Tahiti (Papeete) to Brisbane Cruise

Day 1 - Papeete

Arrive: Mon 08 February 2027 / Depart: Mon 08 February 2027

Awaken your senses in the vibrantly alive capital of French Polynesia. Stroll along the wide waterfront-boulevard and marvel and the gorgeous waters and perfect beaches. Tahitian locals and shopkeepers welcome you as you explore the carefree spirit of their island.

Day 2 - Moorea

Arrive: Tue 09 February 2027 at 07:00 / Depart: Tue 09 February 2027 at 17:00

Experience why ancient Polynesians chose Mo'orea as their island of pleasure. This exquisite island is home to groves of pineapples, vanilla, coffee, and pristine beaches. Off into the distance, marvel at the lush mountain peaks surrounded by crystalline waters.

Day 3 - Raiatea

Arrive: Wed 10 February 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 10 February 2027 at 23:00

The highest of French Polynesia’s Leeward Islands, Raiatea is a jewel of the sea, with imposing Mount Temehani towering 3,300 feet above a clear emerald-colored lagoon. The island is also a historian's and archeologist's treasure, referred to as "Havaii," or "land of the ancestors" in primitive society – a source of history, religion and genealogies for the Society Islands. Discover ancient, carved marae or venture inland for panoramic views

Day 4 - Bora Bora

Arrive: Thu 11 February 2027 at 08:00

James Michener called it the most beautiful island in the world, for Bora Bora fulfills your every fantasy of how an island paradise should be. Majestic 2,000-foot-high peaks tower over its tranquil lagoon, their reflections mirrored in glassy waters. Thatch-roofed huts lie cradled beneath shady palms on sugar-white beaches as the scent of exotic flowers wafts through the air. Colorfully decorated le trucks wait ashore, ready to take you on a discovery of the island's awesome beauty. Nearby, glass-bottom boats lie poised, awaiting the opportunity to introduce you to an undersea world that is rich with vibrant sea life.

Day 5 - Bora Bora

Depart: Fri 12 February 2027 at 16:00

James Michener called it the most beautiful island in the world, for Bora Bora fulfills your every fantasy of how an island paradise should be. Majestic 2,000-foot-high peaks tower over its tranquil lagoon, their reflections mirrored in glassy waters. Thatch-roofed huts lie cradled beneath shady palms on sugar-white beaches as the scent of exotic flowers wafts through the air. Colorfully decorated le trucks wait ashore, ready to take you on a discovery of the island's awesome beauty. Nearby, glass-bottom boats lie poised, awaiting the opportunity to introduce you to an undersea world that is rich with vibrant sea life.

Day 6 - At Sea

Day 7 - At Sea

Day 8 - Pago Pago

Arrive: Mon 15 February 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 15 February 2027 at 18:00

Pago Pago is the capital of American Samoa, a verdant chain of seven South Pacific isles covered with ferns, breadfruit and pananus trees.

Day 9 - At Sea

Day 10 - Crossing the International Dateline

Day 10 - Apia

Arrive: Wed 17 February 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 17 February 2027 at 18:00

Cradled along the northern shore of Upolu, picturesque Apia’s thatched-roof fales blend into the emerald-hued countryside. Jagged mountains rise above deserted beaches where trade winds sigh on coconut palms. Western Samoa's friendly, carefree islanders will welcome you to their bountiful homeland and proudly show you the former home of their adopted son, Robert Louis Stevenson.

Day 11 - At Sea

Day 12 - Suva

Arrive: Fri 19 February 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 19 February 2027 at 18:00

Suva is the capital of the South Pacific island nation of Fiji. It's a city of broad avenues, lush parks and grand British colonial buildings, such as the Suva City Library. Suva's colorful, lively Municipal Market offers a range of local fruit and vegetables. Fiji Museum, set within the Victorian-era Thurston Gardens, contains examples of traditional canoes, war clubs and tattooing tools.

Day 13 - Lautoka

Arrive: Sat 20 February 2027 / Depart: Sat 20 February 2027 at 18:00

To the east of the International Date Line lie the islands of Fiji, where smiling people bid you "bula," or welcome, to their unspoiled homeland. The bustling port town of Lautoka lies cradled on the western shores of Viti Levu, with marketplaces filled with shell jewelry, wood carvings, woven mats, basketry and masi, and exquisite Indian saris. Not far from the pier are endless fields of lush sugar cane, traditional villages and an orchid wonderland.

