Epic Tropical Vistas - Auckland to New York Cruise

Day 1 - Auckland

Arrive: Wed 28 May 2025

Enjoy this beautiful city, its enormous parks and spectacular views from Mount Eden. Learn about Maori culture; visit the famed Waitomo Glowworm Caves and their fantastic formations. Or head for the coast and the crashing surf, see a gannet colony and admire the sheep farms along the way. Visit an area vineyard or one of sixty volcanoes

Day 2 - Auckland

Depart: Thu 29 May 2025 at 18:00

Enjoy this beautiful city, its enormous parks and spectacular views from Mount Eden. Learn about Maori culture; visit the famed Waitomo Glowworm Caves and their fantastic formations. Or head for the coast and the crashing surf, see a gannet colony and admire the sheep farms along the way. Visit an area vineyard or one of sixty volcanoes

Day 3 - Bay of Islands

Arrive: Fri 30 May 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Fri 30 May 2025 at 17:00

Relish the opportunities in this natural playground as you observe flying dolphins, gannets and blue penguins. The diving is renowned as some of the best in the world. Visit the historic Waitangi Treaty House, where the founding document of New Zealand was signed.

Day 4 - South Pacific Cruising

Day 5 - South Pacific Cruising

Day 6 - Noumea, New Caledonia

Arrive: Mon 02 June 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Mon 02 June 2025 at 18:00

Known as "The Paris of the Pacific," the capital city of New Caledonia still maintains a village atmosphere. Visit the new Jean-Marie Tjibaou Cultural Center, try wind-surfing, or share a bottle of vin rouge while relaxing at La Place des Cocotiers.

Day 7 - Mystery Island

Arrive: Tue 03 June 2025 at 10:00 / Depart: Tue 03 June 2025 at 19:00

A tiny, uninhabited island off the coast of Vanuatu’s Aneityum Island, Mystery Island is a remote paradise of white sand beaches, swaying palms and aquamarine waters. Since the surrounding sea is a protected marine sanctuary, snorkelers will be enchanted by views of colorful marine life and pristine coral reefs. Aneityum residents will likely set up market stalls on Mystery Island when you visit, so you’ll be able to browse local goods like coconut oil, coffee and handmade jewelry. Whether you stroll the gorgeous shoreline, opt for under-the-sea adventures or explore nearby Aneityum, you’ll treasure your time in this secret oasis.

Day 8 - Port Vila, Vanuatu

Arrive: Wed 04 June 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 04 June 2025 at 18:00

Wander through this capital city's joyous streets; take free ferries to small offshore islands, visit the Vanuatu Cultural Center in town, or snorkel, horseback ride or hike up to the beautiful Cascade Waterfalls.

Day 9 - Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu

Arrive: Thu 05 June 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 05 June 2025 at 17:00

Espiritu Santo is the largest island in Vanuatu, an archipelago country in the South Pacific. It’s known for its beaches, such as Champagne Beach and Lonnoc Beach, with coral reefs and clear, sheltered waters. The town of Luganville has WWII relics like Quonset huts at Main Wharf. Nearby, popular dive sites include the sunken SS President Coolidge cruise liner and Million Dollar Point’s submerged U.S. war machinery.

Day 10 - South Pacific Cruising

Day 11 - Lautoka

Arrive: Sat 07 June 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 07 June 2025 at 18:00

Nicknamed "Sugar City," it's in the heart of the soft coral capital of the world. Snorkel, scuba, take a boat to a nearby deserted island; visit lush rainforests, local potters and orchid farms.

Day 12 - Suva

Arrive: Sun 08 June 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 08 June 2025 at 17:00

Enjoy the tropical rainforest climate of Fiji's capital city, the largest in the South Pacific. Wander the Victoria Parade, the main thoroughfare with shops and restaurants.

Day 13 - South Pacific Cruising

Day 14 - Apia

Arrive: Tue 10 June 2025 at 09:00 / Depart: Tue 10 June 2025 at 18:00

Apia is located on the northern shore of Upolu, Samoa's second largest island and home to spectacular rainforests, waterfalls, sand dunes, beaches and brilliant sunrises and sunsets. Writer Robert Louis Stevenson spent the last four years of his life here and is buried on Mount Vaea, overlooking the village of Vailima and the home he built there, which is now a museum in his honor.

Day 14 - Cross International Date Line

Day 14 - Pago Pago

Arrive: Tue 10 June 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 10 June 2025 at 17:00

Remote, verdant and stunningly beautiful, this island is pure and pristine. Visit one of the many tuna canneries or snorkel in the crystalline waters of one of the protected lagoons. Find a fale, a gazebo where locals perform for visitors.

Day 15 - South Pacific Cruising

Day 16 - South Pacific Cruising

Day 17 - Bora Bora

Arrive: Fri 13 June 2025 at 11:00

The dramatic Mount Otemanu stands watch over the sparkling turquoise waters and sugary sands of Bora Bora, known as the most romantic island in the world. Snorkel, swim with the manta rays or enjoy an outrigger canoe ride through the lagoon and its lovely coral islands.

