Learn Cruise Management aboard a mega ship – sail for 10 days and discover the industry from the inside

ICMS students who enrol in Cruise Management as a level 300 elective subject in Trimester 1, 2026, will get to take their studies offshore with the launch of our 10-day Cruise Management Study Tour.

Students will embark on a 10-day (9-night) voyage, departing from Sydney’s Circular Quay aboard Royal Caribbean International’s Anthem of the Seas — one of the world’s most innovative mega ships. They will visit the islands of Vanuatu and New Caledonia, conducting hands-on research and reflective learning tasks while experiencing the realities of cruise tourism.

A floating classroom like no other

This immersive subject combines classroom learning with first-hand industry experience. Through workshops held both on campus and at sea, students will explore how cruise operators balance business performance with sustainability, workforce management, regulatory challenges, and destination impacts.

“This subject is designed to take learning beyond the classroom,” says Dr Johnnel Smith, ICMS Senior Program Manager (Tourism and Hospitality). “Students won’t just study cruise tourism — they’ll experience it from the inside, gaining insights into operations, customer experience, and the complex logistics that drive one of the world’s fastest-growing sectors of global tourism.”

Everything you need to know about the Cruise Management Study Tour

Voyage dates

Friday 13 March 2026 – Sunday 22 March 2026. Express your interest using the form below before 16 January 2026.

Inclusions

• 10 days (9 nights) aboard Royal Caribbean International’s Anthem of the Seas cruise line.
• Visits to the South Pacific islands of New Caledonia and Vanuatu.
• All meals (all you can eat with more than 18 different dining options) and basic beverages (no alcohol).
• Pre-paid gratuity.
• Port charges and taxes.
• On-board ID pass.

Access to the Anthem of the Seas’ incredible facilities, including:

• North Star: An observation capsule that offers 360-degree views from 300 feet above sea level.
• RipCord by iFLY: A skydiving simulator (free trial).
• FlowRider: A surf simulator (free trial).
• Rock-climbing wall: A rock-climbing wall for guests to use.
• SeaPlex: An indoor multi-purpose sports complex with bumper cars, roller skating, and a full-sized basketball court.
• Entertainment, including daytime and nightly shows.
• Pools, whirlpools, hot tubs and an adults-only solarium pool lounge.

Cost

Prices start from A$2,285 per person (non refundable), plus subject fees. A deposit of A$300 is required (non-refundable).

Deposit: non-refundable A$300

Please note, the price is subject to change based on date of final payment. Additional cost items not covered include, but are not limited to, the compulsory All Access Ship Tour (A$250.00), internet package optional shore excursions, meals ashore, certain beverages, photographs, telephone calls, on-board specialty restaurants, and purchases of other on-board and onshore goods and services.

Eligibility

The Cruise Management Study Tour is open to all ICMS students at Level 200 and above, including Exchange and Study Abroad students.

Please note, students are required to have a valid passport with at least six months validity prior to departure. Depending on country of citizenship, visas may be required for some island destinations. The minimum age to sail is 18 years old. Students are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from Sydney Harbour. Bookings for ship and shore activities will be conducted by the accompanying lecturer on behalf of all students. 

Please also note, this study tour will only go ahead if there is enough interest from eligible students.