Vanuatu & New Caledonia from Sydney, Australia

10 nights Jan 3, 2028

The Vanuatu & New Caledonia from Sydney, Australia is a 10-night Oceania cruise aboard Carnival Splendor, operated by Carnival Cruise Line. Departing Sydney, Australia on January 3, 2028, the voyage visits 5 ports. Fares start from $1,035 per person.

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$103 / night per person, incl. taxes & fees

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Itinerary

Day 1 Jan 3, 2028 Sydney, Australia Departs 15:30 If you want a snapshot of Australia's appeal, look no further than Sydney: The idyllic lifestyle, friendly locals and drop-dead natural beauty of this approachable metropolis and its attractions explain why the country tops so many travelers' wish lists. But Sydney is more than just the embodiment of classic antipodean cool—the city is in a constant state of evolution. A list of what to do in Sydney might start with the white-hot nightlife, with its new cocktail bars and idiosyncratic mixology dens. Inventive restaurants helmed by high-caliber chefs are dishing up everything from posh pan-Asian to Argentine street food, while the famous dining temples that put Sydney on the gastronomic map are still going strong too. The famed harbor is among the top sights—home to twin icons the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, it is the stepping-off point for some of the city's best cultural attractions and sightseeing. In one day you can sail around the harbor, get a behind-the-scenes tour of the opera house and climb the bridge, with time to spare for people-watching over a flat white at a waterfront café. Speaking of water, when you plan what to do in Sydney, you will want to include the iconic beaches, where surfers, office workers and tourists alike converge on some of the most gorgeous shoreline scenery anywhere. Bondi, Bronte and Clovelly are all within easy reach of the Central Business District, as is Manly, a charming seaside town located a short ferry ride from Circular Quay. Beyond the city you'll discover UNESCO World Heritage Sites and the chance to encounter Australia's cuddliest wildlife—a perfect way to round out your envy-inducing Sydney photo collection. Go to Sydney, Australia Cruises visiting Sydney, Australia

Sydney, Australia photo — Day 1 Jan 3, 2028 Sydney, Australia Departs 15:30 If you want a snapshot of Australia's appeal, look no further than Sydney: The idyllic lifestyle, friendly locals and drop-dead natural beauty of this approachable metropolis and its attractions explain why the country tops so many travelers' wish lists. But Sydney is more than just the embodiment of classic antipodean cool—the city is in a constant state of evolution. A list of what to do in Sydney might start with the white-hot nightlife, with its new cocktail bars and idiosyncratic mixology dens. Inventive restaurants helmed by high-caliber chefs are dishing up everything from posh pan-Asian to Argentine street food, while the famous dining temples that put Sydney on the gastronomic map are still going strong too. The famed harbor is among the top sights—home to twin icons the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, it is the stepping-off point for some of the city's best cultural attractions and sightseeing. In one day you can sail around the harbor, get a behind-the-scenes tour of the opera house and climb the bridge, with time to spare for people-watching over a flat white at a waterfront café. Speaking of water, when you plan what to do in Sydney, you will want to include the iconic beaches, where surfers, office workers and tourists alike converge on some of the most gorgeous shoreline scenery anywhere. Bondi, Bronte and Clovelly are all within easy reach of the Central Business District, as is Manly, a charming seaside town located a short ferry ride from Circular Quay. Beyond the city you'll discover UNESCO World Heritage Sites and the chance to encounter Australia's cuddliest wildlife—a perfect way to round out your envy-inducing Sydney photo collection. Go to Sydney, Australia Cruises visiting Sydney, Australia

