Cruise Description
9 Night Pacific Islands Cruise departing roundtrip from Sydney onboard Carnival Spirit.
You’re gonna need more fingers (and toes) to count all the things to do on board
Carnival Spirit can be summed up in one word: amazing. Well, maybe two words: amazing and exciting. Okay, make it two words plus one hyphenated word: amazing, exciting and jaw-dropping.
Highlights of this cruise include:
Noumea
It won’t take long to find your French side in this city. See for yourself, mon ami. It’s got that Parisienne style, sophistication and joie de vivre, with a little sun, sand and smiles thrown in too. And the French cheer is totally infectious. Trust me, you’ll be shouting bonjour! to strangers before you know it.
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?
Whatever you choose, this capital city is sure to please everyone’s tastes. Especially if your tastes happen to have a craving for something French.
Mare
Mare is the Pacific Islands at their best; think water so crystal clear blue it looks fake, so full of fish and turtles you’ll want to snorkel forever, think untouched beauty, think a tropical paradise, think aaaahh, now I’m truly on holiday!
Divided into eight districts, Maré offers something for everyone. Jagged basalt rocks are evidence of the island’s first volcanic activity, dark forests stretch to the cliffs’ edges and its central plane is scattered with grottos and natural pools where fish and turtles abound. Though shopping and dining options are scarce, Maré encapsulates what it truly means to get away from the every day and relax while experiencing something new and inspiring. Its beaches are postcard worthy; its waters are always warm; and its views are unforgettable.
Mystery Island
Look at that white powdery sand. Kinda makes you want to make a sand angel, doesn’t it? Go ahead, there’s plenty of room. The whole island is yours for the day. That’s right, it’s uninhabited and the only people who visit are cruise passengers. So it’s all yours. And it’s the perfect size to explore the whole thing.
Because the island is just 200m wide and barely a kilometre long, you can take your time wandering around. Start with the stalls of trinkets set up by locals from neighbouring islands – hello souvenirs. Then who’s up for some hair braiding? Talk about the perfect island hairdo. Oh, and there’s the airstrip built by US soldiers during WWII. Bet you didn’t know it had one of those.
Yep, Mystery Island is full of surprises and unexpected twists. Guess that’s why they call it Mystery Island.
Cruise Itinerary
| Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27/05 | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | 05:30 PM | |
| 28/05 | At sea | – | – |
| 29/05 | At sea | – | – |
| 30/05 | Noumea, New Caledonia | 08:00 AM | 05:00 PM |
| 31/05 | Mystery Island, Vanuatu | 08:30 AM | 05:00 PM |
| 01/06 | Mare Island, New Caledonia | 08:00 AM | 05:00 PM |
| 02/06 | At sea | – | – |
| 03/06 | At sea | – | – |
| 04/06 | At sea | – | – |
| 05/06 | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | 06:30 AM |
Itinerary may vary by sailing date and itineraries may be changed at the cruise lines discretion. Please check itinerary details at time of booking and before booking other travel services such as airline tickets.