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36-Days Hawaii, Tahiti, and South Pacific Crossing

$6,858.04

Line:
Princess Cruises
Ship:
Coral Princess
Date:
16th September 2023
Duration:
35 Nights

 

 

Inside from A$6858.04pp
Outside from A$7152.04pp
Suite from A$12003.04pp

Cruise

Hawaii, Tahiti, and South Pacific Crossing
Princess Cruises, Coral Princess
Depart: 16th September 2023, for 35 nights
IE – Interior Two Lower Beds

 

 

Itinerary

Day 1: Auckland, New Zealand (16th Sep 2023)

Straddling a narrow isthmus created by 60 different volcanoes, New Zealand’s former capital boasts scenic beauty, historical interest and a cosmopolitan collection of shops, restaurants, museums, galleries and gardens. Rangitoto, Auckland’s largest and youngest volcano, sits in majestic splendor just offshore. Mt. Eden and One Tree Hill, once home to Maori earthworks, overlook the city. One of New Zealand’s fine wine districts lies to the north of Auckland. Auckland served as New Zealand’s capital from 1841 until 1865, when the seat of government moved to Wellington.

Day 2: Bay of Islands, New Zealand (17th Sep 2023)

The Bay of Islands offers more than broad vistas of sea and sky, more than beaches, boating, and fabulous water sports. The Bay is the birthplace of modern New Zealand. Here the Treaty of Waitangi was signed, establishing British rule and granting the native inhabitants equal status. Rich in legend and mystery, the Bay of Islands has age-old ties to the Maori and to whalers, missionaries and New Zealand’s early settlers. The Bay of Islands has lured explorers for countless centuries. The Maori say that Kupe, the great Polynesian adventurer, came here in the 10th century. Captain Cook anchored offshore in 1769, followed by assorted brigands, traders, colonists and missionaries. Note: Bay of Islands is an anchorage port. Passengers transfer to shore via ship’s tender.
Day 3: At Sea (18th Sep 2023)
Day 4: At Sea (19th Sep 2023)

Day 5: Sydney, Australia (20th Sep 2023)

Sydney, capital of New South Wales and one of Australia’s largest cities, is best known for its harbourfront Sydney Opera House, with a distinctive sail-like design. Massive Darling Harbour and the smaller Circular Quay port are hubs of waterside life, with the arched Harbour Bridge and esteemed Royal Botanic Garden nearby.
Day 6: At Sea (21st Sep 2023)

Day 7: Brisbane, Australia (22nd Sep 2023)

Once considered the “country cousin” among Australian cities, Brisbane is today the nation’s third-largest metropolis – and one of the most desirable places to live in the country. Lying on the banks of the meandering Brisbane River, this cosmopolitan city boasts elegant 19th-century sandstone buildings, a lively cultural scene and superb parklands. Brisbane is also your gateway to uniquely Australian adventures, be it the theme parks of the Gold Coast or Queensland’s dazzling beaches. The beaches south of Brisbane form Queensland’s Gold Coast. Travel tip: Brisbane is pronounced “Bris-bin.”
Day 8: At Sea (23rd Sep 2023)
Day 9: At Sea (24th Sep 2023)
Day 10: Cross International Date Line (25th Sep 2023)
Day 10: At Sea (25th Sep 2023)

Day 11: Suva, Fiji (26th Sep 2023)

The Fiji archipelago is at the cross roads of the South Pacific. In the days of sailing ships, it was known as “The Cannibal Isles,” where mariners carefully avoided its fierce warriors and perfidious waters. Thankfully, Fiji’s pagan days live only in the tales recalled by tour guides – in rituals such as firewalking, Kava Ceremonies and in renditions of tribal drumming, dance and song. Fiji is an exotic destination, with 333 islands that provide an exciting adventure or peaceful repose. The northwest region, where the sun shines almost every day and a tropical shower ends as quickly as it began, is home to the majority of the resorts. Suva, the political, administrative, educational and commercial center, has a backdrop of lush rainforest maintained by the inevitable “tropical downpour.” The people of Fiji are the most multiracial and multicultural of all South Pacific island countries – this being reflected in churches of all denominations, mosques, temples and shrines. Built around a reef-protected natural harbor, Suva, with its colonial buildings nestled alongside modern commercial venues, shops and local markets, parks and residential sprawl, is home to nearly half of Fiji’s urban population.

