Royal Caribbean is going to offer a one-of-a-kind cruise it never usually has.
Typical Royal Caribbean cruises are on right around 7-nights, with longer sailings getting up to two weeks.
However, the cruise line is going to step out of its usual assortment of cruises with an epic, 25-night repositioning cruise aboard Quantum of the Seas.
Sailing from Los Angeles to Brisbane, this isn't your typical cruise. Royal Caribbean sees it as a bucket-list adventure as it combines coastlines, tropical islands, and two continents.
Quantum of the Seas will depart Los Angeles and then visit Catalina Island, California, before making their way to Hawaii. Even better? The itinerary includes an overnight stop in Oahu (Honolulu).
From there, Quantum will continue its journey across the Pacific Ocean, calling at Raiatea, French Polynesia; Papeete, Tahiti; and Moorea, French Polynesia before finally arriving at her new home — Brisbane.
This is all part of Australia's new 2026-2027 deployment that was released today.
Two Quantum Class ships — Quantum of the Seas and Anthem of the Seas — sail from Australia, offering guests the opportunity to explore stunning destinations while experiencing the familiar Royal Caribbean standard of service and innovation.
Itineraries will depart from Sydney and Brisbane, Australia, and sail to Australia, New Zealand, and the sun-soaked South Pacific islands.
Quantum will sail from Brisbane, while Anthem's seasonal homeport will be Sydney
Quantum Class ships aren't new to the South Pacific. As such, it's not a surprise that Royal Caribbean is doubling down with two of its most popular vessels for the 2026-2027 season.
These ships are some of the most innovative at sea, offering skydiving simulators, robot bars, multi-purpose indoor spaces, enclosed observation capsules, and more.
While the ships themselves are destinations, they're even more special when combined with a bucket-list-worthy itinerary.
Read more: I tried my first Australia cruise: here are 7 things that surprised me
Another noteworthy itinerary is Anthem of the Seas' 18-night cruise from Oahu (Honolulu) to Sydney. Many of the ports are the same as Quantum's lengthier Transpacific cruise, making it an appealing option for those who may not have nearly a month to spare on a cruise.
Prices for Quantum's Transpacific journey start at a staggering $2,292 per person. However, this breaks down to less than $90 per night when sailing in a windowless interior stateroom. Comparatively, Anthem's 18-night cruise starts at $1,896 per person, or roughly $105 per night.
Of course, those looking to cruise to Australia and beyond will be more interested in the coastal and island-focused sailings from Sydney and Brisbane.
Sample itineraries include:
- 11-night New Zealand cruise on Anthem of the Seas: Departs Feb. 1, 2027
- 9-night South Pacific cruise on Anthem of the Seas: Multiple departures
- 8-night South Pacific cruise on Quantum of the Seas: Multiple departures
- 8-night Queensland cruise on Anthem of the Seas: Departs Jan 24, 2027
- 4-night Airlie Beach cruise on Quantum of the Seas: Multiple departures
The new Australia cruises are open for booking now
Royal Caribbean's 2026-2027 Australia deployment is open for booking. You can either book directly through the cruise line's website or contact your travel agent for assistance.
Waiting on one more deployment
Royal Caribbean is set to release its October 2026 - March 2027 sailings from Singapore sometime the week of May 12, 2025.
This is the last deployment for the 2026 - 2027 schedule.
