Tropical Queensland cruise with Royal Caribbean

Located in the Whitsundays region, the coastal town of Airlie Beach is a holiday playground. Year-round tropical weather, palm-fringed beaches, al fresco dining, waterfront parks, markets and boutique shopping make Airlie Beach an ideal choice. Nearby, you’ll find waterfalls and tropical rainforests at Conway National Park and blonde sand and aqua blue waters at iconic Whitehaven Beach.

Surrounded on three sides by lush, tropical rainforest, Cairns is the perfect launchpad for shore excursions to the Great Barrier Reef and Kuranda aboard the railway of the same name. With two days in Cairns, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy a shore excursion and explore Cairns. The bustling seaside town of Port Douglas is your gateway to not only the Great Barrier Reef but the ancient Daintree Rainforest.

The Daintree covers an area of 1200 square kilometres and is the largest tropical rainforest in Australia. The creeping vines and emerald canopy have evolved over 130 million years. Marvel at Mossman Gorge or board a crocodile cruise. Try your hand at spearfishing or embark on a guided walk with an Aboriginal custodian. There are so many options.

At Willis Island, discover a patch of land that measures a mere 1,600 feet in length. From the deck of Quantum of the Seas®, witness the thousands of seabirds such as boobies, wedge-tailed shearwaters, and sooty terns. Other highlights include a nearby coral reef and turtle nesting ground.

Quantum of the Seas® is a fully immersive ship filled with revolutionary feats from bow to stern. Think show-stopping entertainment that blends art and music with cutting-edge technology. Thrilling activities that the whole family can enjoy in any weather. And unparalleled views from every room – even Interior staterooms let you scope out the sights in real-time from a Virtual Balcony. Defy gravity without ever leaving the deck on RipCord by iFLY— the first skydiving simulator at sea. Watch a robot mix your cocktails at Bionic Bar, and hit the SeaPlex for the first bumper cars, roller skating and circus school at sea.

With a choice of 11 restaurants and cafes, you can enjoy everything from hot dogs, pizza, and New Orleans-style muffuletta piled high with cold cuts and cheese right through to fine dining. Your cruise package includes all meals. Dining choices aboard Quantum are many and varied. They include Windjammer and the Main Dining Room, Sorrento’s Pizzeria, the Café @TWO70, Café Promenade and Dog House. Optional dining is available at an additional cost at Jamie’s Italian, La Patisserie, Chops Grill, Wonderland, and Izumi Sushi. And, for a nominal charge, room service dining is also available in the comfort of your stateroom.