Fan-favourite Anthem of the Seas arrives in Sydney to dial up Royal Caribbean's boldest Australian summer yet
SYDNEY, 30 Oct. 2026 – Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas has made its return to Sydney, taking the stage for its encore season as one of the largest ships in the region, joining Quantum of the Seas in Brisbane for Royal Caribbean's biggest local summer lineup yet. This summer, Anthem will deliver a bold lineup of 21 holidays ranging from 3-night weekend getaways to 9-night escapes across the idyllic South Pacific and extended 12-night bucket list adventures to the picturesque landscapes of New Zealand.
"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. "With a variety of short weekenders and South Pacific holidays plus New Zealand adventures, families can holiday in their own way, all with the ease of only having to unpack once."
Dazzling the Harbour City, adventurers can choose from five getaways across Australia's East Coast, including 3- to 8-night adventures visiting Hobart and Queensland, showcasing Tasmania's historic charm and the tropical gems of the Sunshine State. Holidaymakers can soak up the sun on 7- to 9-night South Pacific escapes visiting Nouméa, New Caledonia, plus Port Vila and Mystery Island, Vanuatu. For those looking for longer getaways, show-stopping 9- to 12-night New Zealand adventures explore Picton, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, and Milford Sound, showcasing the majestic fjords.
Anthem combines world-class dining and entertainment with next-level thrills for every kind of holidaymaker. Adventurers can take flight on the RipCord by iFly skydiving simulator, hang ten on the FlowRider surf simulator and soak up panoramic ocean views from the North Star observation capsule. Holidaymakers can also savour a variety of global flavours, from fresh Japanese bites at Izumi, American steakhouse classics at Chops Grille, and wow-worthy immersive dining experiences at Wonderland. When the sun sets, jaw-dropping entertainment takes centre stage with Royal Caribbean's rendition of the Olivier Award-winning musical phenomenon " We Will Rock You," featuring Queen's iconic hits, along with serene ways to unwind at the Vitality Spa and the adults-only Solarium.
Royal Caribbean will double down on the Quantum Class offering this summer with Quantum of the Seas holidaying from Brisbane. Quantum will deliver 28 holidays ranging from three to nine nights across the Queensland Coast and the South Pacific, bringing an adventure-packed summer to the Sunshine State.
This season will see the return of Royal Caribbean's Wiggly-themed holidays, featuring The Wiggly Friends across Anthem and Quantum of the Seas. The ultimate family holiday comes to life across three exciting Wiggly-themed adventures departing from Sydney and Brisbane, where young children and their loved ones can holiday alongside The Wiggles and their Wiggly Friends, including Tsehay Hawkins (Yellow Wiggle), Lucia Field (Blue Wiggle), Caterina Mete (Red Wiggle) and the Tree of Wisdom. Alongside Royal Caribbean's signature family experiences, holidaymakers can look forward to an action-packed lineup of live concerts and character events, along with exclusive to Royal Caribbean x The Wiggles merchandise and more.
For more details on the 2026-27 adventures in Australia, holidaymakers can visit Royal Caribbean's website.
