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These two ports are still showing from the original itinerary from over a year ago in hopes they will open soon. I had excursions cancel stating due to COVID, but in reading the article where this was taken from it seems the government wants some changes before they allow ships in such as more economical support to the islands.

New Caledonia & Vanuatu, International boats, except cruise ships, are allowed to enter New Caledonia. Since 1st August 2022, previous Covid-19 entry formalities are also no longer applied to travellers coming by the sea. Travellers arriving with their own ship may consult our New Caledonia's harbours page.

Thanks so much that makes a lot of sense and currently two stops have not yet opened to cruise ships so maybe missing those are in the works .

Okay one other question...this voyage is 29 days in total, do you think they would be able to keep the schedule as planned without all engines working?

Thanks I was just a little concerned they would not want to take the ship all the way to Brisbane filled with passengers when all 4 engines were not working...

Any update on the engine issue? I had heard they were expecting the arrival of the part sometime this month. My concern is I have 29 days scheduled on her from Oct 3 to Nov 1 going all the way from Vancouver to Brisbane...Not sure if they will take passengers if the ship is not at 100%