OVATION OF THE SEAS BIGGEST SEASON YET 2018 2019 PROGRAMME RELEASE SEASON ON SALE 16 MAY 2017 START PLANNING YOUR CRUISE HOLIDAY TODAY
What, s New Supercruising Returns 3 Open-Jaw Cruising 3 More Auckland Turnarounds 3 Hello Melbourne! 3 A Fond Farewell 3 Explorer of the Seas Longest Season Yet 3 Our Holiday Redefining Fleet Ovation of the Seas 4 Explorer of the Seas 5 Radiance of the Seas 6 New Programme Ship by Ship Deployment 7-9 2
What, s New Our 2018-2019 Australasian programme will see Australian favourites Ovation of the Seas, Explorer of the Seas and Radiance of the Seas return, offering a variety of itineraries sailing throughout Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific, French Polynesia, Asia and North America. Ovation of the Seas Returns For Longest Season Yet Supercruising onboard the newest, biggest, most innovative ship ever to come to Australia, returns for a longer season than ever before. There are even more opportunities to experience the most imaginative holiday in Australia and New Zealand. Open-Jaw Cruising Is Back Those looking to immerse themselves in the destination will enjoy more flexibility with new one-way cruises between Auckland and Melbourne and Auckland and Sydney onboard our culinary classic, Radiance of the Seas. More Auckland Turnarounds With more departures than ever before from Auckland, you will enjoy the convenience of cruising to Sydney and Melbourne. Hello Melbourne! In what will be a first for Royal Caribbean, Radiance of the Seas will offer one departure from Melbourne, giving you the opportunity to truly experience this iconic Australian city. A Fond Farewell The summer of 2018/19 will mark a very fond farewell to Voyager of the Seas. After home-porting in Sydney for six consecutive seasons, she will remain in Asia year-round. Explorer of the Seas: Season Four Explorer of the Seas is coming back to bring big family fun to the South Pacific in her fourth and longest season sailing out of Sydney. 3
Ovation of the Seas Choose Ovation of the Seas if you re ready for an incredible holiday like no other. With eight first-at-sea innovations, there s a new experience around every corner. Onboard, guests can feel the rush of skydiving with RipCord by ifly. Enjoy dazzling shows at Two70 by night and breathtaking scenery on the North Star by day. Have some fun on our bumper cars. Or, go on a culinary exploration in any one of our 15 dining options, including Jamie s Italian by Jamie Oliver. Apr 2016 16 Guest Decks 168,666 GRT Wonderland Jamie s Italian Michael s Genuine Pub Chops Grille The Café @ Two70 Sorrento s 22 Knots Oceanview Staterooms Balcony Staterooms Virtual Balcony Staterooms Two-Storey Loft Suites 348m 4,180* double occupancy RipCord by ifly North Star Bionic Bar Two70 SeaPlex FlowRider DESTINATIONS Australia New Zealand South Pacific Asia DEPARTS FROM Sydney Singapore 4
Explorer of the Seas Choose Explorer of the Seas for the perfect mix of family fun and innovation. Sister ship to Voyager of the Seas, she is packed with a host of only on Royal Caribbean features, including the Royal Promenade, ice-skating rink, FlowRider surf simulator, Virtual Balconies in Interior staterooms, a new range of onboard restaurants, and more. Oct 2000 14 Guest Decks 137,308 GRT Crown & Kettle Pub Johnny Rockets Chops Grille Steakhouse Izumi Asian Cuisine Cafe Promenade Main Dining Room 22 Knots Oceanview Staterooms Balcony Staterooms Virtual Balcony Staterooms 311m 3,282* double occupancy FlowRider Ice-skating Rink & Shows Sports Court Rock-Climbing Wall Mini-Golf Course Royal Promenade DESTINATIONS Australia Fiji South Pacific USA DEPARTS FROM Sydney Seattle 5
