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Reward Yourself When Booking Early with Royal Caribbean

Posted: May 7, 2022

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If you enjoy planning for your holidays ahead of time, look no further than cruising with Royal Caribbean International. If you are after a 4 star cruise line that offers a wide range of onboard activities that is suitable to both couples and families alike, then we can highly recommend Royal Caribbean.

Bookings are now open for its 2019/20 season. To celebrate, Royal Caribbean is excited to offer their best available rate – Non-Refundable Deposit Program – and up to USD100 to spend on-board when bookings are made up to six months prior to sailing.

Inaugurating the 2019/20 seasons, is the arrival of Radiance of the Seas to Sydney on 9 October 2019, Ovation of the Seas on 20 October 2019, and Voyager of the Seas will start the three-night sampler cruise on 30 November 2019.

Adam Armstrong, the Managing Director of Royal Caribbean Australia & NZ, explains “it’s going to be an epic summer with 25% more South Pacific sailings than last season”.


Together, the three ships will offer a total of 61 sailings, exploring Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Singapore, Indonesia, the USA and Vanuatu. Royal Caribbean will offer cruises ranging from two to 19 nights so there will be something to offer every type of traveler!

Australia’s newest, largest and most modern cruise ship, Ovation of the Seas, will offer guests a range of South Pacific, Australia and New Zealand itineraries – including five incredible New Zealand and South Pacific hybrid sailings, nine New Zealand voyages and new 18 and 19-night sailings between Sydney and Hawaii calling in Papeete, Moorea and Bora Bora in French Polynesia.

Australian favourite Voyager of the Seas returns to her homeport of Sydney after a one-year hiatus, fresh from a multi-million dollar revitalisation in late 2019. She will replace sister ship Explorer of the Seas, which returns to cruising in Europe and the Caribbean in 2019/20.

Voyager of the Seas will be back to focus on South Pacific and Sampler voyages, with a range of two to 14-night sailings.  She will offer more short “sampler” sailings than ever before – ideal for the new-to-cruise – as well as a six-night Tasmania sailing, an eight-night Queensland sailing and two epic repositioning voyages between Singapore and Sydney.

Returning for her ninth season, Radiance of the Seas will offer her usual New Zealand program as well as an expanded range of South Pacific sailings calling to destinations such as Noumea, Mystery Island and Port Vila.

As well as her additional eight to 11-night South Pacific sailings, Radiance of the Seas will sail a three-night Sampler cruise, a 16-night Top End sailing from Sydney to Fremantle, and an epic 18-night Bottom End sailing from Fremantle to Sydney. Guests can also cruise on six, 9 to 13-night New Zealand sailings and two 18-night Hawaii repositioning sailings.

Royal Caribbean Reveals An Array of New Excursions For Australia, South Pacific and New Zealand

Posted: March 7, 2022

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Royal Caribbean have revealed 18 new shore excursions for Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific cruises, several are exclusive to Royal Caribbean

[pullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””] “We often talk about a Royal Caribbean megaliner being a destination in itself, but the places we sail to truly bring our style of holiday to life,” said Adam Armstrong, regional commercial director, Royal Caribbean.   [/pullquote]

[pullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””] “Whether you’re looking for action and adventure, history and culture, or a taste of the local flavours in this diverse part of the world, Royal Caribbean shore excursions ensure you make the most of your days onshore,” he continued.   [/pullquote]

[pullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””] “Our new and improved offering means there’s something for everyone; whether you’re a seasoned traveller or a first timer, we’ll take you off the beaten track and show you a new side to a range of Australian, New Zealand and South Pacific destinations,” said Adam.   [/pullquote]

Brand new Royal Caribbean shore excursion experiences include:

Airlie Beach: ‘Gone Fishing’

Airlie Beach Gone Fishing Royal Caribbean

If you are looking for a Whitsunday fishing escapade with an abundance of action, local knowledge and tailored service, look no further! Step onboard the fishing boat with an skilled skipper for small-group reef and bottom fishing adventure around the Whitsunday Islands.  No matter if you’re a novice or professional fisher, guests can brag about their fishing skills in the glittering blue waters protected by the world-famous Great Barrier Reef, rich with reef fish like coral trout and red emperor.

Cairns: ‘Tropical Jet Boating’

 

Thrilling speeds, spins, slides that will make brag about your awe-inspiring jet boat adventure in the tropics! The captain will take the time providing information about the beautiful location – with lush green mountains, rich wildlife and beautiful waterways only accessible by boat. In the tropics, this ride is a boundless way to escape the humidity, get ready for lots of spray and water!

Hobart: ‘Mt Wellington Descent by Bike’

Hobart Mt Wellington Descent by Bike

Experience an exciting guided mountain bike ride down the 4,000-foot Mt. Wellington. The excursion will take guests to the top of the mountain.  From the top you’ll see splendid 360 degree views - the Derwent Valley, down to the Southern Ocean and through to the Tasman Peninsula. The inlets, bays and hills of this beautiful city are spread out in a gorgeous landscape, detailed at the observation deck.

