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
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
Fakarava
The second biggest atoll in Polynesia - a 60 km by 25 km rectangle- it has two main villages: Rotoava in the northeast near the Ngarue pass, one kilometre wide and its airdrome; and then there is Tetamanu, formerly the main village of the island located near the southern Tumakohua pass.
Country - French Polynesia
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance to Airport -
Currency - Pacific Francs (XPF)
Places of Interest
Pearl Farm, Sea Slug Smoke House and the Ancient Village of Tetamanu with one of the first Catholic churches built in coral and dating from 1874.
Hanga Roa
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Lima
Peru's fascinating capital features many fine landmarks, not least of which is the Plaza de Armas, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll appreciate its mix of colonial mansions, Moorish balconies, palaces and churches. Don’t miss a visit to the Gold Museum, brimming with resplendent Inca exhibits.
Country - Peru
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 12kms
Currency - Nuevo Sol (PEN)
Places of Interest Gold Museum, Pachacamac Ruins, Nazca Drawings
Salaverry
This is our gateway to the treasures of northern Peru. Named after the Spanish city where conquistador Francisco Pizarro was born, Trujillo's stately mansions and decorated balconies date back as far as 1534. This is the Moche Valley, home to the extraordinary adobe citadels built a thousand years earlier by the Chimus and Mochicas. Most remarkable of all is Chan-Chan. Capital of the Kingdom of the Great Chimu and the largest city in South America to be built of mud, it once covered an area of over 12 square miles.
Country - Salaverry
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 30kms
Currency - Nuevo Sol (PEN)
Places of Interest
Chan-Chan, Trujillo
Quito
In Quito, old meets new, mountain high becomes valley deep, and spring prevails year-round. Nestled in the valley of the Incas, surrounded by the grandeur of the Andes and the luxuriance of the rainforest, Quito is a compelling blend of history, architecture, cuisine, art, people and legend. In 1979, UNESCO declared Quito's historic centre a World Heritage Site, the first city in the world to receive the accolade.
Country - Ecuador
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from Port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - US Dollar (USD)
Places of Interest
Mitad del Mundo (Middle of the World) Monument, Museo del Banco Central, Old Town
Manta
A commercial centre – the second largest port after Guayaquil – and a thriving holiday centre, Manta and its people are drawn to the shore and its curving Malecón, the promenade that lines the bay. All of life is here – restaurants, bars and their music spill out, with revellers splitting their time between these and favourite beaches like El Murciélago. Don’t miss the chance to learn about the many talents of the locals and their ancestors – not least of which is the Panama hat that originated in nearby Montecristi.
Country - Ecuador
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 240kms
Currency - US Dollar (USD)
Places of Interest
Montecristi
Panama Canal
The Panama Canal is approximately 50 miles long and joins the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The waterway was cut through one of the narrowest portions of land joining North and South America and took over 400 years to complete. The canal was started by the French and finished by the United States. During the course of this construction over 30,000 people lost their lives. The first ship to transit the Panama Canal was in 1914 and today about fourteen thousand vessels do so each year.
Country - Panama
Cartagena - Columbia
Cartagena is a modern seaport and commercial center still boasts much of its original Spanish colonial architecture. Explore this beautiful and historic city's walled Old Town. Its fortress walls, quaint, narrow streets and balconied houses are all vivid reminders of its former colonialists. The city's numerous monasteries, plazas and noble mansions are significant links to this region's grand past.
Country - Colombia
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 5kms
Currency - Colombian Peso (COP)
Places of Interest Fortaleza de San Filipe, Las Bovedas, Church of San Pedro Claver
St Georges
As you enter the harbor you will understand why Grenada is called “the Spice Island.” Visit a working spice estate where nutmeg, allspice, clove, cinnamon, ginger, bay leaves, tumeric (local saffron) and sapote are all grown and see why Grenada is one of the world’s major suppliers of nutmeg and mace. Elsewhere on the island, Plantation Great Houses, historic museums and thundering waterfalls await you.
Country - Grenada
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 11kms
Currency - East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
Places of Interest Carenage Market, St George, Grand Etang National Park
Castries
Queen Elizabeth once visited Castries, and the St Lucians have never forgotten it. It was for her that they named Queen's Drive—the road around this island that boasts a volcano, riotous botanical gardens and excellent whale-watching opportunities. In town, watch as natives fashion boats from gum trees, write your postcards in a Creole cafe or keep an eye out for exquisite silk-screened fabrics.
Country - St Lucia
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance to Airport - 24kms
Currency - East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
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Bridgetown
The charming island of Barbados, with its capital Bridgetown retains a distinctive British Flavor. Sprawling plantations with beautiful mansions, towering lighthouses and historic towns take you back in time. Along the coast, pristine waters invite you to go snorkeling or scuba diving or relax on soft sands with a local specialty in hand.
Country - Barbados
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 13kms
Currency - Bardados Dollar (BBD)
Places of Interest
Harrisons Cave, Turtle Bay, Andromeda Gardens
Gustavia
Gustavia, St. Barts
Gustavia, the capital of St. Barts (also known as St. Barths), is a chic and upscale port nestled among a picturesque harbor. Dozens of white sand beaches, soothing lagoons and a lush, green landscape abound on this French West Indies island.
San Juan
San Juan is one of the biggest natural harbors in the Caribbean and is the second oldest city in the Americas. This beautiful city, called "La Ciudad Amurallada," was founded in 1521. Cobblestone streets, hanging balconies, chapels and many plazas characterize the historic end of the city, while modern amenities and high-rise hotels have sprung up on the more developed beachfront.
