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Your departure
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Nine-night round-trip cruise from Sydney exploring New Zealand's North Island ports with sea days for onboard entertainment and dining
- Round-trip cruise from Sydney visiting Bay of Islands, Auckland and Tauranga
- Experience New Zealand's natural beauty including the Hole in the Rock and Hobbiton
- Onboard features include North Star observation capsule and Wonderland Imaginative Cuisine
Trip Details
- Departs
- Sat 19 Dec 2026
- Returns
- Mon 28 Dec 2026
- Embarks
- Sydney
- Ship
- Anthem of the Seas
- Operator
- Royal Caribbean International
Dive headfirst into adventure on a 9-night cruise to Australia and New Zealand. Depart from Sydney, Australia on Anthem of the Seas for your epic Down Under journey. Gaze in awe and wonder at the region's captivating natural beauty and explore the great outdoors before heading back to your ship.
Anthem of the Seas isn't the same old song. It's a thrill ride that packs in cutting edge experiences like North Star, which gives you 360-degree views from 300 feet above sea level, and flavor firsts like creative fare at Wonderland Imaginative Cuisine. Plus showstoppers like We Will Rock You.
Your transports Anthem of the Seas
Anthem of the Seas® isn't the same old song. It's a Tri-State thrill ride that packs in cutting edge experiences— like North Star®, which gives you 360-degree views from 300 feet above sea level. And flavor firsts, like creative fare at Wonderland Imaginative Cuisine. Plus showstoppers like We Will Rock You.
- Crew
- 2393
- Gross tonnage
- 168666
- Length Ft
- 1141
- Beam Ft
- 136
- Draught Ft
- 28
- Speed Kn
- 22
- Deck plans
- 14
Deck 16
Source: Royal Caribbean International, captured 5 August 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.
Itinerary
- 1
Sydney, Australia
Depart from Circular Quay, home to the Opera House, Art Gallery of NSW and historic George Street district. - 2
At Sea
Relax at sea with time to enjoy onboard dining, entertainment, and the ship's amenities. - 3
At Sea
Another day at sea to unwind, dine, and take in the ocean views from the deck. - 4
Bay of Islands, New Zealand
Sail through the Hole in the Rock, spot bottlenose dolphins, or visit Russell, New Zealand's first capital city. - 5
Auckland, New Zealand
Explore downtown cafes, stroll Viaduct Basin's waterfront, or visit Auckland Museum for harbor views. - 6
Tauranga, New Zealand
Visit Hobbiton film set, explore McLaren Falls Park, or surf at Mount Maunganui beach. - 7
At Sea
Spend a leisurely day at sea enjoying the ship's dining, entertainment, and ocean vistas. - 8
At Sea
Relax and socialise at sea, with time to enjoy meals, entertainment, and the gift shop. - 9
At Sea
A final day at sea to unwind before returning to port, with onboard dining and entertainment. - 10
Sydney, Australia
Arrive back in Sydney; consider a day trip to the Blue Mountains with its forests, cliffs and Three Sisters rock formation.
Inclusions & exclusions
What’s included
- Main Dining Room meals and Windjammer buffet
- Complimentary venues including Café Promenade, Sorrento's Pizza and Dog House
- Entertainment including live shows and Two70 multimedia experiences
- Pool facilities and fitness center access
- Taxes and fees
Not included
- Specialty dining venues,
- Alcoholic beverages,
- Wi-Fi packages,
- Spa services and shore excursions are available at additional cost.
- Travel insurance
- Air fares
Accommodation
Anthem of the Seas offers staterooms ranging from cosy Interior cabins (101 to 285 sq. ft.) to spacious Suites (267 to 795 sq. ft.). Ocean View staterooms feature in-room windows with endless ocean views (182 to 302 sq. ft.), while Balcony cabins offer private outdoor space with stunning views (119-298 sq. ft.). Suite guests enjoy exclusive access to Coastal Kitchen, Suite Lounge and Crown Lounge with complimentary continental breakfast and evening drinks.
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Book this cruise
Send us an enquiry and a consultant will be in touch, or call 1300 414 198 for personal help choosing a departure.
Terms & conditions
Read the operator’s full booking conditions
Prices include taxes and fees. Specific ports of call are subject to change due to weather, safety or operational considerations. Ship departs promptly at 5:00 pm on embarkation day; plan to arrive at least 2-3 hours early.
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