Melanesia Nov 2026 9 nights Royal Caribbean International Sydney

Sydney → Nouméa → Port Vila → Sydney

via Mystery Island (Aneityum)

Anthem of the Seas

9 nights

November 2–11, 2026

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Most cabin categories are priced above their usual levels.

  • Balcony prices are 3% above their usual range.
  • Overall pricing is 7% above typical.

Why we're recommending this

Balcony pricing is $1,556, compared with a typical fare of $1,697.

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Anthem of the Seas • November 02, 2026 • departs in about 2 months

Last 90 days

What should you book?

No cabin stands out on value right now.

The balcony is closer to its usual price, but costs $196 more than an interior.

Other cabin categories

Interior

Priced high · 10% above typical

$1,556

$173/night

Oceanview

Unavailable

Balcony

About average · 3% above typical

$1,752

$195/night

Suite

Unavailable

Prices were last updated about 2 hours ago.

What kind of trip is this?

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Port-heavy itinerary with stops in Australia, New Caledonia, and Vanuatu

  • 9 nights
  • 3 ports
  • 5 sea days
  • Quantum-class ship
  • Round-trip sailing
  • Sydney ↔

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Route

Sydney → Nouméa → Mystery Island (Aneityum) → Port Vila → Sydney

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  1. 1

    Sydney, Australia

    Monday, Nov 2, 2026

    Dep 5:00 PM
  2. 2

    At sea

    Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026

  3. 3

    At sea

    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2026

  4. 4

    Nouméa, New Caledonia

    Thursday, Nov 5, 2026

    Arr 9:30 AM
    Dep 4:30 PM
  5. 5
    Arr 7:00 AM
    Dep 5:00 PM
  6. 6

    Port Vila, Vanuatu

    Saturday, Nov 7, 2026

    Arr 7:00 AM
    Dep 5:00 PM
  7. 7

    At sea

    Sunday, Nov 8, 2026

  8. 8

    At sea

    Monday, Nov 9, 2026

  9. 9

    At sea

    Tuesday, Nov 10, 2026

  10. 10

    Sydney, Australia

    Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026

    Arr 6:30 AM

Embarks in Sydney, Australia • ends in Sydney, Australia • 3 ports of call • 5 sea days

The ship

Anthem of the Seas is a RCI QUANTUM ship carrying about 4,168 guests.

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Anthem of the Seas

Cruise line
Royal Caribbean International
Class
RCI QUANTUM
Capacity
4,168 guests
Built
2015

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Interior · $1,556

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