Day 5 Jan 7, 2028 Mystery Island, Vanuatu 08:00 – 17:00 9.0 hrs ashore Offering an alluring blend of nature and tranquility, the small island of Anatom (aka Aneityum) is one of the South Pacific's lesser-known but dependable tropical hotspots. The southernmost island of Vanuatu, its diminutive size (159 square kilometers, or 61 square miles) and lack of modern amenities—there's no Internet nor even running water or electricity—lends the place something of a Robinson Crusoe-esque atmosphere. Although it's possible to walk around the entire island in less than an hour, there is much to explore in a day trip. As well as taking advantage of the many soft, sandy beaches and the sparkling azure waters and coral reefs, it's possible to hike the many trails that crisscross the island's sandalwood-studded and mountainous interior. In addition, you can visit the village of Anelghowhat (or Anelcauhat) on the south side of the island, which has discarded whaling-industry equipment, former irrigation channels and the ruins of missionary John Geddie's church. It's also possible to visit picturesque Port Patrick, climb to the top of the extinct volcano Inrerow Atahein, or Inrerow Atamein (853 meters, or 2,800 feet), and admire various waterfalls dotted around the island, such as the impressive Inwan Leleghei. Off the shore of Anatom is the unpopulated Mystery Island, where cruise ship tenders moor and passengers get to spend some quality beach time on a deserted island paradise. Islanders from Anatom paddle out to meet the visitors and set up temporary shops near the dock, where they grill fish and sell a few snacks and souvenirs. Go to Mystery Island, Vanuatu Cruises visiting Mystery Island, Vanuatu

Day 6 Jan 8, 2028 Port Vila, Vanuatu 08:00 – 17:00 9.0 hrs ashore An archipelago of smiles and warm welcomes, Vanuatu enjoys a reputation as the happiest place in the world. With an abundance of stunning isolated beaches, and endless reefs offering idyllic escape from the humdrum, it’s easy enough to understand why. Green-clad volcanoes rise from the depths of the South Pacific Ocean, creating 83 lush islands. Port Vila is the capital of this scattering of geothermal isles, where mountains brood, hot springs gurgle, and thick rainforests sway. View less The sounds of water rushing - as you cut through rainforest trails - offers a clue that you’re getting close to the Mele Cascades - one of Port Vila’s most dramatic and spectacular natural sights. A remarkable collection of plumes rolls through the jungle, and down into the refreshing splash pool waiting below. Jump in, to experience the cool hit of the fall’s pure waters. Offshore islands offer exemplary snorkelling opportunities, and glass-bottom boat rides give privileged windows into the swirling worlds of colour below the waves. Explore more of the islands, to encounter traditional villages and Vanuatu island culture, or to seek out secluded beaches of crystal-clear water - where worries you didn’t even realise you had will drift away. Set on Efate Island, Port Vila is close to a selection of marvellous beaches like Eton Beach and Crystal Blue Lagoon. Visit one of the many restaurants serving food from across the globe, to try fresh Spanish mackerel and meaty chunks of seared tuna. Or the adventurous can pound through the jungle on horseback, kayak on the river, or hook fish from the island’s sparkling waters. Go to Port Vila, Vanuatu Cruises visiting Port Vila, Vanuatu

Day 7 Jan 9, 2028 Lifou Island 08:00 – 17:00 9.0 hrs ashore Easo is the capital of Lifou, the largest and most populated of the Loyalty Islands. Home to around 10,000 Kanak people, it’s a simple, relatively undeveloped and largely unspoiled place, famed for two things: a sandy palm-fringed beach that fans out on either side of the main dock, and a very friendly atmosphere. Cruise ships are often welcomed to this island paradise with traditional tribal dances as well as a colorful local market that pops up to sell food, drinks and crafts. The island itself offers a diverse landscape that ranges from the steep cliffs of the northern coast to the pristine white-sand beaches and stunning turquoise waters along the southern coast. The island’s many walking paths and trails take in pretty churches—including the famous missionary chapel, the Chapelle Notre Dame de Lourdes—and pass scenic observation points, not to mention a wide variety of wildflowers and plants. Visitors can also tour vanilla plantations to learn about this venerable spice and its production, or make day trips to the nearby island of Tiga. Go to Lifou Island Cruises visiting Lifou Island

