--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: ab9fc57e-2fd4-4126-b134-edd909f7cbd4 slug: 2286544 voyage_code: W818A cruise_line: Holland America Line ship: Westerdam departure_date: return_date: nights: 48 embarkation_port: Auckland disembarkation_port: Seattle, Washington starting_price_usd: bookable: true last_updated: 2026-10-19T21:41:31Z --- # 49-Day Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing > Holland America Line · Westerdam · Mar 12 – Apr 29, 2028   (48 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Holland America Line | | **Ship** | Westerdam | | **Duration** | 48 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Auckland | | **Disembarkation Port** | Seattle, Washington | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | W818A | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Auckland **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM New Zealand's biggest city deserves more than a layover. Auckland is multicultural and cosmopolitan, with sizeable Polynesian, Asian and Maori populations enriching its history and broadening the palate. Internationally known chefs and fashion designers have made neighborhoods like Ponsonby, Newmarket and Parnell world-class destinations for shopping and dining. You're never far from water attractions in New Zealand—and this is especially true in Auckland where it's not unheard of for downto... ### Day 2: Tauranga (Rotorua), New Zealand **Arrives:** 06:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Site of fierce Maori wars, Tauranga today is a peaceful city in the heart of kiwifruit-growing country. Farther afield: Rotorua, with its spouting geysers and bubbling mud pools, the Waitomo Glow Worm Caves and nocturnal kiwi houses. Sample shore excursions: Fascinating Rotorua; Longridge Park & Jetboat Ride; Maori Marae Visit. ### Day 3: Napier **Arrives:** 12:00 PM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM A city of vision, rebuilt in the striking, clean style of art deco after a devastating earthquake in 1931 and reinvented as a center for gourmet food and wines. Sample shore excursions: Napier Art Deco Highlights; Cape Kidnappers Gannet Safari; Hawke's Bay Wineries; A Taste of New Zealand:: Epicurean Experience at Sileni Estates. ### Day 4: Wellington **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM New Zealand's friendly capital city features gaily painted old wooden houses and a red cable car that takes you up to the Wellington Botanic Gardens and a fine view of the harbor. A must-see is the engaging Te Papa Museum. Sample shore excursions: The Best of Wellington's Pubs; Boomrock Escape; Lord of the Rings - on Location. ### Day 5: Picton **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Set in the upper reaches of Queen Charlotte Sound, Picton is perfect in every way: climate, scenery, outdoor adventure. Gateway to the largest grape-growing and wine-producing region of New Zealand. Sample shore excursions: A Taste of Picton; The Wines of Marlborough; Queen Charlotte Sound Kayaking. ### Day 6: Lyttelton **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Are you in England or New Zealand? It's hard to tell in this city crowned by a neo-Gothic stone cathedral and set along the grassy banks of the Avon River. Nearby: the fertile Canterbury Plains and rugged high-country sheep stations. ### Day 7: Port Chalmers (Dunedin) **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Much of New Zealand feels like England, by way of Polynesia. There are a few exceptions, though, such as the town of Akaroa, a former French settlement, and the distinctly Scottish city of Dunedin, named after the Scottish Gaelic name for Edinburgh. After Dunedin was founded in 1848, city surveyor Charles Kettle attempted to impose Edinburgh's New Town grid plan on the growing city. But the Otago Peninsula's hilly landscape proved challenging—for evidence, note that Dunedin has one of the world'... ### Day 8: Cruising Fiordland National Park **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Every year, visitors flock to New Zealand in search of landscapes straight out of Middle Earth. They find what they're looking for in Fiordland National Park, on the southwestern coast of the South Island. This stunning 12,000-square-kilometer (4,633-square-mile) park encompasses mountains, lakes, fjords and rain forests. The area was once the home of Maori hunters; later, European whalers established small settlements here. But mostly, this region has seen a