8 Night South Pacific Holiday Cruise

The 8 Night South Pacific Holiday Cruise is a 8-night Australia cruise aboard Quantum of the Seas, operated by Royal Caribbean. Departing Brisbane on December 28, 2026, the voyage visits 4 ports. Fares start from $2,230 per person.

Length: 8 nights
Departs: Dec 28, 2026
Returns: Jan 5, 2027
Ports of call: 4
Days at sea: 4

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$278 / night per person, incl. taxes & fees

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Itinerary

Day 1 Dec 28, 2026 Brisbane Departs 16:00 They don’t call it the Sunshine State for nothing, and Brisbane’s modern metropolis fully exploits its sun-blessed location, basking in Queensland’s generous year-round glow. The envied climate makes Brisbane a city of outdoor adventure, activity and relaxation, where days drift by surfing rollers, or relaxing in the shade of swaying palms. While Brisbane may play second fiddle to Sydney and Melbourne at times, it radiates a creative and contemporary energy, offering visitors a refreshing combination of laidback waterfront luxury and urban sophistication. Sandy islands nearby provide scenic diving and oceanside relaxation opportunities, while the city's animal santuaries offer opportunities to meet unbearably cute koalas and kangaroos. Brisbane’s impressive skyline of metallic cylinders rises high above the broad Brisbane River below, which curves lazily through downtown. The rolling waves of the Pacific are close by, but there’s something special about relaxing on soft sand in the very heart of the city, on the beautifully executed South Bank Parklands man-made beach. With golden sand and shallow lagoon waters to cool off in, it’s a dreamy spot to lie back with a book, amid the landscaped gardens. Nestled in a river meander of its own, Brisbane Botanic Park glows with colour, tropical plants and wading ibis birds, and is easily walkable from the Parklands. The South Bank is the cultural hub of city, and houses the celebrated Queensland Gallery of Modern Art - a surreal and vibrant jaunt through contemporary Australian art. The city’s award-winning restaurants also serve up elite food, matched with generous splashes of wine, direct from the nearby Granite Belt’s wine regions. Brisbane port guide Search cruises visiting Brisbane

Day 4 Dec 31, 2026 Noumea, New Caledonia 07:00 – 16:30 9.5 hrs ashore Perched overlooking the life-filled reefs of Noumea Lagoon, Noumea is the vibrant and colourful capital of New Caledonia. Catch some shade in the city’s centre, below Coconut Palm Square, and absorb the vibrant fusion of French and Kanak cultures. Or take a leisurely open-air stroll along the waterfront, where white boats bob and jostle on the lapping waters. Bring your tongs - the local word for flipflops - there will be plenty of time to swim, sunbathe and leaf through paperbacks on dazzling beaches. View less Noumea is a perfect jumping-off point for serene island adventures too. Enjoy a voyage to the island paradise of Amedee Isl - a tiny green land with a narrow historic lighthouse rocketing up from its centre. Climb 247 steps for the stunning view of the blotchy blue waters all around. Or, explore the waters to swim among turtles and orange clownfish. Set among the New Caledonian barrier reef, there are incredible diving opportunities, and glass-bottom boats offer you a dry window into the underwater world. Kick back on some of the softest sands imaginable and enjoy glorious sea views from the inviting shade of coconut palms. More island jaunts like Illot Maitre - which translates as the Master Isle – tempt, where you’ll find idyllic strings of stilted bungalows laced across the crystal-clear, shallow waters. Swim in the sparkling sea, and sprawl across the white sand beaches that are waiting. Back in the city, try soft coconut crab, following a starter of New Caledonian prawns. Bougna is the traditional Melanesian meal of choice, and a social experience where locals share a mix of vegetables and chicken in coconut milk, slow-cooked for hours in a bed of banana leaves.

Day 5 Jan 1, 2027 Mystery Island, Vanuatu 07:00 – 17:00 10.0 hrs ashore Offering an alluring blend of nature and tranquility, the small island of Anatom (aka Aneityum) is one of the South Pacific's lesser-known but dependable tropical hotspots. The southernmost island of Vanuatu, its diminutive size (159 square kilometers, or 61 square miles) and lack of modern amenities—there's no Internet nor even running water or electricity—lends the place something of a Robinson Crusoe-esque atmosphere. Although it's possible to walk around the entire island in less than an hour, there is much to explore in a day trip. As well as taking advantage of the many soft, sandy beaches and the sparkling azure waters and coral reefs, it's possible to hike the many trails that crisscross the island's sandalwood-studded and mountainous interior. In addition, you can visit the village of Anelghowhat (or Anelcauhat) on the south side of the island, which has discarded whaling-industry equipment, former irrigation channels and the ruins of missionary John Geddie's church. It's also possible to visit picturesque Port Patrick, climb to the top of the extinct volcano Inrerow Atahein, or Inrerow Atamein (853 meters, or 2,800 feet), and admire various waterfalls dotted around the island, such as the impressive Inwan Leleghei. Off the shore of Anatom is the unpopulated Mystery Island, where cruise ship tenders moor and passengers get to spend some quality beach time on a deserted island paradise. Islanders from Anatom paddle out to meet the visitors and set up temporary shops near the dock, where they grill fish and sell a few snacks and souvenirs. Mystery Island, Vanuatu port guide Search cruises visiting Mystery Island, Vanuatu

