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Explore this L’Austral itinerary reference in the PONANT collection. The preserved route runs from Port Vila, Vanuatu to Akaroa, New Zealand. Ports listed along the way include Rano Island, Vanuatu, Tanna Island, Vanuatu, Lifou, New Caledonia.
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| Date | Port | Arrive/Depart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| January 2026 | |||
| 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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