notable lack of human activity—the s... ### Day 9: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 10: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 11: Hobart **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Tasmania, once the butt of many jokes, is finally cool. The little Australian island is home to stunning landscapes, old-growth forests and exceptional local produce. Lording over all this goodness is Hobart, the island’s creative capital. Although its remoteness might once have made it feel provincial, the city has truly come into its own in recent years. It’s got one of the world’s best museums of contemporary art, vibrant markets, a cosmopolitan dining scene and eclectic music festivals. It’s... ### Day 12: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 13: Melbourne **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Melbourne is consistently voted one of the world's most livable cities—and for good reason. This is Australia’s cosmopolitan heart with cutting-edge art and architecture, historic galleries, attractions and museums, plus a dizzying range of restaurants, bistros, markets and bars. It's renowned for its sporting culture, home to the esteemed Melbourne Cricket Ground and Australian rules football teams. The famous laneways of Melbourne bustle with hidden bars and eateries, while myriad beaches ... ### Day 14: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 15: Sydney, Australia **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 09:00 PM If you want a snapshot of Australia's appeal, look no further than Sydney: The idyllic lifestyle, friendly locals and drop-dead natural beauty of this approachable metropolis and its attractions explain why the country tops so many travelers' wish lists. But Sydney is more than just the embodiment of classic antipodean cool—the city is in a constant state of evolution. A list of what to do in Sydney might start with the white-hot nightlife, with its new cocktail bars and idiosyncratic mixology d... ### Day 16: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 17: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 18: Noumea **Arrives:** 10:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM New Caledonia's lush beauty has earned it many names, including "The Island Closest to Paradise" and "The St. Tropez of the Pacific." The poincianas, or flame trees, will color the island with their bright red umbrellas when you visit. ### Day 19: Eaos, Lifou, New Caledonia **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Easo is the capital of Lifou, the largest and most populated of the Loyalty Islands. Home to around 10,000 Kanak people, it’s a simple, relatively undeveloped and largely unspoiled place, famed for two things: a sandy palm-fringed beach that fans out on either side of the main dock, and a very friendly atmosphere. Cruise ships are often welcomed to this island paradise with traditional tribal dances as well as a colorful local market that pops up to sell food, drinks and crafts. The island itsel... ### Day 20: Port Vila **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Situated on the island of Efate, Port Vila is the capital city of Vanuatu. This South Pacific paradise is everything you would imagine and more. Enter the magical and mysterious world of ancient Melanesia at Ekasup Cultural Village; swim in rock pools within the cascading waterfalls of a rainforest jungle; and visit Mele Gardens – showcasing Vanuatu's magnificent flora. Sample shore excursions: Paradise Cove Sail & Snorkel; A Taste of Vila; Village Adventure: Around the Island. ### Day 21: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 22: Suva, Viti Levu, Fiji Islands **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM In the time before time, the people who would become the Fijians were shaped of wet earth, pulled from the sea on a giant fishhook and given more than 300 islands to live on. Or if you want to be a little more prosaic, the people of Fiji were part of the great Lapita migration, which began somewhere around Taiwan and headed east. The first boats to arrive stopped migrating when they found this maze of islands formed by the earth turning itself inside out with volcanoes. The new Fijians spent ... ### Day 23: Lautoka **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Welcome to paradise - white sand, clear turquoise waters and 50 luxuriant acres of orchids at the late Raymond Burr' s Garden of the Sleeping Giant. Sample shore excursions: Nausori Highland Village; Nadi Hinterland & the Garden of the Sleeping Giant; Shotover Jet Boat & Shopping. ### Day 24: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 25: Nuku'alofa **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Unique in many ways, Tonga is the only country in the South Pacific that has never been colonized. The secret to this tiny kingdom's lasting autonomy lies with its monarchy - rich in culture and tradition; unafraid to modernize and move forward. You'll find Nuku'alofa on the isle of Tongatapu - the largest of the 171 island jewels in the Tongan crown. Hopefully the Tongan people, cheerful and welcoming, will treat you to a version of the lakalaka - their compelling art of storytelling manifested... ### Day 26: Crossing the International Date line **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 27: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 28: Rarotonga, Cook Islands **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM This dramatic South Pacific island is complete with miles of white sand beaches, glittering lagoons, small villages, and volcanic peaks covered in lush vegetation. Visit the Cook Island Cultural Village and experience the lifestyle of the Maori people; walk the Cross Island Trek amid fragrant frangipani and be rewarded with beautiful views and waterfalls; and of course spend time luxuriating on a peaceful beach as the trade winds maintain a perfect temperature. ### Day 29: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 30: Raiatea **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Oro, god of war, guards his temple deep in the rain forest of Raiatea. Nearby on Mt. Temehani grows the rare and delicate tiare apetahi flower, whose petals open only at dawn in the presence of lovers. Sample shore excursions: Faaroa River Jungle Cruise; Raiatea - The Sacred Island; 4-wheel-drive Safari. ### Day 31: Raiatea **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Oro, god of war, guards his temple deep in the rain forest of Raiatea. Nearby on Mt. Temehani grows the rare and delicate tiare apetahi flower, whose petals open only at dawn in the presence of lovers. Sample shore excursions: Faaroa River Jungle Cruise; Raiatea - The Sacred Island; 4-wheel-drive Safari. ### Day 32: Bahia d' Opunoha **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Shaped like a heart and crowned with emerald-green spires, Moorea is easy to love. The Magical Island, as it's nicknamed, is celebrated for its untamed landscape and symmetrical side-by-side bays (called Opunohu and Cook's); it was said to be the inspiration for the mythical isle of Bali Hai in James Michener’s Tales of the South Pacific. Its languid lagoon seems without end, wrapping this 132-square-kilometer (50-square-mile) isle in shades of liquid blue, from pale aqua to intense turquoise. D... ### Day 32: Papeete **Arrives:** 09:00 PM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM When Captain James Cook first sailed to Tahiti in 1769, he and his crew all thought they’d found paradise. Cook hinted at it in his journals, in coy language that would have been acceptable in his day; his men felt considerably less reserve, and returned home sporting tattoos and stories of a people who ate what fell from trees, and lived lives of freedom unknown in Europe. All without much need for clothes. Although all of French Polynesia is sometimes referred to as Tahiti, Tahiti proper is... ### Day 33: Papeete **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM When Captain James Cook first sailed to Tahiti in 1769, he and his crew all thought they’d found paradise. Cook hinted at it in his journals, in coy language that would have been acceptable in his day; his men felt considerably less reserve, and returned home sporting tattoos and stories of a people who ate what fell from trees, and lived lives of freedom unknown in Europe. All without much need for clothes. Although all of French Polynesia is sometimes referred to as Tahiti, Tahiti proper is... ### Day 34: Fakarava, Tuamotu **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Arriving by sea, you'll experience the innumerable shades of blue that are the lagoon encircling Fakarava, one of the largest atolls in French Polynesia's Tuamotu Archipelago. Once you step ashore, you'll notice the beaches alternate between whitest white and palest pink sand, with a backdrop of coconut trees swaying gently in the tropical breeze. And while this pristine paradise—which counts