Day 6 Jan 2, 2027 Port Vila, Vanuatu 07:00 – 17:00 10.0 hrs ashore An archipelago of smiles and warm welcomes, Vanuatu enjoys a reputation as the happiest place in the world. With an abundance of stunning isolated beaches, and endless reefs offering idyllic escape from the humdrum, it’s easy enough to understand why. Green-clad volcanoes rise from the depths of the South Pacific Ocean, creating 83 lush islands. Port Vila is the capital of this scattering of geothermal isles, where mountains brood, hot springs gurgle, and thick rainforests sway. View less The sounds of water rushing - as you cut through rainforest trails - offers a clue that you’re getting close to the Mele Cascades - one of Port Vila’s most dramatic and spectacular natural sights. A remarkable collection of plumes rolls through the jungle, and down into the refreshing splash pool waiting below. Jump in, to experience the cool hit of the fall’s pure waters. Offshore islands offer exemplary snorkelling opportunities, and glass-bottom boat rides give privileged windows into the swirling worlds of colour below the waves. Explore more of the islands, to encounter traditional villages and Vanuatu island culture, or to seek out secluded beaches of crystal-clear water - where worries you didn’t even realise you had will drift away. Set on Efate Island, Port Vila is close to a selection of marvellous beaches like Eton Beach and Crystal Blue Lagoon. Visit one of the many restaurants serving food from across the globe, to try fresh Spanish mackerel and meaty chunks of seared tuna. Or the adventurous can pound through the jungle on horseback, kayak on the river, or hook fish from the island’s sparkling waters. Port Vila, Vanuatu port guide Search cruises visiting Port Vila, Vanuatu

Pricing

Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 85-day span: $1,721 · range $1,721–$2,230

Current prices

Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

Inside

from $2,230

$278 / night

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Interior Stateroom - Guaranteed

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Available

from $2,230

$278 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Interior with Virtual Balcony

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,446

$305 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Interior with Virtual Balcony

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Available

from $2,516

$314 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Connecting Inside Cabin

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Available

from $2,605

$325 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Oceanview

from $2,230

$278 / night

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Oceanview Stateroom - Guaranteed

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from $2,230

$278 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Ocean View

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from $2,631

$328 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Spacious Ocean View

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Available

from $2,720

$340 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony

from $2,363

$295 / night

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Balcony Stateroom - Guaranteed

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from $2,363

$295 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Ocean View Balcony

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from $3,133

$391 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Ocean View Balcony

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from $3,173

$396 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Connecting Oceanview Balcony

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from $3,303

$412 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Ocean View with Large Balcony

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from $3,993

$499 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Ocean View with Large Balcony

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Available

from $4,083

$510 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Suite

from $4,043

$505 / night

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Suite - Guaranteed

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from $4,043

$505 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Junior Suite

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from $4,123

$515 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Junior Suite

Cabin grade

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from $4,233

$529 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Junior Suite with Large Balcony

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from $4,303

$537 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Superior Ocean View Strateroom with Balcony

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from $8,619

$1,077 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Sky Loft Suite with Balcony

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from $9,046

$1,130 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Grand Loft Suite with Balcony

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from $12,563

$1,570 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Prices verified Jun 20, 2026

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Show all 43 cabin grades

Name	Supplier code	Type
Ocean View with Large Balcony	1C	Balcony
Ocean View Balcony	1D	Balcony
Obstructed Ocean View Balcony	1E	Balcony
Ocean View with Large Balcony	2C	Balcony
Ocean View Balcony	2D	Balcony
Obstructed Ocean View Balcony	2E	Balcony
Studio Ocean View Balcony	2F	Balcony
Ocean View Balcony	3D	Balcony
Ocean View with Large Balcony	4C	Balcony
Ocean View Balcony	4D	Balcony
Ocean View Balcony	5D	Balcony
Interior Virtual Balcony	5U	Balcony
Connecting Oceanview Balcony	CB	Balcony
Balcony Stateroom - Guaranteed	XB	Balcony
Interior with Virtual Balcony	1U	Inside
Interior with Virtual Balcony	2U	Inside
Studio Interior	2W	Inside
Interior with Virtual Balcony	3U	Inside
Interior with Virtual Balcony	4U	Inside
Connecting Inside Cabin	CI	Inside
Interior Stateroom - Guaranteed	ZI	Inside
Interior Quad Gty	ZQ	Inside
Ocean View	1N	Oceanview
Ocean View	2N	Oceanview
Spacious Ocean View	3M	Oceanview
Spacious Ocean View	4M	Oceanview
Ocean View	5N	Oceanview
Ocean View Balcony Quad Gty	XQ	Oceanview
Oceanview Stateroom - Guaranteed	YO	Oceanview
Ocean View Quad Gty	YQ	Oceanview
Grand Suite with Large Balcony	GB	Suite
Grand Loft Suite with Balcony	GL	Suite
Grand Suite - 1 Bedroom	GS	Suite
Grand Suite - 2 Bedroom's	GT	Suite
Junior Suite with Large Balcony	J1	Suite
Junior Suite	J3	Suite
Junior Suite	J4	Suite
Sky Junior Suite	JY	Suite
Owner's Loft Suite with Balcony	OL	Suite
Superior Ocean View Strateroom with Balcony	OS	Suite
Royal Loft Suite	RL	Suite
Sky Loft Suite with Balcony	SL	Suite
Suite - Guaranteed	WS	Suite