Day 12: Pago Pago, American Samoa (27th Sep 2023)

Pago Pago Bay is one of the most dramatic harbors in the South Pacific, a region known for dramatic landscapes. Eons ago, the massive seaward wall of a volcano collapsed and the sea poured in. Today, dramatic mountain peaks encircle the deep harbor. The capital of American Samoa, Pago Pago is more village than city. The town is dominated by looming Mt. Pioa, whose summit draws moisture-bearing clouds, earning it the nickname of “The Rainmaker.” Indeed, Pago Pago draws more than its fair share of rain – the island of Tutuila is a vision of deep, verdant green. Pronounced “Pango Pango,” this island paradise awaits exploration.
Day 13: At Sea (28th Sep 2023)
Day 14: At Sea (29th Sep 2023)
Day 15: At Sea (30th Sep 2023)
Day 16: At Sea (1st Oct 2023)
Day 17: At Sea (2nd Oct 2023)

Day 18: Honolulu, United States (3rd Oct 2023)

Home to nearly half a million people, Honolulu is Hawaii’s state capital and only major city. The city of Honolulu and the island of Oahu offer a wealth of historic, cultural and scenic attractions. Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head are two of the city’s enduring symbols. Pearl Harbor, site of the USS Arizona Memorial and the “Punchbowl,” are haunting reminders of the tragic events of December 7, 1941, when the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor forced America into World War II. Honolulu is also home to the historic Iolani Palace, the official residence of Hawaii’s last royals. Beyond the city lie tropical rain forests, the Pali Lookout and the North Shore known for its surfing beaches.

Day 19: Kauai (Nawiliwili), United States (4th Oct 2023)

Nawiliwili Harbor is located about 1.5 miles southeast of the small city of Lihue, along Kauai’s southeast coast, and has been the main harbor on the island since 1930. However, the Nawiliwili Bay area has a long history of being an integral part of life on the island.
Day 20: Maui (Lahaina) (5th Oct 2023)

Day 21: Hilo, United States (6th Oct 2023)

Welcome to the Big Island of Hawaii – a paradise of black-sand beaches, tropical rainforest and volcanic mountains. Mauna Loa, the largest mountain on the planet, soars above the bleak lava fields of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. In the heart of the Big Island’s lush rainforest lies the remote and stunning Wai’po Valley (Valley of the Kings). Hawaii’s history matches its incomparable landscape – it is a saga of mighty Polynesian kings, sugar barons, war and treachery. The landscape of the Big Island ranges from black-sand beaches to tropical rain forest to the alpine terrain of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea. At 13,796 feet above sea level, the summit of Mauna Kea is the highest point in the entire Pacific basin.

Day 22: Kona, United States (7th Oct 2023)

Welcome to the Big Island of Hawaii and to Kona. The Kona Coast is a land of infinite variety, ranging from pristine beaches to rolling uplands that are home to coffee plantations, macadamia groves and the largest privately owned cattle ranch in the United States. To the southeast lies Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, home to Mauna Loa, Mauna Kea, and Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes in the world. And offshore lies a fisherman’s paradise. Kona is hailed as “The Billfish Capital of the World,” and the town hosts the annual Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament.
Day 23: At Sea (8th Oct 2023)
Day 24: At Sea (9th Oct 2023)
Day 25: At Sea (10th Oct 2023)
Day 26: At Sea (11th Oct 2023)
Day 27: At Sea (12th Oct 2023)

Day 28: Tahiti (Papeete), French Polynesia (13th Oct 2023)

Papeete, on Tahiti, is the capital of French Polynesia, a group of islands in the South Pacific. Beside the port, busy Place Vai’ete fills with roulottes, or food carts, in the evenings. Nearby, the large Marché de Papeete market sells local produce, fish and handicrafts. The Robert Wan Pearl Museum focuses on the local pearl industry and sells jewelry.
Day 29: Tahiti (Papeete), French Polynesia (14th Oct 2023)

Day 29: Moorea, French Polynesia (14th Oct 2023)

To discover the storied Polynesia of Melville, Gauguin and Michener, you have to travel to Tahiti’s outer islands. Moorea, the former haunt of Tahitian royalty, is one such island where you still see fishermen paddling outrigger canoes, pareo-clad women strolling along the roads and children fishing from island bridges. Moorea is an island of vertiginous mountains – most of its 18,000 people live along the narrow coastal shelf. Behind tin-roofed wooden houses lie lush green mountains rushing up to fill the sky. French Polynesia comprises some 130 islands, of which Tahiti is the best known. Just 12 miles across the lagoon from Tahiti lies Moorea.
Day 30: At Sea (15th Oct 2023)
Day 31: At Sea (16th Oct 2023)
Day 32: Cross International Date Line (17th Oct 2023)
Day 33: At Sea (19th Oct 2023)
Day 34: At Sea (20th Oct 2023)
Day 35: Auckland, New Zealand (21st Oct 2023)

 

 

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