Day 14 - At Sea

Day 15 - Port Vila, Vanuatu

Arrive: Mon 22 February 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 22 February 2027 at 18:00

Port Vila is the harborside capital and main hub of Vanuatu, on Efate island. Its small downtown is home to colorful market stalls selling produce and local handicrafts. The National Museum of Vanuatu, inside the Vanuatu Cultural Centre, displays artifacts such as slit-gong drums and outrigger canoes. The town is a base for diving and trips to Mele Cascades, a multi-tiered waterfall with rock pools in a rainforest.

Day 16 - Lifou Island

Arrive: Tue 23 February 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 23 February 2027 at 17:00

Day 17 - Noumea, New Caledonia

Arrive: Wed 24 February 2027 at 08:00

Having served as the South Pacific headquarters for the U.S. military during World War II, the main island of New Caledonia, called Grande Terre, has played a prominent role on the world stage. These days, the island's sunny weather and natural beauty have taken the spotlight. Noumea has a distinctly French flair with fine restaurants and designer boutiques. Off shore are the vast barrier reefs and the largest lagoon complex in the world.

Day 18 - Noumea, New Caledonia

Depart: Thu 25 February 2027 at 21:00

Having served as the South Pacific headquarters for the U.S. military during World War II, the main island of New Caledonia, called Grande Terre, has played a prominent role on the world stage. These days, the island's sunny weather and natural beauty have taken the spotlight. Noumea has a distinctly French flair with fine restaurants and designer boutiques. Off shore are the vast barrier reefs and the largest lagoon complex in the world.

Day 19 - Pine Island, BC, Canada

Arrive: Fri 26 February 2027 at 07:00 / Depart: Fri 26 February 2027 at 17:00

Day 20 - At Sea

Day 21 - At Sea

Day 22 - Bay Of Islands, New Zealand

Arrive: Mon 01 March 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 01 March 2027 at 18:00

Trace the history of New Zealand on the gorgeous island of Waitangi. Along with its vibrant past, find spectacular coastlines, abundant forests, and a world of natural wonders.

Day 23 - Auckland

Arrive: Tue 02 March 2027 at 07:00

Situated astride a narrow, jade-green isthmus between the shimmering waters of the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean on two harbors, the Waitemat? and Manukau, is Auckland. This vibrant city is a gateway to New Zealand’s natural and cultural treasures: great natural beauty, friendly people, magnificent glacier-studded mountain ranges, sculpted fjords, pristine beaches, lush rainforest, an endless array of sporting activities, and, not to be forgotten, plenty of sheep and rolling farmland.

Day 24 - Auckland

Depart: Wed 03 March 2027

Situated astride a narrow, jade-green isthmus between the shimmering waters of the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean on two harbors, the Waitemat? and Manukau, is Auckland. This vibrant city is a gateway to New Zealand’s natural and cultural treasures: great natural beauty, friendly people, magnificent glacier-studded mountain ranges, sculpted fjords, pristine beaches, lush rainforest, an endless array of sporting activities, and, not to be forgotten, plenty of sheep and rolling farmland.

Day 25 - Tauranga, New Zealand

Arrive: Thu 04 March 2027 at 07:00 / Depart: Thu 04 March 2027 at 16:30

The spectacular Bay of Plenty on New Zealand’s North Island is home to the resort town of Tauranga. Known for its fine restaurants, boutiques and galleries, the city is also a hot spot for water sports and a gateway to nearby attractions, such as the geothermal wonders of Rotorua. At the southern end of Tauranga’s harbor lies the relaxed beach town of Mount Maunganui, named after its distinctive peak, Mauao, which towers 750 feet above the town’s white-sand surf.

Day 26 - Napier, New Zealand

Arrive: Fri 05 March 2027 at 10:00 / Depart: Fri 05 March 2027 at 19:30

Nestled on the Pacific coastline of New Zealand’s North Island is charming Napier, a town with much to boast about. Napier is known for producing wool, growing fruit, cultivating grapes and making wine. The city abounds in art deco splendor with iconic landmarks, rivaled only by the surrounding natural beauty of Hawke’s Bay. A highlight of the region is wild and wonderful Cape Kidnappers, known for its gannet colony, considered to be one of only two such mainland colonies in the world.

Day 27 - Wellington

Arrive: Sat 06 March 2027 at 09:00 / Depart: Sat 06 March 2027 at 20:00

Hugging the hillsides around Port Nicholson, a horseshoe-shaped bay that is one of the world's finest, Wellington reminds many visitors of San Francisco. In cultural offerings as well as landscape - Wellington boasts the National Art Gallery and the Dominion Museum, as well as the Government Building, one of the world's largest wooden structures.

