--- title: "Melanesian Current – Lifou & Port Vila" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/melanesian-current-lifou-port-vila~RCL-VOYAGER-20271228-9 description: "9-night Royal Caribbean cruise on Voyager Of The Seas" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/287140e2f8dd2ea2.jpg --- # Melanesian Current – Lifou & Port Vila ![Route map: 9 nights round trip from Sydney on Voyager Of The Seas](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/287140e2f8dd2ea2.jpg) A 9-night round trip from Sydney, sailing on the evening of 28 December. After two days at sea it calls at Lifou Island, Port Vila, Lelepa Island Vanuatu and Mystery Island on four consecutive port days. The stops are in New Caledonia and Vanuatu, and calls last 9 to 10 hours. Typical highs for the time of year are around 28°C (82°F) at every stop. After two more days at sea you're back in Sydney at 6:30 AM on 6 January. On New Year's Eve the ship is at Lifou Island. On New Year's Day the ship is at Port Vila. Voyager Of The Seas (1999) carries up to 4,269 guests on 15 decks and has 8 restaurants, 2 of them included in the fare. ## Overview - **Cruise Line:** [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - **Ship:** [Voyager Of The Seas](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean/voyager-of-the-seas.md) - **Duration:** 9 nights - **Departure:** 2027-12-28 - **Return:** 2028-01-06 - **From:** [Sydney, Australia](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/sydney.md) ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Sydney](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/sydney.md) | AU | | 17:00 | 19–26°C | | 4 | [Lifou Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/lifou-island.md) | NC | 08:00 | 17:00 | 24–28°C | | 5 | [Port Vila](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/port-vila.md) | VU | 07:00 | 17:00 | 26–28°C | | 6 | [Lelepa Island Vanuatu](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/lelepa-island-vanuatu.md) | VU | 07:00 | 17:00 | 26–28°C | | 7 | [Mystery Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/mystery-island.md) | VU | 07:00 | 16:00 | 26–28°C | | 10 | [Sydney](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/sydney.md) | AU | 06:30 | | 19–26°C | ## Cabin Prices Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 6 of this ship's 8 restaurants cost extra. ### EUR #### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Interior | €3,289 | €3,289 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-VOYAGER-20271228-9.md?pid=7281566c-3e41-452b-8886-36bbea07c69c) | | Oceanview | Outside View | €4,342 | €4,342 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-VOYAGER-20271228-9.md?pid=7f4942d5-72cc-486d-9f3a-7ab50b40e2ee) | | Balcony | Balcony | €5,253 | €5,253 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-VOYAGER-20271228-9.md?pid=b70892fc-048b-48f2-b2be-135b658e6e54) | | Suite | Suite | €7,842 | €7,842 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-VOYAGER-20271228-9.md?pid=c47dff40-bd90-4353-a191-2f529958d973) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. #### 2 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Interior | €3,216 | €1,608 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-VOYAGER-20271228-9.md?pid=9e9c3de6-3088-4944-b4c3-81fb38ec7dd0) | | Oceanview | Outside View | €4,113 | €2,057 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-VOYAGER-20271228-9.md?pid=82f793e7-7a34-48cd-8642-e34e083c0b86) | | Balcony | Balcony | €5,180 | €2,590 