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Nouméa is situated on a peninsula protected by coral reefs in the south of New Caledonia's main island, Grande Terre. The city’s harbor serves as the chief port for New Caledonia. Noumea holds unique waters and beaches and its expansive waterfront host all kinds of sea activities. Noumea also offers a range of restaurants serving French and Asian cuisine. 

Lifou Island is the largest and most populous island of the Loyalty Islands, in the archipelago of New Caledonia, in the Pacific Ocean. Lifou Island is a former coral atoll, part of a submerged volcano which was uplifted almost 2 million years ago. The island is flat with no high hills or rivers, but has abundant vegetation, dense  jungles, white sand beaches and breath taking reefs and corals.

Mystery Island is a tiny islet on the southern tip of the Vanuatu archipelago. This completely uninhabited islet is surrounded by coral reefs, crystal clear waters and a variety of stunningly beautiful marine life.  Cruise ships stop regularly at Mystery Island and visitors have the chance to walk around the shore, swim and relax on the beach.  

Port-Vila is the capital and largest city of Vanuatu, an archipelago consisting of 83 islands in the southwest Pacific Ocean. It is situated on the island of Efate in the province of Shefa, within a magnificent natural harbor. Port-Vila is a popular destination for cruise ships but remains a small, colourful and laid-back capital. 

Lautoka is located in the west of the island of Viti Levu, the largest island in the Republic of Fiji. Lautoka lies in the heart of Fiji's sugar cane growing region and it is known as the Sugar City. The scenery around the city is stunning, with high mountains, lush vegetation, crystal clear waters, and pristine white-sand beaches. 

Suva is situated on the southeast coast of Viti Levu,Fiji. Suva is the capital and the commercial and political centre of Fiji. There is evidence of a rich British Empire tradition in the city: wooden buildings, statues, parks and imperious public buildings. Travellers can stroll around town, take a look at locations like the produce and seafood markets or visit the National Museum and the Botanical Gardens. 

Dravuni is a volcanic island in the Kadavu group of islands in Fiji, located south of the main island of Viti Levu. The tiny island which is inhabited by merely 100 people is a pristine tropical paradise. Visitors can walk around it in no time, admire the variety of coloured corals and get to know the friendly local people

Savusavu,"the hidden paradise of Fiji" is located on the south coast of Vanua Levu Island, Fiji. It’s a serene place, famous for its hot springs. Savusavu Bay is one of the finest sheltered anchorages in the South Pacific. The bay is dotted with islets. The city’s coastal plains are dominated by rugged volcanic ridges, covered in rainforest.

Pago Pago is the capital city of American Samoa, a group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean that lie between Hawaii and New Zealand. Pago Pago is surrounded by coral reefs, rainforests, green mountains and waterfalls. The town is dominated by Pioa Mountain, known among the locals as “The Rainmaker” because its summit draws moisture-bearing clouds, causing frequent showers of rain. The waters off the island are home to various species of marine turtles, while whales and porpoises are regular visitors.

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.

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.

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.

Seattle is a coastal seaport city, the largest city in the Pacific Northwest region of North America and the northernmost city and the fastest-growing major city in the United States. The city lies on several hills and has over 2.242 ha of parkland. Among its highlights, visit Pike Place Market, its downtown public market which has been in business since 1907, Space Needle, the vertical icon of the city looks like a spaceship on stilts and gives a great view of the city from the top, the Olympic Sculpture Park, an outdoor sculpture garden. which spreads over 9 acres of a seaside bluff north of downtown, transformed from an industrial backwater into the home of artwork, Seattle Art Museum and Seattle’s Chinatown, which is almost as old as the city, emerging in the 1880s. Take a long walk at downtown waterfront, a broad sidewalk along the harborfront with shops, eateries (fish and chips is always a favorite) and wooden piers, make a stop at Seattle Aquarium and take a ride on Seattle Great Wheel, a 175- foot tall Ferris wheel, which offers magnificent views.