Itineraries
The Pacific & Polynesia Odyssey
January 19, 2010 - 18 Days
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| Date | Port | Arrival | Depart | |
| Jan 21 | TH | Los Angeles, Ca, Usa
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Los Angeles, Ca, Usa
Los Angeles is a city spinning with energy and creativity, where tomorrow’s trends are born, nurtured and released. Having one of the best climates in the world, Los Angeles draws visitors year-round from all over the world. Officially founded in 1781, the modern-day metropolis of Los Angeles sprawls across over 4,000 square miles between the beautiful Pacific Ocean and the snowcapped San Gabriel mountains. Los Angeles is considered the entertainment capital of the world, a vibrant city of visual delights with more museums than any other U.S. city. |
6:00 PM | |
| 22 | F | CRUISING THE PACIFIC OCEAN | ||
| 23 | S | CRUISING THE PACIFIC OCEAN | ||
| 24 | SU | CRUISING THE PACIFIC OCEAN | ||
| 25 | M | CRUISING THE PACIFIC OCEAN | ||
| 26 | T | CRUISING THE PACIFIC OCEAN | ||
| 27 | W | Nawiliwili, Kauai, Hi, Usa
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Nawiliwili, Kauai, Hi, Usa
The tropical island of Kauai sits amidst the sparkling blue waters of the Pacific Ocean. Formed some six million years ago, the island encompasses roughly 550 square miles and is the oldest and northernmost of the main Hawaiian Islands. Aptly nicknamed the Garden Isle, Kauai is the prized for its towering ocean cliffs, cascading waterfalls and dazzling sand beaches. Kauai claims the wettest spot on earth - Mount Waialeale, with 486 inches of rain per year. All this rain contributes to the lush vegetation, taro fields, pineapple and sugar plantations, the famous Fern Grotto and a huge variety of native flora. It is also home to the Sprouting Hole, a blowhole that sends a geyser 50 feet into the air, and the only navigable rivers in Hawaii including the scenic Waialua. From the soaring cliffs of the Napali Coast to the vast gorges of Waimea Canyon, Kauai captivates the senses like no other island. |
9:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 28 | TH | Honolulu, Hi, Usa
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Honolulu, Hi, Usa
Home to the state capitol and the majority of Hawaii's population, the island of Oahu is a vibrant mix of natural, cultural and historic wonders. In Honolulu, an array of cultures blends harmoniously, allowing each to retain its distinct flavor. The downtown sector combines Hawaii’s royal history with the modern-day action of a major metropolitan center. Waikiki Beach, with its impressive hotels and glittering atmosphere, is a famous tourist hub and resort destination of international renown. Honolulu is also the location of Diamond Head, Oahu's famous volcanic landmark, and Pearl Harbor, the largest natural harbor in Hawaii and the only naval base in the United States to be designated a National Historical Landmark. |
8:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 29 | F | Lahaina, Maui, Hi, Usa
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Lahaina, Maui, Hi, Usa
Voted "Best Pacific Island" by readers of Conde Nast Traveler, the sights of Maui do not disappoint. Named for an ancient Hawaiian god, Maui is a tropical paradise graced with long stretches of white sand beaches, magnificent waterfalls and the mist-shrouded Iao Valley. Maui is also home to the 10,023-foot-high Mount Haleakala, the world’s largest dormant volcano and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. In 1790, after a fierce battle in Iao Valley, King Kamehameha took control of Maui and made Lahaina the new capital of the unified Hawaiian Kingdom. For nearly five decades, Lahaina served as the center of government for Hawaii. Today, the historic whaler’s port of Lahaina offers excellent shopping venues, restaurants and entertainment, as well as one of the largest Indian Banyan trees in the world. |
8:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 30 | S | CRUISING THE PACIFIC OCEAN | ||
| 31 | SU | CRUISING THE PACIFIC OCEAN | ||
| Feb 1 | M | CRUISING THE PACIFIC OCEAN | ||
| 2 | T | Christmas Island, Kiribati
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Christmas Island, Kiribati
Kiritimati (Christmas Island) located in the Republic of Kiribati, is the largest coral atoll in the world with an area of 248 square miles. It is blessed with miles of coral sand, iridescent lagoons and coconut palms and is a nesting place for millions of seabirds. Pounded by the surf over the millennia, it sits just above the waves on an ancient reef, which centuries ago ringed an undersea volcano. This low-lying atoll was uninhabited at the time of Captain James Cook's Christmas Eve landing in 1777. For the next two centuries, English, Australian and American entrepreneurs attempted to turn a profit here, leaving behind some unusual village names: London, Poland and Paris. Kiritimati was a major military base in the 1950's and 1960's and used for nuclear weapons testing by both the British and Americans. Today, it is productive as a copra plantation, and as an angler’s paradise. |
8:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 3 | W | CRUISING THE PACIFIC OCEAN | ||
| 4 | TH | CRUISING THE PACIFIC OCEAN | ||
| 5 | F | Papeete, Tahiti, Fr. Polynesia
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Papeete, Tahiti, Fr. Polynesia
The islands of French Polynesia are acclaimed as the most beautiful in the South Pacific. Tahiti is the largest of the French Polynesian islands and home to the capital city of Papeete, a delightful blend of cultures where locals speak both French and Tahitian. Papeete, meaning the "water basket," was once a gathering place where Tahitians came to fill their calabashes with fresh water. Now it is the capital city and gateway to the country, and boasts romantic resorts, fine dining and unique restaurants, 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. Attractions include a museum honoring Paul Gauguin, the site where Captain Cook landed, interesting Polynesian marae or open-air sanctuaries, and Papeete's colorful municipal market. |
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| 6 | S | Papeete, Tahiti, Fr. Polynesia
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Papeete, Tahiti, Fr. Polynesia
The islands of French Polynesia are acclaimed as the most beautiful in the South Pacific. Tahiti is the largest of the French Polynesian islands and home to the capital city of Papeete, a delightful blend of cultures where locals speak both French and Tahitian. Papeete, meaning the "water basket," was once a gathering place where Tahitians came to fill their calabashes with fresh water. Now it is the capital city and gateway to the country, and boasts romantic resorts, fine dining and unique restaurants, 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. Attractions include a museum honoring Paul Gauguin, the site where Captain Cook landed, interesting Polynesian marae or open-air sanctuaries, and Papeete's colorful municipal market. |
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