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Young fans can ride on a Wiggles-themed cruise for free if their name is Dorothy, Henry or Shirley.
For the second year in a row, Royal Caribbean is launching three new itineraries centered around popular Australian preschool music groups.
Children named after popular characters from the series – Dorothy the dinosaur, Henry the octopus and Shirley Sean the unicorn – are eligible for this unusual free travel offer.
However, the offer is only open to residents of Australia and New Zealand, and children must be six years or older at the time of selected sailing.
Options include a four-night cruise on the Yellow Wiggle with Tsehay Hawkins Quantum of the Seas From Brisbane to Airlie Beach. Flights will depart on 30 November 2026, with fares starting from £372 per person.
and a four-night cruise at Lucia Field, the “Blue Wiggle” Song of the Ocean Flying from Sydney to Hobart on March 1, 2027. Prices start from £469 per person.
If four nights isn’t enough time for Wiggle, passengers can sail on board for seven nights Quantum of the Seas Flying from Brisbane to the South Pacific on 19 March 2027. Prices start from £622 per person, sailing with the ‘Red Wiggle’ Caterina Mete and ‘Yellow Wiggle’ Evie Ferris.
On-board activities include a sailing party hosted by DJ Dorothy, as well as photo and meet-and-greet opportunities with the Wiggles and their Wiggly friends.
The offer is valid for one child sailing free in a triple or quadruple cabin on Wiggles-themed sailings during the 2026-2027 season.
As of January 28, up to 50 cabins will be available.
Royal Caribbean highlights research showing more than a third of parents are considering retro names for their children by 2026, while nearly half of Australians know a child named Dorothy, Henry or Shirley, underscoring The Wiggles’ cultural impact from 2026.
Kathryn Lock, senior marketing director for Royal Caribbean Australia and New Zealand, said: “With the rise of retro names like Dorothy, Henry and Shirley, we saw a fun opportunity to celebrate this trend while providing families with a unique opportunity to connect with their favorite Wiggles and Wiggly characters.
“These three exclusive sailings in the summer of 2026/2027 will mark the second year of this exciting partnership, delivering more unforgettable adventures for all ages. We can’t wait to welcome families on board for the ultimate swinging adventure.”
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