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-VOYAGER-20271228-9.md?pid=e5650ae9-2181-4936-a8db-6efef16e98ad) | | Suite | Suite | €7,872 | €3,936 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-VOYAGER-20271228-9.md?pid=6157e4ac-bf7a-4656-a7e0-f164b8f96a6e) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. #### 3 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Interior | €4,920 | €1,640 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-VOYAGER-20271228-9.md?pid=90cb935c-8039-46b6-97df-94e786704f2e) | | Oceanview | Outside View | €5,991 | €1,997 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-VOYAGER-20271228-9.md?pid=4b93ddce-270f-4d0b-a563-5e833e17dbc3) | | Balcony | Balcony | €7,397 | €2,466 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-VOYAGER-20271228-9.md?pid=d39a3a9c-f430-4bb0-8f19-86600fadc83e) | | Suite | Suite | €10,415 | €3,472 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-VOYAGER-20271228-9.md?pid=acce64d6-14d9-48c8-9dd8-4e8407e22cc5) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. #### 4 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Interior | €6,330 | €1,583 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-VOYAGER-20271228-9.md?pid=cadfdf90-51d5-46e3-8dc4-28ed8013e97a) | | Oceanview | Outside View | €7,401 | €1,850 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-VOYAGER-20271228-9.md?pid=1d18e6ab-0e51-44a5-82af-e3b6a3414b3f) | | Balcony | Balcony | €8,942 | €2,236 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-VOYAGER-20271228-9.md?pid=13d896f4-5124-4d9d-9385-b0c1b1dcd28a) | | Suite | Suite | €12,096 | €3,024 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-VOYAGER-20271228-9.md?pid=b0d62bb2-1f07-45ce-8ba9-7402a06c74e8) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. ### USD #### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Interior | $3,776 | $3,776 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-VOYAGER-20271228-9.md?pid=57af865f-7254-48a1-9746-07cac00a6655) | | Oceanview | Outside View | $4,996 | $4,996 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-VOYAGER-20271228-9.md?pid=600ad682-adf9-4b01-b6e8-3f85f970c6d6) | | Balcony | Balcony | $6,051 | $6,051 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-VOYAGER-20271228-9.md?pid=b8debf47-b32e-4460-9580-947d0069b543) | | Suite | Suite | $9,051 | $9,051 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-VOYAGER-20271228-9.md?pid=1113386f-65fb-4531-af7e-0dc459584b97) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. #### 2 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Interior | $3,682 | $1,841 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-VOYAGER-20271228-9.md?pid=942f01c0-e7af-4cb4-91d1-86fb5afe1d12) | | Oceanview | Outside View | $4,722 | $2,361 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-VOYAGER-20271228-9.md?pid=46396890-6d1c-4585-b9bf-a0bbdf5386d3) | | Balcony | Balcony | $5,957 | $2,979 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-VOYAGER-20271228-9.md?pid=2574644e-6377-4180-a31c-8fa4cad7b80b) | | Suite | Suite | $9,078 | $4,539 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-VOYAGER-20271228-9.md?pid=34d72749-f731-4fa5-bf4d-5cfb9f8d7e1e) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. #### 3 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Interior | $5,628 | $1,876 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-VOYAGER-20271228-9.md?pid=57fa7b63-029a-44cd-9737-fdc844ec3bf7) | | Oceanview | Outside View | $6,869 | $2,290 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-VOYAGER-20271228-9.md?pid=d75693b6-8abe-4b66-8afd-e0331ee4e6d2) | | Balcony | Balcony | $8,500 | $2,833 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-VOYAGER-20271228-9.md?pid=8c837f6b-676b-4c63-8ae7-d422ba36f706) | | Suite | Suite | $11,997 | $3,999 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-VOYAGER-20271228-9.md?pid=3a4bf47a-2ff3-4aa3-9d1c-55c9fa74aec3) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. #### 4 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Interior | $7,234 | $1,808 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-VOYAGER-20271228-9.md?pid=dcb865c4-f1e5-45f4-9aa0-40e41dc7d3de) | | Oceanview | Outside View | $8,475 | $2,119 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-VOYAGER-20271228-9.md?pid=c8d80ab8-8915-47ea-9879-57a0ef6238d4) | | Balcony | Balcony | $10,263 | $2,566 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-VOYAGER-20271228-9.md?pid=faf113e8-44e7-4b39-9173-68a813ed322b) | | Suite | Suite | $13,917 | $3,479 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-VOYAGER-20271228-9.md?pid=b85d064d-5cdd-4021-bd0e-e19ff33903ca) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. ## Price History (2 guests) ### EUR | Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2026-08-31 | €3,021 | €3,918 | €4,920 | €7,092 | | 2026-09-01 | €3,021 | €3,918 | €4,920 | €7,136 | | 2026-09-02 | €3,021 | €3,918 | €4,920 | €7,136 | | 2026-09-03 | €3,021 | €3,918 | €4,920 | €7,006 | | 2026-09-04 | €3,021 | €3,918 | €4,920 | €7,006 | | 2026-09-05 | €3,021 | €3,918 | €4,920 | €7,006 | | 2026-09-06 | €3,021 | €3,918 | €4,920 | €7,006 | | 2026-09-07 | €3,021 | €3,918 | €4,920 | €7,006 | | 2026-09-08 | €3,021 | €3,918 | €4,920 | €7,006 | | 2026-09-09 | €3,021 | €3,918 | €4,920 | €7,092 | | 2026-09-10 | €3,021 | €3,918 | €4,920 | €7,092 | | 2026-09-11 | €3,021 | €3,918 | €4,920 | €7,092 | | 2026-09-12 | €3,021 | €3,918 | €4,920 | €7,092 | | 2026-09-13 | €3,021 | €3,918 | €4,920 | €7,092 | | 2026-09-14 | €3,021 | €3,918 | €4,920 | €7,092 | | 2026-09-15 | €3,021 | €3,918 | €4,920 | €7,136 | | 2026-09-16 | €3,021 | €3,918 | €4,920 | €7,136 | | 2026-09-17 | €3,021 | €3,918 | €4,920 | €7,092 | | 2026-09-18 | €3,021 | €3,918 | €4,920 | €7,092 | | 2026-09-19 | €3,021 | €3,918 | €4,920 | €7,092 | | 2026-09-20 | €3,021 | €3,918 | €4,920 | €7,092 | | 2026-09-21 | €3,021 | €3,918 | €4,920 | €7,092 | | 2026-09-22 | €3,021 | €3,918 | €4,920 | €7,092 | | 2026-09-23 | €2,923 | €3,803 | €4,757 | €7,136 | | 2026-09-24 | €2,923 | €3,803 | €4,757 | €7,136 | | 2026-09-25 | €2,923 | €3,803 | €4,757 | €7,136 | | 2026-09-26 | €2,923 | €3,803 | €4,757 | €7,136 | | 2026-09-27 | €2,923 | €3,803 | €4,757 | €7,136 | | 2026-09-28 | €2,923 | €3,803 | €4,757 | €7,136 | | 2026-09-29 | €2,923 | €3,803 | €4,757 | €7,179 | | 2026-09-30 | €2,923 | €3,803 | €4,757 | €7,179 | | 2026-10-01 | €2,923 | €3,803 | €4,757 | €7,179 | | 2026-10-02 | €2,923 | €3,803 | €4,757 | €7,136 | | 2026-10-03 | €2,923 | €3,803 | €4,757 | €7,136 | | 2026-10-04 | €2,923 | €3,803 | €4,757 | €7,136 | | 2026-10-05 | €2,923 | €3,803 | €4,757 | €7,136 | | 2026-10-06 | €3,216 | €4,113 | €5,180 | €7,872 | ### USD | Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2026-08-31 | $3,457 | $4,497 | $5,657 | $8,178 | | 2026-09-01 | $3,457 | $4,497 | $5,657 | $8,228 | | 2026-09-02 | $3,457 | $4,497 | $5,657 | $8,228 | | 2026-09-03 | $3,457 | $4,497 | $5,657 | $8,078 | | 2026-09-04 | $3,457 | $4,497 | $5,657 | $8,078 | | 2026-09-05 | $3,457 | $4,497 | $5,657 | $8,078 | | 2026-09-06 | $3,457 | $4,497 | $5,657 | $8,078 | | 2026-09-07 | $3,457 | $4,497 | $5,657 | $8,078 | | 2026-09-08 | $3,457 | $4,497 | $5,657 | $8,078 | | 2026-09-09 | $3,457 | $4,497 | $5,657 | $8,178 | | 2026-09-10 | $3,457 | $4,497 | $5,657 | $8,178 | | 2026-09-11 | $3,457 | $4,497 | $5,657 | $8,178 | | 2026-09-12 | $3,457 | $4,497 | $5,657 | $8,178 | | 2026-09-13 | $3,457 | $4,497 | $5,657 | $8,178 | | 2026-09-14 | $3,457 | $4,497 | $5,657 | $8,178 | | 2026-09-15 | $3,457 | $4,497 | $5,657 | $8,228 | | 2026-09-16 | $3,457 | $4,497 | $5,657 | $8,228 | | 2026-09-17 | $3,457 | $4,497 | $5,657 | $8,178 | | 2026-09-18 | $3,457 | $4,497 | $5,657 | $8,178 | | 2026-09-19 | $3,457 | $4,497 | $5,657 | $8,178 | | 2026-09-20 | $3,457 | $4,497 | $5,657 | $8,178 | | 2026-09-21 | $3,457 | $4,497 | $5,657 | $8,178 | | 2026-09-22 | $3,457 | $4,497 | $5,657 | $8,178 | | 2026-09-23 | $3,345 | $4,366 | $5,471 | $8,228 | | 2026-09-24 | $3,345 | $4,366 | $5,471 | $8,228 | | 2026-09-25 | $3,345 | $4,366 | $5,471 | $8,228 | | 2026-09-26 | $3,345 | $4,366 | $5,471 | $8,228 | | 2026-09-27 | $3,345 | $4,366 | $5,471 | $8,228 | | 2026-09-28 | $3,345 | $4,366 | $5,471 | $8,228 | | 2026-09-29 | $3,345 | $4,366 | $5,471 | $8,278 | | 2026-09-30 | $3,345 | $4,366 | $5,471 | $8,278 | | 2026-10-01 | $3,345 | $4,366 | $5,471 | $8,278 | | 2026-10-02 | $3,345 | $4,366 | $5,471 | $8,228 | | 2026-10-03 | $3,345 | $4,366 | $5,471 | $8,228 | | 2026-10-04 | $3,345 | $4,366 | $5,471 | $8,228 | | 2026-10-05 | $3,345 | $4,366 | $5,471 | $8,228 | | 2026-10-06 | $3,682 | $4,722 | $5,957 | $9,078 | ## Ship Details - **Year Built:** 1999 - **Passengers:** 4,269 - **Crew:** 1,200 - **Gross Tonnage:** 138,000 GT - **Decks:** 15 - **Length:** 310.9m - **Beam:** 48.2m - **Dining (total):** 8 - **Dining (included):** 2 - **Dining (surcharge):** 6 ## Port Details ### [Sydney](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/sydney.md) *Australia* > Where the Opera House meets the harbour Avg dock time: 14.9h · Weather: 19–26°C - Currency: Australian Dollar - Languages: en - Timezone: Australia/Sydney ### [Lifou Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/lifou-island.md) *New Caledonia* > New Caledonia's cliffside paradise of vanilla Avg dock time: 9.2h · Weather: 24–28°C - Currency: CFP Franc - Languages: fr - Timezone: Pacific/Noumea ### [Port Vila](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/port-vila.md) *Vanuatu* > Vanuatu's tropical capital of volcano thrills Avg dock time: 9.7h · Weather: 26–28°C - Currency: Vanuatu Vatu - Languages: bi, en, fr - Timezone: Pacific/Efate ### [Lelepa Island Vanuatu](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/lelepa-island-vanuatu.md) *Vanuatu* Avg dock time: 11.2h · Weather: 26–28°C - Currency: Vanuatu Vatu - Languages: bi, en, fr - Timezone: Pacific/Efate ### [Mystery Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/mystery-island.md) *Vanuatu* > An uninhabited strip of paradise in Vanuatu Avg dock time: 9.5h · Weather: 26–28°C - Currency: Vanuatu Vatu - Languages: bi, en, fr - Timezone: Pacific/Efate ## Before & After on This Ship Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency. | | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous | [Jade Sound – Wellington & Fiordland](https://cruisello.com/cruises/jade-sound-wellington-fiordland~RCL-VOYAGER-20271218-10.md) | 2027-12-18 | 2027-12-28 | 10 | €2,260 / $2,591 | | Next | [Equator Bound – Darwin & Bali to Singapore](https://cruisello.com/cruises/equator-bound-darwin-bali-to-singapore~RCL-VOYAGER-20280106-15.md) | 2028-01-06 | 2028-01-21 | 15 | €1,898 / $2,164 | ## Browse - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - 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