56-day Tales Of The South Pacific
Wed Sep 25th 2024
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Itinerary Summary
Vancouver, San Francisco, San Diego, Kauai, Kailua , Oahu (Overnight), Hilo, Fanning Isl./KIRIBATI, Pago Pago/AM. SAMOA, Apia/W. SAMOA, Suva/FIJI (Overnight), Lautoka/FIJI, Dravuni Island/FIJI, Savusavu/FIJI, Nuku Alofa/TONGA, Vava U/TONGA, Aitutaki/COOK ISL., Rarotonga/COOK ISL., Raiatea/FR. POLYNESIA, Moorea/FR. POLYNESIA (Overnight), Huahine/FR. POLYNESIA, Tahiti/FR. POLYNESIA (Overnight), Fakarava/FR. POLYNESIA, Taiohae/FR. POLYNESIA, San Diego
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Itinerary

Day 1 : Vancouver

-- - 4:00 pm

In Vancouver, you're never out of sight of towering peaks--or of the sea. It is a prosperous city adorned with flowers lining the streets and lush greenery like Stanley Park. Museums offer fine collections of the dramatic Northwest native arts. Vancouver's Chinatown is the second-largest in the world. The waterfront Gastown district recalls the city's colorful past as a premier Pacific port since the days of the Clipper ships.

Day 2 : At Sea

Day 3 : At Sea

Day 4 : San Francisco

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sailing under the Golden Gate Bridge and into San Francisco's broad bay will surely be a highlight of your cruising life. Once docked along the Embarcadero, you're just a short walk from Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, North Beach and other attractions that make this one of the world's favorite cities. The scenic Napa Valley wine country is nearby, too.

Day 5 : At Sea

Day 6 : San Diego

7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Blessed with a sunny climate and a fine natural harbor, San Diego has grown from a Spanish mission into a thriving town. With two universities, a world-class zoo and safari park, the famous Hotel Del Coronado and the museums and attractions of Balboa Park, it's well worth exploring.

Day 7 : At Sea

Day 8 : At Sea

Day 9 : At Sea

Day 10 : At Sea

Day 11 : At Sea

Day 12 : Kauai

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Day 13 : Kailua

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Located on the leeward side of the Big Island and best known for its coffee, Kona was once the playground of Hawaii's royalty. You can visit both coffee and macadamia nut plantations, Kealakekua Bay where Captain Cook first landed (and was later murdered) in 1779, and The Sacred City of Refuge, a haven for ancient lawbreakers. Or Parker Ranch, the largest cattle ranch in the world, with over a quarter of a million acres.

Day 14 : Lahaina

8:00 am - 9:00 pm

Historic Lahaina was once a rough-and-tumble whaling town in days gone by. Today visitors come to watch, not hunt, the humpbacks in Lanai Channel. Ascend through waving sugar cane fields to the summit of Haleakala for sweeping views over its vast dormant crater and of this beautiful island. Or, ride a tram through the Tropical Plantation on its slopes.

Day 15 : Oahu

7:00 am - --

Diamond Head, Waikiki Beach, Pearl Harbor - these names evoke feeling of magic, mystery, drama and history, and they are all located in Honolulu. The capital of Hawaii, this city not only offers some of the best beaches along side big-city skyscrapers, there are also parks, fabulous shopping, the only royal palace in America, the Arizona Memorial in the harbor at Pearl City, the Polynesian Cultural Center and more.

Day 16 : Oahu

-- - 6:00 pm

Diamond Head, Waikiki Beach, Pearl Harbor - these names evoke feeling of magic, mystery, drama and history, and they are all located in Honolulu. The capital of Hawaii, this city not only offers some of the best beaches along side big-city skyscrapers, there are also parks, fabulous shopping, the only royal palace in America, the Arizona Memorial in the harbor at Pearl City, the Polynesian Cultural Center and more.

Day 17 : Hilo

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Located on the eastern seashore of the big island of Hawaii, Hilo is an old sugar town and the second-best (after Honolulu) seaport in the islands. Also known as the flower capital of the state, Hilo boasts flower farms and Queen Liliuokalani Park, an authentic Japanese garden. You may wish to visit the black sand beaches of the Puna District. Or Kilauea, the world's largest volcano; its crater is the legendary home of Pele, goddess of fire, who keeps watch over her domain of Volcanoes National Park.

Day 18 : At Sea

Day 19 : At Sea

Day 20 : At Sea

Day 21 : Fanning Isl./KIRIBATI

8:00 am - 2:00 pm

The island is just now opening up to tourism. What you will discover here are the white sand beaches that grace the cover of travel brochures, as well as exceptionally friendly local people. There are ample opportunities to snorkel and scuba dive. Fanning Island is where you'll want to take it easy for a day.

Day 21 : At Sea

Day 21 : At Sea

Day 21 : At Sea

Day 22 : At Sea

Day 23 : At Sea

Day 24 : Pago Pago/AM. SAMOA

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Pago Pago is the capital of American Samoa, a verdant chain of seven South Pacific isles 2600 miles south of Hawaii. Populated for over 2,500 years, many experts believe this is the birthplace of Polynesian culture. The people of American Samoa are gracious and hospitable and value their traditional ways. You'll witness village life first-hand as you tour this lush, mountainous island.