only around 800 residents on an island 60 kilometers (37 miles) long and 21 kilometers (13 miles) wide—h... ### Day 35: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 36: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 37: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 38: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 39: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 40: Hilo **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Water and fire reign here: This is a land of verdant rain forests bisected by sparkling falls. But the fiery element flares along the volcanic coast of Kohala and the roaring furnace of the Kilauea volcano: Lava has continued to seep from the crater since its last eruption in 1983. Nature is Hilo's blessing, as well as its challenge. The beautiful crescent bay served as a funnel to two major tsunamis that battered the city—tragedies that are never forgotten and hopefully never repeated. (Hilo... ### Day 41: Kona **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Once the playground of Hawaii's royalty, Kona is synonymous with the famous coffee that grows on the slopes of dormant Hualalai. Here, too, is Parker Ranch, the largest privately owned ranch in the U.S. Sample shore excursions: Kona Outrigger Canoe Adventure; Parker Ranch; Big Island Helicopter Spectacular. ### Day 42: Honololu, Hawaii **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 11:00 PM Honolulu, on the island of Oahu’s south shore, is capital of Hawaii and gateway to the U.S. island chain. The Waikiki neighborhood is its center for dining, nightlife and shopping, famed for its iconic crescent beach backed by palms and high-rise hotels, with volcanic Diamond Head crater looming in the distance. Sites relating to the World War II attack on Pearl Harbor include the USS Arizona Memorial. ### Day 43: Kahului **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM ### Day 44: Nawiliwili, Kauai, Hawaii, US **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 02:00 PM Get ready for lush fern grottos, grand canyons and the dramatic cliffs of the Na Pali Coast (experienced by helicopter and from the decks of your Holland America ship during an afternoon of scenic cruising). Sample shore excursions: Kipu Falls Zipline Trek; Kauai's Grand Helicopter Tour. ### Day 45: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 46: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 47: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 48: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 49: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 50: Seattle, Washington **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Bounded by the Puget Sound to the west and Lake Washington to the east, and surrounded by forests and mountains, Seattle, Washington boasts a stunning location. But the largest city in the Pacific Northwest is as much an homage to human ingenuity as it is to natural beauty. From logging to shipbuilding to aircraft manufacturing to modern-day software and biotech development, the Emerald City has worn a succession of industrial hats, birthing the likes of Amazon and Starbucks—not to mention mu... ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Inside | $11,449 | | Ocean View | $12,209 | | Balcony | $15,299 | | Suite | $19,479 | ## Ship Information ### Westerdam Recently updated with new bar, entertainment and dining venues, plus completely reimagined suites, Westerdam is a fascinating destination in her own right. On board, enjoy live entertainment with Music Walk, including Lincoln Center Stage, B.B. King's Blues Club and Billboard Onboard. Enjoy regional cooking demonstrations and food and wine tastings with EXC Port to Table. Enrich your travel experience at the new Exploration Central atop the ship. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 1,916 | | Crew | 817 | | Gross Tonnage | 82,348.0 | | Length | 936.