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Sunday, March 16, 2025 |
Auckland, New Zealand |
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Auckland, one of New Zealand's most populous cities, is located on the North Island of New Zealand. Auckland, known as Tamaki Makaurau, is based around twin harbours called Waitemata and Manukau Harbour extending up to volcanic hills to the west. Auckland has so much to offer when you combine an urban environment, stunning diverse landscapes and warming polynesian culture. Read more about Auckland, New Zealand
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Monday, March 17, 2025 |
Rotorua (Tauranga), New Zealand |
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Rotorua (Tauranga) is a centre of tourism and a place of extraordinary natural beauty. It is a smallish city on the shores of a lake of the same name, in the crater of an ancient volcano in the Bay of Plenty region of the North Island of New Zealand. The entire area is thermally active, and the smell of sulphur, a 'rotten eggs’ smell that is never far, results in the nicknames 'Sulphur City' and 'Rottenrua'. Read more about Rotorua (Tauranga), New Zealand
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Tuesday, March 18, 2025 |
Napier, New Zealand |
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Napier is a port city in Hawkes Bay on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand. It is known as the 'Art Deco' capital of the world because following the earthquake which almost levelled the city in 1931 the rapid rebuilding was strongly influenced by Art Deco architecture. The building style of clean simple lines and bas-relief decoration was not only at its height of popularity, it also suited the needs of the city. Read more about Napier, New Zealand
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Wednesday, March 19, 2025 |
Wellington, New Zealand |
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Wellington, New Zealand's capital city, is situated on the SW tip of the North Island, and is set on the edge of a stunning harbour surrounded by rolling hills. As the political centre of New Zealand, it houses Parliamentary buildings as well as the bulk of foreign diplomatic missions. However, it is also renowned for its cafe-culture, as there are more cafes per capita than in New York City, and they rival the world’s top culinary destinations for flavour and variety. Read more about Wellington, New Zealand
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Thursday, March 20, 2025 |
Picton, New Zealand |
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The picturesque seaside town of Picton near the NE corner of New Zealand's South Island is the South Island base for the ferry service that links the main islands of New Zealand. It’s also the gateway to the marine, forest and island attractions of the Marlborough Sounds. It offers a relaxed setting with beautiful beaches, easy bush walks and an outstanding climate. Read more about Picton, New Zealand
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Friday, March 21, 2025 |
Christchurch, New Zealand |
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Christchurch, in the Province of Canterbury, is the largest city of the South Island of New Zealand. It is located mid-way down the island's east coast just north of Banks Peninsula, on the edge of the Canterbury Plains. It is a vibrant, cosmopolitan place with exciting festivals, theatre, modern art galleries, great shopping and award-winning attractions. Read more about Christchurch, New Zealand
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Saturday, March 22, 2025 |
Dunedin, New Zealand |
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Dunedin is the principal city of the Otago Region of New Zealand. It was founded in 1848 by Scottish migrants, and today the city still contains many Scottish relics, including a statue of the Scottish Bard Robbie Burns. Fine examples of working heritage include the Speight’s Brewery, the Gasworks Museum and the very popular Taieri Gorge Railway. Read more about Dunedin, New Zealand
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Sunday, March 23, 2025 |
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Monday, March 24, 2025 |
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Tuesday, March 25, 2025 |
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Wednesday, March 26, 2025 |
Hobart, Australia |
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Hobart is the capital of Australia’s island state of Tasmania. Tasmania is located at the southernmost part of Australia. Hobart was founded in 1803, making it the 2nd oldest city in the country, after Sydney, New South Wales and was first established as a penal colony for British convicts. Read more about Hobart, Australia
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Thursday, March 27, 2025 |
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Friday, March 28, 2025 |
Melbourne, Australia |
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Melbourne, the capital of Victoria, is also known as the cultural, culinary, and sporting capital of Australia. Set on the Yarra River, the city is home to world-class sporting facilities, museums, galleries and theatres and many revered restaurants. The Central Business District (CBD) has become renowned for its tiny laneways, boutique shopping, street art, and impeccable barista-made coffee. Read more about Melbourne, Australia