Country - Puerto Rico
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 5kms
Currency - US Dollar (USD)
Places of Interest New San Juan, El Yunque National Forest
Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina, a city rich in history, tradition, and Southern culture. Nearly 4 million visitors a year consider the greater Charleston area as their destination of choice, which is no suprise after taking into account its reputation for outstanding accommodations, entertainment, and cuisine.
Country - United States of America
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Currency - US Dollars (USD)
Places of Interest
Charleston Museum, South Carolina Aquarium, Aiken-Rhett House
New York
You'll never run out of things to do in the city that never sleeps, from the bright lights of Broadway and Times Square to the city's world-renowned museums, shopping, and vast culinary choices. It's an incredibly diverse and active place, consisting of an intricate patchwork of neighborhoods, each with its own character and history, yet seamlessly coexisting.
Country - USA
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 26kms
Currency - US Dollar (USD)
Places of Interest Times Square, Statue of Liberty, Manhattan, Central Park, Broadway
Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor is a town on Mount Desert Island in Hancock County, Maine, United States.
As of the 2000 census, its population was 4,820. A port of entry for Bay Ferries from Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Bar Harbor is a famous summer colony in the Down East region of Maine. It is home to the College of the Atlantic, Jackson Laboratory and Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory. Bar Harbor is home to the largest parts of Acadia National Park.
Country - United States of America
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance to Airport - 70kms
Currency - US Dollar (USD)
Places of Interest
Acadia National Park
Halifax
Halifax, capital of Nova Scotia, has considerable charms. The beautifully restored waterfront buildings recall the city's centuries-old maritime heritage. Halifax is also the gateway to Nova Scotia's picturesque landscapes and rugged natural beauty.
Country - Canada
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 25kms
Currency - Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Places of Interest Halifax Harbour, Peggy's Cove, Point Pleasant Park
Sydney, Nova Scotia
Sydney (Nova Scotia) is a Canadian urban community in the province of Nova Scotia. It is situated on the east coast of Cape Breton Island and is administratively part of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.
Sydney was incorporated in 1904 and dissolved on August 1, 1995, when it was merged into the regional municipality. Sydney is the largest urban centre on Cape Breton Island. Together with Sydney Mines, North Sydney, New Waterford and Glace Bay it forms the Industrial Cape Breton region.
Quebec
Québec is likened to visiting France without actually being in France. The architecture, ambiance, culture and language is very much like its founding nation. In addition to its European flair, Québec City is the only remaining walled city north of Mexico.
Country - Canada
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 7kms
Currency - Canadian Dollars (CAD)
Places of Interest Vieux-Quebec, Dufferin Terrace, Notre Dame des Victoires
Cork
Despite its small town hospitality, Cork is Ireland's second largest city and your gateway to romantic Ireland. Rich farmlands and river valleys define the countryside. And although Cork's most famous attraction is the legendary Blarney Stone, there are over 100 heritage and cultural sites of significance covering over 600 miles of spectacular coastline.
Country - Republic of Ireland
Distance from port to City - 25kms
Distance from port to Airport - 33kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest Elizabeth Fort, St Finbarr's Cathedral, Shandon Church
Cobh
Cobh is Ireland’s most famous port. The Heritage Center is housed in the old railroad station that was once the terminus for the 2.5 million Irish boarding ships bound for America. There are numerous displays explaining the flight of the Irish and their perilous journeys to the “new world.” The Cobh Heritage Center also houses interesting displays about the Steamships Titanic and Lusitania.
Country - Republic of Ireland
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from Port to Airport - 102kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest
St. Colman's Cathedral, The Lusitania Memorial, The Titanic Memorial, Fota Island
Dublin
With its mix of urban cool, lush parkland, sweeping coastline and hip designer boutiques, Dublin pulsates with energy while still retaining a warm, laid-back atmosphere. One of Europe’s most thrilling capitals, it offers all you could want from a city break with history, culture and more pubs than you’ll know what to do with
Country - Republic of Ireland
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from Port to Airport - 11kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest Dublin writers museum, Ha'penny Bridge, The Spire, Oscar Wilde House, Ardgillan Demense
Falmouth
Falmouth is a town, civil parish and port on the River Fal on the south coast of Cornwall, England, UK. Falmouth is famous for its harbour. Together with Carrick Roads, it forms the third deepest natural harbour in the world, and the deepest in Western Europe. It is also famous for being the start or finish point of various round-the-world record-breaking voyages, such as those of Sir Francis Chichester and Dame Ellen MacArthur.
Country - United Kingdom
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Distance from Port to Airport - 0kms
Currency - British Pound (GBP)
Places of Interest
Falmouth Harbour, National Maritime Museum, Pendennis Castle
Southampton
London is one of the world's most visited cities and a major tourist hub for many European journeys. London has the greatest concentration of tourist attractions in Britain with Westminster Abbey, Regent Street, Picadilly and the British Parliament as well as the nightlife and shopping to last a lifetime. A definate must see for anyone who is visiting Europe
Country - United Kingdom
Distance from port to City - 110kms
Distance from port to Airport - 135kms
Currency - UK Pound (GBP)
Places of Interest Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, House of Parliament
London
London is an enormous cosmopolitan city, with all the cultural and gastronomic attractions you'd expect from a world capital. Stretching for more than 30 miles on either side of the River Thames, it is Europe's largest city, with a diverse population of about eight million. Southampton is one of several port cities and a gateway to London.
Country - England
Distance from port to City - 100kms
Distance from port to Airport - 100kms
Currency - Pound (GBP)
Places of Interest
Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, London Bridge
