---
title: "Melanesian Reef – Mystery Island & Port Vila"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/melanesian-reef-mystery-island-port-vila~RCL-OVATION-20271213-8
description: "8-night Royal Caribbean cruise on Ovation Of The Seas"
image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/edb17e42d57cef01.jpg
---

# Melanesian Reef – Mystery Island & Port Vila

![Route map: 8 nights round trip from Brisbane on Ovation Of The Seas](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/edb17e42d57cef01.jpg)

An 8-night round trip from Brisbane, sailing on the afternoon of 13 December. After two days at sea it calls at Mystery Island, Port Vila and Lelepa Island Vanuatu on three consecutive port days. The stops are in Vanuatu, and calls last 10 to 12 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 Brisbane at 06:30 on 21 December. Ovation Of The Seas (2016) carries up to 4,905 guests on 18 decks and has 16 restaurants, 6 of them included in the fare.

## Overview

- **Cruise Line:** [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md)
- **Ship:** [Ovation Of The Seas](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean/ovation-of-the-seas.md)
- **Duration:** 8 nights
- **Departure:** 2027-12-13
- **Return:** 2027-12-21
- **From:** [Brisbane, Australia](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/brisbane.md)

## Itinerary

| Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 | [Brisbane](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/brisbane.md) | AU |  | 16:00 | 22–27°C |
| 4 | [Mystery Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/mystery-island.md) | VU | 07:00 | 17:00 | 25–27°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 | 06:00 | 17:30 | 26–28°C |
| 9 | [Brisbane](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/brisbane.md) | AU | 06:30 |  | 22–27°C |

## Cabin Prices

Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 10 of this ship's 16 restaurants cost extra.

### EUR

#### 1 Guest

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Interior | €2,383 | €2,383 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-OVATION-20271213-8.md?pid=5ad44b8c-17a8-46b5-b10f-35bdd938b5f3) |
| Oceanview | Outside View | €2,792 | €2,792 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-OVATION-20271213-8.md?pid=fdbdf7bf-11e8-4b55-802d-b03c927bf10d) |
| Balcony | Balcony | €2,880 | €2,880 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-OVATION-20271213-8.md?pid=e6067845-eeca-4240-b9f7-11766c8a773f) |
| Suite | Suite | €5,210 | €5,210 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-OVATION-20271213-8.md?pid=33d93592-434e-4911-8655-3aa9d3500ff0) |

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 | €2,284 | €1,142 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-OVATION-20271213-8.md?pid=bbc8fcfc-957e-4852-84b8-9a14cc9aabaa) |
| Oceanview | Outside View | €2,549 | €1,275 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-OVATION-20271213-8.md?pid=8a5dd9b7-a432-4169-bad8-8380b5ced2b1) |
| Balcony | Balcony | €2,859 | €1,430 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-OVATION-20271213-8.md?pid=501b8650-b3ef-437d-bb68-a2a87f623efb) |
| Suite | Suite | €5,068 | €2,534 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-OVATION-20271213-8.md?pid=e43c2dc3-2ccf-4d9c-bd07-d6b918a9f64f) |

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 | €3,253 | €1,084 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-OVATION-20271213-8.md?pid=c34fe3fd-4098-4d12-be82-8ab85c1282ef) |
| Oceanview | Outside View | €3,649 | €1,216 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-OVATION-20271213-8.md?pid=67214b6f-c266-4417-a4ad-230124e358b7) |
| Balcony | Balcony | €3,908 | €1,303 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-OVATION-20271213-8.md?pid=406ea7a6-512c-44e6-b07f-dfe9e9fca2c2) |
| Suite | Suite | €6,722 | €2,241 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-OVATION-20271213-8.md?pid=a33e77ab-d121-470f-9412-d8194f99c98d) |

