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14-night voyage departing Sydney, New South Wales.
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Day 1
Sydney, New South Wales , Australia
Friday, 15/12/2028
Sydney, capital of New South Wales and one of Australia's largest cities, is best known for its harbourfront Sydney Opera House, with a distinctive sail-like design. Massive Darling Harbour and the smaller Circular Quay port are hubs of waterside life, with the arched Harbour Bridge and esteemed Royal Botanic Garden nearby. Sydney Tower’s outdoor platform, the Skywalk, offers 360-degree views of the city and suburbs.
Day 4
Nouméa , New Caledonia
Monday, 18/12/2028
With its elegant urban infrastructure in a stunning natural setting, Noumea is a truly unique island and part of the New Caledonia archipelago. Noumea started as a penal colony, but has since evolved to a lovely metropolis and today has almost two thirds of New Caledonia’s population. While much of the archipelago of New Caledonia has a large percentage of Kanak people – the indigenous inhabitants who live in tribal areas across the country – Noumea is predominantly European with a strong French influence. The city’s center and Place de Cocotiers, the main park, are located close to the harbor and several churches date back to the late 19th century. Other attractions include a world-class aquarium at Anse Vata, several long beaches to the south, and a noteworthy collection of Kanak and South Pacific objects at the Museum of New Caledonia. The architectural gem of the city is the Tjibaou Cultural Center, the structure of which resembles sails, or the roofs of Kanak houses hidden behind mangroves.
Day 5
Lifou Island , New Caledonia
Tuesday, 19/12/2028
Lifou is a commune of France in the Loyalty Islands of New Caledonia. Lifou is made up of two main islands - Lifou Island and Tiga Island- in additional to a number of uninhabited islets. Lifou Isand is the largest atoll in the world. The island is actually made of fossilized coral - known as a makatea. Lifou island does not have any surface water and it relies on a freshwater reservoir accessed by caves. Lifou Island is best known for its vast atoll (the largest in the world). This ring-shaped coral reef affords some of the best snorkelling in the world. Popular activities on this island include scenic walks, relaxing days on the beach, swimming and snorkelling. There are no organized tours being offered during this call to Lifou Island, guests may explore on their own.
Day 6
Port Vila , Vanuatu
Wednesday, 20/12/2028
Vanuatu is an island nation located in the southern Pacific Ocean. The archipelago, which is of volcanic origin, is approximately 1,090 miles (about 1,750 kilometres) east of northern Australia, approximately 310 miles (about 500 kilometres) northeast of New Caledonia, west of Fiji and southeast of the Solomon Islands, near New Guinea. Located on Mélé Bay along the southwest coast of Éfaté, Port Vila is the capital and largest city of Vanuatu, as well as its commercial and economic centre. Although Port Vila's British and French influences are apparent, its multinational population includes ni-Vanuatu, British, French, Chinese, and Vietnamese citizens. An active commercial port, the city is home to hospitals, hotels, casinos, markets and shopping districts, a sports stadium, cultural centre, teacher-training institution, campus of the University of the South Pacific, and several meat- and fish-processing plants. The municipality of Port Vila is divided into four wards, Malapoa-Tagabe, Anabrou-Melcofe-Tassiriki, Centre and South. The area occupied by Port Vila has been inhabited by Melanesian people for thousands of years. In 2004, an archaeological expedition unearthed a burial site with 25 tombs, skeletons and pieces of ceramic pottery dating from 1300 B.C. The Vanuatu Islands first had contact with Europeans in 1606 with the arrival of Portuguese explorer Pedro Fernandes de Queirós. Europeans did not return until 1768, when Louis Antoine de Bougainville rediscovered the islands. In 1774, Captain Cook called the islands the 'New Hebrides', a name that would last until their independence in 1980. In 1825, sandalwood was discovered on the island of Erromango, prompting a rush of immigrants that included Catholic and Protestant missionaries from European and North America, as well as settlers looking for land to farm cotton, coffee, cocoa, bananas, and coconuts. British subjects from Australia made up the majority of settlers, but the establishment of the Caledonian Company of the New Hebrides in 1882 attracted more French subjects. The land around Port Vila was converted into the municipality of Franceville in 1889. By the start of the 20th century, the French outnumbered the British, and the two nations agreed to govern the islands jointly by way of the British-French Condominium. During World War II, Port Vila was an American and Australian airbase. The New Hebrides National Party was established in the early-1970s. Renamed Vanua'aku Pati in 1974, the party pushed for independence. In 1980, amidst the brief Coconut War, the Republic of Vanuatu was created. The economies of Port Vila and Vanuatu are supported by the agriculture, offshore financial services and cattle industries. However, the abundant tropical beauty of Vanuatu has made Port Vila a popular tourist destination for outdoor and