82-Day World Cruise: South Pacific, New Zealand & Australia

Day 1 - Miami

Arrive: Sun 07 January 2029 / Depart: Sun 07 January 2029 at 17:00

Miami is the busiest cruise port in the world, hosting a myriad of ships year-round from all over the globe. Although it is technically not on the Caribbean Sea, no other American city exudes more of the diverse tropical appeal of the Caribbean. The city is home to a large and vibrant immigrant population that blends snowbird refugees from more northern climes with emigres from all Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as sizable groups from Europe, the Middle East and Asia. From the hot-blooded Art Deco haunts of South Beach to the natural wonders of the UNESCO-inscribed Everglades and the laid-back charms of the Keys, South Florida offers a bounty of appealing attractions that make an extended stay in the region nearly mandatory for those either embarking or disembarking here.

Day 2 - At Sea

Day 3 - At Sea

Day 4 - At Sea

Day 5 - Cartagena, Colombia

Arrive: Thu 11 January 2029 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 11 January 2029 at 23:00

The Spanish founded Cartagena, officially known as Cartagena de Indias, in 1533. The city rapidly became a thriving commercial port, where precious stones and minerals from the New World awaited shipment back to Spain. Situated in a bay on the Caribbean Sea, Cartagena had the most extensive fortifications in South America, once guarded by 29 stone forts and a high wall of coral-stone measuring 16-miles long, 40-feet high and 50-feet wide. Completed in 1657, the Castle of San Felipe de Barajas is said to be the most grandiose work of military architecture erected by Spain in the Americas. Today, Cartagena's riches are found in the Boca Grande, an area of the city with beautiful waterfront hotels, trendy restaurants, casinos and boutiques.

Day 6 - At Sea

Day 7 - Panama Canal Cruising

Day 8 - At Sea

Day 9 - Crossing the Equator

Day 10 - Guayaquil

Arrive: Tue 16 January 2029 at 05:00 / Depart: Tue 16 January 2029 at 18:00

Perched on the banks of the Guayas River, Guayaquil is the country's principal seaport and economic center. Cargo ships, ferry boats and dugout canoes compete for space on the busy waterfront where sailing ships once departed for Europe with stores of gold and silver.

Day 11 - At Sea

Day 12 - At Sea

Day 13 - Callao, Peru

Arrive: Fri 19 January 2029 at 05:00

A 45-minute drive from the port city of Callao brings you to exciting Lima, the City of Kings. From its founding in 1535 until today, it remains one of the most important cities in all South America. The handsome old buildings from the earliest colonial days surrounding the Plaza de Armas contrast with the soaring modern towers rising in the newer sections of the city.

Day 14 - Callao, Peru

Depart: Sat 20 January 2029 at 18:00

A 45-minute drive from the port city of Callao brings you to exciting Lima, the City of Kings. From its founding in 1535 until today, it remains one of the most important cities in all South America. The handsome old buildings from the earliest colonial days surrounding the Plaza de Armas contrast with the soaring modern towers rising in the newer sections of the city.

Day 15 - Pisco, Peru

Arrive: Sun 21 January 2029 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 21 January 2029 at 17:00

Pisco dates from 1640, and its Plaza de Armas is a Spanish colonial treasure. Another treasure is the Ballestas Islands, an offshore cluster of rocky outcroppings teeming with seabirds, penguins, sea lions, dolphins and other wildlife. Many visitors take the opportunity to take a scenic flight over the huge, mysterious Nazca Lines pictographs etched into the nearby desert surface 2,000 years ago. And still more belly up to a bar to sample a Pisco Sour cocktail made with the Pisco brandy distilled from locally grown grapes.

Day 16 - At Sea

Day 17 - At Sea

Day 18 - At Sea

Day 19 - At Sea

Day 20 - At Sea

Day 21 - Easter Island

Arrive: Sat 27 January 2029 at 08:00

The southeastern-most point in the Polynesian Triangle, tiny Easter Island in the South Pacific is one of the most remote places on earth. Even more oddly, it belongs to Chile, which lies 3,700 miles away over the eastern horizon. In fact, a large slice of the island is Chile’s Rapa Nui National Park, preserving the sculptural heritage of the indigenous Rapa Nui people, whose ancestors carved the huge human effigies called moai that give the island its renown and earned it UNESCO World Heritage Site status. These stylized sculptures stand on the slopes of the island, gazing implacably out to sea, often on stone platforms called ahu. They were apparently carved between the 13th and 16th centuries, for reasons that are debated. But the enigmatic effigies, the dramatic volcanic landscape, the Rapa Nui people themselves and the sheer isolation of the island combine to draw visitors from every corner of the globe to this speck in the world’s largest ocean.

