Day 7 - Saturday 19 April

We spent the day in Vanuatu, on the island of Efate, in the city of Port Vila, catching a water taxi from the ship to the city and return.

Day 6 - Friday 18 April

Today we spent the day in Vanuatu, on the idyllic Mystery Island,  for more sun, sand and sea.
Can you believe that Queen Elizabeth 2 visited here 40 years ago?

Day 5 - Thursday 17 April

Our 30th Wedding Anniversary!

The day was spent in New Caledonia,  on the island of Lifou, at the village of Easo.
First was a walk with Ron and Debbie to the Chapelle Notre Dame des Lourdes, then a couple of hours of sun, sand and sea.

In the evening we dined in the ship's premier restaurant,  the Pinnacle Grill.

Day 4 - Wednesday 16 April

Today we had our first land day, in New Caledonia, on Grand Terre, in the city of Noumea.
We caught a hop on/off bus, heading south, where Di had a laze by Le Meridien's pool, whilst Bill walked up and down Ouen Toro.

We then spent a couple of hours around Noumea's downtown.

Day 3 - Tuesday 15 April

Another leisurely day at sea.
What a small world - we meet Ron and Debbie Gow, who are friends of a good friend of ours.

Day 2 - Monday 14 April

A leisurely day at sea.
Tonight's attire was formal.

Day 1 - Sunday 13 April

After flying from Melbourne to Sydney in the morning we boarded the Oosterdam (our home for the next 28 days) early in the afternoon and sailed out of the beautiful harbour in the early evening.

www.hollandamerica.com/cruise-vacation-onboard/Oosterdam