Cruise from Australia to New Caledonia

Pacific Sun, Brisbane River 10-Jan-09

Several cruise lines offer cruises from Australia to New Caledonia, a tropical island in the South Pacific Ocean. Here are a few options:

P&O Pacific Dawn Cruise – Pacific Dawn is a recently refurbished cruise ship complete with a dolphin-shaped prow, a domed observation lounge, and nearly 800 cabins. The cruise to the South Pacific Islands from Sydney, Australia, includes fifteen different destinations in the South Pacific, including New Caledonia's Isle of Pines.

Royal Caribbean New Caledonia and Vanuatu Cruise – Royal Caribbean cruise lines offers an eleven-night cruise from Sydney, Australia, to New Caledonia. After visiting two cities in New Caledonia, the cruise continues on to several destinations within the Republic of Vanuatu. On the return trip back to Sydney, the cruise stops again at New Caledonia's Isle of Pines.

Coral Princess Cruises – Coral Princess Cruises offers thirteen-night to fifteen-night cruises called the “Melanesia.” The Melanesia cruise has several jumping off points – some set sail from Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea, while others begin in the Duke of York Islands, and still others begin in New Caledonia. These Melanesia cruises focus on the discovering the native flora and fauna of the South Pacific Islands, as well as the culture and rituals of the aboriginal people.

Princess Cruises – Not to be confused with Coral Princess Cruises, which is a different cruise line, Princess Cruises has many different cruises in the South Pacific area. The Island Gems cruise sets sail from Melbourne, Australia, and visits three destinations in New Caledonia during its twelve-day duration. The shorter Tropical Treasures cruise also sets sail from Melbourne, Australia, and visits New Caledonia's Isle of Pines and its cities of Noumea and Ouvea. Another Princess Cruise cruise from Australia to New Caledonia includes the Pacific Idyll, which also calls at New Caledonia's Isle of Pines.