Outback & Island Pearls - Bali to Papeete Cruise

Day 1 - Bali

Arrive: Mon 23 June 2025

Experience this exquisite island and its gentle people as you explore the lush countryside of terraced rice fields and mountains dotted with temples. Visit a royal palace, watch an entrancing dance performance, or see carvers at work. Enjoy villages filled with beautiful arts and crafts and the daily festivals with villagers parading in their finery to local temples.

Day 2 - Bali

Depart: Tue 24 June 2025 at 15:00

Experience this exquisite island and its gentle people as you explore the lush countryside of terraced rice fields and mountains dotted with temples. Visit a royal palace, watch an entrancing dance performance, or see carvers at work. Enjoy villages filled with beautiful arts and crafts and the daily festivals with villagers parading in their finery to local temples.

Day 3 - Komodo Island

Arrive: Wed 25 June 2025 at 09:00 / Depart: Wed 25 June 2025 at 17:00

Komodo is one of the 17,508 islands of Indonesia and one of three major islands making up Komodo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In addition to being a popular destination for diving, it is the only natural habitat of the Komodo dragon. The island of Komodo includes approximately 60 square miles of craggy mountains, deep canyons, savannas and monsoon rainforests.

Day 4 - Timor Sea Cruising

Day 5 - Darwin, Australia

Arrive: Fri 27 June 2025 at 13:00

Discover Aboriginal culture and art at the Fine Arts Museum, see the city and its wonderful gardens, or venture into the outback to fabulous Territory Wildlife Park and its many wonders. Or head for the incredible waterfalls at Litchfield National Park. Watch crocodiles at a research station, or take a cruise along the Adelaide River and watch the saltwater crocs leap from the water to catch their prey.

Day 6 - Darwin, Australia

Depart: Sat 28 June 2025 at 16:00

Discover Aboriginal culture and art at the Fine Arts Museum, see the city and its wonderful gardens, or venture into the outback to fabulous Territory Wildlife Park and its many wonders. Or head for the incredible waterfalls at Litchfield National Park. Watch crocodiles at a research station, or take a cruise along the Adelaide River and watch the saltwater crocs leap from the water to catch their prey.

Day 7 - Arafura Sea

Day 8 - Thursday Island

Arrive: Mon 30 June 2025 / Depart: Mon 30 June 2025 at 20:00

Discover the distinct culture of this remote island and its people, who follow a traditional lifestyle. Enjoy the spectacular scenery and expansive views over the Torres Strait. Visit the impressive fortress, the pearl divers' monument and the historic buildings. Or journey across the strait to Cape York and its wilderness.

Day 9 - Coral Sea Cruising

Day 10 - Cairns

Arrive: Wed 02 July 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Wed 02 July 2025 at 19:00

This is the place to see the magnificent rainforest from the Kuranda Railway and visit local wildlife like koalas and emus in a rainforest habitat. Or learn about Aboriginal tradition at the culture park. Explore the town, its charming homes and the lovely botanical garden.

Day 11 - Townsville

Arrive: Thu 03 July 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Thu 03 July 2025 at 17:00

Discover the local beaches and enjoy the tropical scenery, the seafront promenade, galleries and shops. Venture out to stunning Magnetic Island with its national park, miles of walking trails, wildlife and magnificent coral reefs.

Day 12 - Coral Sea Cruising

Day 13 - Coral Sea Cruising

Day 14 - Coral Sea Cruising

Day 15 - Port Vila, Vanuatu

Arrive: Mon 07 July 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 07 July 2025 at 17:00

Wander through this capital city's joyous streets; take free ferries to small offshore islands, visit the Vanuatu Cultural Center in town, or snorkel, horseback ride or hike up to the beautiful Cascade Waterfalls.

Day 16 - Mystery Island

Arrive: Tue 08 July 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 08 July 2025 at 18:00

A tiny, uninhabited island off the coast of Vanuatu’s Aneityum Island, Mystery Island is a remote paradise of white sand beaches, swaying palms and aquamarine waters. Since the surrounding sea is a protected marine sanctuary, snorkelers will be enchanted by views of colorful marine life and pristine coral reefs. Aneityum residents will likely set up market stalls on Mystery Island when you visit, so you’ll be able to browse local goods like coconut oil, coffee and handmade jewelry. Whether you stroll the gorgeous shoreline, opt for under-the-sea adventures or explore nearby Aneityum, you’ll treasure your time in this secret oasis.

Day 17 - South Pacific Cruising

Day 18 - Lautoka

Arrive: Thu 10 July 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 10 July 2025 at 18:00

Nicknamed "Sugar City," it's in the heart of the soft coral capital of the world. Snorkel, scuba, take a boat to a nearby deserted island; visit lush rainforests, local potters and orchid farms.

Day 19 - Suva

Arrive: Fri 11 July 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 11 July 2025 at 17:00

Enjoy the tropical rainforest climate of Fiji's capital city, the largest in the South Pacific. Wander the Victoria Parade, the main thoroughfare with shops and restaurants.

Day 20 - South Pacific Cruising

Day 21 - Cross International Date Line

Day 21 - Apia

Arrive: Sun 13 July 2025 at 09:00 / Depart: Sun 13 July 2025 at 18:00

Apia is located on the northern shore of Upolu, Samoa's second largest island and home to spectacular rainforests, waterfalls, sand dunes, beaches and brilliant sunrises and sunsets. Writer Robert Louis Stevenson spent the last four years of his life here and is buried on Mount Vaea, overlooking the village of Vailima and the home he built there, which is now a museum in his honor.

Day 21 - Pago Pago

Arrive: Sun 13 July 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 13 July 2025 at 16:00

Remote, verdant and stunningly beautiful, this island is pure and pristine. Visit one of the many tuna canneries or snorkel in the crystalline waters of one of the protected lagoons. Find a fale, a gazebo where locals perform for visitors.

Day 22 - South Pacific Cruising

Day 23 - South Pacific Cruising

Day 24 - Bora Bora

Arrive: Wed 16 July 2025 at 10:00 / Depart: Wed 16 July 2025 at 19:00

The dramatic Mount Otemanu stands watch over the sparkling turquoise waters and sugary sands of Bora Bora, known as the most romantic island in the world. Snorkel, swim with the manta rays or enjoy an outrigger canoe ride through the lagoon and its lovely coral islands.

Day 25 - Papeete

Arrive: Thu 17 July 2025 at 06:00 / Depart: Thu 17 July 2025

The island of Tahiti's urban center has much to offer visitors. Take a stroll through the new Jardins Paofai, watch the surfers on their longboards, marvel at Faarumai Waterfalls, The Blowhole, Fern Grottos.