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L Austral itinerary reference — December 16, 2028 – December 28, 2028
Explore the L Austral route reference from Cairns, Australia to Port Vila, Vanuatu. The port sequence includes Alotau, Papua New Guinea, Tufi Harbor, Papua New Guinea, Kitava Island, Papua New Guinea. Use the itinerary to compare time ashore and days at sea, then ask Deluxe Cruises to check a current voyage matching your plans.
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For this L Austral reference, consider travel arrangements to Cairns, Australia and onward travel from Port Vila, Vanuatu. Allow enough time for transfers and confirm any overnight port calls, tender arrangements and entry requirements for the offered sailing. Arrival and departure times in the archived table should be reconfirmed before arranging independent activities.
The journey at a glance
Port calls in this reference
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- Cairns, Australia
- Alotau, Papua New Guinea
- Tufi Harbor, Papua New Guinea
- Kitava Island, Papua New Guinea
- Rabaul, Papua New Guinea
- Gizo, Solomon Islands
- Kennedy Island, Solomon Islands
- Mbike Island, Solomon Islands
- Espiritu Santo Island, Vanuatu
- Port Vila, Vanuatu
The preserved reference
Original itinerary and ship details
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L Austral Cruise 2028
Cairns, Australia to Port Vila, Vanuatu
December 16-28 2028 - 12 Days
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LUXURY CRUISES information
| Date | Port | Arrive/Depart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2028 | |||
| 16 December 2028 | Cairns, Australia | 12:00 AM | 06:00 PM |
| 17 December 2028 | Day-at-Sea | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 18 December 2028 | Alotau, Papua New Guinea | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 19 December 2028 | Tufi Harbor, Papua New Guinea | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 20 December 2028 | Kitava Island, Papua New Guinea | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 21 December 2028 | Rabaul, Papua New Guinea | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 22 December 2028 | Rabaul, Papua New Guinea | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 23 December 2028 | Day-at-Sea | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 24 December 2028 | Gizo, Solomon Islands | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 24 December 2028 | Kennedy Island, Solomon Islands | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 25 December 2028 | Mbike Island, Solomon Islands | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 26 December 2028 | Day-at-Sea | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 27 December 2028 | Espiritu Santo Island, Vanuatu | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 28 December 2028 | Port Vila, Vanuatu | 09:30 AM | 12:00 AM |
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