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 984 | ## Onboard Amenities ### Entertainment - **Slots**: Return to timeless classics, such as traditional slots and progressive jackpots, or take a chance on our newest, most innovative games, such as an adr... - **Bingo**: Join us for the most exciting bingo game at sea. Our snowball jackpot builds throughout the voyage and MUST hit before everyone leaves the ship! Ask a... - **Paradise Lotto**: Enter our Paradise Lotto drawing and you could walk away with a jackpot prize worth over $300,000. Purchase your tickets with the casino cashier. - **Billboard Onboard**: Between nightly sets, guests are part of the show as they sing and play along with trivia questions presented on screens throughout the room. - **World Stage**: World Stage, the largest theater on board is home to a variety of performances day and night. Our exclusive EXC® Talk lecture series features captivat... ### Food and Drink - **Morimoto by Sea (Pop-Up)**: Chef Masaharu Morimoto, our Global Fresh Fish Ambassador brings his innovative style to Morimoto by Sea, a pop-up dining experience that will take ove... - **Canaletto**: In Italy, there’s nothing more important than coming together to celebrate the joy of great food. Culinary Ambassador Ethan Stowell’s expertly crafted... - **Pinnacle Grill**: Pinnacle Grill offers an elegant dining experience, combining impeccable service with a menu that highlights the best of land and sea. Each course is ... - **Dive In**: Dive-In offers a variety of casual culinary classics, using the highest quality ingredients. Enjoy a burger, grilled to perfection and served on a toa... - **The Dining Room**: For an elegant breakfast, leisurely lunch or unforgettable multi-course dinner, The Dining Room is your destination. For dinner, choose from classics ... ### Fitness - **Fitness**: Stop by the professionally staffed Fitness Center equipped with the latest cardio and weight machines. Try one of our classes on indoor cycling, Pilat... ### Other - **Pickleball At Sea**: Play the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. with Holland America Line, the exclusive cruise line partner of the Professional Pickleball Association. Al... - **Onboard Shopping**: Enjoy a wide variety of duty-free shopping in such signature shops as The Vault, Diamonds and Gemstones by Merabella, which offers the best diamonds a... - **Kids Club**: Holland America Line's youth activities program, Kids Club, offers an array of entertaining events for kids and teens ages 3-17, supervised by a full-... ### Technology - **Holland America Line Navigator**: Personalize your cruise experience once you’re on the ship with our free mobile-friendly tool. Plan your daily activities, browse and purchase shore e... ### Recreational - **Casino Action**: Cards, dice, blackjack and other table games offer an opportunity to say “yes” to excitement. Sharpen your skills with a quick hands-on lesson from ou... ## Ports of Call ### Auckland *Coordinates: -36.8474, 174.766* New Zealand's biggest city deserves more than a layover. Auckland is multicultural and cosmopolitan, with sizeable Polynesian, Asian and Maori populations enriching its history and broadening the palate. Internationally known chefs and fashion designers have made neighborhoods like Ponsonby, Newmarket and Parnell world-class destinations for shopping and dining. You're never far from water att... ### Tauranga (Rotorua), New Zealand Site of fierce Maori wars, Tauranga today is a peaceful city in the heart of kiwifruit-growing country. Farther afield: Rotorua, with its spouting geysers and bubbling mud pools, the Waitomo Glow Worm Caves and nocturnal kiwi houses. Sample shore excursions: Fascinating Rotorua; Longridge Park & Jetboat Ride; Maori Marae Visit. ### Napier *Coordinates: -39.4917, 176.916* A city of vision, rebuilt in the striking, clean style of art deco after a devastating earthquake in 1931 and reinvented as a center for gourmet food and wines. Sample shore excursions: Napier Art Deco Highlights; Cape Kidnappers Gannet Safari; Hawke's Bay Wineries; A Taste of New Zealand:: Epicurean Experience at Sileni Estates. ### Wellington *Coordinates: -41.2865, 174.776* New Zealand's friendly capital city features gaily painted old wooden houses and a red cable car that takes you up to the Wellington Botanic Gardens and a fine view of the harbor. A must-see is the engaging Te Papa Museum. Sample shore excursions: The Best of Wellington's Pubs; Boomrock Escape; Lord of the Rings - on Location. ### Picton *Coordinates: -41.17, 174.006* Set in the upper reaches of Queen Charlotte Sound, Picton is perfect in every way: climate, scenery, outdoor adventure. Gateway to the largest grape-growing and wine-producing region of New Zealand. Sample shore excursions: A Taste of Picton; The Wines of Marlborough; Queen Charlotte Sound Kayaking. ### Lyttelton *Coordinates: -43.6033, 172.719* Are you in England or New Zealand? It's hard to tell in this city crowned by a neo-Gothic stone cathedral and set along the grassy banks of the Avon River. Nearby: