Quantum Likely Not Back to Aus; NZ Wants Cruiser Declaration; Sun Princess To Sail; New Oasis Class

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Sun Princess, first Sphere Class ship for Princess Cruises due to sail inaugural cruise on February 28th. Royal Caribbean orders a brand new Oasis Class ship for delivery in 2028. Quantum of the Seas to sail from Los Angeles, not returning to Australia? New Zealand traveller declaration form required for cruise ship passengers on trial basis.
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[@DeanStalker]

That's a shame, the Quantum class ships are lovely and were a big plus over the older ships other lines had based in Brisbane.

[@debandmattchat]

We couldn't agree more. It would be a disappointing step backwards to have Voyager. She is older than Pacific Encounter. With that said she is bigger than PE but the loss of the SeaPlex is a big down side if you have pre-teen and teen kids.

[@dillpickle5872]

I know this comment was before the news came but we are now getting an anthem of the seas

[@RodAires]

Let's see if Sun Princess will finally debut on February 28th. Thank you for the update, Adrian!

[@TheCruiseandTravelGuy]

Fingers crossed! I think it's all a go, though. Will be exciting to see some footage and pictures from onboard soon.

[@philscott7949]

Thanks Adrian. What a lot of information, nicely delivered.

[@TheCruiseandTravelGuy]

Thank you so much for the kind comment!

[@travelwithdebandnick]

im so glad that we are cruising in quantum in 3 weeks :) so sad that shes not listed to come back, im sure that im going to fall in love with her and that it will be an amazing cruise :)

[@TheCruiseandTravelGuy]

I'm sure you will! Enjoy your time onboard.

[@travelwithdebandnick]

@@TheCruiseandTravelGuy thank you :) were starting to get really excited :)

[@roberthamilton1301]

Thanks for the News updates

[@TheCruiseandTravelGuy]

Thanks Rob!

[@CruiseCrazedFam]

My parents just booked Quantum for next month. I’m so jealous because I’m still yet to try it.

[@TheCruiseandTravelGuy]

I hope they enjoy her!

[@ra06able]

I was fortunate enough to be on the Sun Princess back in 1997, for two contracts as a dancer, best times on there, great vids you show

[@TheCruiseandTravelGuy]

Very cool!

[@mattconstance2196]

It would be disappointing if we stepped back to voyager out of Brisbane.😢

[@roberthunter8990]

Very much appreciate your cruise news, we are booked on Sun Princess in March and have been worried about the ship’s progress.

[@TheCruiseandTravelGuy]

Thanks so much for watching. Happy cruising in March!

[@user-wm4vd6lc1q]

It is a pity that Quantum may not be in Queensland if she isn't coming to Australia

[@TheCruiseandTravelGuy]

It will be a loss for Queensland, but hopefully she'll be replaced with something great.

[@glenedenborough1385]

Off to New Zealand on the Pacific Encounter this weekend (24/2) wonder if we will have to fill in these new documents?

[@lawrencetravelvlogs]

Wonder if Royal will get some new destinations on the cruise itinerary. Gets boring going back to the same places.

[@TheCruiseandTravelGuy]

Possibly... it's a bit hard in our region I suspect, especially with the larger Quantum Class ships. Perhaps if they bring a smaller ship back for the 25/26 season, their port planning team can investigate some new destinations! That would be amazing.

[@lawrencetravelvlogs]

@@TheCruiseandTravelGuy You think they would just tender more. I remember doing a Champagne Bay Vanuatu on Radiance, I haven't seen that back on the itinerary yet.

[@st1697]

Is Virgin voyages coming to Australia for 2025/26? Can't seem to see any itinerary for Australia in that period

[@TheCruiseandTravelGuy]

I don't think they've announced those voyages yet. They actually removed the summer 24/25 itineraries from sale recently so they could rework the itineraries, so it may be a while before we see the 25/26 program.

[@jennieho5092]

I have booked a cruise on quantum of the seas from Brisbane next march. Does this mean it’s going to be cancelled?

[@TheCruiseandTravelGuy]

No, not at all. Quantum isn’t returning for summer 2025/26, your sailing is summer 24/25.

[@edvaira6891]

Sorry you’re losing Quantum but I’m quite happy about this because it seems, according to rumor that us Royal Caribbean fans on the West Coast will be getting Quantum assigned to Los Angeles to either join or replace the aging and a bit too small Navigator

[@TheCruiseandTravelGuy]

It's exciting times for LA! I know West Coast cruising has been a bit lacklustre compared to the Caribbean so could be a sign of changing times for you.

[@Ambientmopar]

@TheCruiseandTravelGuy Hopefully Royal will run nothing shorter than 5nt sailings out of California with this ship. It is very hard on the crew with 3 & 4 night sailings.

[@Ambientmopar]

New Zealand powers to be have caused us to cancel four B2B's in 2025. Sure, it's just a bit more paperwork. We already are required to purchase visa/E-visas to enter Australia to board the ships. 😢😢

[@TheCruiseandTravelGuy]

NZ is really doing their bit to add red tape where they can...

[@Mr-Munga]

YES VOYAGER QUANTUM IS SO ASS IM BOOKING ON APRIL8TH IMMEDIATLY