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Saturday, March 29, 2025 |
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Sunday, March 30, 2025 |
Sydney, Australia |
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Situated on Australia's east coast is Sydney, the capital city of New South Wales. Cruising guests have the privilege when departing Sydney ports to view the iconic and famous Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge while leaving Sydney Harbour. In 1973, the Opera House completed construction and is the most popular building in Australia and one of the most famous in the world. Read more about Sydney, Australia
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Monday, March 31, 2025 |
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Tuesday, April 1, 2025 |
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Wednesday, April 2, 2025 |
Noumea, New Caledonia |
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Noumea, the capital of New Caledonia is located just a couple of hours flight away from Australia’s east coast and is the gateway to the South Pacific archipelago. Noumea is a seaside town known for its beautiful bays, stunning islets and relaxed Melanesian and European culture. The locals closest to the cruise port speak a little english however for the most of Noumea, French is spoken with very little English. Read more about Noumea, New Caledonia
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Thursday, April 3, 2025 |
Lifou, New Caledonia |
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Lifou is the largest and most populous island of the Loyalty Islands, in the archipelago of New Caledonia. Lifou is located east of New Caledonia’s main island. Lifou is known for its stunning crystal waters, fantastic diving spots and hiking, formed by raised coral and dense scrubland. Read more about Lifou, New Caledonia
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Friday, April 4, 2025 |
Mystery Island, Vanuatu |
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The gorgeous Mystery Island is a very small islet located at the bottom of Vanuatu. This uninhabited tiny destination is known for its pristine crystal clear blue waters, coral reefs and scenic beaches. This tiny island is only 200m wide and barely a kilometre long, but don’t let the size fool you, there is so much to see and do on Mystery Island. Read more about Mystery Island, Vanuatu
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Saturday, April 5, 2025 |
Port Vila, Vanuatu |
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Port Vila, also known as “Vila”, is the capital and the main hub of Vanuatu. Port Vila is located on the island of Efate. There are over 100 indigenous languages spoken in Vanuatu however Port Vila’s main language is Bislama. Read more about Port Vila, Vanuatu
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Sunday, April 6, 2025 |
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Monday, April 7, 2025 |
Lautoka, Fiji |
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Lautoka is situated on the western side of Viti Levu, the largest island in Fiji, and just 20 km north of Nadi. The Fiji archipelago lies just to the western side of the International Date Line. Lautoka is Fiji's second largest city. Read more about Lautoka, Fiji
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Tuesday, April 8, 2025 |
Suva, Fiji |
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Suva is the capital and largest city of Fiji, perched on a hilly peninsula between Laucala Bay and Suva Harbour in the SE corner of the island of Viti Levu. It is a beautiful tropical city full of colour and diverse cultures. Although it is the only place in Fiji where you will see buildings taller than palm trees, local folk traditions such as fire walks, welcoming ceremonies, wood-carving and the fabrication of tree-bark cloth, remain strong. Read more about Suva, Fiji
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Wednesday, April 9, 2025 |
Dravuni, Fiji |
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Dravuni Island is a dramatically rugged volcanic island 70 km south of Suva, Fiji. It is part of the scenic Kadavu group of islands. Dravuni is home to a couple of hundred friendly Fijians, concentrated in a delightful village that shelters beneath tall palm trees. Read more about Dravuni, Fiji
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Thursday, April 10, 2025 |
Savusavu, Fiji |
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Nestled between green hills and the deep water of Namaka Creek to the SE of Vanua Levu, is Fiji's second largest island, Savusavu – a natural, lush and beautiful paradise. It is as though time has stood still for thirty years. With only one main street that is a hub of activity, it does have all the essentials, including quaint cafes and restaurants, banks, a post office, and a fascinating busy local open-air vegetable market. Read more about Savusavu, Fiji
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Thursday, April 10, 2025 |