Day 18 - Bora Bora

Depart: Sat 14 June 2025 at 23:00

The dramatic Mount Otemanu stands watch over the sparkling turquoise waters and sugary sands of Bora Bora, known as the most romantic island in the world. Snorkel, swim with the manta rays or enjoy an outrigger canoe ride through the lagoon and its lovely coral islands.

Day 19 - Raiatea

Arrive: Sun 15 June 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 15 June 2025 at 18:00

You'll notice the rich scent of vanilla the moment you step off the ship onto this stunning island, with its vanilla plantations scattered throughout. Visit one or two, visit a pearl farm, snorkel the clear waters of the surrounding reef, or take a kayak trip along the Faaroa River.

Day 20 - Papeete

Arrive: Mon 16 June 2025 at 05:00

The island of Tahiti's urban center has much to offer visitors. Take a stroll through the new Jardins Paofai, watch the surfers on their longboards, marvel at Faarumai Waterfalls, The Blowhole, Fern Grottos.

Day 21 - Papeete

Depart: Tue 17 June 2025 at 05:00

The island of Tahiti's urban center has much to offer visitors. Take a stroll through the new Jardins Paofai, watch the surfers on their longboards, marvel at Faarumai Waterfalls, The Blowhole, Fern Grottos.

Day 21 - Moorea

Arrive: Tue 17 June 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 17 June 2025 at 16:00

Breathtakingly beautiful, stunning landscapes await, from the verdant mountains to the azure seas and white sand beaches. Take a canoe ride through the lagoon; snorkel, scuba or helmet-dive the reefs, or hike up to the Afareaitu Waterfalls.

Day 22 - Fakarava, Tuamotu Islands

Arrive: Wed 18 June 2025 at 09:00 / Depart: Wed 18 June 2025 at 17:00

Pure, pristine and dreamlike, the ecosystem of this gorgeous island is home to extremely rare birds, plants and crustaceans. Quaint villages, old coral churches and welcoming people are intertwined with a spectacular lagoon creating a paradise like none other in the world.

Day 23 - South Pacific Cruising

Day 24 - Nuku Hiva

Arrive: Fri 20 June 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Fri 20 June 2025 at 15:00

Visit the entrancing Vaipo Waterfalls and Cascade Tevaipo, which is one of the world’s tallest falls at over 1,100 feet. Wander the black sand beaches, marvel at the giant tiki at Piki Vehini, or get adventurous on an all-terrain vehicle excursion around the craggy island.

Day 25 - Pacific Ocean Cruising

Day 26 - Pacific Ocean Cruising

Day 27 - Pacific Ocean Cruising

Day 28 - Pacific Ocean Cruising

Day 29 - Honolulu

Arrive: Wed 25 June 2025 at 15:00

Enjoy the sun-drenched beaches surrounding this active city, climb Diamond Head or visit the Iolani Palace, the only royal palace on U.S. soil. Pay your respects at the USS Arizona Memorial or take a surfing lesson on Waikiki Beach.

Day 30 - Honolulu

Depart: Thu 26 June 2025 at 18:00

Enjoy the sun-drenched beaches surrounding this active city, climb Diamond Head or visit the Iolani Palace, the only royal palace on U.S. soil. Pay your respects at the USS Arizona Memorial or take a surfing lesson on Waikiki Beach.

Day 31 - Hilo

Arrive: Fri 27 June 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 27 June 2025 at 17:00

Located on the lush windward side of Hawaii’s Big Island, Hilo is the starting point to explore the eastern part of this lovely isle. Drive the 11-mile rim of Kilauea volcano and marvel at the dramatic lava formations of Volcanoes National Park. At the majestic Akaka Falls, water cascades more than 400 feet into a pool below, and the splendid Liliuokalani Gardens are authentic Japanese gardens created in the early 1900s.

Day 32 - Pacific Ocean Cruising

Day 33 - Pacific Ocean Cruising

Day 34 - Pacific Ocean Cruising

Day 35 - Pacific Ocean Cruising

Day 36 - Pacific Ocean Cruising

Day 37 - San Diego

Arrive: Thu 03 July 2025 at 05:00 / Depart: Thu 03 July 2025 at 21:00

San Diego is living proof that a big city can still feel like a small town. Its Spanish heritage is evident at popular sights like the Junípero Serra Museum, where the first mission was founded, and at Point Loma, which is dominated by a statue of explorer Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo. The breathtaking point is also a great spot to watch for migrating Pacific gray whales. Other noteworthy attractions include the thought-provoking San Diego Museum of Man, the peaceful Botanical Building and Lily Pond, and the signature San Diego Zoo, where rare species such as giant pandas and lowland gorillas are exhibited. Ship buffs will enjoy the maritime museum, where you can board and tour the vessels.

