Pacific & Caribbean Stars - Papeete to New York Cruise

Day 1 - Papeete

Arrive: Mon 16 June 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.

Day 2 - Papeete

Depart: Tue 17 June 2025 at 05:00

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.

Day 2 - Moorea

Arrive: Tue 17 June 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 17 June 2025 at 16:00

Breathtakingly beautiful, stunning landscapes await, from the verdant mountains to the azure seas and white sand beaches. Take a canoe ride through the lagoon; snorkel, scuba or helmet-dive the reefs, or hike up to the Afareaitu Waterfalls.

Day 3 - Fakarava, Tuamotu Islands

Arrive: Wed 18 June 2025 at 09:00 / Depart: Wed 18 June 2025 at 17:00

Pure, pristine and dreamlike, the ecosystem of this gorgeous island is home to extremely rare birds, plants and crustaceans. Quaint villages, old coral churches and welcoming people are intertwined with a spectacular lagoon creating a paradise like none other in the world.

Day 4 - South Pacific Cruising

Day 5 - Nuku Hiva

Arrive: Fri 20 June 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Fri 20 June 2025 at 15:00

Visit the entrancing Vaipo Waterfalls and Cascade Tevaipo, which is one of the world’s tallest falls at over 1,100 feet. Wander the black sand beaches, marvel at the giant tiki at Piki Vehini, or get adventurous on an all-terrain vehicle excursion around the craggy island.

Day 6 - Pacific Ocean Cruising

Day 7 - Pacific Ocean Cruising

Day 8 - Pacific Ocean Cruising

Day 9 - Pacific Ocean Cruising

Day 10 - Honolulu

Arrive: Wed 25 June 2025 at 15:00

Enjoy the sun-drenched beaches surrounding this active city, climb Diamond Head or visit the Iolani Palace, the only royal palace on U.S. soil. Pay your respects at the USS Arizona Memorial or take a surfing lesson on Waikiki Beach.

Day 11 - Honolulu

Depart: Thu 26 June 2025 at 18:00

Enjoy the sun-drenched beaches surrounding this active city, climb Diamond Head or visit the Iolani Palace, the only royal palace on U.S. soil. Pay your respects at the USS Arizona Memorial or take a surfing lesson on Waikiki Beach.

Day 12 - Hilo

Arrive: Fri 27 June 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 27 June 2025 at 17:00

Located on the lush windward side of Hawaii’s Big Island, Hilo is the starting point to explore the eastern part of this lovely isle. Drive the 11-mile rim of Kilauea volcano and marvel at the dramatic lava formations of Volcanoes National Park. At the majestic Akaka Falls, water cascades more than 400 feet into a pool below, and the splendid Liliuokalani Gardens are authentic Japanese gardens created in the early 1900s.

Day 13 - Pacific Ocean Cruising

Day 14 - Pacific Ocean Cruising

Day 15 - Pacific Ocean Cruising

Day 16 - Pacific Ocean Cruising

Day 17 - Pacific Ocean Cruising

Day 18 - San Diego

Arrive: Thu 03 July 2025 at 05:00 / Depart: Thu 03 July 2025 at 21:00

San Diego is living proof that a big city can still feel like a small town. Its Spanish heritage is evident at popular sights like the Junípero Serra Museum, where the first mission was founded, and at Point Loma, which is dominated by a statue of explorer Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo. The breathtaking point is also a great spot to watch for migrating Pacific gray whales. Other noteworthy attractions include the thought-provoking San Diego Museum of Man, the peaceful Botanical Building and Lily Pond, and the signature San Diego Zoo, where rare species such as giant pandas and lowland gorillas are exhibited. Ship buffs will enjoy the maritime museum, where you can board and tour the vessels.

Day 19 - Pacific Ocean Cruising

Day 20 - Pacific Ocean Cruising

Day 21 - Cabo San Lucas

Arrive: Sun 06 July 2025 at 10:00 / Depart: Sun 06 July 2025 at 20:00

Revel in a scenic tour of this exotic desert landscape and enjoy fabulous views of the rugged coastline and an incredible cactus garden. Snorkel in a quiet cove or go in search of migrating gray whales. Or visit the neighboring port of San Jose del Cabo for a taste of old Mexico.

Day 22 - Pacific Ocean Cruising

Day 23 - Zihuatanejo

Arrive: Tue 08 July 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Tue 08 July 2025 at 16:00

Ixtapa is a Pacific Coast beach resort in the Mexican state of Guerrero. Curving El Palmar Beach is lined with high-rise hotels, bars and restaurants. Fishing boats leave from Ixtapa Marina, adjacent to a golf course. The granite rocks of Los Morros de Potosí are a popular dive site, while the Delfiniti dolphinarium offers the chance to swim with dolphins. The laid-back resort city of Zihuatanejo lies just southeast.