Port Hedland ‘Historical Town Tour’

Port Hedland Historical Town Tour

Discover the rich cultural heritage, incredible stories of the local Indigenous people and its economic significance as a powerhouse of the Australian economy.

Suva Kila Eco-Adventure Park (FIJI)

Suva Kila Eco-Adventure Park

Fiji’s most thrilling in-bound tourism attraction shares the 120 acres with the organic farm. Kila Park has Fiji’s most exhilarating tourist attractions along with 10 kilometres of jungle paths, waterfalls, picnic bures (shelters) and Fiji’s only linear botanic garden.

Auckland ‘Tamaki Hikoi Maori Volcanic Walking Tour

 Tamaki Hikoi Maori Volcanic

This guided walk commences at the inactive volcano Maungawhau (Mt Eden), the site of a regal p? (M?ori strategic stronghold). You will walk past iconic Auckland landmarks, standing still along the way at places of historical meaning to Ng?ti Wh?tua. Your guide brings Auckland’s distinctive landscape alive through storytelling, song and customs.

Bay of Islands: Kawiti Glow Worm caves

kawiti glow worm caves

Located right centre of the Waiomio Valley, the Kawiti Caves are home to thousands of luminous glow worms, spectacular rock creations and lush green rainforest.

Explore the world famous milky way, a cave filled with glow worms as far as the eye can see. Journey underground through networks of stalactites and stalagmites to concealed spaces like the Waiomio night sky where the glow worms are so close you can just about touch them.

Enjoy a guided tour with a personal touch as they share one of New Zealand’s natural phenomena with you and your family. 

Tauranga: ‘Coastal Cuisine Tour’

Tauranga Coastal Cuisine Tour

The translucent waters of Tauranga harbour have also verified the perfect atmosphere for fish and shellfish and this custom is carried on today. The mild coastal weather, with few frosts in winter, provides ideal growing conditions and today the region harvests award winning olives, avocados, citrus, macadamia nuts, kiwi fruit and honey. The district is the principal producer of kiwi fruit and avocados in New Zealand. In fact, kiwi fruit was developed in the small farming in the middle of Te Puke a few kilometres from the Port of Tauranga. Also founded by locals is the making of honey from the flowers of the indigenous Manuka tree. The progressive popularity of Manuka Honey is testimony to its matchless taste and medicinal and cosmetic effects.

Wellington: ‘Craft Brewery Tour’

Wellington Craft Brewery Tour

Beer lovers be able to go on a tasting tour of Wellington’s finest craft brews. By the end of the tour you will have tasted porters to pilsners and think you have died and gone to craft beer heaven. A widely diverse range of transformed buildings extending from a abandoned service station to a cultured craft beer brewery.

Australia’s Supersized Twins Meet For First Time On Sydney Harbour

Posted: November 28, 2022

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History was made as the two greatest cruise ships situated in the southern side of the equator met in Sydney Harbour for the first time.

The illustrious Royal Caribbean International’s most current Australian cruise ship, Explorer of the Seas, was invited to her new Aussie home by twin sister Voyager of the Seas, with the two ships bringing just about 10,400 passengers and crew and nearly $1.6 million into the Sydney economy in passenger spend on this one day alone.

[pullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]“With over 10,000 people on board the two ships, it’s the equivalent of having the entire population of Byron Bay out on the harbour at one time,” said Adam Armstrong, commercial director, Royal Caribbean International.[/pullquote]

Explorer of the Seas touched base in Sydney, finishing up a 16-night epic Australia and New Zealand voyage from Fremantle, with passengers from more than 30 nations onboard enthusiastic to witness the new ship’s maiden Sydney arrival. While Voyager of the Seas departs Sydney on a seven-night Tasmania cruising headed for her first port, Melbourne, on Monday.

[pullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]“It really was double the fun on the harbour with guests on both ships surfing Sydney Harbour as the ships passed Fort Denison thanks to our unique FlowRider surf simulators on the top deck of each ship,” Adam continued.[/pullquote]

[pullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]“We’ve invested US$160 million in makeovers on both ships in recent years and the result is two spectacular cruise ships offering the biggest choice of incredible Australian-first features including ice skating rinks, exceptional dining options, Broadway-style shows, 3D cinemas, completely refreshed public spaces and staterooms, rock climbing walls, full size sports courts and the Royal Promenade - an indoor street running the length of the ship with shops, a cafe and bars.”[/pullquote]

At an astounding 138,194 gross tons, 311 meters in length and 38 meters wide, Explorer of the Seas takes the crown of Australia’s biggest cruise ship from twin sister ship Voyager of the Seas.

Amid her five month season Explorer of the Seas will infuse practically $44 million into the Australian economy incorporating very nearly $41 million in Sydney in passenger spend alone.

Explorer of the Seas joins officially rejuvenated sister ships Voyager of the Seas, Radiance of the Seas and Legend of the Seas making the Royal Caribbean fleet the freshest and most feature packed ships cruising in the region – an total investment of more than US$280 million.