Pacific Pulse – Noumea & Port Vila

About this cruise

No complicated itinerary, no back-to-back transfers, just the ports, the ship, and the sea in between. This 9-night sailing from Sydney on January 10, 2028 visits Noumea, Port Vila and Lelepa Island Vanuatu. You ease into this one, with a few sea days up front to find your rhythm before the 3 port calls start. Sydney Opera House one day, Milford Sound's fjords another. The Antipodes reward the long flight. Port Vila alone is worth the trip, Vanuatu's tropical capital of volcano thrills. Around 9 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Anthem of the Seas keeps you well fed. 15 places to eat, with 7 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. If you can, add a night in Sydney before boarding. It's a good city to wander. A January sailing is basically an excuse to chase the sun for a week or two. Worth booking. That's the short version.