Day 25 : At Sea

Day 26 : At Sea

Day 26 : Apia/W. SAMOA

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

After years of wandering the south seas, Robert Louis Stevenson chose this paradise as his home. If you like, visit his house and Aggie Grey's hotel. After touring the island, you'll come to understand why the Reverend John Williams, the first European to visit Apia, dubbed Samoa the "Friendly Islands."

Day 27 : At Sea

Day 28 : Suva/FIJI

8:00 am - --

Suva sits on the southeast shores of mountainous Viti Levu ("Great Fiji"), largest of the over 800 islands which comprise the Republic of Fiji. Local folk traditions remain strong, like fire walks and welcoming ceremonies, wood-carving and the fabrication of tree-bark cloth. The island's proud history is showcased in the Fiji Museum, with its impressive collection of war canoes.

Day 29 : Suva/FIJI

-- - 6:00 pm

Suva sits on the southeast shores of mountainous Viti Levu ("Great Fiji"), largest of the over 800 islands which comprise the Republic of Fiji. Local folk traditions remain strong, like fire walks and welcoming ceremonies, wood-carving and the fabrication of tree-bark cloth. The island's proud history is showcased in the Fiji Museum, with its impressive collection of war canoes.

Day 30 : Lautoka/FIJI

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

...Lautoka has countless natural treasures and unmolested habitats that are simply glorious... Sugar is the official crop of Lautoka, and September is the best time of the year to visit, as the entire town celebrates the enchanting Sugar Festival...

Day 31 : Dravuni Island/FIJI

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Day 32 : Savusavu/FIJI

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Day 33 : At Sea

Day 34 : Nuku Alofa/TONGA

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

The Kingdom of Tonga is the oldest, and last remaining Polynesian monarchy. See the place where Captain Cook landed in 1777, along with the now huge tree that was planted on that occasion. Visit the ancient tombs of Tongan kings. Then view local crafts at the Tongan National Centre.

Day 35 : Vava U/TONGA

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Day 36 : At Sea

Day 36 : At Sea

Day 37 : Alofi/NIUE

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Day 38 : At Sea

Day 39 : At Sea

Day 40 : Rarotonga/COOK ISL.

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Rarotonga is one of the premier destinations in the entire South Pacific, and many travelers find that this beautiful location is even more gorgeous than highly-touted Tahiti. The fishing off the coast of Rarotonga is incredible, and local fisherman claim to have landed some of the largest tuna and marlin anywhere.Outdoor sports are quite popular on the island; from golf to hiking to tennis, Rarotonga has it all.Typically the dining, sports engagements, and nightlife are about half as expensive as the islands in French Polynesia and the rest of the South Pacific, so get ready to have some fun!

Day 41 : At Sea

Day 42 : Raiatea/FR. POLYNESIA

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Port of the Society Islands of Polynesia.

Day 43 : Moorea/FR. POLYNESIA

8:00 am - --

Part of the Society Islands of Polynesia, North West of Tahiti.

Day 44 : Moorea/FR. POLYNESIA

-- - 5:00 pm

Part of the Society Islands of Polynesia, North West of Tahiti.

Day 45 : Huahine/FR. POLYNESIA

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Less visited than the other Society Islands, Huahine maintains more of the traditional pace of life. There are ancient fares (temples) to explore, vanilla plantations to view or drives into the hinterlands in 4-wheel-drive-vans. The coral reefs offshore are excellent for snorkeling.

Day 46 : Tahiti/FR. POLYNESIA

8:00 am - --

The largest of the Society Islands in French Polynesia, Tahiti held a magical attraction for artist Paul Gauguin and writer Robert Louis Stevenson. To understand why, simply listen to the winds whistling through casuarina trees on a secluded black-sand beach, or stroll through beautiful botanical gardens and marvel at island flora.

Day 47 : Tahiti/FR. POLYNESIA

-- - 5:00 pm

The largest of the Society Islands in French Polynesia, Tahiti held a magical attraction for artist Paul Gauguin and writer Robert Louis Stevenson. To understand why, simply listen to the winds whistling through casuarina trees on a secluded black-sand beach, or stroll through beautiful botanical gardens and marvel at island flora.

Day 48 : Fakarava/FR. POLYNESIA

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Day 49 : At Sea

Day 50 : Taiohae/FR. POLYNESIA

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Day 51 : At Sea

Day 52 : At Sea

Day 53 : At Sea

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Day 55 : At Sea

Day 56 : At Sea

Day 57 : San Diego

7:00 am - --

Blessed with a sunny climate and a fine natural harbor, San Diego has grown from a Spanish mission into a thriving town. With two universities, a world-class zoo and safari park, the famous Hotel Del Coronado and the museums and attractions of Balboa Park, it's well worth exploring.