Royal Caribbean just made a super cool adjustment to their itinerary for sailing in March 2025 onboard the Quantum of the Seas from Brisbane, Australia! It’s always exciting when cruise lines mix things up and add some extra spice to their voyages, BUT…this change could have some important implications for passengers, especially those who rely on full-time mobility scooters and those who are not fans of tender boats. Let’s dive into the details.
The Quantum of the Seas itinerary for 2025 has recently been changed to tender ports only. Unfortunately, this means that people with wheelchairs will not be able to disembark the ship with the tender boats, meaning they will have to spend the entirety of their 7-day cruise on the ship itself.
The change in itinerary will come as a great disappointment for guests who had already booked the cruise. The ship was originally due to sail to Noumea, New Caledonia, but instead will now be heading to Port Vila in Vanuatu. Whereas Noumea was a port where the ship would dock, Port Vila will be tender-only. Additionally, the repositioning cruise between Hawaii and Singapore appears to be unavailable for guests to book, likely due to the ship entering dry dock for maintenance in Singapore.
For those who are disappointed by the change in itinerary, Royal Caribbean has suggested that the replacement port, Port Vila, could be another highlight of the cruise. The port is known for its tropical beauty, and guests will be able to explore the vibrant culture and stunning natural landscapes. Royal Caribbean has also promised that they will make every effort to ensure that guests have the best possible cruise experience.
