Royal Caribbean International revealed its plans for the 2027-28 season in Australia, which will include the debut of the new Royal Beach Club Lelepa.

According to the company, the new all-inclusive private destination will open in October 2027, offering guests an “ultimate beach day like no other.”

Two ships are scheduled to sail Down Under between October 2027 and April 2028: the Anthem of the Seas and the Voyager of the Seas.

The vessels will offer a series of two- to 12-night cruises from the ports of Sydney and Brisbane, respectively, to destinations in New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific islands.

“As the most trusted holiday partner in Australia, Royal Caribbean continues to raise the bar on the ultimate family holiday with Royal Beach Club Lelepa – a first-of-its-kind destination in the Southern Hemisphere inspired by the natural beauty and spirit of the South Pacific region,” said Gavin Smith, vice president and managing director, Australia and New Zealand, Royal Caribbean.

“We know Australian families love holidaying in the South Pacific, and Lelepa takes that to an entirely new level with an experience they won’t find anywhere else in the world. With an expanded lineup of weekend sailings, short escapes and longer ways to holiday, we’re giving travellers even more reasons to explore fan-favorite destinations across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific,” he added.

Royal Caribbean described its Royal Beach Club Lelepa as a first-of-its-kind destination located on the island nation of Vanuatu.

Announced in mid-2025, the new cruise port will be included on every South Pacific itinerary from Sydney and Brisbane starting in October 2027.

According to the company, guests will be able to enjoy two beaches, including an adults-only retreat and an activity-packed family beach.

The destination will also offer ten bars and unlimited island eats, in addition to umbrellas, loungers and towels all included.

Sailing from Sydney, the Anthem of the Seas will offer a series of 24 three- to 17-night cruises.

Short sailings visit Lelepa and other destinations in Australia, while longer nine- to 12-night cruises sail to New Zealand, visiting Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Milford Sound.

The 2015-built ship is also set to offer a nine-night South Pacific Christmas cruise featuring Lelepa, in addition to a New Year’s voyage to New Zealand and a 17-night repositioning cruise from Hawaii to Sydney.

From Brisbane, the Voyager of the Seas offers 29 departures to destinations in Queensland and the South Pacific islands.

The ship’s two- to 25-night itineraries are highlighted by visits to the new Royal Beach Club Lelepa, in addition to ports like Noumea, Lifou, Mystery Island, Port Vila and Luganville.

Other highlights of the season include four-night getaways to Airlie Beach and a 25-night repositioning voyage that sails from Seattle and calls on French Polynesia and Hawaii before arriving in Brisbane.