Lautoka to Melbourne
SAIL & SAVE
Sail & Save
Offer ends 31 March 2026
16 nights
Crystal Symphony
23 Feb '28Cruise overview
Departing Lautoka in Fiji, our first stop is Port Vila in Vanuata, where you can take a dip in one of the island’s brilliant blue swimming holes. Next, we call by three destinations in New Caledonia: Lifou, where you can visit a vanilla plantation, Nouméa, the capital, where there are lively markets to browse, and Île des Pins, home to Grotte Oumagne, a cave dedicated to a queen, studded with huge stalactites. Two days at sea take us to the bustling cities and epic landscapes of New Zealand – with one relaxing sea day in the middle. Experience the wild majesty of Bay of Islands, vibrant Auckland, the wine regions of Napier, and the cultural attractions of the capital, Wellington. Revel in life onboard for three more lazy days at sea before the trendsetting city of Melbourne comes into view.
Itinerary
Lautoka
North of Nadi through sugarcane plantations and past the Sabeto Mountains is Lautoka, nicknamed the Sugar City for the local agriculture and its big processing mill. With a population of around 50,000, it’s the only city besides Suva and, like the capital, has a pleasant waterfront. It’s the sailing point for Blue Lagoon and Beachcomber Cruises but is otherwise unremarkable for tourists, itself having few hotels and fewer good restaurants. Locals recommend the city as a less-expensive place to shop for clothing, but note that it can take as long as 45 minutes to drive here. Legend has it that Lautoka acquired its name when two chiefs engaged in combat and one hit the other with a spear. He proclaimed “lau toka” (spear hit) and thus the future town was named.
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At sea
Port Vila
Lifou Island
Nouméa
Pine Island, British Columbia
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Bay of Islands
Auckland
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Napier
Wellington
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Melbourne, Victoria
Double Guest Room with Ocean View
Bright, inviting accommodation with large picture windows and elegant furnishings.
Amenities
- Queen-size bed
- Marble bathroom
- Flatscreen TV
- Minibar
- WiFi
- 24-hour room service
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
Ship features
Crystal Symphony combines timeless elegance with state-of-the-art facilities, offering the perfect balance of spacious design, attentive service, and immersive destination experiences.
- 606-guest luxury cruise ship
- Refurbished under A&K in 2023
- Seven dining venues and multiple bars
- All accommodations with butler service
- Dedicated solo staterooms and larger suites
- Crystal Life Spa and fitness centre
- Children’s Fantasia & Waves club
- Broadway-style shows and live music
- Expansive pool deck and sports areas
- Award-winning Crystal service and cuisine
