Anthem of the Seas arrives in Sydney for Down Under debut

• Anthem of the Seas arrived this morning marking her debut in Australia.
• The ship will offer 24 journeys ranging from two-night to 18-night adventures.
• There are also Christmas and New Year’s sailings.

This morning, Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas made a spectacular entrance into Sydney Harbour, marking her highly anticipated Down Under debut.

Sailing from her new home in Harbour City, the award-winning Quantum Class ship will offer 24 journeys ranging from quick two-night escapes to epic 18-night adventures. Their jam-packed summer lineup delivers more ways than ever to explore Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.

“We’re excited to welcome Anthem to Sydney and give Australian holidaymakers the chance to experience first-hand the innovative thrills, world-class entertainment and signature flavours that have made this ship a global favourite,” said Gavin Smith, vice president and managing director, Australia and New Zealand, Royal Caribbean. “The return this season cements Royal Caribbean as Australia’s trusted holiday partner to deliver unrivalled experiences for every kind of traveller.”

Offering a variety of itineraries, Anthem of the Seas will cater to travellers seeking a short escape, with five coastal cruises ranging from two to four nights, perfect for a quick weekend getaway. Guests who want to commit to a longer holiday can opt for the five-night cruise to Hobart, or nine- to 12-night cruises across New Zealand.

For festive-season travellers, nine- to 11-night cruises over Christmas and New Year promise unforgettable celebrations at sea.

What’s on Anthem of the Seas?

Anthem of the Seas is known for its exciting, innovative features, including the skydiving simulator Ripcord by iFLY and SeaPlex, the largest indoor activity space at sea. For those who love a pint, The English Pub will keep you fed and watered, with a post-drink dance awaiting you at Latin-themed club Boleros.

Royal Caribbean also has a variety of restaurants serving international cuisine, from family-style Tuscan favourites at Jamie’s Italian and burgers, fries and shakes at retro-themed diner Johnny Rockets Express.

Royal Caribbean’s rendition of the Olivier Award-winning musical phenomenon “We Will Rock You” will also be available to watch during Anthem of the Seas‘ Sydney homeport.

Another exciting Royal Caribbean exclusive, especially for young families, is the debut of Wiggles-themed cruises on Anthem and Voyager. Guests can enjoy character meet-and-greets, live concerts, exclusive Royal Caribbean X The Wiggles merchandise and a host of family-friendly activities.

The return of Voyager of the Seas

It’s not just Anthem that Aussies can get excited for. Voyager of the Seas will return for a Brisbane homeport on December 1, 2025. This will mark the first time the ship has homeported in Brisbane, where she will offer 22 holidays, ranging from two to 12 nights.

For those wanting a longer, unforgettable holiday, travellers can set sail across the ocean on a 25-night Transpacific adventure to Seattle, Washington, (USA), visiting incredible destinations along the journey, including Papeete (Tahiti), Moorea (French Polynesia), and Honolulu (Oahu, Hawaii). 

For more details on the 2025-26 holidays in Australia, head to www.RoyalCaribbean.com.