| Lelepa open for booking

ROYAL Caribbean has announced its 2027-28 summer season, which will see the debut of Royal Beach Club Lelepa (pictured), the region’s first exclusive cruise destination (CW 04 Jun).

Lelepa will welcome guests on all South Pacific sailings from Sydney and Brisbane aboard Anthem of the Seas and Voyager of the Seas from Oct 2027, as first reported by Cruise Weekly last year (CW 18 Aug).

The private destination will feature two beaches, including an adults-only area, and activity-packed family beach.

There will also be 10 bars, dining outlets, umbrellas, loungers, and towels, all of which will be included.

Other highlights include nature trails and snorkelling.

Lelepa will be visited on Anthem from Sydney across 24 sailings ranging from three to 17 nights, including short breaks and South Pacific itineraries.

The season will also see Voyager sail from Brisbane on 29 sailings ranging from two- to 25 nights, including seven-night South Pacific itineraries and four-night Whitsundays getaways.

“Royal Caribbean continues to raise the bar on the ultimate family holiday with Royal Beach Club Lelepa – a first-of-its-kind destination,” vice president & MD Gavin Smith said.

The new line-up of 53 long and short getaways to Australia, the South Pacific, and New Zealand are now open for bookings on Royal Caribbean’s website – see more on the cover page. MS