Emerald Havens – Lifou & Lelepa from Brisbane
About this cruise
No complicated itinerary, no back-to-back transfers, just the ports, the ship, and the sea in between. This 7-night sailing from Brisbane on November 25, 2027 visits Lelepa Island Vanuatu and Lifou Island. You ease into this one, with a few sea days up front to find your rhythm before the 2 port calls start. Sydney Opera House one day, Milford Sound's fjords another. The Antipodes reward the long flight. If one port sticks with you, it'll probably be Lifou Island, New Caledonia's cliffside paradise of vanilla. Around 11 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. From casual buffets to proper sit-down restaurants, Voyager Of The Seas has 8 dining spots on board, most of them included. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. It's the kind of trip you actually remember afterwards.