Three tempting escapes, two spectacular ships and prices that might just persuade your wallet to take a holiday too.
Royal Caribbean is preparing to make waves with a four-day flash sale offering Australian holidaymakers a choice of New Zealand’s majestic fjords, the South Pacific’s tropical playgrounds or Queensland’s glorious coastline.
With advertised cruise fares starting at just $1,099 per person, this sale deserves more than a passing glance.
The promotion runs from 12 to 16 October 2026, with three particularly tempting departures.
Three cruises, three reasons to pack
New Zealand’s Natural Wonders – From $1,999pp
Departing Sydney on 11 November aboard Anthem of the Seas, this nine-night adventure takes passengers through Picton, Christchurch’s gateway at Lyttelton, and historic Dunedin, then sails among the breathtaking fjords of Fiordland.
Expect scenery so magnificent that even the most dedicated smartphone photographer might occasionally forget to take a picture.
South Pacific Sunshine – From $1,099pp
Brisbane passengers can swap everyday routines for Vanuatu’s tropical charms when Quantum of the Seas departs on 30 October.
Seven nights promise Port Vila, Mystery Island’s turquoise waters and plenty of onboard excitement, including surfing, skydiving simulation and bumper cars.
Who said cruising was just deckchairs and afternoon tea?
Explore the South Pacific departure.
Queensland’s Tropical Treasures – From $1,299pp
Also aboard Quantum of the Seas, this seven-night escape leaves Brisbane on 20 November and showcases Airlie Beach, the Whitsundays, and the Cairns region.
Between Australia’s tropical scenery and the ship’s restaurants, entertainment and activities, passengers might discover that doing absolutely nothing is surprisingly hard work.
Discover the Queensland cruise.
The clock is ticking
The flash sale opens at 12:01 am AEDT on Monday, 12 October, and closes at 11:59 pm AEDT on Friday, 16 October.
For travellers planning a spring escape, it offers three appealing options and a timely reminder that the best holiday memories rarely start with another weekend spent mowing the lawn.
Important booking information: All advertised fares are in Australian dollars, per person, cruise-only, based on twin-share accommodation and inclusive of stated promotional savings. Prices are provided for the forthcoming promotional period and remain subject to availability and may change without notice. The specific advertised fares could not yet be independently confirmed. Travellers should verify the final fare, itinerary, inclusions and booking conditions before purchasing.
By: Sandra Jones – © 2026.
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Author Bio:
Sandra has spent a working lifetime quietly rescuing journeys, one itinerary, one anxious caller, one impossible connection at a time. Years at Australia’s finest travel agencies taught her the art of calm: how to find a flight in a fog of cancellations, soothe a traveller when luggage wanders, and turn nine frantic days in Europe into something resembling sense. Qualified, seasoned, and endlessly patient, she learned that good travel advice is part logistics and part listening.
But the storyteller in her was always waiting its turn. Writing offered a new map, a way to turn experience into reflection, detail into delight. At EGT Media, Sandra now writes the truths only insiders know: the mishaps, the laughter, the grace found between gates and goodbyes. She reminds us that travel, for all its fuss, is still one of life’s better ideas.
