50-DAY PANAMA CANAL, HAWAII & SOUTH PACIFIC DISCOVERY
Sat Nov 9th 2024
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Itinerary Summary
Miami, Cartagena/COLOMBIA, Puntarenas/COSTA RICA, Puerto Quetzal/GUATEMALA, Puerto Chiapas/MEXICO, Huatulco/MEXICO, Cabo San Lucas/MEXICO, Los Angeles, Hilo, Oahu, Kailua , Bora Bora/FR. POLYNESIA, Tahiti/FR. POLYNESIA, Raiatea/FR. POLYNESIA, , Rarotonga/COOK ISL., Alofi/NIUE , Nuku Alofa/TONGA, , Auckland
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Itinerary

Day 1 : Miami

-- - 5:00 PM

Discover the cosmopolitan beauty of Miami along Florida's fabled Gold Coast. Stroll through carefully preserved Art Deco neighborhoods and witness the trendy lifestyle that is South Beach. Enjoy open-air shopping in the Bayside Marketplace and shop for a bite to eat in Coconut Grove, with its harborside cafes and quaint, artistic settings.

Day 2 : At Sea

Day 3 : At Sea

Day 4 : At Sea

Day 5 : Cartagena/COLOMBIA

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Charming Cartagena is one of the most fascinating towns in South America. The old city, almost completely surrounded by lagoons, bays and the Caribbean Sea, is still girded by its 17th-century fortifications. Once these guarded the gold and treasures of the New World, bound for Spain; now they shelter ornate churches and convents, the dramatic Palace of the Inquisition, and other historic gems.

Day 6 : At Sea

Day 7 : At Sea

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Day 7 : At Sea

Day 8 : At Sea

Day 9 : Puntarenas/COSTA RICA

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Day 10 : At Sea

Day 11 : Puerto Quetzal/GUATEMALA

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Puerto Quetzal has become the destination of choice for historians interested in looking at ancient Mayan ruins. The ancient city of Tikal is nearby, and its ruins are remarkably well preserved. Once you've seen the ruins, take it easy along Guatemala's Pacific shore. The beaches here attract Guatemalans from all over the country.

Day 12 : Puerto Chiapas/MEXICO

7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Day 13 : Huatulco/MEXICO

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

The entire community is, in essence, a beach, so you will never be far from the sparkling sea and the warm, shimmering sand.There are a couple of outstanding restaurants in the vicinity, and the shopping here is limited but still enjoyable.The Museo de Artesanias Oxaquenas is an extraordinary museum where you can watch artistic geniuses at work.

Day 14 : At Sea

Day 15 : At Sea

Day 16 : Cabo San Lucas/MEXICO

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sail past Los Arcos, the soaring rock archway at the extreme southern tip of Baja California that guards Cabo's perfect harbor. This idyllic bay once sheltered treasure ships from the Orient, and pirate brigs bent on those treasures. Now Cabo caters to an international vacation set, and has a strong artistic tradition famous for its black-coral jewelry.

Day 17 : At Sea

Day 18 : At Sea

Day 19 : Los Angeles

7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sprawling between the mountains and the beaches, Los Angeles is quintessential California. Whether your taste runs to fashionable Beverly Hills, the mega-entertainment of the movie studios, or the sizzle of homestyle Mexican food on Olvera Street, the city of angels is worth exploring.

Day 20 : At Sea

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Day 26 : Lahaina

8:00 AM - 6:00 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 27 : Hilo

8:00 AM - 5:00 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 28 : Oahu

8:00 AM - 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 29 : Kailua

7:00 AM - 3:00 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 30 : At Sea

Day 31 : At Sea

Day 32 : Fanning Isl./KIRIBATI

10:00 AM - 5:00 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 32 : At Sea

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Day 36 : Bora Bora/FR. POLYNESIA

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

James Michener called it the most beautiful island in the South Pacific. You may confirm his opinion, either by the local "Le Truck" transport, 4-wheel-drive van, or in a helicopter overhead. And the offshore beauty is accessible by a glass-bottomed boat or by snorkeling.

Day 37 : Tahiti/FR. POLYNESIA

8:00 AM - 6:00 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 38 : Raiatea/FR. POLYNESIA

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Port of the Society Islands of Polynesia.

Day 39 : At Sea

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Day 41 : Rarotonga/COOK ISL.

7:00 AM - 4:00 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 42 : At Sea

Day 43 : Alofi/NIUE

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Day 44 : At Sea

Day 45 : 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 46 : At Sea

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Day 49 : Russell

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Day 51 : Auckland

7:00 AM - --

New Zealand's largest city is draped over seven volcanoes and wrapped around Waitemata Harbour (meaning "sea of sparkling waters" in Maori). Despite its British feel, it is the world's largest Polynesian city. Shop for Polynesian crafts on Queen Street, the main drag. Or from atop Mt. Eden, overlook the "City of Sails," which will host the America's Cup races in 2000.