San Diego, Kahului (Hawai), Hilo, Honolulu, Nawiliwili Kauai, Kona, Cross International Dateline, at sea -, Fanning island, Cross equator, Raiatea, Papeete, Bahia d' opunoha, Fakarava, Nuku Hiva

San Diego is a huge coastal city on the Pacific Ocean in Southern California. The city is located north of the Mexican border, across from Tijuana. San Diego is an incredible place to visit almost any time of the year due to its mild Mediterranean climate. The city’s landscape is shaped by canyons, flat lands and rolling hills. The Old Town is within walking distance from the port.

Today we reach the Hawaiian island of Maui and its beautiful town of Kahului, from which we have the chance to visit majestic natural wonders, past fields of swaying sugar cane. You can take a tour to Iao Valley State Monument, a scenic viewpoint of Kuka‘emoku ('Iao Needle), an erosional feature which abruptly rises 1200 feet from the valley and is dedicated to the god of the ocean, or drive the scenic road that winds its way up Haleakala Crater, known as the House of the Sun, to enjoy spellbinding views.

Our ship reaches the east coast of the Big Island of Hawaii, which is characterised by lush gardens, majestic waterfalls and impressive volcanoes. The ships docks at Hilo, the island's largest port. From here, you can visit Lili'uokalani Gardens, an authentic Japanese garden located on the shore of Kuhio Bay, 30 acres of pagodas, ponds and picnic areas. Of you decide to travel inland, along the furrowed lower reaches of Mauna Kea, you will see Kolekole stream, which plunges 442 feet over a cliff at Akaka Falls. Closer in to town you can see Rainbow Falls, an 80-foot drop or take a short drive down the road to Kilauea, that fiery rent in the side of Mauna Loa.

Visit the Hawaiian capital and its signature beach, Waikiki. From here, you can  explore the dormant volcano of Diamond Head, see Pearl Harbor U.S. naval base, the military target that ignited American entry into World War II and get to know one part of that history at the USS Arizona Memorial and another at the Punchbowl military cemetery.

Nawiliwili port lies outside of Lihue, the main town of Kauai, the fourth largest island in north western Hawaii, known as the Garden Island. The closest shopping to the dock is at Kalapaki beach, within easy walking distance from the cruiseers. Roughly circular, the island of Kauai is a creased emerald wonderland. On the north coast, the flying buttresses of the Na Pali cliffs drop 4,000 feet to blue surf. In the interior, view the magnificent Mount Waialeale with its endless waterfalls and Waimea Canyon. If you wish to enjoy a swim, you will find countless beaches, with most notable Hanalei, with blond sand, green cliffs and azure waters.

Once the playground of Hawaii's royalty, the sunny Kona in the Big Island of Hawaii's lava-lined western coast, is synonymous with the premium quality coffee that grows on the slopes of dormant Hualalai. Take a trip back in time and discover some of Hawaii's ancient history, at the Puako Petroglyph Archaeological Reserve, take a Kona Coffee Tasting Tour, enjoy the mild waters of the Kona/ Kohola coast, do some wildlife-watching at Kahalu Beach Park.

Fanning Island or Tabuaeran is part of the Republic of Kiribati, an island nation in the central Pacific Ocean. It is an extremely remote and totally untouched atoll. The shallow lagoon, with the different shades of blue, is simply stunning. Visitors will definitely enjoy this one-in-a lifetime experience.

Raiatea, is the second largest of the Society Islands, after Tahiti, in French Polynesia. The island is regarded as the 'center' of the eastern islands in ancient Polynesia. There is a variety of historical sites to visit on the island and attractions to explore like Faaroa Bay and the botanical gardens.

Raiatea, is the second largest of the Society Islands, after Tahiti, in French Polynesia. The island is regarded as the 'center' of the eastern islands in ancient Polynesia. There is a variety of historical sites to visit on the island and attractions to explore like Faaroa Bay and the botanical gardens.

Papeete is the capital of French Polynesia, in the Pacific Ocean. The city is located on the island of Tahiti. It is not the typical tropical paradise but more of an industrial port and a very busy town center with heavy traffic. The French and Polynesian charm is present in small doses. 

Papeete is the capital of French Polynesia, in the Pacific Ocean. The city is located on the island of Tahiti. It is not the typical tropical paradise but more of an industrial port and a very busy town center with heavy traffic. The French and Polynesian charm is present in small doses. 

Opunohu Bay is a bay on the island of Moorea, Tahiti. It is a narrow, straight, 3 km long bay with a water depth of about 80 meters on the mouth. Moorea is a French Polynesian island and belongs to the Society Islands in the Pacific Ocean. It is only 17 km west of Tahiti. It is a real honeymoon destination.

Opunohu Bay is a bay on the island of Moorea, Tahiti. It is a narrow, straight, 3 km long bay with a water depth of about 80 meters on the mouth. Moorea is a French Polynesian island and belongs to the Society Islands in the Pacific Ocean. It is only 17 km west of Tahiti. It is a real honeymoon destination.

Fakarava is an atoll in the west of the Tuamotu islands, in French Polynesia. Fakarava has a wide and deep lagoon with two passes. The main pass to enter the lagoon, located in its north-western end, is known as Passe Garuae. It is the ideal place to enjoy swimming and scuba diving.

Nuku Hiva is a huge island, the largest of the Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia, in the Pacific Ocean. The island has breath taking landscapes and stunning vistas. It has a unique terrain, with razor-edged cliffs, deep bays, impressive waterfalls and magical valleys.

San Diego is a huge coastal city on the Pacific Ocean in Southern California. The city is located north of the Mexican border, across from Tijuana. San Diego is an incredible place to visit almost any time of the year due to its mild Mediterranean climate. The city’s landscape is shaped by canyons, flat lands and rolling hills. The Old Town is within walking distance from the port.