Included
Main Dining Room
Three-course dinners with a menu that changes nightly, plus breakfast and lunch. Choose a fixed time or My Time Dining.
New Year in the South Pacific
Quantum of the Seas · departs Brisbane, 28 December 2026 · back 5 January
Spend New Year’s Eve ashore in Nouméa, sail out at half past four, and see midnight in at sea. Wake up on New Year’s Day anchored off Mystery Island. No flights, no airport on either side: it leaves from and returns to Brisbane.
All 4 cabin types still open · prices below are per person, twin share
Departure date
Mon 28 Dec 2026
Starting from:
A$3,098 AUD /person*
A$6,197 Total/Room
*Taxes & fees included
The dates are what make this one. Two easy days at sea after Christmas, then New Year’s Eve in Nouméa, where you have the day ashore for Anse Vata and the French cafes before the ship sails at 4:30 pm and takes the party out to sea for midnight. New Year’s Day is Mystery Island, an uninhabited strip of sand and reef off Aneityum with nothing on it but a runway the grass has taken back, which is a better way to start a year than most. Port Vila follows for the markets and the cascades at Mele, then two days at sea to come down gently. Quantum of the Seas does the rest: the North Star glass capsule 90 metres up, RipCord by iFly for indoor skydiving, the FlowRider surf simulator, bumper cars in the SeaPlex, all included in the fare.
On board Quantum of the Seas
- North Star - a glass capsule that lifts you 90 metres above the sea, free on sea days
- RipCord by iFly skydiving and the FlowRider surf simulator, both included
- SeaPlex - bumper cars, roller skating and basketball in the biggest indoor sports hall at sea
- Two70 - windows by day, robotic screens and the Starwater show by night
- Coastal Kitchen, the suites-only restaurant, for Royal Suite Class guests
Itinerary
| Day | Date | Port | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mon 28 Dec | Brisbane, Australia | Departs 4:00 pm |
| 2–3 | Tue 29 – Wed 30 Dec | At sea | — |
| 4 | Thu 31 Dec | Nouméa, New Caledonia | Docked 7:00 am – 4:30 pm |
| 5 | Fri 1 Jan | Mystery Island, Vanuatu | Tendered 7:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| 6 | Sat 2 Jan | Port Vila, Vanuatu | Tendered 7:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| 7–8 | Sun 3 – Mon 4 Jan | At sea | — |
| 9 | Tue 5 Jan | Brisbane, Australia | Arrives 6:30 am |
All times are local and subject to change. Ports and tender operations subject to weather and operational conditions. Mystery Island and Port Vila are both tendered. Lead-in fare is per person, twin share, taxes and fees included, at the time of publishing.
Ship highlights
Everything below is on board Quantum of the Seas. Anything marked Included carries no extra cost.
Dining & bars
Included
Windjammer Marketplace
The buffet, open from early breakfast to late supper, with stations for everything from curry to carvery.
Included
Café Promenade
Coffee, pastries, sandwiches and cookies around the clock on the Royal Esplanade.
Included
Sorrento’s
Pizza by the slice, fresh from the oven until late.
Included
Café Two70
Salads, sandwiches and soups with the best view on the ship, at the stern of the Quantum class ships.
Extra Charge
Wonderland
Imaginative cuisine in a room out of Alice in Wonderland. Book it for the theatre as much as the food.
Extra Charge
Izumi
Sushi, sashimi and hot rocks, the pick of the specialty restaurants for most Australians.
Exclusive to suites
Coastal Kitchen
The suites only restaurant on the Quantum class ships, with a Mediterranean and Californian menu.
Included
Music Hall
Live bands and tribute acts across two levels, the late bar for anyone who is not ready for bed.
Included
Room service
Continental breakfast is free; hot dishes carry a small delivery charge, 24 hours a day.
Onboard activities
Included
North Star
A glass capsule on a mechanical arm that lifts you 90 metres above the sea for a 360 degree view. Sea day rides are free; port views are ticketed.
Included
RipCord by iFly
Indoor skydiving in a wind tunnel on the top deck. One free flight per guest, more can be booked.
Included
FlowRider
The surf simulator at the stern. Boogie boarding for beginners, stand-up surfing for the brave, and a grandstand for everyone else.
Included
SeaPlex bumper cars
The only bumper cars at sea, in the indoor sports hall that also hosts roller skating, basketball and a circus school.
Included
Roller skating at SeaPlex
Skates supplied. The same floor becomes a basketball court, a football pitch or a bumper car arena through the day.
Included
Rock climbing wall
Routes for children and adults, with harness and instructor, high above the pool deck.
Included
Solarium
The adults-only glass-roofed pool, cascading whirlpools and quiet loungers at the bow.
Included
Pool deck
Indoor and outdoor pools, a poolside movie screen and live music through the afternoon.
Included
Whirlpools
Cantilevered hot tubs hanging over the side of the ship, best at sunset.
Included
Splashaway Bay
The kids’ water park: slides, sprays and a drench bucket, next to the Adventure Ocean club for ages 3 to 12.
Extra Charge
Casino Royale
Tables, slots and tournaments, open whenever the ship is at sea.
Shows & entertainment
Included
Two70
A lounge with 270 degree windows by day that becomes a show space with robotic screens by night.
Included
Starwater
Quantum of the Seas’ Two70 production, acrobats and aerialists against a wall of digital scenery.
Included
Royal Theatre
Full-scale production shows, comedians and guest performers most nights of the cruise.
What’s included in your fare
The essentials come with every cabin: complimentary dining across a range of restaurants, live shows and music, and most things to do on board.
Sailing in Royal Suite Class? Star Class includes drinks, Wi-Fi, specialty dining and a Royal Genie who plans your cruise. Sky Class adds concierge service, priority everything and Coastal Kitchen, the suites-only restaurant.
- Standard beverages like water and coffee
- Complimentary meals and snacks across a variety of restaurants
- Live shows and entertainment
- Most onboard activities and games
Available at an additional cost
- Drink package
- Wi-Fi package
- 24 hour room service
- Laundry service
- Specialty dining
- Spa treatments
- Photo package
- Shore excursions
Included when you sail in a Star Class suite.
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