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As daylight savings has launched, summer draws closer and the festive season approaches, many Aussies are planning their next getaway. A cruise holiday ahead of the festive season is the perfect last-minute escape before the Christmas rush. With the all-inclusive nature of holidaying with Royal Caribbean, endless adventure and a plethora of activities for all ages, it’s a hassle-free getaway before the festivities commence.

Royal Caribbean is offering the perfect pre-Christmas holiday onboard Ovation of the Seas and Quantum of the Seas for all types of travellers. Specially designed for those who are looking to maximise precious travel time over a shorter period – whether it’s a relaxing getaway with friends for the ultimate recharge, or a weekend of prime-time family bonding – short sailings allow for maximum memory-making experiences within a small time frame.

On Ovation of the Seas and Quantum of the Seas, the ship’s line up of experiences are designed to help travellers escape the everyday with the flexibility of holidaying at their own pace. Adults can stop and enjoy the little things by indulging in the Vitality Spa and Fitness Centre or unwind in the adults-only Solarium, while kids and teens can enjoy age-appropriate activities and entertainment such as the award-winning Adventure Ocean youth programme only available on Royal Caribbean ships. Guests can enjoy action-packed adventure on the ship’s signature RipCord by iFly skydiving experience, FlowRider surf simulator or the largest indoor activity complex at sea, SeaPlex offering pickleball tournaments, bumper cars, roller-skating and more.

For interest in featuring Ovation’s or Quantum’s upcoming itineraries, please see below a summary of sailings departing from Sydney and Brisbane with up to $600 instant savings and 30% discount for every guest between 12:00AM AEDT on Tuesday 15 October until 11:59PM AEDT on Tuesday 22 October 2024.

The perfect holiday is a weekend escape away

For the ultimate mini escape to recharge before the festive season begins, Royal Caribbean is offering a 3-night sampler sailing onboard Ovation of the Seas departing Sydney on 15 December, starting from $679pp for a balcony stateroom. Guests can enjoy three relaxing days at sea aboard Ovation of the Seas, with a lineup of experiences designed to help holidaymakers unwind at their own pace. Guests can treat themselves to manicures, pedicures or massages at the Vitality Spa, or discover culinary excellence by dining with friends at specialty dining options like rustic Italian dishes at Jamie’s Italian or a decadent five-course wine-pairing dinner at Chef’s Table.

Backyard adventures await in sunny Queensland

Set sail from Brisbane to Airlie Beach, the gateway to the Whitsundays, where adventure and relaxation await onboard Quantum of the Seas’  5-night Queensland cruise departing from Brisbane on 1 December with a balcony stateroom starting from $1,499pp. Guests can explore Whitehaven Beach, snorkel the Great Barrier Reef, or enjoy a rainforest hike in Conway National Park. Onboard Quantum of the Seas, holidaymakers can enjoy activities like skydiving with RipCord by iFly, riding the FlowRider, and bumper cars at the SeaPlex. For total relaxation, escape to the adults-only Solarium, an indoor retreat with soothing whirlpools and refreshing water mists—a true slice of paradise.