nature enthusiasts alike. Renowned for its tropical climate and exquisite, white-sand beaches and world-class fishing, the archipelago is a region of spectacular geographic diversity that includes spectacular volcanoes, mountains and valleys, along with idyllic jungles, rainforests, botanical gardens, mineral springs, and waterfalls. What's more, Port Vila offers easy access to exploring the city, Vanuatu and the offshore islands that comprise this wonderful South Pacific island chain. Port Vila consists of a diverse blend of Melanesian, Eastern and Western cultures that presents a unique opportunity to discover the people, traditions and history of Vanuatu. Cultural village tours are a fantastic way to meet the locals and experience indigenous lifestyles and customs through storytelling, music, dance, kava-tasting, and a traditional Melanesian feast. The evolution of Port Vila and Vanuatu can be explored during visits to the Vanuatu Cultural Centre and Museum features a collection of historical artefacts from the Vanuatu Island. Additional historic landmarks include Independence Park, the French and British residencies, Supreme Court, Georges Pompidou Building, World War I and II memorials, Tanna Coffee-Roasting Factory, and more. Vanuatu's verdant canyons, jungle-covered mountain peaks, volcanoes, waterfalls, botanical gardens, mineral springs, white-sand beaches, and rainforests invite a wide array of picturesque, memorable and exciting sightseeing venues for outdoor enthusiasts. Land-based excursions include bird-watching, bicycling and motor-biking, eco-tours, hiking through jungle and rainforest nature trails, horseback-riding at the nearby Sea Horse Ranch or Club Hippique Adventure Park, helicopter or seaplane flight-seeing, dune-bugging the beaches and jungles, 'zorbing' down the hillsides, abseiling down a cascading waterfall, volcano trekking and sandboarding, zip-lining through the jungle canopy, and golfing at the stunningly beautiful Port Vila Golf and Country Club, the only 18-hole championship course in Vanuatu and home to the PGA-sanctioned Vanuatu Open. Picturesque and fun-filled water-based excursions include swimming, boating and sailing along the exquisite coast of Port Vila and Vanuatu, deep-sea fishing for enormous dolphin, marlin, wahoo, dorado, tuna, swordfish, and sailfish, jet-skiing and high-speed jet-boating, stand-up paddle-boarding, surfing, kite-surfing, and parasailing. The archipelago also offers some of the world's finest snorkelling and diving at venues such as the Hideaway Islands Marine Reserves, JoJo Beach Club, Havannah Beach and Boat Club, and Iririki Island.Due to its compact size, Port Vila can be easily explored in just a single day.
Day 8
Lautoka , Fiji
Friday, 22/12/2028
North of Nadi through sugarcane plantations and past the Sabeto Mountains is Lautoka, nicknamed the Sugar City for the local agriculture and its big processing mill. With a population of around 50,000, it's the only city besides Suva and, like the capital, has a pleasant waterfront. It's the sailing point for Blue Lagoon and Beachcomber Cruises but is otherwise unremarkable for tourists, itself having few hotels and fewer good restaurants. Locals recommend the city as a less-expensive place to shop for clothing, but note that it can take as long as 45 minutes to drive here. Legend has it that Lautoka acquired its name when two chiefs engaged in combat and one hit the other with a spear. He proclaimed "lau toka" (spear hit) and thus the future town was named.
Day 9
Suva , Fiji
Saturday, 23/12/2028
Fiji is a collection of tropical islands in the South Pacific and is well known for soft coral diving, white sandy beaches, and idyllic and peaceful surroundings. Because of its paradisiac surroundings, Fiji is a popular location for weddings and honeymoons. Suva is the capital of the Fiji archipelago, located on the southeastern coast of the island of Viti Levu and is the second most populated city of Fiji.
Day 10
Dravuni Island , Fiji
Sunday, 24/12/2028
Think island paradise anywhere in the world and you will almost certainly conjure up images of Dravuni Island. Shallow limpid seas surround palm tree fringed beaches that encircle the whole island bar the extremities. One of the 110 inhabited islands in the Kadavu archipelago with just 125 residents, Dravuni could be considered Fiji’s mischievous little brother. Smaller, much more manageable and far less touristy than Fiji, do not expect to find an infrastructure of hotels and car hire businesses. A village school and meeting house are perhaps the sum total of civilization here, but the exceptionally friendly welcome from the residents by far makes up for any lack of modern comforts. Instead this special little island has transparent seas that are unsurprisingly a snorkeller’s dream come true. A kaleidoscopic vision of colour thrives beneath the surface and is quite literally a visual feast for the eyes. However, for those who prefer their exploration to be land based, then the views from Hilltop Island are incredible, with the awe-inspiring panoramic vistas well worth the 20-minute hike. Dravuni also holds the auspicious title of being the northern most island of the Great Astrolabe Reef, where, according to legend there used to be a village that sunk into the sea. In order to honour the legend, villagers who fish here respect the story by not throwing garbage overboard.