Day 22 - Easter Island

Depart: Sun 28 January 2029 at 17:00

The southeastern-most point in the Polynesian Triangle, tiny Easter Island in the South Pacific is one of the most remote places on earth. Even more oddly, it belongs to Chile, which lies 3,700 miles away over the eastern horizon. In fact, a large slice of the island is Chile’s Rapa Nui National Park, preserving the sculptural heritage of the indigenous Rapa Nui people, whose ancestors carved the huge human effigies called moai that give the island its renown and earned it UNESCO World Heritage Site status. These stylized sculptures stand on the slopes of the island, gazing implacably out to sea, often on stone platforms called ahu. They were apparently carved between the 13th and 16th centuries, for reasons that are debated. But the enigmatic effigies, the dramatic volcanic landscape, the Rapa Nui people themselves and the sheer isolation of the island combine to draw visitors from every corner of the globe to this speck in the world’s largest ocean.

Day 23 - At Sea

Day 24 - At Sea

Day 25 - At Sea

Day 26 - At Sea

Day 27 - At Sea

Day 28 - Taiohae, Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia

Day 29 - At Sea

Day 30 - Rangiroa

Arrive: Mon 05 February 2029 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 05 February 2029 at 16:00

One of the largest coral atolls on earth with a total circumference of 200 km, Rangiroa is a part of the island group called the Tuamotus. Its central lagoon is so large that is actually has its own horizon. Pearl cultivation is practiced here, yielding the prized black pearls, and surprisingly, it also supports a winemaking endeavor for the commercial market in Tahiti. The vines are planted on the small motus right alongside coconut palms.

Day 31 - 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 32 - Bahia d' Opunoha, Moorea

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

Day 33 - 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 34 - 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 35 - At Sea

Day 36 - Cross International Dateline

Day 37 - At Sea

Day 38 - At Sea

Day 39 - 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 40 - At Sea

Day 41 - 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 42 - At Sea

Day 43 - Mystery Island, Vanuatu

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

Day 44 - 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 45 - At Sea

Day 46 - At Sea

Day 47 - Waitangi (Bay of Islands), New Zealand

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

Day 48 - 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.

Day 49 - Tauranga, New Zealand

Arrive: Sat 24 February 2029 at 07:30 / Depart: Sat 24 February 2029 at 18:15

Tauranga, the principal city on the Bay of Plenty, is the largest export town in New Zealand. Its name, fittingly enough, means "resting place for canoes", as this was the landing place of some of the first Maoris to arrive in New Zealand. The 19th-century missionaries left a legacy of well-planned parks and gardens for today's residents and visitors to enjoy. Tauranga is one of New Zealand's primary kiwi fruit and orchard regions, and the gateway to the geothermal park, Rotorua.

Day 50 - Gisborne

Arrive: Sun 25 February 2029 at 10:00 / Depart: Sun 25 February 2029 at 18:00

Gisborne is a city on the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island. It’s known for wineries and surf beaches such as Makorori. The Tairawhiti Museum has exhibits on indigenous and colonial history, with Wyllie Cottage, an early European house, and Maori artefacts. Titirangi Reserve has lookouts and a monument to explorer James Cook. Nearby, Te Poho-o-Rawiri is a Maori meeting house with carvings of ancestral figures.

Day 51 - Napier, New Zealand

Arrive: Mon 26 February 2029 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 26 February 2029 at 23:00

Napier, with its pleasant Mediterranean climate and famous Art Deco architecture, is a charming and lively seaside resort located on the eastern side of North Island and is the is the main city and port of the Hawkes Bay province. It also is the largest wool-exporting port in New Zealand, and the nearby Hastings area is famous as a fruit and wine-growing region. In 1931, Napier was almost totally destroyed by a massive earthquake. The city was rebuilt in a Spanish Mission and Art Deco style that is unique to New Zealand.

Day 52 - At Sea

Day 53 - Picton, NZ

Arrive: Wed 28 February 2029 at 07:00 / Depart: Wed 28 February 2029 at 16:00

Picton sits at the head of the Queen Charlotte Sound and the sail into and out of town will reveal some classic New Zealand scenery. The town offer access to the Marlborough wine country, other spectacular sounds and lots of outdoor activities such as kayaking, fishing, trekking and cycling.

