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The Anthem of the Seas departs on December 8th, 2027 and returns 9 nights later.

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Royal CaribbeanAnthem of the Seas

Anthem of the Seas
December 8, 2027

9-Night Royal Beach Club Lelepa & South Pacific aboard Anthem of the Seas · Departing December 8, 2027 from the Port of Sydney, Australia.

Interior from$1,253/ guest

// AT A GLANCE

This 9-night cruise aboard the Anthem of the Seas departs from Sydney, Australia on Wednesday, December 8, 2027 and returns on Friday, Dec 17th. December weather across this route averages 92°/66°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 7.6 out of 10 — Sydney (8.0), Port Vila (6.9), Mystery Island (7.9).

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE

MODERATE TIER

Safer than 76% of all cruises

Ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

FULL BREAKDOWN →

night cruise

Wed → Fri

Sydney

departure port

Australia

port stops

Lelepa

sea days

Day 2

// ON THIS PAGE10 SECTIONS

01Roll Call↓02Cruise Price Tracker↓03Itinerary map↓04Cruise ports↓05Weather↓06Shore excursions↓07Safety score↓08Cruise ship↓09Cruise director↓10FAQ↓

// WHO'S ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE

Anthem of the Seas December 8, 2027 Roll Call

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// 02 · CRUISE PRICE

Anthem of the Seas December 8, 2027 Price & Tracking

ANTHEM OF THE SEAS·DECEMBER 8, 2027

The graph below tracks historic price of the Anthem of the Seas cruise ship departing December 8, 2027. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,253 ($140 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,294 ($144 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 3%.

// PRICE HISTORY · INSIDE

Last 6 months · refreshes daily

This cabin

Avg $1,293

LIVE RATE

INSIDE CABIN

Anthem of the Seas · December 8, 2027

$1,253

$140 per night · 9 nights

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3% below average

Avg $1,293 · You save $40

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Anthem of the Seas December 8, 2027 — recent price snapshots

Date

Inside

Oceanview

Balcony

Suite

Jul 28, 2026

$1,253

$1,473

$1,866

$2,856

Jul 27, 2026

$1,253

$1,473

$1,866

$2,856

Jul 25, 2026

$1,253

$1,473

$1,866

$2,856

Jul 24, 2026

$1,252

$1,473

$1,865

$2,880

Jul 23, 2026

$1,252

$1,473

$1,865

$2,880

Jul 21, 2026

$1,235

$1,451

$1,836

$2,806

Jul 20, 2026

$1,210

$1,419

$1,792

$2,733

Jul 18, 2026

$1,210

$1,419

$1,792

$2,733

Jul 17, 2026

$1,252

$1,473

$1,865

$2,880

Jul 16, 2026

$1,252

$1,473

$1,865

$2,880

// 03 · ITINERARY

9 Night Royal Beach Club Lelepa & South Pacific (Sydney Roundtrip) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapDECEMBER 8, 2027

The Anthem of the Seas sails on December 8, 2027 for a 9 Night Royal Beach Club Lelepa & South Pacific (Sydney Roundtrip) (Sydney Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Sydney, Australia at 4:00 PM and will return to the port of Sydney, Australia on Dec 17th at 5:30 AM. During the 10-day journey, the Anthem of the Seas will visit 3 additional ports and will spend 5 days at sea.

// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE

Anthem of the Seas

DECEMBER 8, 2027

10 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓

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9 NIGHTS · 3 PORTS

ROUND-TRIP · SYDNEY

// 04 · PORTS

9 Night Royal Beach Club Lelepa & South Pacific (Sydney Roundtrip) Port List

Anthem of the Seas·December 8, 2027

DAY

EMBARKATION

WEDNESDAY·DEC 8

Sydney

Australia

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

—

4:00 PM

Sydney, Australia, offers docking at Circular Quay. Travelers explore Sydney Opera House and Bondi Beach. Excursions visit Blue Mountains. Local markets sell meat pies. The peak season, December to February, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures iconic landmarks and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes lamingtons, an Australian favorite. Souvenirs, like opal crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Aboriginal history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Sydney’s urban charm offers a vibrant Australian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of cultural landmarks and scenic coasts, making Sydney an engaging destination for exploration.

DECEMBER FORECAST

78°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Royal Beach Club Lelepa Vanuatu — Day 5 of Anthem of the Seas December 8, 2027 cruise

DAY

PORT 4

SUNDAY·DEC 12

Royal Beach Club Lelepa Vanuatu

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

5:00 AM

3:30 PM

Royal Beach Club Lelepa is Royal Caribbean's first exclusive cruise destination in the South Pacific, opening in October 2027 in Vanuatu. This destination offers complimentary entry and access to two beaches, a nature trail, and various activities like snorkeling and kayaking, along with all-inclusive island eats and 10 bars.

Excursion options Full port info

Port Vila, Efate, Vanuatu — Day 6 of Anthem of the Seas December 8, 2027 cruise

DAY

PORT 5

MONDAY·DEC 13

Port Vila

Efate, Vanuatu

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

6:00 AM

3:30 PM

Port Vila, Efate, Vanuatu, offers docking at Port Vila Port. Travelers explore Mele Cascades and Iririki Island. Excursions include snorkeling at Hideaway Island. Local markets sell laplap. The peak season, September to March, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures waterfalls and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes coconut crab, a Ni-Vanuatu favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Melanesian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Port Vila’s tropical charm offers a vibrant Vanuatu stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural waterfalls and marine adventures, making Port Vila an engaging destination for exploration.

