South Pacific Dreams - Honolulu to Papeete Cruise

Day 1 - Honolulu

Arrive: Sun 01 February 2026 / Depart: Sun 01 February 2026 at 18:00

Honolulu is both the capital and most populated city of Hawaai. In the Hawaiian language, honolulu means "sheltered bay" or "place of shelter." The city was settled by Polynesian migrants, but it is not known when they first made the area their home. The turbulent late 19th century and early 20th century saw the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy, Hawaii's subsequent annexation by the United States, and the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, all keeping Honolulu the main seaport of the Hawaiian Islands.

Day 2 - Nawiliwili

Arrive: Mon 02 February 2026 at 08:00

Nawiliwili Beach Park is a beach park and port on the south-east coast of the island of Kauai in the Hawaiian Islands. It is located on N?wiliwili Bay

Day 3 - Nawiliwili

Depart: Tue 03 February 2026 at 18:00

Nawiliwili Beach Park is a beach park and port on the south-east coast of the island of Kauai in the Hawaiian Islands. It is located on N?wiliwili Bay

Day 4 - Maui (Lahaina), Hawaii

Arrive: Wed 04 February 2026 at 09:00 / Depart: Wed 04 February 2026 at 18:00

The tranquil waters of Lahaina, the “jewel in the crown of Maui,” make it an inviting venue for snorkelers and divers. Nestled between the Auau Channel and the fertile peaks of Mauna Kahalawai mountain range, this city retains a unique flavor from its early Polynesian settlers. Local attractions include the Baldwin Home Museum; Lahaina Whaling Museum; and, for a glimpse into the life of the early Chinese brought here as workers in 1912, the Wo Hing Temple Museum. For a relaxing day trip, take a drive upcountry to the botanical wonders of Haleakala and the Ali'i Kula Lavender Garden.

Day 5 - Cruising the Pacific Ocean

Day 6 - Cruising the Pacific Ocean

Day 7 - International Date Line

Day 8 - Fanning Island

Arrive: Sun 08 February 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 08 February 2026 at 18:00

Tabuaeran, known in English as Fanning Island, is an atoll that is part of the Line Islands of the central Pacific Ocean and part of Kiribati. The land area is 33.73 square kilometres, and the population in 2015 was 2,315. The maximum elevation is about 3 m above high tide.

Day 9 - Cross International Dateline

Day 10 - Cruising the South Pacific

Day 11 - Rangiroa

Arrive: Wed 11 February 2026 at 07:00 / Depart: Wed 11 February 2026 at 18:00

Rangiroa is the largest atoll of the Tuamotu Archipelago, which comprises 78 coral atolls scattered over several hundred miles of the eastern Pacific Ocean. Life on these remote atolls is simple, quiet and peaceful. In the small villages, the visitor can discover the true flavor of the Tuamotu, often participating in the daily activities of the Paumotu people. The interior lagoons are a haven for black pearl farms, fish breeding farms, snorkeling and scuba diving.

Day 12 - Raiatea

Arrive: Thu 12 February 2026 / Depart: Thu 12 February 2026 at 18:00

Raiatea and Taha'a are two separate islands sharing the same lagoon. Located 120 miles northwest of Tahiti, between Huahine and Bora Bora among the leeward Society Islands, Raiatea is the second largest island of French Polynesia after Tahiti. The island tour reveals lush green valleys, numerous waterfalls, and pineapple and vanilla plantations. Discover fascinating under-water scenery within Raiatea's deep lagoon, rich with fish and surrounded by mountains.

Day 13 - Bora Bora

Arrive: Fri 13 February 2026 at 08:00

Bora Bora lies 150 miles northwest of Tahiti in the Society Islands. The main island, home to 4,225 inhabitants, is in the center of a multicolored lagoon, surrounded by offshore "motu" islets inside a protective coral necklace. Its lagoon is world-famous for its beauty. A partially paved road circles the island, passing colorful villages, archeological sites, and old Army bunkers and cannons left over from WWII, when 5,000 American GIs made a "friendly invasion."

Day 14 - Bora Bora

Depart: Sat 14 February 2026 at 18:00

Bora Bora lies 150 miles northwest of Tahiti in the Society Islands. The main island, home to 4,225 inhabitants, is in the center of a multicolored lagoon, surrounded by offshore "motu" islets inside a protective coral necklace. Its lagoon is world-famous for its beauty. A partially paved road circles the island, passing colorful villages, archeological sites, and old Army bunkers and cannons left over from WWII, when 5,000 American GIs made a "friendly invasion."

Day 15 - Papeete

Arrive: Sun 15 February 2026 at 05:00 / Depart: Sun 15 February 2026

The islands of Polynesia are a gorgeous collection of volcanic islands and atolls strewn lazily across the grand Pacific Ocean. The island of Tahiti proper is the largest of the 118 islands and atolls that comprise French Polynesia. Papeete, the modern capital of Tahiti and her islands, contains government offices, hospitals, banks and many other services dedicated to serving the islands as well as tourists who come to these islands for a life-enriching experience.