Itinerary
Day 1 : San Diego
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 2 : At Sea
Day 3 : At Sea
Day 4 : At Sea
Day 5 : At Sea
Day 6 : At Sea
Day 7 : Kailua
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 8 : Lahaina
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 9 : Oahu
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 10 : Oahu
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 11 : Kauai
Day 12 : At Sea
Day 13 : At Sea
Day 14 : At Sea
Day 15 : Fanning Isl./KIRIBATI
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 16 : At Sea
Day 16 : At Sea
Day 16 : At Sea
Day 17 : At Sea
Day 18 : Raiatea/FR. POLYNESIA
Port of the Society Islands of Polynesia.
Day 19 : Raiatea/FR. POLYNESIA
Port of the Society Islands of Polynesia.
Day 20 : Tahiti/FR. POLYNESIA
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 21 : Tahiti/FR. POLYNESIA
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 22 : Moorea/FR. POLYNESIA
Part of the Society Islands of Polynesia, North West of Tahiti.
Day 23 : Moorea/FR. POLYNESIA
Part of the Society Islands of Polynesia, North West of Tahiti.
Day 24 : At Sea
Day 25 : Fakarava/FR. POLYNESIA
Day 26 : At Sea
Day 27 : Taiohae/FR. POLYNESIA
Day 28 : At Sea
Day 29 : At Sea
Day 30 : At Sea
Day 31 : At Sea
Day 32 : At Sea
Day 33 : At Sea
Day 34 : At Sea
Day 35 : At Sea
Day 36 : San Diego
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.