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 | €4,103 | €1,026 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-OVATION-20271213-8.md?pid=c4d3b346-d3b9-4c25-84df-f46ab239f367) |
| Oceanview | Outside View | €4,499 | €1,125 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-OVATION-20271213-8.md?pid=4e535c5c-52cd-4b19-8f20-0cc3ddf7ce99) |
| Balcony | Balcony | €4,758 | €1,190 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-OVATION-20271213-8.md?pid=a395b766-3627-435e-82c9-80f3de1be34a) |
| Suite | Suite | €7,767 | €1,942 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-OVATION-20271213-8.md?pid=44f1fc6b-a8fa-45e4-9e21-74b90d473f7b) |

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 | $2,727 | $2,727 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-OVATION-20271213-8.md?pid=9c0c65f4-01f9-4b05-95ed-370fdb435b1d) |
| Oceanview | Outside View | $3,199 | $3,199 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-OVATION-20271213-8.md?pid=812b3b86-0a6e-4ba3-8637-97ab4c3561a7) |
| Balcony | Balcony | $3,302 | $3,302 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-OVATION-20271213-8.md?pid=58a30960-f0b3-4068-ac18-056ff5a694b8) |
| Suite | Suite | $5,993 | $5,993 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-OVATION-20271213-8.md?pid=285aeb90-0e7a-46c5-81c1-e29ab42d2d7e) |

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 | $2,605 | $1,303 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-OVATION-20271213-8.md?pid=f4c7608e-c53d-473f-adbd-b40c32e18ebe) |
| Oceanview | Outside View | $2,911 | $1,456 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-OVATION-20271213-8.md?pid=d67f9d54-7da9-46de-9a06-b029f4dcf6ea) |
| Balcony | Balcony | $3,268 | $1,634 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-OVATION-20271213-8.md?pid=a4d7284e-c272-4e39-be90-4d66704eb303) |
| Suite | Suite | $5,822 | $2,911 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-OVATION-20271213-8.md?pid=f168dfb2-7e67-47de-831e-f68cc0b1c7fe) |

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 | $3,703 | $1,234 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-OVATION-20271213-8.md?pid=8de5838f-60bd-404f-bb5f-0319e50889a8) |
| Oceanview | Outside View | $4,160 | $1,387 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-OVATION-20271213-8.md?pid=f59e0865-738f-4d71-b00d-4d075cf4e377) |
| Balcony | Balcony | $4,458 | $1,486 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-OVATION-20271213-8.md?pid=0b152c4a-539a-4b21-abbf-cec13881ab3b) |
| Suite | Suite | $7,712 | $2,571 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-OVATION-20271213-8.md?pid=95c114f7-fd8a-4be9-bd1d-4636331b813b) |

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 | $4,663 | $1,166 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-OVATION-20271213-8.md?pid=7d308d15-e5c1-40a0-b0e8-8600d1f8c8b1) |
| Oceanview | Outside View | $5,120 | $1,280 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-OVATION-20271213-8.md?pid=1331aa0e-d9d9-488a-b4e7-d01e18206666) |
| Balcony | Balcony | $5,418 | $1,354 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-OVATION-20271213-8.md?pid=5da99485-2438-46f9-87a0-c72d712ebfed) |
| Suite | Suite | $8,898 | $2,224 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-OVATION-20271213-8.md?pid=4034b705-1ce4-43e1-945a-fa4cc25ab6cd) |

