Desperate for an easy escape that’ll maximise your annual leave? This July, Royal Caribbean and Luxury Escapes have teamed up to reshape the way you travel, bringing you the ultimate deals ideal for a long overdue getaway to help you recharge, recentre and reinvigorate. Fill your days at sea sipping hand-crafted cocktails and enjoy the adults-only solarium or bring out your thrill seeker with the massive slew of fun onboard activities including taking to new heights with the RipCord by iFLY skydiving simulator, or catch waves on the FlowRider before visiting some of the South Pacific's most breathtaking scenery and iconic destinations.
With short trips on offer, you’ll only have to take a few days of leave to majorly recharge your batteries on a drama-free trip with Royal Caribbean. Here are seven reasons why you need to book a South Pacific cruise ASAP.
Have The Itinerary Sorted For You
As the best in the biz, these two trusted travel powerhouses know exactly what holidaymakers are looking for, meaning you’ll be sailing to world-class destinations and visiting bucket list attractions—stress free.
Ditch The Logistics
If you enjoy planning how to spend your annual leave ahead of time, the Royal App can help you pre-book all of your activities, entertainment and dining before you sail. If you prefer to go with the flow, you can simply enjoy the ship’s amenities at your leisure and explore the stunning South Pacific at your own pace.
Feast Without Fuss
Boasting an extensive line up of remarkable restaurants, bars and love-worthy lounges for anytime tipples and treats. Take your tastebuds on a culinary journey as you sample the fresh flavours onboard and enjoy sampling the best freshly-made pasta this side of Tuscany at Jamie’s Italian or relish in a romantic date night at steakhouse Chops Grille, then have yourself a nightcap at the Bionic Bar featuring robotic bartenders.
Make The Most Of That Precious Annual Leave
Sure, we love an international adventure, however multiple flights, time spent at airports and inconveniently-timed layovers can be draining not only on your sleep but also on your precious annual leave. When it comes to Royal Caribbean cruises, holiday mode is activated as soon as you step onboard the ship, so you can unwind faster and spend more precious holiday time with the ones you love—better still, each cruise leaves on the weekend meaning less leave days to log with your boss.
Check Out World-Class Performances On-Board
Royal Caribbean brings the theatre to the sea with a string of phenomenal Broadway-style shows and original productions, as well as live bands, comedy shows, and karaoke (so you can be the star). You’ll feel like you’ve wandered straight onto the West End as you enter the regal Royal Theatre, or head up to Two70 where you can sit back and admire the stunning panoramic ocean views by day, or be captivated by seamless video projection, robotics and human artistry by night. With world class performers, musicians, actors, acrobats and creatives of all sorts on show, there’s no shortage of extraordinarily inspiring productions to entertain you and your travel gang.
Save The Packing Pain
There is no better feeling than popping on your out-of-office for a well-deserved break, but it’s no secret how tedious trying to shove all your extra holiday shopping back into a seemingly ever-shrinking suitcase can be as you pack up and head to your next destination only to repeat over and over again. Even better, you don’t have to flex those muscles lugging all your luggae up and down endless flights of stairs time and time again—just leave it to the experts and hop on and off as you please, knowing everything is safely tucked away while you’re off exploring paradise.
Make The Most Of The Endless Slew Of Awesome Amenities
There’s no limit to the ridiculous amount of facilities at your fingertips when you sail with Royal Caribbean, whether you just want to take it easy, or are keen to squeeze every minute of adventure, your travel plans are covered. For those looking to slow down, treat yourself to a facial or couples massage at the luxury Vitality spa, or rejuvenate with yoga or Pilates fitness class. If you are looking for thrills, climb forty feet above deck on Royal’s signature rock climbing wall, catch a wave on the FlowRider surf simulator, or get active in SeaPlex, the largest multipurpose activity space at sea. If you’re travelling with little ones, let them discover and play in the Kids Club, or wow them with the world’s highest on-board viewing deck, The North Star, for some unparalleled 360 degree views.
Throughout July, adventure seekers can access an unmissable seven-night rate from $789 per person. To secure your cabin and start dreaming of your next luxe getaway, visit Luxury Escapes for exclusive pricing on selected sailings departing Brisbane and Sydney with Royal Caribbean.
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