28 nightsFrom Papeete16 ports of call
28-Day World Cruise: South Pacific Islands & New Zealand
Seabourn · Seabourn Quest
Overview
A 28-night voyage aboard Seabourn Quest, departing Papeete on 6 Feb 2029 and arriving in Sydney, Australia, calling at 16 destinations along the way.
PapeeteBahia d' Opunoha, MooreaBora BoraNukualofa, TongaSavusavuMystery Island, VanuatuEasoWaitangi (Bay of Islands), New ZealandAucklandTauranga, New ZealandGisborneNapier, New ZealandPicton, NZAkaroaDunedin, New ZealandSydney, Australia
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Itinerary
28 nights · 30 ports of call- 1
Day 1 ·Papeete, French PolynesiaEmbark
6 Feb 2029Arrive 08:00Depart 23:00The islands of French Polynesia are acclaimed as the most beautiful in the South Pacific. Tahiti is the largest of the Polynesian islands and home to the capital city of Papeete, a delightful blend of cultures. Papeete, meaning the "water basket," was once a gathering place where Tahitians came to fill their calabashes with fresh water. Today, it is the gateway to the country, and boasts romantic resorts, fine dining, vibrant markets, pearl shops, and boutiques. Tahiti's mountainous interior is adorned with deep valleys and scenic waterfalls, while the rugged coastal lands are home to fields of tropical flowers, and glorious white and black sand beaches. - 2
Day 2 ·Bahia d Opunoha, Moorea, French Polynesia
7 Feb 2029Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00 - 3
Day 3 ·Bora Bora, French Polynesia
8 Feb 2029Arrive 08:00Bora Bora, has long been noted for its stunning beauty. A tiny island, less than 20 miles in circumference, Bora Bora is dominated by the castle-like Mount Otemanu and Mount Pahia, two volcanic peaks with lush tropical slopes. A protective coral reef encloses Bora Bora, and the lagoon is dotted with colorful motus, or islets. Perfect white-sand beaches give way to brilliant turquoise and sapphire-colored waters, and locals in the small village of Viatape sell colorful fabrics, sculptures carved from native wood and precious black pearls. - 4
Day 4 ·Bora Bora, French Polynesia
9 Feb 2029Depart 16:00Bora Bora, has long been noted for its stunning beauty. A tiny island, less than 20 miles in circumference, Bora Bora is dominated by the castle-like Mount Otemanu and Mount Pahia, two volcanic peaks with lush tropical slopes. A protective coral reef encloses Bora Bora, and the lagoon is dotted with colorful motus, or islets. Perfect white-sand beaches give way to brilliant turquoise and sapphire-colored waters, and locals in the small village of Viatape sell colorful fabrics, sculptures carved from native wood and precious black pearls. - 5
Day 5 ·At Sea
10 Feb 2029 - 6
Day 6 ·Cross International Dateline
11 Feb 2029 - 7
Day 7 ·At Sea
12 Feb 2029 - 8
Day 8 ·At Sea
13 Feb 2029 - 9
Day 9 ·Nuku' Alofa, Tonga
14 Feb 2029Arrive 10:00Depart 19:00The capital of Tonga is on Tongatapu, its largest island. Learn about the history and heritage of the Tongans at the Tonga Cultural Centre, a complex of traditional buildings holding museums and artisans workshops where traditional crafts are made. In the nearby village of Mu’a, see the marvelously crafted stone tombs of Tongan kings from the past. - 10
Day 10 ·At Sea
15 Feb 2029 - 11
Day 11 ·Savusavu, Vanua Levi, Fiji
16 Feb 2029Arrive 07:00Depart 16:00Welcome to the Friendly Isles! Vanua Levu, where you are, is Fiji’s second largest island, and still largely immune to the outside world. The local economy is based on copra, and tall coconut palms are everywhere. Tourism is growing, though, with popular marine activities including snorkeling and diving in the clear seas, kayaking or stand-up paddling. The island is blessed with rivers and waterfalls that invite hiking, tubing or swimming. There are also hot springs and mineral mud baths. For a treasured souvenir, consider one of the island’s varicolored cultured pearls. Otherwise, find a perfect beach, lie back and breathe the scent of tropical blooms. Perhaps you’ll hear a lovely song from somewhere. It’s true, Fijians love to sing. - 12
Day 12 ·At Sea
17 Feb 2029 - 13
Day 13 ·Mystery Island, Vanuatu
18 Feb 2029Arrive 10:00Depart 18:00 - 14
Day 14 ·Easo, Lifou, New Caledonia
19 Feb 2029Arrive 07:00Depart 16:00Highlights of this tropical paradise in the Loyalty Islands include the Chapel of Our Lady of Lourdes, built on a high bluff in 1898, with a panoramic view overlooking the clear blue Santal Bay. Visitors can also explore the island’s many caves, or peek over the edge of the high cliffs at the village of Jokin. Limpid lagoons and fine sandy beaches are also in abundance. - 15
Day 15 ·At Sea
20 Feb 2029 - 16
Day 16 ·At Sea
21 Feb 2029 - 17
Day 17 ·Waitangi (Bay of Islands), New Zealand
22 Feb 2029Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00 - 18
Day 18 ·Auckland, New Zealand