Day 38 - Pacific Ocean Cruising

Day 39 - Pacific Ocean Cruising

Day 40 - Pacific Ocean Cruising

Day 41 - Pacific Ocean Cruising

Day 42 - Zihuatanejo

Arrive: Tue 08 July 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Tue 08 July 2025 at 16:00

Ixtapa is a Pacific Coast beach resort in the Mexican state of Guerrero. Curving El Palmar Beach is lined with high-rise hotels, bars and restaurants. Fishing boats leave from Ixtapa Marina, adjacent to a golf course. The granite rocks of Los Morros de Potosí are a popular dive site, while the Delfiniti dolphinarium offers the chance to swim with dolphins. The laid-back resort city of Zihuatanejo lies just southeast.

Day 43 - Pacific Ocean Cruising

Day 44 - Puerto Quetzal

Arrive: Thu 10 July 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 10 July 2025 at 17:00

Drive into the mountains to beautiful old Antigua, once the country's colonial capital, and discover its lovely bougainvillea-draped buildings and breathtaking views of emerald volcanoes. Travel to famed Lake Atitlan and step back in time as you encounter the indigenous people in all of their finery still living along the lakeshore. Or better yet, fly to Flores and experience the magnificent and enigmatic Mayan temples and palaces of the Tikal complex, surrounded by jungle.

Day 45 - Corinto

Arrive: Fri 11 July 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 11 July 2025 at 16:00

Nicaragua’s largest port, Corinto sits on an island connected to the mainland by bridges. Nicaragua is home to some of the world’s most beautiful beaches, and the area offers long stretches of white sand and clear blue waters. Visit the nearby city of León to see the wonderful cathedral, monuments and colonial buildings as well as the ruins of León Viejo, one of the oldest Spanish settlements in the Americas.

Day 46 - Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Arrive: Sat 12 July 2025 at 10:00 / Depart: Sat 12 July 2025 at 20:00

Be awed by the spectacular rainforest canopy, whether you walk through it or ride an aerial tram. Discover breathtaking waterfalls, butterfly gardens and a cloud forest. Watch for curious monkeys and brilliantly colored birds. Ride horseback through a rare virgin tropical dry forest. Or enjoy a scenic drive to San Jose and see this charming city and its sights.

Day 47 - Pacific Ocean Cruising

Day 48 - Panama Canal Transit, Panama

Day 49 - Cartagena, Colombia

Arrive: Tue 15 July 2025 at 10:00 / Depart: Tue 15 July 2025 at 17:00

Take a scenic drive through the residential area of Manga and admire the beautiful mansions. Explore the Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, a fort that was once the most important military structure built in Latin America. Enjoy a boat ride to the Islas del Rosario and continue to the island of San Martín de Pajarales to visit the aquarium. Board a beautiful Spanish galleon, a replica of a 17th century sailing ship, for a cruise of the inner bay of Cartagena.

Day 50 - Caribbean Sea Cruising

Day 51 - George Town, Cayman Islands

Arrive: Thu 17 July 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 17 July 2025 at 16:00

Swim and snorkel with shy and gentle stingrays, see the underwater world from a semi-submersible sub, send a postcard from "Hell," visit a turtle farm where green sea turtles are raised, or just relax on miles and miles of exquisite white sand beach.

Day 52 - Cruising the Straits of Florida

Day 53 - Miami, Florida

Arrive: Sat 19 July 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Sat 19 July 2025 at 19:00

People-watchers will enjoy South Beach's Ocean Drive, while architecture buffs will love the Art Deco District. If you're looking for something a bit different, there are world-class museums and shopping venues too. In Miami, there really is something for everyone.

Day 54 - Port Canaveral, Florida

Arrive: Sun 20 July 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 20 July 2025 at 16:00

Venture to the expansive sand beaches of Cocoa Beach or explore the Kennedy Space Center at nearby Cape Canaveral. Orlando is a little over an hour away, and the Disney, Sea World and Universal Studios theme parks beckon. Or take a stroll around Lake Eola and enjoy the boutiques and restaurants of downtown Orlando.

Day 55 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 56 - New York

Arrive: Tue 22 July 2025 at 16:00

The Big Apple. The City That Never Sleeps. Call it what you may, New York reigns as one of the world's most dynamic cities. But where to begin? The sacred soil of Ground Zero or stunning Central Park? The Guggenheim or the American Museum of Natural History? Should you take in a Broadway show or simply enjoy the nonstop show of people that parade through the streets? The possibilities are endless in the five boroughs of New York City, so get out and enjoy.

Day 57 - New York

Depart: Wed 23 July 2025

The Big Apple. The City That Never Sleeps. Call it what you may, New York reigns as one of the world's most dynamic cities. But where to begin? The sacred soil of Ground Zero or stunning Central Park? The Guggenheim or the American Museum of Natural History? Should you take in a Broadway show or simply enjoy the nonstop show of people that parade through the streets? The possibilities are endless in the five boroughs of New York City, so get out and enjoy.