Cross Dateline |
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Thursday, April 10, 2025 |
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Friday, April 11, 2025 |
Pago Pago, American Samoa |
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Pago Pago Bay (pronounced "Pango Pango") on the island of Tutuila is the capital of American Samoa, a chain of seven South Pacific isles about 4,000 km south of Hawaii. Due to a massive seaward wall of a volcano collapsing aeons ago and opening to the sea, the harbor is hemmed in by towering mountains. Mt. Read more about Pago Pago, American Samoa
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Saturday, April 12, 2025 |
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Sunday, April 13, 2025 |
Cross Equator |
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Monday, April 14, 2025 |
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Tuesday, April 15, 2025 |
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Wednesday, April 16, 2025 |
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Thursday, April 17, 2025 |
Kailua, USA |
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The scenic little village of Kailua, primarily a residential community, lies on the windward coast of the island of Hawaii, and is just 19 km from Honolulu. It is renowned for the Kailua Beach Park, the island of Oahu’s most beautiful beach, due to the offshore islands that add to its atmosphere, and where the surf is gentle and the sand is perfect. It is great for sunbathing and recreational activities, as well as being the beach used as a world-class windsurfing destination. Read more about Kailua, USA
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Friday, April 18, 2025 |
Hilo, USA |
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Hilo is the largest settlement on The Big Island of Hawaii, the southernmost of the Hawaiian islands, in Polynesia. It overlooks Hilo Bay, at the base of active Mauna Loa (4169m) and dormant Mauna Kea (4207m) volcanoes. Hilo is an impressively beautiful town overlooking beaches, caves, rivers, and waterfalls within its limits. Read more about Hilo, USA
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Saturday, April 19, 2025 |
Honolulu, USA |
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The birthplace of Barack Obama, the 44th President of the Unites States, Honolulu is the cultural, industrial, commercial, and governmental centre of Hawaii, with Waikiki Beach the epicentre of the tourist industry. It is a thriving world-class city, with nearly one million people in its metropolitan area. Oahu is the most popular of the Hawaiian Islands, and as the city is packed with sights, activities, and tourist attractions, it is easy to understand why there is so much to do in this southernmost major U.S. Read more about Honolulu, USA
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Sunday, April 20, 2025 |
Honolulu, USA |
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The birthplace of Barack Obama, the 44th President of the Unites States, Honolulu is the cultural, industrial, commercial, and governmental centre of Hawaii, with Waikiki Beach the epicentre of the tourist industry. It is a thriving world-class city, with nearly one million people in its metropolitan area. Oahu is the most popular of the Hawaiian Islands, and as the city is packed with sights, activities, and tourist attractions, it is easy to understand why there is so much to do in this southernmost major U.S. Read more about Honolulu, USA
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Monday, April 21, 2025 |
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Tuesday, April 22, 2025 |
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Wednesday, April 23, 2025 |
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Thursday, April 24, 2025 |
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Friday, April 25, 2025 |
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Saturday, April 26, 2025 |
Victoria, Canada |
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Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia, Canada, and is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island off Canada's Pacific coast. It is one of the oldest cities in the Pacific NW, with British settlement beginning in 1841, and it still retains a number of historic buildings close to the harbour. The city certainly has a unique blend of old world charm and new world experiences. Read more about Victoria, Canada
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Sunday, April 27, 2025 |
Seattle, USA |
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Located just two hours south of Vancouver, Canada, the city of Seattle in USA is an international port that boasts three professional sports teams, hundreds of restaurants, a myriad of cultural venues and a lifestyle that is unique to the Pacific Northwest. It is known as Emerald City due to the lush evergreen forests in the area. Well known for its impressive musical history, from jazz to the rock music style of grunge, to this day Seattle hosts a diverse and influential alternative music scene. Read more about Seattle, USA
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