Day 8 Jan 10, 2028 Noumea, New Caledonia 08:00 – 17:00 9.0 hrs ashore Perched overlooking the life-filled reefs of Noumea Lagoon, Noumea is the vibrant and colourful capital of New Caledonia. Catch some shade in the city’s centre, below Coconut Palm Square, and absorb the vibrant fusion of French and Kanak cultures. Or take a leisurely open-air stroll along the waterfront, where white boats bob and jostle on the lapping waters. Bring your tongs - the local word for flipflops - there will be plenty of time to swim, sunbathe and leaf through paperbacks on dazzling beaches. View less Noumea is a perfect jumping-off point for serene island adventures too. Enjoy a voyage to the island paradise of Amedee Isl - a tiny green land with a narrow historic lighthouse rocketing up from its centre. Climb 247 steps for the stunning view of the blotchy blue waters all around. Or, explore the waters to swim among turtles and orange clownfish. Set among the New Caledonian barrier reef, there are incredible diving opportunities, and glass-bottom boats offer you a dry window into the underwater world. Kick back on some of the softest sands imaginable and enjoy glorious sea views from the inviting shade of coconut palms. More island jaunts like Illot Maitre - which translates as the Master Isle – tempt, where you’ll find idyllic strings of stilted bungalows laced across the crystal-clear, shallow waters. Swim in the sparkling sea, and sprawl across the white sand beaches that are waiting. Back in the city, try soft coconut crab, following a starter of New Caledonian prawns. Bougna is the traditional Melanesian meal of choice, and a social experience where locals share a mix of vegetables and chicken in coconut milk, slow-cooked for hours in a bed of banana leaves.

Pricing

Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 89-day span: $1,009 · range $1,009–$1,066

Current prices

Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

Inside

from $1,035

$103 / night

Fare rows

Interior Upper/Lower

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from $1,035

$103 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Inside Stateroom

Cabin grade

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from $1,050

$105 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Porthole

Cabin grade

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from $1,064

$106 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Inside Stateroom

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from $1,105

$110 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Inside Stateroom

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from $1,124

$112 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Inside Stateroom

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from $1,142

$114 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Interior Upper/Lower

Cabin grade

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from $1,148

$114 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Inside Stateroom

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from $1,160

$116 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Inside Stateroom

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from $1,163

$116 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Inside Stateroom

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from $1,172

$117 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Porthole

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from $1,177

$117 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Inside Stateroom

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from $1,190

$119 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Inside Stateroom

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from $1,218

$121 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Interior with Picture Window (Obstructed Views)

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from $1,235

$123 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Inside Stateroom

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from $1,237

$123 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Cloud 9 Spa Interior

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from $1,253

$125 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Inside Stateroom

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from $1,255

$125 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Inside Stateroom

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from $1,274

$127 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Interior Upper/Lower

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from $1,318

$131 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Inside Stateroom

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from $1,332

$133 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Porthole

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from $1,346

$134 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Interior with Picture Window (Obstructed Views)

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,348

$134 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Cloud 9 Spa Interior

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from $1,366

$136 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Inside Stateroom

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from $1,388

$138 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Inside Stateroom

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from $1,406

$140 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Inside Stateroom

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from $1,425

$142 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Inside Stateroom

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from $1,443

$144 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Inside Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,499

$149 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Interior with Picture Window (Obstructed Views)

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,517

$151 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Inside Stateroom

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from $1,525

$152 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Cloud 9 Spa Interior

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from $1,536

$153 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Inside Stateroom

Cabin grade

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from $1,899

$189 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Inside Stateroom

Cabin grade

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from $1,925

$192 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Oceanview

from $1,297

$129 / night

Fare rows

Ocean View Stateroom

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from $1,297

$129 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Ocean View Stateroom

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from $1,311

$131 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Ocean View Stateroom

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from $1,324

$132 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Ocean View Stateroom

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from $1,410

$141 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Ocean View Stateroom

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from $1,424

$142 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Ocean View Stateroom

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from $1,437

$143 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Ocean View Stateroom

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from $1,579

$157 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Ocean View Stateroom

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from $1,594

$159 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Ocean View Stateroom

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from $1,607

$160 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Scenic Ocean View

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from $1,615

$161 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Scenic Ocean View

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from $1,728

$172 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Scenic Grand Ocean View Stateroom

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from $1,742

$174 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Scenic Grand Ocean View Stateroom

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from $1,855

$185 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Scenic Ocean View

Cabin grade

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from $1,897

$189 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Scenic Grand Ocean View Stateroom

