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Discover Vanuatu Cruise

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Discover Vanuatu Cruise
Discover Vanuatu Cruise
Discover Vanuatu Cruise
Cruising At Sea
Cruising At Sea
Noumea
Noumea
Lifou
Lifou
Sydney
Sydney
Mystery Island
Mystery Island
Sydney
Sydney
Port Vila
Port Vila
Cruising At Sea
Cruising At Sea
Sydney
Sydney
Cruising At Sea
Cruising At Sea
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 Cruise Length
11 Days
 Cruise Starts
Sydney
 Cruise Finishes
Sydney
11 Day Discover Vanuatu Cruise Itinerary (Carnival)
Countries Explored: Australia, Vanuatu, New Caledonia
Ship
Ship Class
Grand Class
Passengers
2636
Crew
1,100
Launched
2001
Refurbished
2024
Cruise Code
PP0

Overview

Begin and end your 11 day (10 night) cruise in Sydney onboard Carnival Adventure and enjoy exclusive savings and cruise inclusions with Carnival and Global Journeys.

Cruise Itinerary

Departs: 4:00 PM

There are two dedicated cruise passenger terminals - the White Bay Cruise Terminal at Rozelle and the Overseas Passenger Terminal at Circular Quay in the city centre. This is your opportunity to marvel at Australia’s famous icons, the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge as you glide past The Heads - the dramatic sandstone cliffs at the entrance of the harbour.

You've got a foodie in you - everyone does! Awaken and delight yours on a Carnival cruise with delicious main dishes, tempting desserts and general yumminess everywhere you look. For an additional cover charge enjoy extraordinary dining at a range of specialty restaurants including Luke's Bar & Grill, The Chef's Table, Trattoria and Luke's Burgers - poolside!

Arrives: 8:00 AM Departs: 4:00 PM

In Port Vila, Vanuatu's energetic capital, you'll be greeted by friendly Bislama-speaking locals and street-side markets. The city is perfectly located around a beautiful harbour and still holds a touch of French influence in the form of bistros and murals. Ships will dock at the port.

Top Things to Do in Port Vila:

  • Sail to Dream cove for a snorkel adventure
  • visit the Cascade Waterfalls
  • take a buggy on an off-road adventure
  • join a thrilling jet boat ride in Port Vila's bay waters
  • zip-line through the jungle

Arrives: 8:00 AM Departs: 5:00 PM

A tiny, uninhabited island, Mystery Island is a remote paradise of white sand beaches, swaying palms and aquamarine waters. Since the surrounding sea is a protected marine sanctuary, visitors will be enchanted by views of colourful marine life and pristine coral reefs. Ships will anchor offshore and tenders will be provided to shore.

Top Things to Do on Mystery Island:

  • snorkel the pristine reef
  • walk the entire shoreline (takes 40 minutes) 
  • visit nearby Aneityum Island and learn about their way of life
  • relax on the white sand beach

Arrives: 8:00 AM Departs: 5:00 PM

Lifou is the largest island in the archipelago of coral atolls known as the Loyalty Islands. Long stretches of white sand beach, small coves, limestone caves, grottos and imposing cliffs give the island one of the most dramatic landscapes in the pacific. Ships will anchor offshore and tenders will be provided to the shore.

Top Things to Do in Lifou:

  • relax on Luecila or Luengoni Beach
  • visit the fossilised coral Cliffs of Jokin
  • snorkel at Jinek Bay Marine Reserve
  • visit a vanilla plantation
  • visit Hnathalo & learn about Melanesian culture

Arrives: 8:00 AM Departs: 5:00 PM

The capital of New Caledonia, Noumea is a little piece of France in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. It has all the flavour and ambience of a bustling, sophisticated provincial french town with the friendly charms, adventure and heavenly climate of the pacific islands. Ships will dock at the port.

Top Things to Do on Noumea:

  • tour Noumea on the Tchou Tchou Train
  • sail to and snorkel the New Caledonia Lagoon
  • visit Amedee Island
  • explore Parc Forestier

Carnival Adventure has a huge variety of activities on board, including exciting waterslides, four relaxing pools, a thrilling Edge Adventure Park, plus a huge range of bars, entertainment and dining options.

You might start your day at the waterslides, or Edge Adventure Park, complete with ziplining, rock climbing and abseiling. Then enjoy a lazy morning poolside, followed by a delicious family lunch. Or, how about a relaxing massage at the day spa while the kids have the time of their lives in the kids clubs? Throw delicious dining at Luke’s Bar & Grill, great bars, and world-class entertainment into the mix and you’ve got yourself a holiday lineup that can only be described as an adventure - a Carnival Adventure!

Arrives: 6:30 AM

Ships arriving into Sydney typically dock at Circular Quay, or the White Bay Cruise Terminal, slightly farther west. From Circular Quay, you can easily access the iconic Sydney Opera House and the Royal Botanic Garden. Public transport options include trains, buses, and ferries. White Bay passengers can take a shuttle or taxi to reach key attractions like Darling Harbour and The Rocks, known for their shops, restaurants, and historical sites.

Note: Ship ports may not be located in the starting & ending cities listed. Port and transfer details will be provided in your travel documentation. The provided itinerary is for informational purposes only. Activities and sightseeing attractions listed may not be available or achievable within the time in port.

Life Onboard Carnival Adventure

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Carnival Adventure

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Happy Families
Happy Families

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Onboard Activities
Onboard Activities

Try out one of the many adventure activities, launch yourself down a waterslide or perhaps Barefoot Bowls is your cup of tea? Read more

Nightlife
Nightlife

Live music, bars and exciting and exclusive shows been especially designed for P&O Cruises. Read more

Dining
Dining

Three stylish, a la carte restaurants and nine casual eateries are included in your cruise fare. Read more

Byron Beach Club
Byron Beach Club

Looking to kick back while you cruise? The luxurious Byron Beach Club is the place to be. Read more

Carnival Adventure Reviews (2) Most Recent 'Carnival Adventure' Reviews

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80's cruise from Sydney 0 , New Zealand, Jul 2025
We made the 80's cruises in Carnival Adventure. Overall was really enjoyable, atmosphere on the cruise and especially the main shows were really good. Cabinets and overall state of the ship are very good too. Embarkation and disimbarkation process really organized and fast. Things not so good: There is not a lot of variety on food on The Pantry, and read more the daily entertainment was kind of short on options, with more of the activities focused only on Australian passengers. Is a good option anyways for a short break.
Never again 0 , New Zealand, May 2025
This was our first cruise as a family with a daughter who was 20 months at the time of travel. We were told cruises were family friendly but it couldn’t have been further from the truth. We spent 9 days walking up and down a boat as there was no play area not even a safe contained area for little ones. The kids club was shocking. No toys for her age read more and I looked through the older kids room and they were either watching tv or screaming crying. Not allowed in any of the pools as she was still in nappies (only found out the rule after we booked which wasn’t helpful!). The food was okay but nothing special. Very dated and tired and just felt as though we had stepped back in time. The itinerary advertised on day at Willis island which wasn’t even a stop we just sailed past it at 9pm at night in the dark. The only good thing about this whole trip was how lovely the staff were but honestly a holiday from hell.

Prices & Dates

There are currently no departures available on this cruise. Either it's the end of the season and new departures will be released shortly, or this itinerary has been changed and is not operating this season. Feel free to contact us for information about when next seasons dates will be released or click here to view general release dates for all destinations.

Note
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and trip details are correct at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by Carnival. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from the cruise-line and should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.