9-Night Cruise on Carnival SplendorVanuatu & New Caledonia - Weather

Departing Sydney, Australia on May 17, 2027, the Carnival Cruises ship Carnival Splendor runs this 9-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia sailing. It's a classic Australia & New Zealand cruise. Travelers sailing in May can generally expect cooler, off-season conditions. Ports of call include Sydney, Australia, Mystery Island, Vanuatu, Lifou, New Caledonia, with 2 more along the way. Scroll the daily outlook below to pack smart for every port of call.

1. Day 1 — Monday, May 17, 2027 — Sydney, Australia

   Sydney, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 9-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia cruise on Carnival Splendor. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 66°F.

2. Day 2 — Tuesday, May 18, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 2 of 10 is a day at sea aboard Carnival Splendor, cruising between ports on the Vanuatu & New Caledonia itinerary.

3. Day 3 — Wednesday, May 19, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 3 of 10 is a day at sea aboard Carnival Splendor, cruising between ports on the Vanuatu & New Caledonia itinerary.

4. Day 4 — Thursday, May 20, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 4 of 10 is a day at sea aboard Carnival Splendor, cruising between ports on the Vanuatu & New Caledonia itinerary.

5. Day 5 — Friday, May 21, 2027 — Mystery Island, Vanuatu

   Mystery Island, Vanuatu is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 9-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia cruise on Carnival Splendor. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 77°F.

6. Day 6 — Saturday, May 22, 2027 — Lifou, New Caledonia

   Lifou, New Caledonia is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 9-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia cruise on Carnival Splendor. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 76°F.

7. Day 7 — Sunday, May 23, 2027 — Noumea, New Caledonia

   Noumea, New Caledonia is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 9-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia cruise on Carnival Splendor. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 75°F.

8. Day 8 — Monday, May 24, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 8 of 10 is a day at sea aboard Carnival Splendor, cruising between ports on the Vanuatu & New Caledonia itinerary.

9. Day 9 — Tuesday, May 25, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 9 of 10 is a day at sea aboard Carnival Splendor, cruising between ports on the Vanuatu & New Caledonia itinerary.

10. Day 10 — Wednesday, May 26, 2027 — Sydney, Australia

    Sydney, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 10 of the 9-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia cruise on Carnival Splendor. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 65°F.