the fertile Canterbury Plains and rugged high-country sheep stations. ### Port Chalmers (Dunedin) *Coordinates: -45.8165, 170.621* Much of New Zealand feels like England, by way of Polynesia. There are a few exceptions, though, such as the town of Akaroa, a former French settlement, and the distinctly Scottish city of Dunedin, named after the Scottish Gaelic name for Edinburgh. After Dunedin was founded in 1848, city surveyor Charles Kettle attempted to impose Edinburgh's New Town grid plan on the growing city. But the Otago ... ### Cruising Fiordland National Park *Coordinates: -45.6061, 167.361* Every year, visitors flock to New Zealand in search of landscapes straight out of Middle Earth. They find what they're looking for in Fiordland National Park, on the southwestern coast of the South Island. This stunning 12,000-square-kilometer (4,633-square-mile) park encompasses mountains, lakes, fjords and rain forests. The area was once the home of Maori hunters; later, European whalers establi... ### Hobart *Coordinates: -42.8827, 147.33* Tasmania, once the butt of many jokes, is finally cool. The little Australian island is home to stunning landscapes, old-growth forests and exceptional local produce. Lording over all this goodness is Hobart, the island’s creative capital. Although its remoteness might once have made it feel provincial, the city has truly come into its own in recent years. It’s got one of the world’s best museums ... ### Melbourne *Coordinates: -37.8093, 144.97* Melbourne is consistently voted one of the world's most livable cities—and for good reason. This is Australia’s cosmopolitan heart with cutting-edge art and architecture, historic galleries, attractions and museums, plus a dizzying range of restaurants, bistros, markets and bars. It's renowned for its sporting culture, home to the esteemed Melbourne Cricket Ground and Australian rules football tea... ### Sydney, Australia *Coordinates: -33.8675, 151.207* If you want a snapshot of Australia's appeal, look no further than Sydney: The idyllic lifestyle, friendly locals and drop-dead natural beauty of this approachable metropolis and its attractions explain why the country tops so many travelers' wish lists. But Sydney is more than just the embodiment of classic antipodean cool—the city is in a constant state of evolution. A list of what to do in Sydn... ### Noumea *Coordinates: -20.9043, 165.618* New Caledonia's lush beauty has earned it many names, including "The Island Closest to Paradise" and "The St. Tropez of the Pacific." The poincianas, or flame trees, will color the island with their bright red umbrellas when you visit. ### Eaos, Lifou, New Caledonia *Coordinates: -20.9964, 167.376* Easo is the capital of Lifou, the largest and most populated of the Loyalty Islands. Home to around 10,000 Kanak people, it’s a simple, relatively undeveloped and largely unspoiled place, famed for two things: a sandy palm-fringed beach that fans out on either side of the main dock, and a very friendly atmosphere. Cruise ships are often welcomed to this island paradise with traditional tribal danc... ### Port Vila *Coordinates: -17.7404, 168.321* Situated on the island of Efate, Port Vila is the capital city of Vanuatu. This South Pacific paradise is everything you would imagine and more. Enter the magical and mysterious world of ancient Melanesia at Ekasup Cultural Village; swim in rock pools within the cascading waterfalls of a rainforest jungle; and visit Mele Gardens – showcasing Vanuatu's magnificent flora. Sample shore excursions: Pa... ### Suva, Viti Levu, Fiji Islands *Coordinates: -18.0877, 178.384* In the time before time, the people who would become the Fijians were shaped of wet earth, pulled from the sea on a giant fishhook and given more than 300 islands to live on. Or if you want to be a little more prosaic, the people of Fiji were part of the great Lapita migration, which began somewhere around Taiwan and headed east. The first boats to arrive stopped migrating when they found this maz... ### Lautoka *Coordinates: -17.6113, 177.503* Welcome to paradise - white sand, clear turquoise waters and 50 luxuriant acres of orchids at the late Raymond Burr' s Garden of the Sleeping Giant. Sample shore excursions: Nausori Highland Village; Nadi Hinterland & the Garden of the Sleeping Giant; Shotover Jet Boat & Shopping. ### Nuku'alofa Unique in many ways, Tonga is the only country in the South Pacific that has never been colonized. The secret to this tiny kingdom's lasting