Day by Day
To learn more about each port of call and our included as well as optional excursions, click on the individual days below.
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Los Angeles, United States |
Los Angeles, “City of Angels,” is home to a glamorous entertainment culture. |
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Santa Barbara, United States |
Nestled between mountains and sea, Santa Barbara boasts historic architecture in a charming downtown setting. |
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Cruise the Pacific Ocean |
The Pacific Ocean, twice the size of the Atlantic, covers around one-third of the planet’s surface. |
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Kauai (Nawiliwili), United States |
The lush vegetation and wildflowers of tropical Kauai have earned it the nickname “The Garden Island.” |
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Oahu (Honolulu), Hawaii |
Equal parts Polynesian and American, Honolulu and the island of Oahu are lush with breathtaking natural beauty. |
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Cruise the Pacific Ocean |
In 1947, Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl crossed the Pacific Ocean on a balsa raft he built himself. |
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Bora Bora, French Polynesia |
Magnificent, lushly forested Bora Bora is the gem of the Society Islands. |
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Moorea (Opunoha Bay), French Polynesia |
One of the most magnificent of the Society Islands, Moorea boasts white-sand beaches, jagged peaks and primeval landscapes. |
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Tahiti (Papeete), French Polynesia |
Tahiti is one of the world’s most visually stunning and romantic destinations. |
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Cruise the South Pacific Ocean |
The Pacific Ocean is home to most of the world’s islands; they total about 25,000. |
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Cross the International Date Line |
As you cross the International Date Line today, you will “cruise into yesterday,” gaining a day. |
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23 |
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Cruise the South Pacific Ocean |
The waters of the South Pacific have been traversed by explorers for millennia. |
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Bay of Islands, New Zealand |
Gateway to the more than 150 islands that comprise the Bay of Islands, Waitangi holds a central role in the history of New Zealand. |
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Auckland, New Zealand |
Rich in heritage, Auckland is the cultural capital of New Zealand’s North Island. |
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Auckland, New Zealand |
Set between two glistening harbors, Auckland is known as the “City of Sails.” |
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Auckland, New Zealand |
Nestled between the Waitematā and Manukau Harbors, Auckland enjoys a rich boating culture. |
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Cruise the Pacific Ocean |
Explorers once searched Pacific waters for a theoretical landmass called Terra Australis. |
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Napier, New Zealand |
Napier is a rich cultural center and gateway to a thriving wine-growing region. |
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Wellington, New Zealand |
New Zealand’s capital of Wellington is splendidly set between mountains and sea. |
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Christchurch, New Zealand |
British-flavored Christchurch fans out at the feet of the Southern Alps. |
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32 |
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Cruise the Pacific Ocean |
When Ferdinand Magellan crossed the Pacific Ocean, he dubbed it Mar Pacífico, meaning “peaceful sea.” |
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Cruise the Doubtful Sound |
Doubtful Sound is the deepest and, many believe, most magnificent fjord of New Zealand’s Fiordland National Park. |
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34-35 |
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Cruise the Tasman Sea |
The legendary Tasman Sea lies between New Zealand and Australia. |
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Tasmania (Hobart), Australia |
Founded as a penal colony, Hobart exudes endless charms in a picturesque setting. |
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Tasmania (Hobart), Australia |
Tasmania is known as the “Apple Isle,” as it is one of the most prominent apple-growing areas in the world. |
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Melbourne, Australia |
Capital of the state of Victoria, Melbourne is a vibrant cultural center. |
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Cruise the Tasman Sea |
British Captain James Cook explored Tasman Sea waters in the 1770s. |
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Sydney, Australia |
Spectacular Sydney is celebrated for its magnificent harbor and iconic Opera House. |
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Pre & Post Cruise Extensions
More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. Maximize the value of your overseas flight and enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities.
