

Cruise itinerary
56-Night World Cruise Cruise from Valparaiso
56 nights · World Cruise · 22 ports of call
56-night World Cruise cruise aboard MSC Magnifica, departing Valparaiso and calling at Hangaroa, Easter Island, Pitcairn Island, Papeete, Tahiti, Moorea, Aitutaki and Rarotonga and 15 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- MSC Magnifica
- Cruise line
- MSC Cruises
- Duration
- 56 nights
- Region
- World Cruise
- Departs
- Valparaiso
- Returns
- Los Angeles, California
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1

Valparaiso
Depart 18:00
A historic port city on Chile's central coast, built across steep hills laced with funiculars and painted houses. A UNESCO World Heritage site, it serves as the gateway to Santiago and the Casablanca wine valley, with a busy working harbour below.
- Hillside funiculars
- Cerro Concepción
- Casablanca wineries
- Day2At sea
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Hangaroa, Easter Island
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
The only town on Easter Island, a remote Chilean island far out in the South Pacific. It is the base for visiting the giant carved moai statues that ring the coast, along with volcanic craters, a stone village site and small beaches nearby.
- Moai statues
- Rano Kau crater
- Anakena Beach
- Day7At sea
- Day8At sea
- Day9

Pitcairn Island
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 11:00
- Day10At sea
- Day11At sea
- Day12

Papeete, Tahiti
Arrive 00:00 · Depart 23:59
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
- Day13

Papeete, Tahiti
Arrive 00:01 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day14

Moorea
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day15At sea
- Day16

Aitutaki
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day17

Rarotonga
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day18At sea
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- Day23

Bay of Islands
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
A scenic subtropical region at the top of New Zealand's North Island, made up of many islands scattered across a sheltered bay. Known for sailing, dolphins and game fishing, it holds the historic settlements of Russell and Waitangi, where the country's founding treaty was signed.
- Waitangi grounds
- Russell village
- Dolphin watching
- Day24

Auckland
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
New Zealand's largest city, spread across a narrow isthmus between two harbours. Known as the City of Sails for its yacht-filled waters, it pairs a Sky Tower skyline with nearby volcanic cones, vineyards and black-sand surf beaches.
- Sky Tower
- City of Sails
- Waiheke Island
- Day25

Tauranga
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
A harbour city on New Zealand's Bay of Plenty, guarded by the extinct volcanic cone of Mauao at the foot of Mount Maunganui. Its surf beaches and the geothermal springs of Rotorua inland make it a popular North Island call.
- Mount Maunganui
- Surf beaches
- Rotorua geysers
- Day26At sea
- Day27

Christchurch
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day28

Dunedin
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
A coastal city on New Zealand's South Island, built around a long natural harbour and shaped by Scottish settlers. It keeps Victorian and Edwardian architecture, and the Otago Peninsula at its edge is known for albatross, penguins, and seals.
- Otago Peninsula
- Royal albatross colony
- Larnach Castle
- Day29
Cruising Milford Sound, New Zealand
Arrive 13:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day30At sea
- Day31

Hobart, Tasmania
Arrive 00:00 · Depart 23:59
The capital of Tasmania on Australia's island state, set below Mount Wellington on the River Derwent. The sandstone warehouses of Salamanca Place line the historic waterfront, and the provocative MONA art museum lies a short ferry ride upstream.
- Salamanca Place
- MONA
- Mount Wellington
- Day32

Hobart, Tasmania
Arrive 00:01 · Depart 18:00
The capital of Tasmania on Australia's island state, set below Mount Wellington on the River Derwent. The sandstone warehouses of Salamanca Place line the historic waterfront, and the provocative MONA art museum lies a short ferry ride upstream.
- Salamanca Place
- MONA
- Mount Wellington
- Day33At sea
- Day34

Sydney, New South Wales
Arrive 00:00 · Depart 23:59
Australia's harbour city, whose cruise terminal sits across the water from the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. The ferries at Circular Quay reach Manly and Bondi, while the historic Rocks district lies right beside the berths.
- Opera House
- Harbour Bridge
- Bondi Beach
- Day35

Sydney, New South Wales
Arrive 00:01 · Depart 20:00
Australia's harbour city, whose cruise terminal sits across the water from the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. The ferries at Circular Quay reach Manly and Bondi, while the historic Rocks district lies right beside the berths.
- Opera House
- Harbour Bridge
- Bondi Beach
- Day36At sea
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Nouméa
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
The capital of New Caledonia, a French territory in the South Pacific ringed by one of the world's largest lagoons. The town carries a Franco-Melanesian character, with waterfront markets and beaches along the Anse Vata and Baie des Citrons bays.
- Anse Vata beach
- Tjibaou Cultural Centre
- Lagoon snorkelling
- Day39At sea
- Day40

Luganville
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day41At sea
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- Day43At sea
- Day44

Apia
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
The capital of Samoa, set on the north coast of Upolu island in the South Pacific. A working harbour town backed by green ridges, it is known for its Sunday markets, the writer Robert Louis Stevenson's hilltop estate, and nearby waterfalls and lava-rock pools.
- Robert Louis Stevenson Museum
- Papaseea sliding rocks
- Apia Market

Pago Pago
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
The capital of American Samoa, set on a dramatic deep harbour ringed by jagged green peaks in the South Pacific. The crater walls of an extinct volcano enclose the bay, with rainforest, traditional Samoan villages and a national park nearby.
- Pago Pago Harbor
- Rainforest peaks
- National Park
- Day45At sea
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- Day50

Honolulu, Hawaii
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day51

Hilo, Hawaii
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
The largest town on the Big Island of Hawaii, set on a rainy, green bay on the windward coast. It serves as the gateway to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and is fringed by waterfalls, botanical gardens, and black-sand shorelines.
- Rainbow Falls
- Volcanoes National Park
- Liliʻuokalani Gardens
- Day52At sea
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- Day57

Los Angeles, California
Arrive 08:00
The sprawling Pacific gateway of southern California, with most cruises sailing from the neighbouring Port of Los Angeles at San Pedro. The morning leaves time for Hollywood, the beaches at Santa Monica or the galleries downtown before departure.
- Hollywood
- Santa Monica Pier
- Getty Center
Upcoming departures
- 10 Feb 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
56-Night World Cruise Cruise from Valparaiso FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 56-night World Cruise cruise calls at Valparaiso, Hangaroa, Easter Island, Pitcairn Island, Papeete, Tahiti, Moorea, Aitutaki, Rarotonga, Bay of Islands, Auckland, Tauranga, Christchurch, Dunedin, Cruising Milford Sound, New Zealand, Hobart, Tasmania, Sydney, New South Wales, Nouméa, Luganville, Apia, Pago Pago, Honolulu, Hawaii, Hilo, Hawaii and Los Angeles, California.
How many days are spent at sea?
34 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Valparaiso and ends in Los Angeles, California.
How long is this cruise?
56 nights aboard MSC Magnifica.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 10 Feb 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.