Sydney, Australia
Sydney is Australia's largest city, which is the number one tourist destination in the country. It offers a multitude of sights such as the famous Opera House and distinctive Harbour Bridge of course. You can travel back in time with a visit to Sydney’s oldest centre – The Rocks. Take a city tour to take in Sydney Tower, Darling Harbour and Chinatown. Bask on Bondi Beach for a dose of sun, sea and sand. Or travel a little further afield for a glimpse of the Aussie wildlife and views of the Blue Mountains.
Country - Australia
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Australian Dollars (AUD)
Places of Interest Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour, Hyde Park, Bondi Beach
Dunedin
The Gaelic word for Edinburgh is Dunedin and, not surprisingly, this one retains a number of close links with the Scottish capital. Not only are many of the street names the same, other reminders include the railroad station, University Clock Tower and Gothic Revival Dominican Priory – all built in similar styles. Sightseeing options include Lanarch Castle, a stroll through the Botanic Gardens, a walk up Baldwin Street – the steepest in the world – and a ride on the vintage train through Taieri Gorge.
Country - New Zealand
Distance from port to City - 15kms
Distance from port to Airport - 42kms
Currency - New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Places of Interest Cadbury World, The Octagon, Speights Brewery
Christchurch
Christchurch is an elegant city with a distinctive English feel. The Avon River meanders through its relaxed centre. Locally it is known as the ‘Garden City’ as it has numerous parks and gardens. And the Botanical Gardens are said to be the best in New Zealand, its flowerbeds providing a colourful display for months on end. From here grander scenic splendours beckon, including the Southern Alps, Banks Peninsula and Hanmer Springs.
Country - New Zealand
Distance from port to City - 20kms
Distance from port to Airport - 30kms
Currency - New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Places of Interest Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Christchurch Cathedral, Canterbury Museum
Auckland
Virtually surrounded by water, Auckland is known as ‘The City of Sails’ with good reason. Opt to see the city from above with a visit to its Sky Tower, complete with a revolving restaurant! Sail on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour for a taste of its yachting culture. Or head for the natural beauty of Rotorua. A different world completely, here you will find boiling mud pools, spouting geysers and hot springs. A highlight of New Zealand not to be missed!
Country - New Zealand
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 21kms
Currency - New Zealand Dollars (NZD)
Places of Interest Auckland War Memorial, Sky Tower, Auckland Regional Botanical Gardens
Suva
The Fiji archipelago is at the crossroads of the South Pacific, with 333 islands for an exciting adventure or peaceful repose. Built around a reef protected natural harbor, Suva, with its colonial buildings nestled alongside modern commercial venues, parks and a residential sprawl, is the home of nearly half of Fiji's urban population. The people of Fiji are the most multi-racial and multi-cultural of all South Pacific island countries. It is an exotic and fascinating culture filled with legends and rituals. Witness firewalkers, Kava Ceremonies, tribal drumming, dance and song.
Country - Fiji
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 110kms
Currency - Fijian Dollars (FJD)
Places of Interest
Fiji Museum
Pago Pago
The sultry, verdant isles of Samoa, two-thirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand, lie in the very heart of the South Pacific islands. Independent since 1962 and called Western Samoa until 1997, this is the larger portion of an archipelago split apart by colonialism in 1899. Samoa is a surfing paradise and the top waves are off the north-facing coasts in summer, off the south-facing coasts in winter.
Country - American Samoa (United States Of America)
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - United States Dollars (USD)
Places of Interest
Bicycle-riding Tracks
Bora Bora
No name captures the imagination of paradise as well as the French Polynesian island nation of Bora Bora. Majestic mountains sculpted by ancient volcanoes, a shimmering lagoon and a barrier reef dotted with tiny motu or islets welcome visitors to perhaps the most stunning island in the South Pacific, and generations of travelers — including novelist James Michener — regarded Bora Bora as an earthly paradise. Approximately, a mere 4,600 people live a seemingly idyllic lifestyle in the main villages of Vaitape, Anau and Faanui.
Country - French Polynesia
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 5kms
Currency - Pacific Francs (XPF)
Places of Interest Vaitape, Mareas, Beaches and Lagoons
Papeete
A look beyond its bustling waterfront will reveal the island paradise French artist Paul Gauguin came to explore and embrace. The island’s lush interior is a canvas of deep green valleys, 7,000 feet-high peaks and cascading waterfalls. On the south shore lies the Gauguin Museum at Mataiea while at Tautira on the north coast, other famous names like Captain Cook and Robert Louis Stevenson came to call. Back in Papeete, visit the restored ancient temple of Arahurahu Marae or shop for cultured black pearls.
Country - French Polynesia
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 5kms
Currency - Pacific Francs (XPF)
Places of Interest
Point Venus, Gauguin Museum, Tahara Hill and Matavai Bay
Moorea
It is an island of steep vertiginous mountains where most of its 14,000 people live along the naro discover the Polynesia of Melville, Gauguin and Michener, you must visitrow coastal shelf, with a backdrop of lush green mountains rushing upwards to fill the sky. French Polynesia is made up of some 130 islands, of which Tahiti is the best known. Just 12 miles across the lagoon from Tahiti lies Moorea.
Country - French Polynesia
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 19kms
Currency - Pacific Francs (XPF)
Places of Interest Afareaitu, Papetoai, Cook's and Opunohu Bays
Honolulu
Home to nearly half a million people, Honolulu is Hawaii's state capital and only major city. The city of Honolulu and the island of Oahu offer a wealth of historic, cultural and scenic attractions. Beyond the city lie tropical rain forests, the lush Pali Lookout and the North Shore known for its excellent surfing beaches.
Country - USA (Hawaii)
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - US Dollar (USD)
Places of Interest Waikiki Beach, Pali Lookout, Lolani Palace
Lahaina
Maui is the second largest of the Hawaiian Islands and it holds a special place in Hawaiian history. The great warrior, King Kamehameha, who united the islands under his rule, chose to make Lahaina his capital. And no wonder, Maui boasts some of the world's most superb beaches and dramatic mountain landscapes. In Maui, you can witness humpback whales navigating the warm blue waters off the coast, go snorkeling alongside green sea turtles and rainbow-colored fish in the bay or shop 'til you drop in Old Lahaina — there's always something to do on Maui.
Country - United States Of America
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 8kms
Currency - United States Dollars (USD)
Places of Interest
Ka'anapali Beach, Haleakala, Whale's Village
San Francisco
One of America's most attractive cities, San Francisco differs from other metropolitan areas in many charming ways. You'll find plenty of picture-perfect moments in this "City by the Bay," with its hilly streets, famous bridges and historic cable cars.
Country - USA
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 20kms
Currency - US Dollar (USD)
Places of Interest
Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Gate Bridge, Cable Cars