Royal Caribbean is offering two Christmas sailings from Australia, combining festive activities onboard with itineraries to New Zealand and the South Pacific.

Anthem of the Seas will depart Sydney on December 19 for a nine-night New Zealand cruise, visiting the Bay of Islands, Auckland and Tauranga.

Christmas Day will be spent at sea, with entertainment including We Will Rock You, alongside spa and adults-only facilities.

From Brisbane, Quantum of the Seas will depart December 20 on an eight-night South Pacific itinerary. The cruise will visit Nouméa on Christmas Eve before spending Christmas Day at Mystery Island in Vanuatu.

Onboard activities across the festive sailings include seasonal decorations, appearances by Santa, gingerbread decorating, carol singing and holiday movie nights.