16-Day World Cruise: Bora Bora, Fiji & Beyond

Day 1 - Papeete

Arrive: Tue 06 February 2029 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 06 February 2029 at 23:00

The islands of French Polynesia are acclaimed as the most beautiful in the South Pacific. Tahiti is the largest of the Polynesian islands and home to the capital city of Papeete, a delightful blend of cultures. Papeete, meaning the "water basket," was once a gathering place where Tahitians came to fill their calabashes with fresh water. Today, it is the gateway to the country, and boasts romantic resorts, fine dining, vibrant markets, pearl shops, and boutiques. Tahiti's mountainous interior is adorned with deep valleys and scenic waterfalls, while the rugged coastal lands are home to fields of tropical flowers, and glorious white and black sand beaches.

Day 2 - Bahia d' Opunoha, Moorea

Arrive: Wed 07 February 2029 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 07 February 2029 at 18:00

Day 3 - Bora Bora

Arrive: Thu 08 February 2029 at 08:00

Bora Bora, has long been noted for its stunning beauty. A tiny island, less than 20 miles in circumference, Bora Bora is dominated by the castle-like Mount Otemanu and Mount Pahia, two volcanic peaks with lush tropical slopes. A protective coral reef encloses Bora Bora, and the lagoon is dotted with colorful motus, or islets. Perfect white-sand beaches give way to brilliant turquoise and sapphire-colored waters, and locals in the small village of Viatape sell colorful fabrics, sculptures carved from native wood and precious black pearls.

Day 4 - Bora Bora

Depart: Fri 09 February 2029 at 16:00

Bora Bora, has long been noted for its stunning beauty. A tiny island, less than 20 miles in circumference, Bora Bora is dominated by the castle-like Mount Otemanu and Mount Pahia, two volcanic peaks with lush tropical slopes. A protective coral reef encloses Bora Bora, and the lagoon is dotted with colorful motus, or islets. Perfect white-sand beaches give way to brilliant turquoise and sapphire-colored waters, and locals in the small village of Viatape sell colorful fabrics, sculptures carved from native wood and precious black pearls.

Day 5 - At Sea

Day 6 - Cross International Dateline

Day 7 - At Sea

Day 8 - At Sea

Day 9 - Nukualofa, Tonga

Arrive: Wed 14 February 2029 at 10:00 / Depart: Wed 14 February 2029 at 19:00

The capital of Tonga is on Tongatapu, its largest island. Learn about the history and heritage of the Tongans at the Tonga Cultural Centre, a complex of traditional buildings holding museums and artisans workshops where traditional crafts are made. In the nearby village of Mu’a, see the marvelously crafted stone tombs of Tongan kings from the past.

Day 10 - At Sea

Day 11 - Savusavu

Arrive: Fri 16 February 2029 at 07:00 / Depart: Fri 16 February 2029 at 16:00

Welcome to the Friendly Isles! Vanua Levu, where you are, is Fiji’s second largest island, and still largely immune to the outside world. The local economy is based on copra, and tall coconut palms are everywhere. Tourism is growing, though, with popular marine activities including snorkeling and diving in the clear seas, kayaking or stand-up paddling. The island is blessed with rivers and waterfalls that invite hiking, tubing or swimming. There are also hot springs and mineral mud baths. For a treasured souvenir, consider one of the island’s varicolored cultured pearls. Otherwise, find a perfect beach, lie back and breathe the scent of tropical blooms. Perhaps you’ll hear a lovely song from somewhere. It’s true, Fijians love to sing.

Day 12 - At Sea

Day 13 - Mystery Island, Vanuatu

Arrive: Sun 18 February 2029 at 10:00 / Depart: Sun 18 February 2029 at 18:00

Day 14 - Easo

Arrive: Mon 19 February 2029 at 07:00 / Depart: Mon 19 February 2029 at 16:00

Highlights of this tropical paradise in the Loyalty Islands include the Chapel of Our Lady of Lourdes, built on a high bluff in 1898, with a panoramic view overlooking the clear blue Santal Bay. Visitors can also explore the island’s many caves, or peek over the edge of the high cliffs at the village of Jokin. Limpid lagoons and fine sandy beaches are also in abundance.

Day 15 - At Sea

Day 16 - At Sea

Day 17 - Waitangi (Bay of Islands), New Zealand

Arrive: Thu 22 February 2029 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 22 February 2029 at 17:00

Day 18 - Auckland

Arrive: Fri 23 February 2029 at 07:00 / Depart: Fri 23 February 2029 at 19:00

Auckland is one of the few cities in the world to have harbors on two separate bodies of water. The central part of urban Auckland covers a narrow isthmus between the Manukau Harbor on the Tasman Sea, and the Waitemata Harbor on the Pacific Ocean. In addition, Auckland's diverse geography and warm, humid climate has inspired a lifestyle regularly ranked in the world's top ten. A half hour drive from the city there is an abundance of activities: sailing to a secluded island, trekking through the rainforest, picnicking on a volcano, sampling wines at a vineyard or exploring a black sand beach.