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L’Austral: Port Vila, Vanuatu to Akaroa, New Zealand
This L’Austral itinerary reference describes the route from Port Vila, Vanuatu to Akaroa, New Zealand. Listed calls include Rano Island, Vanuatu, Tanna Island, Vanuatu, Lifou, New Caledonia and Isle of Pines, New Caledonia. Compare the itinerary stops and time on board, then ask Deluxe Cruises to confirm a suitable current sailing and accommodation.
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Ponant CRUISE 2027 L Austral Cruise 2027 Port Vila, Vanuatu to Akaroa, New Zealand December 28 2027 January 7 2026 - 12 Nights Personal cruise advice from Deluxe Cruises. PONANT Cruise .  Email Or Call Us - |
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| December 2027 | |||
| 28 December 2027 | Port Vila, Vanuatu | 12:00 AM | 06:00 PM |
| 29 December 2027 | Rano Island, Vanuatu | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 30 December 2027 | Tanna Island, Vanuatu | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 31 December 2027 | Lifou, New Caledonia | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
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| 01 January 2026 | Isle of Pines, New Caledonia | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 02 January 2026 | Day-at-Sea | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 03 January 2026 | Day-at-Sea | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 04 January 2026 | Bay of Islands, New Zealand | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 05 January 2026 | White Island (New Zealand), New Zealand | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 06 January 2026 | Day-at-Sea | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 07 January 2026 | Akaroa, New Zealand | 10:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
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The preserved port table lists Port Vila, Vanuatu to Akaroa, New Zealand. Calls include Rano Island, Vanuatu, Tanna Island, Vanuatu, Lifou, New Caledonia and Isle of Pines, New Caledonia.
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