From Queensland’s tropical coast to New Zealand’s unbeatable views, booking your next cruise holiday just got a little more tempting.

If your summer holiday plans haven’t yet made it past dream-scrolling on Instagram, this sale could help you get a plan in motion. Royal Caribbean has just released three cruise deals departing from Sydney and Brisbane, with fares starting from $1099 per person for seven nights at sea.

The trips take in Queensland’s coast, the South Pacific and New Zealand onboard Quantum of the Seas and Anthem of the Seas. Departures fall in late October and November, so you won’t have to wait long to swap your usual routine for island swims or a morning watching fiords roll past.

The promotional fares are available from Monday 12 October until 11.59pm AEDT on Friday 16 October 2026. Here’s where you can go and what to expect along the way.

Which cruises are included in the sale?

Seven nights in the South Pacific from $1099

For a holiday that revolves around warm water and nothing to think about except your next cocktail, the cheapest of the three deals makes sense as the best place to start. 

Departing Brisbane on 30 October 2026, the seven-night South Pacific cruise onboard Quantum of the Seas visits Port Vila and Mystery Island in Vanuatu before returning to Brisbane.

In Port Vila, you could spend your time ashore learning about local history or heading out to the rainforest-fringed Mele Cascades. Mystery Island lends itself to a slower agenda: a wander along the sand, a dip in clear turquoise water and little reason to rush.

There’s plenty to fill the days between islands, too. Quantum of the Seas has an innovative skydiving simulator, a surf simulator and bumper cars, so there’s not much chance of you getting bored while you’re aboard. Whether you’re keen to try them all, or would prefer to settle in by the pool while you cheer on the kids, is entirely up to you.

The deal: seven nights from $1099 per person, departing Brisbane on 30 October 2026.

Seven nights along Queensland’s coast from $1299

Prefer to explore a little closer to home? Quantum of the Seas also has a seven-night Queensland sailing departing Brisbane on 20 November 2026, with fares from $1299 per person.

Airlie Beach and Cairns are the ports on this itinerary, giving travellers the chance to explore the Whitsundays or plan an excursion to Green Island. You’ll also cruise past Willis Island in the Coral Sea as a scenic part of the journey enjoyed from onboard, rather than a stop ashore. The journey is just as important as the destinations on Royal Caribbean, so there’s no shortage of things to see and do while you wait to explore your next stop. 

The deal: seven nights from $1299 per person, departing Brisbane on 20 November 2026.

Nine nights in New Zealand from $1999

If verdant scenery wins out over tropical beach for you, the nine-night New Zealand cruise onboard Anthem of the Seas is worth a look.

Leaving Sydney on 11 November 2026, this sailing visits Picton, Lyttelton and Dunedin, with scenic cruising through Dusky Sound, Doubtful Sound and Milford Sound before returning to Sydney.

Each port offers a different way to spend the day. Picton is a gateway to Marlborough’s wine country, while Lyttelton puts the views from the Christchurch Gondola within reach. In Dunedin, you could explore Larnach Castle or book a wildlife outing to learn more about the region’s rare yellow-eyed penguins.

Then there are the fiords themselves. With mountains, forest and waterfalls beyond the ship, this is the part of the holiday you’ll want to leave some space in your camera roll for.

The deal: nine nights from $1999 per person, departing Sydney on 11 November 2026.

How to book the cruise deals

Follow the itinerary links above to browse the sailings and book during the promotional period, which runs from 12.01am AEDT on Monday 12 October to 11.59pm AEDT on Friday 16 October 2026.

All quoted prices are in Australian dollars, per person, cruise only and based on two people sharing a cabin. They reflect promotional savings and are subject to change without notice.

Before booking, check the final fare and inclusions for your chosen cabin, and factor in any transport to the departure port and extras you’d like along the way.