Day 28 - Christchurch, New Zealand

Arrive: Sun 07 March 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 07 March 2027 at 18:00

The historic port of Lyttelton serves as the gateway to Christchurch, the largest city on New Zealand’s South Island. Traditionally considered the most English of New Zealand’s cities, there is much to explore in vibrant Christchurch, from its neo-Gothic stone buildings and beautiful botanical gardens, to its picturesque Avon River lined by graceful willows. Further afar, the Canterbury Plains, snow-capped Southern Alps and numerous rivers beckon with their enchanting beauty and wildlife.

Day 29 - Dunedin, New Zealand

Arrive: Mon 08 March 2027 at 07:00 / Depart: Mon 08 March 2027 at 17:00

The charismatic city of Dunedin lies in southeastern New Zealand, at the head of Otago Harbor on South Island. Its name means Edinburgh in Gaelic and to this day it has retained enduring reminders of its Scottish roots. Adorning the streets of Dunedin is a wealth of Victorian and Edwardian buildings, richly festooned with spires, gables and gargoyles. The rolling hills, pristine beaches and secluded bays of the adjacent Otago Peninsula are home to albatrosses, sea lions and yellow-eyed penguins.

Day 30 - Dusky SOund, New Zealand

Day 30 - Doubtful Sound

Arrive: Tue 09 March 2027 / Depart: Tue 09 March 2027

Doubtful Sound / Patea is a fjord in Fiordland, in the far south west of New Zealand. It is located in the same region as the smaller but more famous and accessible Milford Sound. It took second place after Milford Sound as New Zealand's most famous tourism destination.

Day 30 - Milford Sound, New Zealand

Arrive: Tue 09 March 2027 / Depart: Tue 09 March 2027

Milford Haven is situated in an inlet of the Celtic Sea along Wales' southwestern coast. During the Middle Ages, Viking ships occasionally used the Milford Haven waterway for shelter. Today yachts, shops, restaurants and cafés line the waterfront. Nearby nature attractions include the gorgeous St. David's peninsula, a hot spot for birdwatchers, Colby Woodland Garden, and the golden beaches of Stackpole Estate, all special places preserved by the UK's National Trust.

Day 31 - At Sea

Day 32 - At Sea

Day 33 - Burnie, Tasmania

Arrive: Fri 12 March 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 12 March 2027 at 18:00

While nearly half of Tasmania is protected national parks and World Heritage Sites (and home to creatures from platypus to fairy penguins), Burnie is known for its industrial past – a city of farmers, mill workers and craftsmen who built a prosperous town and a reputation for quality. Savor locally crafted cheeses and single-malt whiskey, and visit Creative Paper to see art exhibitions and watch artisans at work.

Day 34 - Melbourne

Arrive: Sat 13 March 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 13 March 2027 at 20:00

Melbourne is the capital city of Victoria - and a global capital of trend-setting cool. Dynamic, sporty and arty, it still maintains an air of old-world grace with spacious tree-lined boulevards and expansive parks. The prosperous lifestyle of its people is both cosmopolitan and sophisticated. The heritage of more than 100 different cultures has contributed to Melbourne's richly international character - exemplified by its range of 15,000 dining venues offering more than 50 different kinds of cuisine.

Day 35 - At Sea

Day 36 - Sydney

Arrive: Mon 15 March 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 15 March 2027 at 23:00

Sydney is an energetic and exciting metropolis where nightlife, shopping and fine restaurants compare favorably with the finest the world has to offer. Despite its modern advances, Sydney has lovingly cherished its heritage, for this was the birthplace of the Australian nation, defined by the billowing profile of the Opera House and the dramatic arch of the Harbour Bridge.

Day 37 - Newcastle, Australien

Arrive: Tue 16 March 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 16 March 2027 at 19:00

Similar to another of the world's Newcastles – Newcastle, England – in that the city has its roots in industry, including coal mining and shipbuilding, Australia’s Newcastle exports a large amount of coal, but it is also imports travelers keen on enjoying some of the best Australia has to offer. The milieu of the Victorian era is on display in historic Christchurch Cathedral, while the country’s natural wonders are exhibited along a spectacular coastline fringed with pristine beaches.

Day 38 - At Sea

Day 39 - Brisbane

Arrive: Thu 18 March 2027 / Depart: Thu 18 March 2027 at 19:00

Nestled between the Gold Coast to the south and the Sunshine Coast to the north, laid-back Brisbane makes the most of its magnificent beaches, offering an ideal blend of Aussie ease and urban energy. Wander the lush Botanic Gardens, shop the Queen Street Mall, or enjoy the countless cafés along the banks of the Brisbane River.