Day 15
Sydney, New South Wales , Australia
Friday, 29/12/2028
Sydney, capital of New South Wales and one of Australia's largest cities, is best known for its harbourfront Sydney Opera House, with a distinctive sail-like design. Massive Darling Harbour and the smaller Circular Quay port are hubs of waterside life, with the arched Harbour Bridge and esteemed Royal Botanic Garden nearby. Sydney Tower’s outdoor platform, the Skywalk, offers 360-degree views of the city and suburbs.
Room Type & Prices
All prices per person based on double occupancy. Solo traveller prices — single occupancy. Contact our cruise experts for the latest availability and best fares.
Interior
158–162 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Oceanview
146–206 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Balcony
214–222 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Mini-Suite
323 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Reserve Collection
323 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Suite
460–932 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Inside
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interior · 158–162 sqft | IF Interior (IF) | Enquire → | ||
| IE Interior (IE) | Enquire → | |||
| ID Interior (ID) | Enquire → | |||
| IC Interior (IC) | Enquire → | |||
| IB Interior (IB) | Enquire → | |||
| IA Interior (IA) | Enquire → |
Interior · 158–162 sqft
IF Interior (IF)
Interior · 158–162 sqft
IE Interior (IE)
Interior · 158–162 sqft
ID Interior (ID)
Interior · 158–162 sqft
IC Interior (IC)
Interior · 158–162 sqft
IB Interior (IB)
Interior · 158–162 sqft
IA Interior (IA)
Oceanview
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanview · 146–206 sqft | OZ Oceanview (Obstructed) (OZ) | Enquire → | ||
| OY Oceanview (Obstructed) (OY) | Enquire → | |||
| OW Oceanview (Obstructed) (OW) | Enquire → | |||
| OV Oceanview (Obstructed) (OV) | Enquire → | |||
| OF Oceanview (OF) | Enquire → | |||
| OE Oceanview (OE) | Enquire → | |||
| OC Oceanview (OC) | Enquire → | |||
| OB Oceanview (OB) | Enquire → |
Oceanview · 146–206 sqft
OZ Oceanview (Obstructed) (OZ)
Oceanview · 146–206 sqft
OY Oceanview (Obstructed) (OY)
Oceanview · 146–206 sqft
OW Oceanview (Obstructed) (OW)
Oceanview · 146–206 sqft
OV Oceanview (Obstructed) (OV)
Oceanview · 146–206 sqft
OF Oceanview (OF)
Oceanview · 146–206 sqft
OE Oceanview (OE)
Oceanview · 146–206 sqft
OC Oceanview (OC)
Oceanview · 146–206 sqft
OB Oceanview (OB)
Balcony
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balcony · 214–222 sqft | BF Balcony (BF) | Enquire → | ||
| BE Balcony (BE) | Enquire → | |||
| BD Balcony (BD) | Enquire → | |||
| BC Balcony (BC) | Enquire → | |||
| BB Balcony (BB) | Enquire → | |||
| BA Balcony (BA) | Enquire → | |||
| B2 Premium Balcony (B2) | Enquire → | |||
| B4 Premium Balcony (B4) | Enquire → | |||
| B1 Premium Balcony (B1) | Enquire → |
Balcony · 214–222 sqft
BF Balcony (BF)
Balcony · 214–222 sqft
BE Balcony (BE)
Balcony · 214–222 sqft
BD Balcony (BD)
Balcony · 214–222 sqft
BC Balcony (BC)
Balcony · 214–222 sqft
BB Balcony (BB)
Balcony · 214–222 sqft
BA Balcony (BA)
Balcony · 214–222 sqft
B2 Premium Balcony (B2)
Balcony · 214–222 sqft
B4 Premium Balcony (B4)
Balcony · 214–222 sqft
B1 Premium Balcony (B1)
Suite
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini-Suite · 323 sqft | ME Mini-Suite (ME) | Enquire → | ||
| MD Mini-Suite (MD) | Enquire → | |||
| MB Mini-Suite (MB) | Enquire → | |||
| Reserve Collection · 323 sqft | M1 Club Class Mini-Suite | Enquire → | ||
| Suite · 460–932 sqft | S6 Vista Suite | Enquire → | ||
| S4 Penthouse Suite (S4) | Enquire → | |||
| S5 Premium Suite | Enquire → | |||
| S3 Penthouse Suite (S3) | Enquire → | |||
| S2 Owner's Suite | Enquire → |
Mini-Suite · 323 sqft
ME Mini-Suite (ME)
Mini-Suite · 323 sqft
MD Mini-Suite (MD)
Mini-Suite · 323 sqft
MB Mini-Suite (MB)
Reserve Collection · 323 sqft
M1 Club Class Mini-Suite
Suite · 460–932 sqft
S6 Vista Suite
Suite · 460–932 sqft
S4 Penthouse Suite (S4)
Suite · 460–932 sqft
S5 Premium Suite
Suite · 460–932 sqft
S3 Penthouse Suite (S3)
Suite · 460–932 sqft
S2 Owner's Suite
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