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from $2,025

$202 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony

from $1,742

$174 / night

Fare rows

Balcony Stateroom

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from $1,742

$174 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony Stateroom

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from $1,751

$175 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony Stateroom

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from $1,825

$182 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony Stateroom

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from $1,853

$185 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony Stateroom

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from $1,855

$185 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony Stateroom

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from $1,864

$186 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony Stateroom

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from $1,883

$188 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Aft - View Extended Balcony

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from $1,904

$190 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony Stateroom

Cabin grade

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from $1,911

$191 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Spa Balcony Stateroom

Cabin grade

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from $1,927

$192 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony Stateroom

Cabin grade

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from $1,938

$193 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Aft - View Extended Balcony

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from $1,945

$194 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Spa Balcony Stateroom

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from $1,964

$196 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony Stateroom

Cabin grade

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from $1,966

$196 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Aft - View Extended Balcony

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from $2,017

$201 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony Stateroom

Cabin grade

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from $2,025

$202 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,034

$203 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Spa Balcony Stateroom

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Available

from $2,040

$204 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Aft - View Extended Balcony

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,059

$205 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Spa Balcony Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,077

$207 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,108

$210 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,136

$213 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Aft - View Extended Balcony

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,186

$218 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Premium Vista Balcony

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,194

$219 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Spa Balcony Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,210

$221 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Aft - View Extended Balcony

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,228

$222 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Spa Balcony Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,246

$224 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Premium Vista Balcony

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,307

$230 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Premium Vista Balcony

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,477

$247 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,505

$250 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony Stateroom

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Available

from $2,545

$254 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,905

$290 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,945

$294 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Suite

from $2,526

$252 / night

Fare rows

Junior Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,526

$252 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Ocean Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,533

$253 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Junior Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,639

$263 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Ocean Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,646

$264 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Junior Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,809

$280 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Ocean Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $2,816

$281 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Spa Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $3,111

$311 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Spa Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $3,224

$322 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Spa Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $3,393

$339 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Grand Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $3,435

$343 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Grand Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $3,548

$354 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Grand Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $3,718

$371 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Captain Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $4,546

$454 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Captain Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $4,660

$466 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Captain Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $4,829

$482 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Prices verified Jun 19, 2026

Prices come from third-party data feeds via Carnival Cruise Line and may differ from the cruise line's current fare. Confirm the final price before booking. How our pricing works

All cabin grades (37) Detailed cabin specs available at booking.

Name	Supplier code	Type
Balcony Stateroom	8A	Balcony
Balcony Stateroom	8B	Balcony
Balcony Stateroom	8C	Balcony
Balcony Stateroom	8D	Balcony
Balcony Stateroom	8E	Balcony
Balcony Stateroom	8F	Balcony
Aft - View Extended Balcony	8M	Balcony
Aft - View Extended Balcony	8N	Balcony
Spa Balcony Stateroom	8P	Balcony
Spa Balcony Stateroom	8S	Balcony
Premium Vista Balcony	9C	Balcony
Guaranteed Balcony	BL	Balcony
Interior Upper/Lower	1A	Inside
Inside Stateroom	4A	Inside
Inside Stateroom	4B	Inside
Inside Stateroom	4C	Inside
Inside Stateroom	4D	Inside
Inside Stateroom	4E	Inside
Inside Stateroom	4F	Inside
Inside Stateroom	4G	Inside
Interior with Picture Window (Obstructed Views)	4J	Inside
Cloud 9 Spa Interior	4S	Inside
Guaranteed Inside Cabin	IS	Inside
Porthole	PT	Inside
Ocean View Stateroom	6A	Oceanview
Ocean View Stateroom	6B	Oceanview
Ocean View Stateroom	6C	Oceanview
Scenic Ocean View	6J	Oceanview
Scenic Grand Ocean View Stateroom	6K	Oceanview
Ocean View (Obstructed Views)	6S	Oceanview
Guaranteed Ocean View	OV	Oceanview
Captain Suite	CS	Suite
Grand Suite	GS	Suite
Junior Suite	JS	Suite
Ocean Suite	OS	Suite
Spa Suite	SS	Suite
Suite - Guaranteed	ST	Suite