20 nightsFrom Sydney, Australia7 ports of call
Tahiti, Hawaii & South Pacific Crossing
Princess Cruises · Royal Princess
Overview
A 20-night voyage aboard Royal Princess, departing Sydney, Australia on 28 Mar 2027 and arriving in Honolulu, calling at 7 destinations along the way.
Sydney, AustraliaTauranga, New ZealandAucklandPapeeteMooreaKonaHonolulu
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Itinerary
20 nights · 21 ports of call- 1
Day 1 ·Sydney, AustraliaEmbark
28 Mar 2027Depart 16:00Sydney, capital of New South Wales and one of Australia's largest cities, is best known for its harbourfront Sydney Opera House, with a distinctive sail-like design. Massive Darling Harbour and the smaller Circular Quay port are hubs of waterside life, with the arched Harbour Bridge and esteemed Royal Botanic Garden nearby. - 2
Day 2 ·At Sea
29 Mar 2027 - 3
Day 3 ·At Sea
30 Mar 2027 - 4
Day 4 ·At Sea
31 Mar 2027 - 5
Day 5 ·Tauranga
1 Apr 2027Arrive 05:45Depart 16:45New Zealand's natural bounty is always on display at the Bay of Plenty. It was Captain James Cook who in 1769 aptly named this bay after he was able to replenish his ship's provisions, thanks to the prosperous Maori villages of the region. Tauranga, the chief city, is a bustling port, an agricultural and timber center and a popular seaside resort. Tauranga is also the gateway to Rotorua - a geothermal wonderland that is the heart of Maori culture. A 90-minute drive from Tauranga, Rotorua is New Zealand's primary tourist attraction.
Your ship docks near the foot of Mt. Maunganui, which rises 761 feet above the bay. Across the harbor, Tauranga offers scenic tidal beaches at Omokoroa and Pahoia. The region boasts fine beaches, big-game fishing, thermal springs and seaside resorts. - 6
Day 6 ·Auckland
2 Apr 2027Arrive 06:30Depart 19:00Straddling a narrow isthmus created by 60 different volcanoes, New Zealand's former capital boasts scenic beauty, historical interest and a cosmopolitan collection of shops, restaurants, museums, galleries and gardens. Rangitoto, Auckland's largest and youngest volcano, sits in majestic splendor just offshore. Mt. Eden and One Tree Hill, once home to Maori earthworks, overlook the city. One of New Zealand's fine wine districts lies to the north of Auckland.
Auckland served as New Zealand's capital from 1841 until 1865, when the seat of government moved to Wellington. - 7
Day 7 ·At Sea
3 Apr 2027 - 8
Day 8 ·Cross International Date Line
4 Apr 2027 - 8
Day 8 ·At Sea
4 Apr 2027 - 9
Day 9 ·At Sea
5 Apr 2027 - 10
Day 10 ·At Sea
6 Apr 2027 - 11
Day 11 ·Tahiti (Papeete), French Polynesia
7 Apr 2027Arrive 08:00Depart 23:00Tahiti is not just an island - Tahiti has always been a state of mind. The bustling capital of Tahiti and her islands, Papeete is the chief port and trading center, as well as a provocative temptress luring people to her shores. Immortalized in the novel "Mutiny on the Bounty," who could blame the men of "HMS Bounty" for abandoning their ship in favor of basking in paradise? And what would Modern Art be without Tahiti's influence on Gauguin and Matisse? Today the island is a charming blend of Polynesian "joie de vivre" and Gallic sophistication. But venture out from Papeete and you find a landscape of rugged mountains, lush rainforests, cascading waterfalls and deserted beaches.
Contrasting with other French Polynesian ports, Papeete's coastline initially greets you with a vista of commercial activity that graciously gives way to both black and white-sand beaches, villages, resorts and historic landmarks. - 12
Day 12 ·Moorea
8 Apr 2027Arrive 07:00Depart 17:00To discover the storied Polynesia of Melville, Gauguin and Michener, you have to travel to Tahiti's outer islands. Moorea, the former haunt of Tahitian royalty, is one such island where you still see fishermen paddling outrigger canoes, pareo-clad women strolling along the roads and children fishing from island bridges. Moorea is an island of vertiginous mountains - most of its 18,000 people live along the narrow coastal shelf. Behind tin-roofed wooden houses lie lush green mountains rushing up to fill the sky.
French Polynesia comprises some 130 islands, of which Tahiti is the best known. Just 12 miles across the lagoon from Tahiti lies Moorea. - 13
Day 13 ·At Sea
9 Apr 2027 - 14
Day 14 ·At Sea
10 Apr 2027 - 15
Day 15 ·At Sea
11 Apr 2027 - 16
Day 16 ·At Sea
12 Apr 2027 - 17
Day 17 ·At Sea
13 Apr 2027 - 18
Day 18 ·At Sea
14 Apr 2027 - 19
Day 19 ·Kona
15 Apr 2027Arrive 07:00Depart 19:00Welcome to the Big Island of Hawaii and to Kona. The Kona Coast is a land of infinite variety, ranging from pristine beaches to rolling uplands that are home to coffee plantations, macadamia groves and the largest privately owned cattle ranch in the United States. To the southeast lies Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, home to Mauna Loa, Mauna Kea, and Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes in the world. And offshore lies a fisherman's paradise. Kona is hailed as "The Billfish Capital of the World," and the town hosts the annual Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament. - 20
Day 20 ·HonoluluDisembark
16 Apr 2027Arrive 07:00Home to nearly half a million people, Honolulu is Hawaii's state capital and only major city. The city of Honolulu and the island of Oahu offer a wealth of historic, cultural and scenic attractions. Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head are two of the city's enduring symbols. Pearl Harbor, site of the USS Arizona Memorial and the "Punchbowl," are haunting reminders of the tragic events of December 7, 1941, when the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor forced America into World War II. Honolulu is also home to the historic Iolani Palace, the official residence of Hawaii's last royals. Beyond the city lie tropical rain forests, the Pali Lookout and the North Shore known for its surfing beaches.
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