Cruise itinerary
9-Night Pacific Cruise from Sydney, New South Wales
9 nights · Pacific · 5 ports of call
9-night Pacific cruise aboard Carnival Splendor, departing Sydney, New South Wales and calling at At Sea, Nouméa, Lifou Island and Mystery Island (Inyeug).
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- Carnival Cruise Line
- Duration
- 9 nights
- Region
- Pacific
- Departs
- Sydney, New South Wales
- Returns
- Sydney, New South Wales
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Where this voyage takes you
- Family Friendly
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Sydney, New South Wales
Depart 15:30
Australia's harbour city, whose cruise terminal sits across the water from the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. The ferries at Circular Quay reach Manly and Bondi, while the historic Rocks district lies right beside the berths.
- Opera House
- Harbour Bridge
- Bondi Beach
- Day2
At Sea
- Day3
At Sea
- Day4
Nouméa
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
The capital of New Caledonia, a French territory in the South Pacific ringed by one of the world's largest lagoons. The town carries a Franco-Melanesian character, with waterfront markets and beaches along the Anse Vata and Baie des Citrons bays.
- Anse Vata beach
- Tjibaou Cultural Centre
- Lagoon snorkelling
- Day5
Lifou Island
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day6
Mystery Island (Inyeug)
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
A tiny uninhabited islet in southern Vanuatu, used as a tender stop for cruise ships in the South Pacific. Fringed by white sand and clear lagoon water, it offers snorkelling over coral reefs, with island markets set up by people from neighbouring Aneityum.
- reef snorkelling
- white-sand beach
- island markets
- Day7
At Sea
- Day8
At Sea
- Day9
At Sea
- Day10
Sydney, New South Wales
Arrive 06:30
Australia's harbour city, whose cruise terminal sits across the water from the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. The ferries at Circular Quay reach Manly and Bondi, while the historic Rocks district lies right beside the berths.
- Opera House
- Harbour Bridge
- Bondi Beach
Upcoming departures
- 31 Aug 2026
- 17 Dec 2026
- 4 Feb 2027
- 9 Mar 2027
- 17 May 2027
- 7 Jun 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
9-Night Pacific Cruise from Sydney, New South Wales FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 9-night Pacific cruise calls at Sydney, New South Wales, At Sea, Nouméa, Lifou Island and Mystery Island (Inyeug).
How many days are spent at sea?
5 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It is a round-trip sailing from Sydney, New South Wales.
How long is this cruise?
9 nights aboard Carnival Splendor.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 31 Aug 2026, 17 Dec 2026, 4 Feb 2027 and 9 Mar 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.