12 Nights South Pacific

Welcome to the largest city on the island of Tahiti, and the capital French Polynesia. Here you'll find a busy government centre and industrial port with a lot of charm. It's also a great starting point to explore Tahiti's several lagoons, black and white sand beaches, and volcanoes as well.

Moorea's craggy volcanic peaks, reflected in the tranquil waters of Cook's and Oponohu bays, protrude from the island's basaltic base. Lush mountain slopes are covered with rainforest or pineapple plantations, and white sand beaches border crystalline lagoons.

The second largest island of French Polynesia has splendid lush green valleys, cascading waterfalls and vibrant pineapple and vanilla plantations. Surrounded by a large protected lagoon, the area has naturally become a top location for sailing, deep-sea fishing and scuba diving.

The most mythical of the Pacific Islands is comprised of a main island lying in the centre of an azure lagoon and sheltering coral reefs. Aside from its astounding beauty, it offers colourful villages, archaeological sites, and old Army bunkers and cannons left over from World War II.

The rainiest city in the United States is a tin-roofed port and farming centre on the Big Island of Hawaii. It is a good base for exploring nearby Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, and the waterfalls along the Hamakua Coast. Part of Hilo's charm is its lack of large, gaudy resorts

Considered as the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands, Kauai is a popular tropical paradise destination that has been featured in several Hollywood films for its beauty. Here, you can also discover the Na Pali coastline, offering a cacophony of colours and landscapes that will surely mesmerise.

Your Maui cruise arrives in a historic town that was a favorite spot of Hawaiian royalty. Now on the National Register of Historic Places, in the mid-1800s Lahaina was an important Pacific whaling port. Lahainas Front Street is ranked as one of the top ten greatest streets.

Urban sophistication and an unhurried lifestyle are the two most notable characteristics of this chic Hawaiian paradise. Honolulu is a modern city combining eastern and western influences, and its dazzling beaches and crimson sunsets make for an unforgettable vacation.