Cruise
South Pacific
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The romance and reputation of the South Pacific Islands beckons cruisers from all over the world. Visiting these idyllic islands and their white sandy beaches, tumbling waterfalls, lush tropical rainforests and friendly indigenous inhabitants makes for almost anyone’s dream trip. Cruises are regularly scheduled with exotic Ports of call that include such iconic destinations as Papeete in Tahiti, Bora Bora and Moorea in the Society Islands (French Polynesia) as well as other frequently visited and equally charming destinations including other Ports in the Cook Islands, New Caledonia, Bay of Islands, Tonga, Fiji, Bali, Samoa and the Marquesas. Cruisers enjoy such pursuits as observing Komodo Dragons in their natural habitat; viewing the Leonid Meteor Shower from the middle of the South Pacific on the deck of their moving hotel; Snorkeling or SCUBA diving in some of the most pristine locations found anywhere on Earth; Relaxing on secluded beaches and exploring scenic coastlines.
Most regularly scheduled cruises that are focused on just the islands in the South Pacific are from 7 to 21 days duration. Extensions to and from Australia or New Zealand can lengthen the time of the cruise as can inclusion of a South Pacific Tour on a circuit that includes the Far East or even Around the World. Ships run the gamut from smaller, personalized yachts providing intimate, upscale service to mega-ships that provide every option, including casinos and Las Vegas style entertainment for the 2,000 or more passengers aboard. Cruisers may embark and disembark in any number of destinations and the options for land based excursions are virtually unlimited.
Your dream of visiting islands made famous in film and literature is as close as adding a Cruise in the South Pacific to your list. The hardest part of planning for this trip of a lifetime is deciding exactly which islands you want to visit. Start doing your research now and plan for the day when you can happily check this trip off your list.
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