Day 54 - Akaroa

Arrive: Thu 01 March 2029 at 09:00 / Depart: Thu 01 March 2029 at 18:00

Set on a beautiful, sheltered harbor and nestled in the heart of an ancient volcano, Akaroa is a popular resort village. Located 50 miles southeast of Christchurch, this quaint seaside town is situated on the southern side of the Banks Peninsula and has a distinct French flavor to it. Many street names are of French origin because of its French Whaling and colonial history. One of the first settlements in the Canterbury region of the South New Zealand Island, the town has a rich Maori and British heritage, as well as its French history. Today, the town center is dotted with colonial architecture, and the harbor area is lined with boutiques and cafes.

Day 55 - Dunedin, New Zealand

Arrive: Fri 02 March 2029 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 02 March 2029 at 18:00

Port Chalmers is the main port for the city of Dunedin. Situated in a natural amphitheater at the head of a long fjord-like inlet, Dunedin was the first permanent European settlement in New Zealand, founded in 1848. Not long afterwards, gold was discovered in the region, and the province quickly became the richest and most influential in the colony. While Christchurch is New Zealand's most English town, Dunedin is its most Scottish; the name Dunedin is the old Gaelic name for Edinburgh. Numerous distinctive and historic buildings remain from the time of its predominantly Scottish settlers, preserving its architectural heritage.

Day 56 - Cruising Fiordland National Park

Day 57 - At Sea

Day 58 - At Sea

Day 59 - At Sea

Day 60 - Sydney

Arrive: Wed 07 March 2029 at 07:00

Sydney is a cosmopolitan, multicultural city surrounded by golden sand beaches, World Heritage areas, lush national parks and acclaimed wine regions. Sydney owes much of its splendor to its magnificent harbor. Arriving by ship provides an unequaled impression, showing off the city's famous landmarks: the dramatic white sails of the iconic Opera House and the celebrated Harbor Bridge, looming over the skyline.

Day 61 - Sydney

Depart: Thu 08 March 2029 at 16:00

Sydney is a cosmopolitan, multicultural city surrounded by golden sand beaches, World Heritage areas, lush national parks and acclaimed wine regions. Sydney owes much of its splendor to its magnificent harbor. Arriving by ship provides an unequaled impression, showing off the city's famous landmarks: the dramatic white sails of the iconic Opera House and the celebrated Harbor Bridge, looming over the skyline.

Day 62 - At Sea

Day 63 - Burnie, Tasmania

Arrive: Sat 10 March 2029 at 07:00 / Depart: Sat 10 March 2029 at 16:00

Burnie overlooks Emu Bay, on the north-west coast of Tasmania. This proudly industrial city is Australia's fifth largest container port and a vibrant place to visit. Originally settled in 1827 as Emu Bay, the town was renamed for William Burnie, a director of the Van Diemen's Land Company in the early 1840s. Burnie was once surrounded by dense rainforest, but this slowly disappeared as fortunes were made felling and milling timber. Burnie offers plenty of activities and sites.

Day 64 - Melbourne

Arrive: Sun 11 March 2029 at 09:00 / Depart: Sun 11 March 2029 at 19:00

Located at the mouth of the Yarra River, Melbourne was founded by free settlers in 1835, 47 years after the first European settlement in Australia. Transformed rapidly into a major metropolis by the Victorian gold rush in the 1850s, Melbourne became Australia's largest and most important city, and by 1865 was the second largest city in the British Empire. Today, Melbourne is a major center of commerce, industry and cultural activity, and is consistently ranked as one of the most livable cities in the world.

Day 65 - Portland, Victoria, Australia

Arrive: Mon 12 March 2029 at 12:00 / Depart: Mon 12 March 2029 at 20:00

Portland occupies a peninsula on the southwest coast of Victoria, and is Victoria’s earliest European settlement. The town boasts over 200 buildings from the 19th century, and offers a self-guided Historical Buildings Walk map. A nostalgic Portland Cable Tram runs along the waterfront, and the Maritime Discovery Centre offers insights into the seafaring history including a sperm whale skeleton. The Botanic Gardens is another popular attraction on the tramline, as is the Powerhouse Vintage Car Museum. Cape Nelson State Park has a tall, white lighthouse.