Radiance of the Seas Choose Radiance of the Seas for a more intimate cruising experience. As our culinary ship with ten dining options, guests can enjoy a world of culinary treats from Rita s Crab Shack and Samba Grill Brazilian steakhouse to Asian fusion restaurant Izumi and Giovanni s Table, a traditional Italian trattoria. They can also play mini-golf, catch a movie at the poolside movie screen, climb a rock wall, be pampered at the Vitality Spa and enjoy the breathtaking views from glass elevators facing the sea. Apr 2001 90,090 GRT 12 Guest Decks 25 Knots 2,143 * 293m double occupancy Izumi Asian Cuisine Samba Grill Chops Grille Steakhouse Giovanni s Table Park Café DESTINATIONS Australia Oceanview Staterooms Balcony Staterooms Interior Staterooms French Polynesia Mini-Golf Sports Court Self-Levelling Pool Tables Rock-Climbing Wall Poolside Movie Screen Theatre South Pacific New Zealand USA DEPARTS FROM Sydney Melbourne Auckland Honolulu 6
New PROGRAMME 2018-2019 OVATION OF THE SEAS YEAR DATE NIGHTS EMBARK DISEMBARK DESCRIPTION DESTINATIONS VISITED 2018 19-Oct-18 14 Singapore Sydney Singapore to Sydney Perth, Adelaide, Hobart 2018 2-Nov-18 12 Sydney Sydney New Zealand Fiords, South Island, North Island 2018 14-Nov-18 9 Sydney Sydney South Pacific New Caledonia, Vanuatu 2018 23-Nov-18 5 Sydney Sydney Tasmania Hobart 2018 28-Nov-18 14 Sydney Sydney New Zealand Fiords, South Island, North Island 2018 12-Dec-18 10 Sydney Sydney New Zealand Fiords, South Island 2018 22-Dec-18 12 Sydney Sydney New Zealand Fiords, South Island, North Island 2019 3-Jan-19 10 Sydney Sydney New Zealand Fiords, South Island 2019 13-Jan-19 8 Sydney Sydney South Pacific New Caledonia, Vanuatu 2019 21-Jan-19 12 Sydney Sydney New Zealand Fiords, South Island, North Island 2019 2-Feb-19 12 Sydney Sydney South Pacific & New Zealand New Caledonia, Vanuatu, North Island 2019 14-Feb-19 12 Sydney Sydney New Zealand Fiords, South Island, North Island 2019 26-Feb-19 10 Sydney Sydney New Zealand Fiords, South Island 2019 8-Mar-19 13 Sydney Sydney New Zealand Fiords, South Island, North Island 2019 21-Mar-19 9 Sydney Sydney South Pacific New Caledonia, Vanuatu 2019 30-Mar-19 14 Sydney Singapore Sydney to Singapore Brisbane, Darwin, Malaysia Please note: Dates, durations, itineraries, exact ports of call and port arrival/departure times vary and are all subject to change at any time. School Holiday Departure refers to any cruise departing during NSW and/or Queensland school holiday dates. 7