Day 24 - Pacific Ocean Cruising

Day 25 - Puerto Quetzal

Arrive: Thu 10 July 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 10 July 2025 at 17:00

Drive into the mountains to beautiful old Antigua, once the country's colonial capital, and discover its lovely bougainvillea-draped buildings and breathtaking views of emerald volcanoes. Travel to famed Lake Atitlan and step back in time as you encounter the indigenous people in all of their finery still living along the lakeshore. Or better yet, fly to Flores and experience the magnificent and enigmatic Mayan temples and palaces of the Tikal complex, surrounded by jungle.

Day 26 - Corinto

Arrive: Fri 11 July 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 11 July 2025 at 16:00

Nicaragua’s largest port, Corinto sits on an island connected to the mainland by bridges. Nicaragua is home to some of the world’s most beautiful beaches, and the area offers long stretches of white sand and clear blue waters. Visit the nearby city of León to see the wonderful cathedral, monuments and colonial buildings as well as the ruins of León Viejo, one of the oldest Spanish settlements in the Americas.

Day 27 - Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Arrive: Sat 12 July 2025 at 10:00 / Depart: Sat 12 July 2025 at 20:00

Be awed by the spectacular rainforest canopy, whether you walk through it or ride an aerial tram. Discover breathtaking waterfalls, butterfly gardens and a cloud forest. Watch for curious monkeys and brilliantly colored birds. Ride horseback through a rare virgin tropical dry forest. Or enjoy a scenic drive to San Jose and see this charming city and its sights.

Day 28 - Pacific Ocean Cruising

Day 29 - Panama Canal Transit, Panama

Day 30 - Cartagena, Colombia

Arrive: Tue 15 July 2025 at 10:00 / Depart: Tue 15 July 2025 at 17:00

Take a scenic drive through the residential area of Manga and admire the beautiful mansions. Explore the Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, a fort that was once the most important military structure built in Latin America. Enjoy a boat ride to the Islas del Rosario and continue to the island of San Martín de Pajarales to visit the aquarium. Board a beautiful Spanish galleon, a replica of a 17th century sailing ship, for a cruise of the inner bay of Cartagena.

Day 31 - Caribbean Sea Cruising

Day 32 - George Town, Cayman Islands

Arrive: Thu 17 July 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 17 July 2025 at 16:00

Swim and snorkel with shy and gentle stingrays, see the underwater world from a semi-submersible sub, send a postcard from "Hell," visit a turtle farm where green sea turtles are raised, or just relax on miles and miles of exquisite white sand beach.

Day 33 - Cruising the Straits of Florida

Day 34 - Miami, Florida

Arrive: Sat 19 July 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Sat 19 July 2025 at 19:00

People-watchers will enjoy South Beach's Ocean Drive, while architecture buffs will love the Art Deco District. If you're looking for something a bit different, there are world-class museums and shopping venues too. In Miami, there really is something for everyone.

Day 35 - Port Canaveral, Florida

Arrive: Sun 20 July 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 20 July 2025 at 16:00

Venture to the expansive sand beaches of Cocoa Beach or explore the Kennedy Space Center at nearby Cape Canaveral. Orlando is a little over an hour away, and the Disney, Sea World and Universal Studios theme parks beckon. Or take a stroll around Lake Eola and enjoy the boutiques and restaurants of downtown Orlando.

Day 36 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 37 - New York

Arrive: Tue 22 July 2025 at 16:00

The Big Apple. The City That Never Sleeps. Call it what you may, New York reigns as one of the world's most dynamic cities. But where to begin? The sacred soil of Ground Zero or stunning Central Park? The Guggenheim or the American Museum of Natural History? Should you take in a Broadway show or simply enjoy the nonstop show of people that parade through the streets? The possibilities are endless in the five boroughs of New York City, so get out and enjoy.

Day 38 - New York

Depart: Wed 23 July 2025

The Big Apple. The City That Never Sleeps. Call it what you may, New York reigns as one of the world's most dynamic cities. But where to begin? The sacred soil of Ground Zero or stunning Central Park? The Guggenheim or the American Museum of Natural History? Should you take in a Broadway show or simply enjoy the nonstop show of people that parade through the streets? The possibilities are endless in the five boroughs of New York City, so get out and enjoy.