Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas to Sail South Pacific
Royal Caribbean International published its 2010-11 Australia and Hawaii cruise and cruisetour season with 17 sailings from September 2010 through March 2011 aboard Rhapsody of the Seas, 14 of which depart from Sydney, Australia. The new season will offer 12 distinct itineraries, more variety in cruise lengths and itineraries than ever before, with a total of 50 unique ports of call in eight countries.
Rhapsody of the Seas’ 2010-11 Australia and Hawaii season are now open for booking. Guests can add depth and breadth to their vacation experience on an optional six- or seven-day escorted cruisetour to their cruises.
The six-day Australia land package begins in Sydney, followed by a flight to Cairns and the beach resort destination of Port Douglas. Guests will visit the Kuranda Rainforest and be treated to a full-day boating adventure exploring the outer Great Barrier Reef.
Other highlights include a visit to the famed Ayers Rock in the country’s remote Northern Territory, where they can witness the sun rising over the world famous sandstone formation before returning to Sydney.
Guests on the seven-day New Zealand package will visit a private sheep farm in Auckland; excursion to a winery, museum and wildlife reserve in Rotorua; and embark on a Milford South cruise to soak in the magnificent fjords before flying to Sydney and embarking on their Australia cruise.
Five new South Pacific itineraries will range from seven to 12 nights, and feature a second maiden call of the season at Champagne Bay, Vanuatu, on the Nov. 8, 2010, sailing. Clients can also revel in the holiday spirit on a nine-night Christmas sailing on Dec. 18, and herald in the New Year in the South Pacific on the 10-night sailing on Dec. 27.
Clients also can combine two itineraries for a grand 29-night trans-Pacific crossing aboard Rhapsody of the Seas. A 12-night Vancouver to Honolulu cruise will depart on Sept. 17, 2010, while the Sydney-bound sailing from Honolulu will depart on Sept. 29.
