Cruise itinerary
18-Night Pacific Cruise from San Francisco International Airport
18 nights · Pacific · 7 ports of call
18-night Pacific cruise aboard Azamara Quest, departing San Francisco International Airport and calling at Honolulu, Hawaii, Nawiliwili, Hawaii, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, Moorea, Bora-Bora and Papeete, Tahiti.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Azamara Quest
- Cruise line
- Azamara
- Duration
- 18 nights
- Region
- Pacific
- Departs
- San Francisco International Airport
- Returns
- Papeete, Tahiti
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
San Francisco International Airport
Depart 17:00
- Day2At sea
- Day3At sea
- Day4At sea
- Day5At sea
- Day6At sea
- Day7
Honolulu, Hawaii
Arrive 8:00
Hawaii's capital on the island of Oahu, where Waikiki's beach and high-rises meet the volcanic ridge of Diamond Head. The harbour holds the Pearl Harbor memorials, and surf and rainforest valleys lie a short drive away.
- Waikiki Beach
- Diamond Head
- Pearl Harbor
- Day8
Honolulu, Hawaii
Depart 22:00
Hawaii's capital on the island of Oahu, where Waikiki's beach and high-rises meet the volcanic ridge of Diamond Head. The harbour holds the Pearl Harbor memorials, and surf and rainforest valleys lie a short drive away.
- Waikiki Beach
- Diamond Head
- Pearl Harbor
- Day9
Nawiliwili, Hawaii
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 17:00
The harbour on Kauai's southeast coast, set where green ridges meet the sea on the Hawaiian island known as the Garden Isle. Nearby lie the Wailua River and Fern Grotto, the red walls of Waimea Canyon and the sheer Na Pali coastline.
- Waimea Canyon
- Wailua River
- Na Pali Coast
- Day10
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Arrive 9:00 · Depart 20:00
A sunny town on the dry, leeward Kona coast of the Big Island of Hawaii, long a centre of coffee growing and historic Hawaiian sites. Its small bayfront keeps Ahuʻena Heiau and Huliheʻe Palace, with snorkelling and manta rays just offshore.
- Kona coffee farms
- Huliheʻe Palace
- Manta ray snorkel
- Day11At sea
- Day12At sea
- Day13At sea
- Day14At sea
- Day15At sea
- Day16At sea
- Day17
Moorea
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 21:00
A volcanic island in French Polynesia in the South Pacific, just northwest of Tahiti. Jagged green peaks rise above two deep bays, Cook's and Opunohu, with a turquoise lagoon, coral reefs and pineapple plantations on the slopes.
- Cook's Bay
- Mount Rotui
- Lagoon snorkelling
- Day18
Bora-Bora
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 20:00
A volcanic island in French Polynesia, ringed by a turquoise lagoon and a barrier reef. The jagged peak of Mount Otemanu rises at its centre, while overwater bungalows, coral gardens and lagoon excursions draw visitors across the South Pacific.
- Mount Otemanu
- Turquoise lagoon
- Coral gardens
- Day19
Papeete, Tahiti
Arrive 7:00
The capital of French Polynesia, on the island of Tahiti in the South Pacific. Its waterfront market sells black pearls and tropical fruit, food-truck roulottes gather by the harbour at night, and it serves as the gateway to nearby Moorea and Bora Bora.
- Papeete Market
- Black pearls
- Moorea ferry
Upcoming departures
- 5 Jan 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
18-Night Pacific Cruise from San Francisco International Airport FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 18-night Pacific cruise calls at San Francisco International Airport, Honolulu, Hawaii, Nawiliwili, Hawaii, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, Moorea, Bora-Bora and Papeete, Tahiti.
How many days are spent at sea?
11 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from San Francisco International Airport and ends in Papeete, Tahiti.
How long is this cruise?
18 nights aboard Azamara Quest.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 5 Jan 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.