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Royal Caribbean is one of the largest cruise lines in the world. A number of their ships hold the record for being the biggest at sea. Ovation of the Seas, Voyager of the Seas and Explorer of the Seas call Australia home, offering multiple options to depart from a home port and discover the world.
Royal Caribbean stands for all things BIG: unique entertainment, activities and innovative concepts that are all aligned with their slogan - 'Designed for WOW'. A good example of this are their Inside Cabins with floor to ceiling 'Virtual Balconies' - flat screens that show real time ocean and destination views.
From musicals, shows and robot bartenders, to adventure activities like the 'Ultimate Abyss' - the tallest slide at sea, there is something for everyone in the family. The 'Adventure Ocean Program' offers childcare for ages 3-17, helping parents relax.
Everything is bold and exciting with Royal Caribbean - perfect for first time cruisers looking to experience it all.
On Royal Caribbean, the ship you sail shapes your holiday as much as the ports do — so be clear about what you want before you choose. If activity and entertainment are the priority, look at the larger vessels; if you prefer a quieter atmosphere or a scenic cruising region like Alaska or New Zealand, a mid-size ship such as Brilliance of the Seas or Serenade of the Seas will feel more fitting. Also worth knowing: cabin grades on Royal Caribbean are tiered meaningfully, and moving up one grade — particularly to a balcony — often makes a bigger difference to daily enjoyment than choosing a longer itinerary.
Royal Caribbean does something most cruise lines do not: it makes the ship the headline. From the moment you step aboard, there is a deliberate sense of scale and spectacle — waterparks, surf simulators, jazz bars, hibachi counters and champagne lounges all coexisting on the same vessel. Whether you are drawn to the adrenaline of the FlowRider surf machine or prefer an evening at Lou’s Jazz and Blues, the fleet is built for guests who want to do more at sea, not just relax between ports.
Dining and drinking cover a broad range without feeling overwhelming. Included restaurants span everything from Chops Grille and Izumi Hibachi Sushi to the casual Surfside Eatery and the all-day Aquadome Market. For drinks, Schooner Bar, Boleros and Bubbles Champagne Bar give the evenings a distinct personality depending on your mood. On the activity side, Splashaway Bay keeps younger travellers busy while Crown’s Edge and Adrenaline Peak challenge those who want something more thrilling.
The fleet spans a wide range of sizes, so the experience varies considerably by ship. Icon of the Seas and Star of the Seas sit at the ambitious end of what a cruise ship can be, while ships like Brilliance of the Seas offer a more intimate scale that suits longer itineraries and less port-heavy voyages. Anthem of the Seas is a strong middle ground — large enough to feel lively, compact enough to feel personal.
Royal Caribbean works especially well for families, groups of friends travelling together, and couples who want variety rather than quiet. The range of included activities means children and adults rarely run out of things to do at sea. Solo travellers and couples who prefer a slower pace can find their niche too — the line’s bigger ships are genuinely large enough that you can avoid the busiest decks entirely if you choose.
Itinerary lengths currently on sale run from short breaks to longer voyages, with most sailings sitting around a week — long enough to feel like a proper holiday, short enough to suit first-timers not ready to commit to a fortnight away.
The itinerary map is one of the broadest in cruising. For Australian and New Zealand guests, the closest options include Royal Caribbean sailings from Australia, with departures from both Brisbane and Sydney — no international flight required for guests living nearby, and only a short domestic hop from other states. Singapore is another regional gateway; see all Singapore cruise departures for Royal Caribbean’s South East Asia options.
Further afield, Japan is one of the most-requested regions on the Royal Caribbean calendar — browse cruises to Japan for a full look at what’s available. The South Pacific and New Zealand are strong choices for Australians wanting something closer to home; the Sydney to New Zealand run is consistently one of the most popular itineraries on the fleet. The Mediterranean is another major region, with sailings from Barcelona, Athens and Rome — explore Mediterranean cruises for upcoming departures. For something more adventurous, Royal Caribbean Alaska sailings depart from Vancouver and make for a compelling longer trip.
Those wanting to explore the Pacific in a different direction can look at cruises from Sydney to Hawaii, while the Quantum of the Seas sailing from Brisbane is a well-established favourite for Queensland-based travellers — see the dedicated Quantum of the Seas Brisbane page for dates and cabin grades.
Because the vast majority of Royal Caribbean sailings depart from the United States, Asia and Europe, most bookings work best as a complete holiday package. CruiseAway’s DreamAway Packages bundle the cruise with flights, hotels either side and transfers into a single booking — so the ship is the centrepiece of the trip, not a logistical puzzle to solve separately.
Our cruise experts know the Royal Caribbean fleet in detail — which cabin grades are worth upgrading to, which sailings book out earliest, and how the different ship classes compare for different kinds of traveller. CruiseAway’s Best Price Guarantee means you can book with confidence knowing you are not paying more than you need to. Whatever itinerary or cabin type you are weighing up, we put the whole holiday on one booking.