San Francisco to Papeete (Tahiti Cruise

Day 1 - San Francisco, California

Arrive: Thu 06 January 2028 / Depart: Thu 06 January 2028 at 17:00

From the first Spanish Mission founded by the “Sacred Expedition” in 1776, to the rip-roaring days of the Barbary Coast and California Gold Rush to rising phoenix-like after the great earthquake of 1906, San Francisco never ceases to please the eye, the heart and the palate. With such iconic sites as Chinatown, Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Fisherman’s Wharf, the Victorian architecture of Pacific Heights, Union Square, colorful trolley cars, Muir Woods and the surrounding vineyards of Napa and Sonoma Valley, the “City by the Bay” is always a must-see on any visitor’s list to the West Coast.

Day 2 - Cruising the Pacific Ocean

Day 3 - Cruising the Pacific Ocean

Day 4 - Cruising the Pacific Ocean

Day 5 - Cruising the Pacific Ocean

Day 6 - Cruising the Pacific Ocean

Day 7 - Honolulu

Arrive: Wed 12 January 2028 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 12 January 2028 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 8 - Nawiliwili

Arrive: Thu 13 January 2028 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 13 January 2028 at 17:00

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 9 - Kahului

Arrive: Fri 14 January 2028 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 14 January 2028 at 18:00

Explore Kahalui Maui, on Hawaii’s Valley Island with its natural treasures on land and sea including Mt. Haleakala Crater, Iao Park Needle Mountain, and spectacular beaches for swimming, diving and surfing. Head to Lahaina on the westward side of the island and visit the magnificent world-famous banyan tree in front of the Old Courthouse building. Browse mile-long Front Street with its shops, galleries, whaling history museum, and restaurants. Stop for a refreshing shave ice. Look for unique souvenirs like Maui’s famous “Kitchen Cooked” potato chips, coffee, and leis. Back in Kahalui visit the Maui Arts and Cultural Center. Enjoy a meal of Hawaiian pig, poi, or fresh seafood in this lush and naturally luxurious tropical settings.

Day 10 - Hilo

Arrive: Sat 15 January 2028 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 15 January 2028 at 17:00

Situated on the Big Island of Hawaii, Hilo greets guests in its historic downtown area, packed with restaurants and shops. As beaches are high on any visitor’s list, be sure to head to beautiful Hilo Bay Beachfront Park, a black-sand mecca for surfers and canoeing enthusiasts. Other local attractions include Pana'ewa Zoo, the only rainforest zoo in the United States; Nani Mau Gardens, where a tram ride takes you past such highlights as the iron bell tower and lovely orchid pavilion. Spectacular day trips are available, from volcano tours to kayaking adventures to trips to hiking tours in Akaka Falls State Park.

Day 11 - Cruising the Pacific Ocean

Day 12 - Cruising the Pacific Ocean

Day 13 - Cruising the Pacific Ocean

Day 14 - Cruising the Pacific Ocean

Day 15 - Cruising the Pacific Ocean

Day 16 - Bora Bora

Arrive: Fri 21 January 2028 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 21 January 2028 at 20:00

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 17 - Huahine, French Polynesia

Arrive: Sat 22 January 2028 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 22 January 2028 at 17:00

One of the most picturesque and geographically diverse islands in the Society Group, Enclosed in a single lagoon, it covers 75 square miles. Huahine is located 109 miles northwest of Papeete. The highest point on the island, Mt. Turi, reaches 2,200 feet and is located on Huahine Nui. Mt. Tavaiura in the Fitii Peninsula looks like a women's face, leading to her chest and her round belly, hence one of the interpretation for Huahine's original name (pregnant woman).

Day 18 - Papeete

Arrive: Sun 23 January 2028 at 05:00 / Depart: Sun 23 January 2028

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.