23 Feb 2029Arrive 07:00Depart 19:00Auckland is one of the few cities in the world to have harbors on two separate bodies of water. The central part of urban Auckland covers a narrow isthmus between the Manukau Harbor on the Tasman Sea, and the Waitemata Harbor on the Pacific Ocean. In addition, Auckland's diverse geography and warm, humid climate has inspired a lifestyle regularly ranked in the world's top ten. A half hour drive from the city there is an abundance of activities: sailing to a secluded island, trekking through the rainforest, picnicking on a volcano, sampling wines at a vineyard or exploring a black sand beach. - 19
Day 19 ·Tauranga (Rotorua) New Zealand
24 Feb 2029Arrive 07:30Depart 18:15Tauranga, the principal city on the Bay of Plenty, is the largest export town in New Zealand. Its name, fittingly enough, means "resting place for canoes", as this was the landing place of some of the first Maoris to arrive in New Zealand. The 19th-century missionaries left a legacy of well-planned parks and gardens for today's residents and visitors to enjoy. Tauranga is one of New Zealand's primary kiwi fruit and orchard regions, and the gateway to the geothermal park, Rotorua. - 20
Day 20 ·Gisborne, New Zealand
25 Feb 2029Arrive 10:00Depart 18:00Gisborne is a city on the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island. It’s known for wineries and surf beaches such as Makorori. The Tairawhiti Museum has exhibits on indigenous and colonial history, with Wyllie Cottage, an early European house, and Maori artefacts. Titirangi Reserve has lookouts and a monument to explorer James Cook. Nearby, Te Poho-o-Rawiri is a Maori meeting house with carvings of ancestral figures. - 21
Day 21 ·Napier, New Zealand
26 Feb 2029Arrive 08:00Depart 23:00Napier, with its pleasant Mediterranean climate and famous Art Deco architecture, is a charming and lively seaside resort located on the eastern side of North Island and is the is the main city and port of the Hawkes Bay province. It also is the largest wool-exporting port in New Zealand, and the nearby Hastings area is famous as a fruit and wine-growing region. In 1931, Napier was almost totally destroyed by a massive earthquake. The city was rebuilt in a Spanish Mission and Art Deco style that is unique to New Zealand. - 22
Day 22 ·At Sea
27 Feb 2029 - 23
Day 23 ·Picton
28 Feb 2029Arrive 07:00Depart 16:00Picton sits at the head of the Queen Charlotte Sound and the sail into and out of town will reveal some classic New Zealand scenery. The town offer access to the Marlborough wine country, other spectacular sounds and lots of outdoor activities such as kayaking, fishing, trekking and cycling. - 24
Day 24 ·Akaroa (Christchurch, NZ)
1 Mar 2029Arrive 09:00Depart 18:00Set on a beautiful, sheltered harbor and nestled in the heart of an ancient volcano, Akaroa is a popular resort village. Located 50 miles southeast of Christchurch, this quaint seaside town is situated on the southern side of the Banks Peninsula and has a distinct French flavor to it. Many street names are of French origin because of its French Whaling and colonial history. One of the first settlements in the Canterbury region of the South New Zealand Island, the town has a rich Maori and British heritage, as well as its French history. Today, the town center is dotted with colonial architecture, and the harbor area is lined with boutiques and cafes. - 25
Day 25 ·Port Chalmers (Dunedin), New Zealand
2 Mar 2029Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00Port Chalmers is the main port for the city of Dunedin. Situated in a natural amphitheater at the head of a long fjord-like inlet, Dunedin was the first permanent European settlement in New Zealand, founded in 1848. Not long afterwards, gold was discovered in the region, and the province quickly became the richest and most influential in the colony. While Christchurch is New Zealand's most English town, Dunedin is its most Scottish; the name Dunedin is the old Gaelic name for Edinburgh. Numerous distinctive and historic buildings remain from the time of its predominantly Scottish settlers, preserving its architectural heritage. - 26
Day 26 ·Cruising Fiordland National Park
3 Mar 2029 - 27
Day 27 ·At Sea
4 Mar 2029 - 28
Day 28 ·At Sea
5 Mar 2029 - 29
Day 29 ·At Sea
6 Mar 2029 - 30
Day 30 ·Sydney, AustraliaDisembark
7 Mar 2029Arrive 07:00Sydney is a cosmopolitan, multicultural city surrounded by golden sand beaches, World Heritage areas, lush national parks and acclaimed wine regions. Sydney owes much of its splendor to its magnificent harbor. Arriving by ship provides an unequaled impression, showing off the city's famous landmarks: the dramatic white sails of the iconic Opera House and the celebrated Harbor Bridge, looming over the skyline.
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