autonomy lies with its monarchy - rich in culture and tradition; unafraid to modernize and move forward. You'll find Nuku'alofa on the isle of Tongatapu - the largest of the 171 island jewels in the Tongan crown. Hopefully the Tongan people, cheerful and welc... ### Crossing the International Date line ### Rarotonga, Cook Islands *Coordinates: -21.2292, -159.776* This dramatic South Pacific island is complete with miles of white sand beaches, glittering lagoons, small villages, and volcanic peaks covered in lush vegetation. Visit the Cook Island Cultural Village and experience the lifestyle of the Maori people; walk the Cross Island Trek amid fragrant frangipani and be rewarded with beautiful views and waterfalls; and of course spend time luxuriating on a ... ### Raiatea *Coordinates: -16.804, -151.444* Oro, god of war, guards his temple deep in the rain forest of Raiatea. Nearby on Mt. Temehani grows the rare and delicate tiare apetahi flower, whose petals open only at dawn in the presence of lovers. Sample shore excursions: Faaroa River Jungle Cruise; Raiatea - The Sacred Island; 4-wheel-drive Safari. ### Bahia d' Opunoha *Coordinates: -17.5388, -149.83* Shaped like a heart and crowned with emerald-green spires, Moorea is easy to love. The Magical Island, as it's nicknamed, is celebrated for its untamed landscape and symmetrical side-by-side bays (called Opunohu and Cook's); it was said to be the inspiration for the mythical isle of Bali Hai in James Michener’s Tales of the South Pacific. Its languid lagoon seems without end, wrapping this 132-squ... ### Papeete *Coordinates: -17.535, -149.57* When Captain James Cook first sailed to Tahiti in 1769, he and his crew all thought they’d found paradise. Cook hinted at it in his journals, in coy language that would have been acceptable in his day; his men felt considerably less reserve, and returned home sporting tattoos and stories of a people who ate what fell from trees, and lived lives of freedom unknown in Europe. All without much need f... ### Fakarava, Tuamotu *Coordinates: -16.1709, -145.572* Arriving by sea, you'll experience the innumerable shades of blue that are the lagoon encircling Fakarava, one of the largest atolls in French Polynesia's Tuamotu Archipelago. Once you step ashore, you'll notice the beaches alternate between whitest white and palest pink sand, with a backdrop of coconut trees swaying gently in the tropical breeze. And while this pristine paradise—which counts only... ### Hilo *Coordinates: 19.5429, -155.666* Water and fire reign here: This is a land of verdant rain forests bisected by sparkling falls. But the fiery element flares along the volcanic coast of Kohala and the roaring furnace of the Kilauea volcano: Lava has continued to seep from the crater since its last eruption in 1983. Nature is Hilo's blessing, as well as its challenge. The beautiful crescent bay served as a funnel to two major ts... ### Kona *Coordinates: 19.415, -154.958* Once the playground of Hawaii's royalty, Kona is synonymous with the famous coffee that grows on the slopes of dormant Hualalai. Here, too, is Parker Ranch, the largest privately owned ranch in the U.S. Sample shore excursions: Kona Outrigger Canoe Adventure; Parker Ranch; Big Island Helicopter Spectacular. ### Honololu, Hawaii *Coordinates: 21.292, -157.822* Honolulu, on the island of Oahu’s south shore, is capital of Hawaii and gateway to the U.S. island chain. The Waikiki neighborhood is its center for dining, nightlife and shopping, famed for its iconic crescent beach backed by palms and high-rise hotels, with volcanic Diamond Head crater looming in the distance. Sites relating to the World War II attack on Pearl Harbor include the USS Arizona Memo... ### Kahului *Coordinates: 20.8848, -156.464* ### Nawiliwili, Kauai, Hawaii, US *Coordinates: 21.9635, -159.368* Get ready for lush fern grottos, grand canyons and the dramatic cliffs of the Na Pali Coast (experienced by helicopter and from the decks of your Holland America ship during an afternoon of scenic cruising). Sample shore excursions: Kipu Falls Zipline Trek; Kauai's Grand Helicopter Tour. ### Seattle, Washington *Coordinates: 47.621, -122.353* Bounded by the Puget Sound to the west and Lake Washington to the east, and surrounded by forests and mountains, Seattle, Washington boasts a stunning location. But the largest city in the Pacific Northwest is as much an homage to human ingenuity as it is to natural beauty. 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