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The Carnival Splendor sails a 9-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia itinerary with Carnival Cruises, departing Sydney, Australia on December 17, 2026. It's a classic Australia & New Zealand cruise. Travelers sailing in December can generally expect cooler, off-season conditions. Ports of call include Sydney, Australia, Lifou, New Caledonia, Mystery Island, Vanuatu, with 2 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.
Sydney, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 9-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia cruise on Carnival Splendor.
Lifou, New Caledonia is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 9-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia cruise on Carnival Splendor.
Mystery Island, Vanuatu is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 9-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia cruise on Carnival Splendor.
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Noumea, New Caledonia is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 9-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia cruise on Carnival Splendor.
Sydney, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 9-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia cruise on Carnival Splendor.