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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2026-08-27 | €2,392 | €2,657 | €3,032 | €5,804 |
| 2026-08-28 | €2,197 | €2,462 | €2,772 | €5,024 |
| 2026-08-29 | €2,197 | €2,462 | €2,772 | €5,024 |
| 2026-08-30 | €2,197 | €2,462 | €2,772 | €5,024 |
| 2026-08-31 | €2,197 | €2,462 | €2,772 | €5,024 |
| 2026-09-01 | €2,284 | €2,549 | €2,859 | €5,068 |
| 2026-09-02 | €2,284 | €2,549 | €2,859 | €5,068 |
| 2026-09-03 | €2,284 | €2,549 | €2,859 | €4,938 |
| 2026-09-04 | €2,284 | €2,549 | €2,859 | €4,938 |
| 2026-09-05 | €2,284 | €2,549 | €2,859 | €4,938 |
| 2026-09-06 | €2,284 | €2,549 | €2,859 | €4,938 |
| 2026-09-07 | €2,284 | €2,549 | €2,859 | €4,938 |
| 2026-09-08 | €2,284 | €2,549 | €2,859 | €4,938 |
| 2026-09-09 | €2,284 | €2,549 | €2,859 | €5,024 |
| 2026-09-10 | €2,284 | €2,549 | €2,859 | €5,024 |
| 2026-09-11 | €2,284 | €2,549 | €2,859 | €5,024 |
| 2026-09-12 | €2,284 | €2,549 | €2,859 | €5,024 |
| 2026-09-13 | €2,284 | €2,549 | €2,859 | €5,024 |
| 2026-09-14 | €2,284 | €2,549 | €2,859 | €5,024 |
| 2026-09-15 | €2,284 | €2,549 | €2,859 | €5,068 |
| 2026-09-16 | €2,284 | €2,549 | €2,859 | €5,068 |
| 2026-09-17 | €2,284 | €2,549 | €2,859 | €5,024 |
| 2026-09-18 | €2,284 | €2,549 | €2,859 | €5,024 |
| 2026-09-19 | €2,284 | €2,549 | €2,859 | €5,024 |
| 2026-09-20 | €2,284 | €2,549 | €2,859 | €5,024 |
| 2026-09-21 | €2,284 | €2,549 | €2,859 | €5,024 |
| 2026-09-22 | €2,372 | €2,579 | €3,017 | €5,024 |
| 2026-09-23 | €2,284 | €2,549 | €2,859 | €5,068 |
| 2026-09-24 | €2,284 | €2,549 | €2,859 | €5,068 |
| 2026-09-25 | €2,284 | €2,549 | €2,859 | €5,068 |
| 2026-09-26 | €2,284 | €2,549 | €2,859 | €5,068 |
| 2026-09-27 | €2,284 | €2,549 | €2,859 | €5,068 |
| 2026-09-28 | €2,284 | €2,549 | €2,859 | €5,068 |
| 2026-09-29 | €2,284 | €2,549 | €2,859 | €5,111 |
| 2026-09-30 | €2,284 | €2,549 | €2,859 | €5,111 |
| 2026-10-01 | €2,284 | €2,549 | €2,859 | €5,111 |
| 2026-10-02 | €2,284 | €2,549 | €2,859 | €5,068 |
| 2026-10-03 | €2,284 | €2,549 | €2,859 | €5,068 |
| 2026-10-04 | €2,284 | €2,549 | €2,859 | €5,068 |
| 2026-10-05 | €2,284 | €2,549 | €2,859 | €5,068 |
| 2026-10-06 | €2,284 | €2,549 | €2,859 | €5,068 |

