Island Escape Adventure – Noumea & Port Vila

About this cruise

There's a reason 9-night cruises are the most popular length. This one sails from Sydney on January 15, 2027 and visits Port Vila, Mystery Island and Noumea. It starts gently with sea days, so by the time you reach the first port you'll have explored the ship and actually feel on holiday. Big cities, reef snorkelling, and New Zealand's green mountains. Genuinely varied. You get around 10 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, Anthem of the Seas takes the food seriously, with 15 restaurants to choose from. 7 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Sydney has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. While everyone else deals with the January cold, you'll be somewhere warmer. And floating. Whether you've cruised before or not, this 9-night itinerary is a genuinely good one.