the debut of six Wiggly-themed holidays, exclusive to Royal Caribbean and featuring the Wiggly Friends, across Voyager and Anthem. The ultimate family holiday comes to life through a combination of Royal Caribbean’s signature family experiences and the excitement of The Wiggles, inspiring wonder and discovery. Young kids and their loved ones can look forward to character events, live concerts, exclusive Royal Caribbean x The Wiggles merchandise and more.
For more details on the 2025-26 holidays in Australia, holidaymakers can visit Royal Caribbean’s website.
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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