PROGRAMME 2018-2019 EXPLORER OF THE SEAS YEAR DATE NIGHTS EMBARK DISEMBARK DESCRIPTION DESTINATIONS VISITED 2018 5-Oct-18 21 Seattle Sydney Seattle to Sydney Hawaii, Fiji, Vanuatu, New Caledonia 2018 27-Oct-18 11 Sydney Sydney South Pacific New Caledonia, Vanuatu 2018 7-Nov-18 9 Sydney Sydney South Pacific New Caledonia, Vanuatu 2018 16-Nov-18 11 Sydney Sydney South Pacific New Caledonia, Vanuatu 2018 27-Nov-18 11 Sydney Sydney South Pacific New Caledonia, Vanuatu 2018 8-Dec-18 10 Sydney Sydney South Pacific New Caledonia, Vanuatu 2018 18-Dec-18 11 Sydney Sydney South Pacific New Caledonia, Vanuatu 2018 29-Dec-18 8 Sydney Sydney South Pacific New Caledonia, Vanuatu 2019 6-Jan-19 9 Sydney Sydney South Pacific New Caledonia, Vanuatu 2019 15-Jan-19 9 Sydney Sydney South Pacific New Caledonia, Vanuatu 2019 24-Jan-19 8 Sydney Sydney South Pacific New Caledonia, Vanuatu 2019 1-Feb-19 8 Sydney Sydney Queensland Brisbane, Whitsundays 2019 9-Feb-19 6 Sydney Sydney Tasmania Newcastle, Wollongong, Hobart 2019 15-Feb-19 14 Sydney Sydney South Pacific- Fiji New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Fiji, Newcastle 2019 1-Mar-19 9 Sydney Sydney South Pacific New Caledonia, Vanuatu 2019 10-Mar-19 7 Sydney Sydney South Pacific New Caledonia 2019 17-Mar-19 12 Sydney Sydney South Pacific- Fiji New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Fiji 2019 29-Mar-19 7 Sydney Sydney South Pacific New Caledonia 2019 5-Apr-19 8 Sydney Sydney South Pacific New Caledonia 2019 13-Apr-19 10 Sydney Sydney South Pacific New Caledonia, Vanuatu 2019 23-Apr-19 23 Sydney Seattle Sydney to Seattle Hawaii, Fiji, Vanuatu, New Caledonia Please note: Dates, durations, itineraries, exact ports of call and port arrival/departure times vary and are all subject to change at any time. School Holiday Departure refers to any cruise departing during NSW and/or Queensland school holiday dates. 8
PROGRAMME 2018-2019 RADIANCE OF THE SEAS YEAR DATE NIGHTS EMBARK DISEMBARK DESCRIPTION DESTINATIONS VISITED 2018 17-Sep-18 18 Honolulu Sydney Honolulu to Sydney French Polynesia, South Island 2018 6-Oct-18 3 Sydney Sydney Sampler Cruise to nowhere 2018 16-Oct-18 5 Sydney Sydney Tasmania Hobart 2018 28-Oct-18 9 Sydney Sydney New Zealand Fiords, South Island 2018 21-Nov-18 10 Sydney Auckland New Zealand Fiords, South Island, North Island 2018 1-Dec-18 10 Auckland Sydney New Zealand Fiords, South Island, North Island 2018 11-Dec-18 10 Sydney Sydney New Zealand Fiords, South Island 2018 21-Dec-18 12 Sydney Sydney South Pacific New Caledonia, Vanuatu 2019 2-Jan-19 12 Sydney Sydney New Zealand Fiords, South Island, North Island 2019 14-Jan-19 10 Sydney Auckland New Zealand Fiords, South Island, North Island 2019 24-Jan-19 10 Auckland Sydney New Zealand Fiords, South Island, North Island 2019 3-Feb-19 10 Sydney Auckland New Zealand Fiords, South Island, North Island 2019 13-Feb-19 10 Auckland Melbourne New Zealand Fiords, South Island, North Island 2019 23-Feb-19 10 Melbourne Sydney New Zealand Fiords, South Island, North Island 2019 5-Mar-19 10 Sydney Sydney New Zealand North Island 2019 15-Mar-19 8 Sydney Sydney South Pacific New Caledonia, Vanuatu 2019 23-Mar-19 12 Sydney Sydney New Zealand Fiords, South Island, North Island 2019 4-Apr-19 10 Sydney Sydney South Pacific New Caledonia, Vanuatu 2019 14-Apr-19 4 Sydney Sydney Melbourne Melbourne 2019 18-Apr-19 18 Sydney Honolulu Sydney to Honolulu French Polynesia, South Island Please note: Dates, durations, itineraries, exact ports of call and port arrival/departure times vary and are all subject to change at any time. School Holiday Departure refers to any cruise departing during NSW and/or Queensland school holiday dates. 9