### USD

| Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2026-08-27 | $2,730 | $3,035 | $3,467 | $6,672 |
| 2026-08-28 | $2,505 | $2,810 | $3,167 | $5,772 |
| 2026-08-29 | $2,505 | $2,810 | $3,167 | $5,772 |
| 2026-08-30 | $2,505 | $2,810 | $3,167 | $5,772 |
| 2026-08-31 | $2,505 | $2,810 | $3,167 | $5,772 |
| 2026-09-01 | $2,605 | $2,911 | $3,268 | $5,822 |
| 2026-09-02 | $2,605 | $2,911 | $3,268 | $5,822 |
| 2026-09-03 | $2,605 | $2,911 | $3,268 | $5,672 |
| 2026-09-04 | $2,605 | $2,911 | $3,268 | $5,672 |
| 2026-09-05 | $2,605 | $2,911 | $3,268 | $5,672 |
| 2026-09-06 | $2,605 | $2,911 | $3,268 | $5,672 |
| 2026-09-07 | $2,605 | $2,911 | $3,268 | $5,672 |
| 2026-09-08 | $2,605 | $2,911 | $3,268 | $5,672 |
| 2026-09-09 | $2,605 | $2,911 | $3,268 | $5,772 |
| 2026-09-10 | $2,605 | $2,911 | $3,268 | $5,772 |
| 2026-09-11 | $2,605 | $2,911 | $3,268 | $5,772 |
| 2026-09-12 | $2,605 | $2,911 | $3,268 | $5,772 |
| 2026-09-13 | $2,605 | $2,911 | $3,268 | $5,772 |
| 2026-09-14 | $2,605 | $2,911 | $3,268 | $5,772 |
| 2026-09-15 | $2,605 | $2,911 | $3,268 | $5,822 |
| 2026-09-16 | $2,605 | $2,911 | $3,268 | $5,822 |
| 2026-09-17 | $2,605 | $2,911 | $3,268 | $5,772 |
| 2026-09-18 | $2,605 | $2,911 | $3,268 | $5,772 |
| 2026-09-19 | $2,605 | $2,911 | $3,268 | $5,772 |
| 2026-09-20 | $2,605 | $2,911 | $3,268 | $5,772 |
| 2026-09-21 | $2,605 | $2,911 | $3,268 | $5,772 |
| 2026-09-22 | $2,706 | $2,946 | $3,450 | $5,772 |
| 2026-09-23 | $2,605 | $2,911 | $3,268 | $5,822 |
| 2026-09-24 | $2,605 | $2,911 | $3,268 | $5,822 |
| 2026-09-25 | $2,605 | $2,911 | $3,268 | $5,822 |
| 2026-09-26 | $2,605 | $2,911 | $3,268 | $5,822 |
| 2026-09-27 | $2,605 | $2,911 | $3,268 | $5,822 |
| 2026-09-28 | $2,605 | $2,911 | $3,268 | $5,822 |
| 2026-09-29 | $2,605 | $2,911 | $3,268 | $5,872 |
| 2026-09-30 | $2,605 | $2,911 | $3,268 | $5,872 |
| 2026-10-01 | $2,605 | $2,911 | $3,268 | $5,872 |
| 2026-10-02 | $2,605 | $2,911 | $3,268 | $5,822 |
| 2026-10-03 | $2,605 | $2,911 | $3,268 | $5,822 |
| 2026-10-04 | $2,605 | $2,911 | $3,268 | $5,822 |
| 2026-10-05 | $2,605 | $2,911 | $3,268 | $5,822 |
| 2026-10-06 | $2,605 | $2,911 | $3,268 | $5,822 |

## Ship Details

- **Year Built:** 2016
- **Passengers:** 4,905
- **Crew:** 1,500
- **Gross Tonnage:** 168,600 GT
- **Decks:** 18
- **Length:** 347.8m
- **Beam:** 41.5m
- **Dining (total):** 16
- **Dining (included):** 6
- **Dining (surcharge):** 10

## Port Details

### [Brisbane](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/brisbane.md)

*Australia*

> Sunshine State's laid-back river city

Avg dock time: 9.6h · Weather: 22–27°C

- Currency: Australian Dollar
- Languages: en
- Timezone: Australia/Brisbane

### [Mystery Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/mystery-island.md)

*Vanuatu*

> An uninhabited strip of paradise in Vanuatu

Avg dock time: 9.7h · Weather: 25–27°C

- Currency: Vanuatu Vatu
- Languages: bi, en, fr
- Timezone: Pacific/Efate

### [Port Vila](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/port-vila.md)

*Vanuatu*

> Vanuatu's tropical capital of volcano thrills

Avg dock time: 10.1h · 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*

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 | [Cobalt Horizon – Coral Sea from Brisbane](https://cruisello.com/cruises/cobalt-horizon-coral-sea-from-brisbane~RCL-OVATION-20271210-3.md) | 2027-12-10 | 2027-12-13 | 3 | €493 / $558 |
| Next | [Banyan & Blue Lagoon – Port Vila & Lelepa](https://cruisello.com/cruises/banyan-blue-lagoon-port-vila-lelepa~RCL-OVATION-20271221-7.md) | 2027-12-21 | 2027-12-28 | 7 | €1,299 / $1,484 |

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