Day 66 - Robe, SA

Arrive: Tue 13 March 2029 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 13 March 2029 at 18:00

Day 67 - Adelaide

Arrive: Wed 14 March 2029 at 09:00 / Depart: Wed 14 March 2029 at 23:00

Southern Australia's most graceful city lies nestled along the coastal plain between the Gulf St. Vincent and the Adelaide Hills. Unlike its eastern Australian city counterparts, convicts did not colonize Adelaide. Europeans, most of whom were British, first settled Adelaide in 1826. Other settlers to the region included German, Polish, Afghan, Chinese, Italian, Lebanese, Spanish and Scandinavians. The city was designed from the very beginning with wide streets and numerous town squares, marvelous Victorian and Edwardian architecture, parks and wide-open spaces. The city preserved many of its unique stone houses built by the original settlers, as well as the more grand historic public buildings constructed during the Gold Rush years.

Day 68 - Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island

Arrive: Thu 15 March 2029 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 15 March 2029 at 18:00

Australia’s third-largest sea island, after Tasmania and Melville Island, is a haven for wildlife and a popular escape for nature-loving mainlanders from Adelaide and Melbourne. Seabourn Sojourn’s call will occur during the annual birthing season of the New Zealand sea lion and Australian fur seal colonies on the nearby beach conservation areas. Marine tours seek the playful porpoises and dolphins offshore, while land-based excursions visit preserves for koalas and wallabies, as well as the popular local wineries.

Day 69 - At Sea

Day 70 - At Sea

Day 71 - At Sea

Day 72 - Busselton

Arrive: Mon 19 March 2029 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 19 March 2029 at 22:00

Day 73 - Fremantle

Arrive: Tue 20 March 2029 at 07:00 / Depart: Tue 20 March 2029 at 23:00

Historic Fremantle is the gateway port for Perth, the capital of Western Australia. Located 12 miles upriver from Fremantle on the banks of the Swan River, Perth was founded on June12, 1829 by Captain James Stirling, the political center of the free settler Swan River Colony. Perth is considered one of the most isolated metropolitan areas on Earth, with Adelaide in South Australia, the closest city with a population over one million. Perth is geographically closer to East Timor, Singapore and Jakarta than it is to Sydney or Melbourne. Today, Perth is a lively cosmopolitan city, and the Swan Valley Region is home to more that 40 vineyards, many of which are still run by their original families. Perth became known worldwide as the "City of Lights" when city residents lit their house and street lights as American astronaut John Glenn passed overhead while orbiting the earth on Friendship 7 in 1962.

Day 74 - At Sea

Day 75 - At Sea

Day 76 - At Sea

Day 77 - At Sea

Day 78 - Benoa, Bali

Arrive: Sun 25 March 2029 at 08:00

Located on the southeastern coast of Bali is the small village of Tanjung Benoa. Still considered a fishing village, Benoa has developed over the past 20 years into a major player in the tourism sector. The calm waters and the beautiful white sand beaches have made Benoa the prime water sport area of Bali. Being a peninsula that is only accessible from one direction, Tanjung Benoa is still relatively quiet with a more relaxed feeling.

Day 79 - Benoa, Bali

Depart: Mon 26 March 2029 at 17:00

Located on the southeastern coast of Bali is the small village of Tanjung Benoa. Still considered a fishing village, Benoa has developed over the past 20 years into a major player in the tourism sector. The calm waters and the beautiful white sand beaches have made Benoa the prime water sport area of Bali. Being a peninsula that is only accessible from one direction, Tanjung Benoa is still relatively quiet with a more relaxed feeling.

Day 80 - Probolinggo

Arrive: Tue 27 March 2029 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 27 March 2029 at 18:00

East Java highlights include a national park with multiple volcanoes, the 600-foot Madakaripura waterfall and the 14th-century Jabung Buddhist temple cut from glowing red stone. Other options include beaches, river rafting and a wealth of traditional handicrafts.

Day 81 - At Sea

Day 82 - At Sea

Day 83 - Singapore

Arrive: Fri 30 March 2029 at 14:00

Founded as a British trading colony in 1819, Singapore joined the Malaysian Federation in 1963. Two years later, it became an independent island-state, developing into one of the world's most prosperous countries. With ultra-modern skyscrapers combined with a medley of Chinese, Indian and Malay influences, Singapore is a dynamic city rich in contrast and color, exhibiting a harmonious blend of culture, cuisine, arts and architecture.

Day 84 - Singapore

Depart: Sat 31 March 2029 at 19:00

Founded as a British trading colony in 1819, Singapore joined the Malaysian Federation in 1963. Two years later, it became an independent island-state, developing into one of the world's most prosperous countries. With ultra-modern skyscrapers combined with a medley of Chinese, Indian and Malay influences, Singapore is a dynamic city rich in contrast and color, exhibiting a harmonious blend of culture, cuisine, arts and architecture.