Pacific

The Pacific Ocean covers nearly a third of the earth's surface — a vast expanse of tropical islands, atolls, and volcanic archipelagos. Pacific island-hopping cruises navigate between some of the most remote and beautiful destinations on earth: the volcanic peaks of Hawaii; the French Polynesian atolls of Bora Bora and Moorea; the Melanesian cultures of Fiji, Vanuatu, and the Solomon Islands; and the Polynesian kingdoms of Tonga and Samoa.

Hawaii remains the most popular Pacific cruising destination — its eight main islands offer dramatic volcanic landscapes (the active lava flows of Kilauea are one of the world's great natural spectacles), legendary surf breaks, and a unique cultural fusion. A round-island cruise allows exploration beyond Waikiki to the sea cliffs of the Na Pali Coast on Kauai and the moonscape of Maui's Haleakalā crater.

French Polynesia represents Pacific cruising at its most romantic: overwater bungalows above turquoise lagoons, the sacred marae temples of the Marquesas, and the black pearl farms of the Tuamotu atolls. These islands inspired the paintings of Gauguin and continue to captivate travellers who make the long journey to reach them.