Vanuatu & New Caledonia from Auckland, New Zealand

Experience a cosmopolitan city surrounded by natural wonders. Auckland has two harbours and over 50 local islands. When your legs are ready to fall off, take a seat and feast on local cuisine with an international twist. Yep, Auckland really is a city like no other.

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Port Vila or, simply, Vila to those in the know is the bustling capital and vibrant hub of Vanuatu in the South Pacific. Vanuatu’s largest seaport city, located on Efate Island’s southern coast, offers a relaxed and friendly vibe. The sunshine beams on the local faces as radiantly as the year-round Pacific skies — producing the warmest welcome imaginable on a Port Vila cruise with Carnival. It may be oceans away, but the welcome will make you feel right at home. From the moment you arrive you’re greeted with a big ol’ smile.

Lifou Isle is a land of scenic and sensory contrast. The white sands, crystal waters, renowned dive spots and hiking paths make Lifou Isle a must-visit South Pacific destination. The weather is super sunny all year round so you should totally hit the water and hang with the friendly fishies. Especially because Lifou Isle has the brightest marine life around.

Carnival transports you to the heart of Noumea, in its vibrant capital city of New Caledonia. Renowned as the Paris of the Pacific, you can channel French-style savoir-faire. Aside from ordering delicious croissants (in perfect French of course), there’s plenty of other great stuff to keep you busy. All you gotta do is choose which is more your style. Are you more in the mood for a day at the beach? Or would you rather the hustle and bustle of the city? Perhaps a bit of both?

Step ashore in the footsteps of Captain Cook and discover an unspoilt landscape fringed by sapphire seas. Stroll amongst the soaring pine trees, or take a guided tour of this former convict settlement. Norfolk Island is an historic destination for P&O Cruises as this was our first cruise port over 75 years ago.

Experience a cosmopolitan city surrounded by natural wonders. Auckland has two harbours and over 50 local islands. When your legs are ready to fall off, take a seat and feast on local cuisine with an international twist. Yep, Auckland really is a city like no other.