DECEMBER FORECAST

80°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Mystery Island, Vanuatu — Day 7 of Anthem of the Seas December 8, 2027 cruise

DAY

PORT 6

TUESDAY·DEC 14

Mystery Island

Vanuatu

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

6:00 AM

2:00 PM

Mystery Island, Vanuatu, offers docking with tenders to shore. Travelers explore coral beaches and traditional villages. Excursions include snorkeling at coral reefs. Local markets sell laplap. The peak season, September to March, brings warm weather for island tours. Photography captures turquoise waters and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes coconut crab, a Ni-Vanuatu favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Melanesian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Mystery Island’s tropical charm offers a vibrant Vanuatu stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of pristine beaches and marine adventures, making Mystery Island an engaging destination for exploration.

DECEMBER FORECAST

78°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Sydney, Australia — Day 10 of Anthem of the Seas December 8, 2027 cruise

DAY

DISEMBARKATION

FRIDAY·DEC 17

Sydney

Australia

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

5:30 AM

—

Returning to Sydney — see Day 1 above for port info.

DECEMBER FORECAST

78°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

// 05 · WEATHER

9 Night Royal Beach Club Lelepa & South Pacific (Sydney Roundtrip) Weather Forecast

Anthem of the Seas·December 8, 2027

DEC FORECAST · SYDNEY

Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.

78°

AVG · °F

Mostly sunny days

AVG HIGH

100°

AVG LOW

57°

AVG RAINFALL

2.8"

Source: 30-year historical climate averages via Open-Meteo

// YEAR-ROUND AT SYDNEY

Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.

AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN

// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

Anthem of the Seas December 8, 2027 Excursions

Anthem of the Seas·December 8, 2027

From beach breaks and snorkeling to local food tours and cultural landmarks, these shore excursions help you make the most of every stop. Browse by port below to compare top-rated options and plan your day before you board.

// BROWSE BY PORT

EMBEDDED · POWERED BY VIATOR

Pricing & availability provided by Viator. Book directly from listing.

See all Sydney excursions

// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

9 Night Royal Beach Club Lelepa & South Pacific (Sydney Roundtrip)

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

ITINERARY AVERAGE

MODERATE TIER

LOWHIGH

Safer than 76% of all cruises

7.6/10 itinerary average · ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

// HOW WE SCORE

Four signals, weighted by recency.

Scores combine recent crime reports, government travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and port-specific security incidents. Refreshed monthly.

8.0 – 10.0

Safe — Low-risk; standard precautions apply.

6.5 – 7.9

Moderate — Generally safe with normal vigilance.

5.0 – 6.4

Caution — Stay alert; avoid certain areas after dark.

0 – 4.9

High caution — Significant risk; book guided excursions.

REFRESHED MONTHLY

// PORT-BY-PORT BREAKDOWN03 PORTS

01

Sydney 🇦🇺

Australia · AustraliaMODERATE

Travelers should remain vigilant against petty theft in tourist areas and nightlife districts while enjoying the overall safety of Sydney.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

02

Port Vila 🌍

Efate, Vanuatu · VanuatuMODERATE

Port Vila is generally safe for cruise travelers, but vigilance is advised in urban areas due to petty crime and limited infrastructure.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

03

Mystery Island 🌍

Vanuatu · VanuatuMODERATE

Mystery Island in Vanuatu is a secure cruise destination where travelers should remain vigilant of their surroundings and environmental conditions.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

Anthem of the Seas Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsROYAL CARIBBEAN

ROYAL CARIBBEAN · QUANTUM

CHRISTENED

2015

STATEROOMS

2,102

TONNAGE

168,666GT

3.5% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 162,993 GT

YEAR BUILT

2015

5 YEARS NEWER· vs avg 2010

LENGTH

1,141ft

5.2% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 1,085 ft

PASSENGER COUNT

4,154cruisers

0.7% BELOW AVG· vs avg 4,184 cruisers

// ABOUT THE SHIP

The Anthem of the Seas has a construction date of 2015 and a total size of 168,666 gross tons. The ship measures 1,141 feet in length. Anthem of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean's Quantum class. At full capacity, the Anthem of the Seas holds 4,154 passengers. That includes 2,654 cruise vacationers and 1,500 staff members. The Anthem of the Seas total number of staterooms is 2,102.

// INSIDE THE FULL SHIP PAGE

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// 09 · CRUISE DIRECTOR

Cruise Director

On duty at sail date·December 8, 2027

ON STAGE

CRUISE DIRECTOR · ANTHEM OF THE SEAS

Steve Knisley

Steve Knisley is a Royal Caribbean cruise director recognized for his calm leadership, professionalism, and clear onboard communication.

CONTRACT

ANTHEM OF THE SEAS

YOUR SAIL · DECEMBER 8, 2027

STARTS

May 10, 2026

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// 10 · FAQ

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FAQs for yourAnthem of the Seas·December 8, 2027sailing

The lowest currently-tracked fare for this sailing is $1,253 for an Inside cabin. Pricing is updated daily — see the live price chart above for the latest snapshots.
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