Royal Caribbean to open first resort in Pacific

Royal Caribbean is to open its first resort in the Pacific, Royal Beach Club Lelepa, on the island nation of Vanuatu.

 

A first of its kind in the southern hemisphere, Royal Beach Club Lelepa will feature two beaches, 10 bars, multiple places to eat and a nature trail, and sun loungers and towels will be provided.

 

Royal Beach Club Lelepa will feature on itineraries from Australia by two Royal Caribbean ships from winter 2027. Anthem of the Seas, sailing from Sydney, and Voyager of the Seas, sailing from Brisbane, will both stop for a day at Royal Beach Club Lelepa. Anthem of the Seas will run 24 departures from Sydney and Voyager of the Seas 29 from Brisbane.

 

In other developments in this market, New Zealand will also be served for the first time with cruises of up to 12 nights going on sale for travel between October 2027 and April 2028. New Zealand will be served from Sydney on nine- to 12-night sailings.

 

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The company already operates Perfect Day at CocoCay and Royal Beach Club Paradise Island in The Bahamas, and has four other destinations in the pipeline due to open by 2027.  

 

Gavin Smith, Vice President and Managing Director, Australia and New Zealand, said: "Royal Caribbean continues to raise the bar on the ultimate family holiday with Royal Beach Club Lelepa – a first-of-its-kind destination in the southern hemisphere inspired by the natural beauty and spirit of the South Pacific region. 

 

“With an expanded line-up of weekend sailings, short escapes and longer ways to holiday, we’re giving travellers even more reasons to explore fan-favourite destinations across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific."

 

To partner with Royal Caribbean Arabia call UAE +971 4 331 4299, KSA 800 897 1419, or email book@rccl.ae. For more information, visit royalcaribbean.ae   

 

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