Cruise itinerary
31-Night Pacific Cruise from Sydney
31 nights · Pacific · 12 ports of call
31-night Pacific cruise aboard Royal Princess, departing Sydney and calling at Tauranga, Auckland, Papeete, Moorea Island, Kailua-Kona and Honolulu and 5 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Royal Princess
- Cruise line
- Princess Cruises
- Duration
- 31 nights
- Region
- Pacific
- Departs
- Sydney
- Returns
- Vancouver
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Sydney
Depart 16:00
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
- Day2At sea
- Day3At sea
- Day4At sea
- Day5
Tauranga
Arrive 05:45 · Depart 16:45
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
- Day6
Auckland
Arrive 06:30 · Depart 19:00
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
- Day7At sea
- Day8At sea
- Day9At sea
- Day10At sea
- Day11
Papeete
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 23:00
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
- Day12
Moorea Island
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day13At sea
- Day14At sea
- Day15At sea
- Day16At sea
- Day17At sea
- Day18At sea
- Day19
Kailua-Kona
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
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
- Day20
Honolulu
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 23:00
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
- Day21At sea
- Day22At sea
- Day23At sea
- Day24At sea
- Day25At sea
- Day26
Los Angeles
Arrive 06:15 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day27
San Diego
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
A relaxed harbour city in southern California, known for its mild climate and broad natural bay. The waterfront holds the historic Gaslamp Quarter and maritime museums, with the green expanse of Balboa Park and its zoo just inland.
- Balboa Park
- Gaslamp Quarter
- San Diego Zoo
- Day28At sea
- Day29
San Francisco
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
A hill-built city on a peninsula between the Pacific and San Francisco Bay, known for the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, and Victorian rowhouses. Ships dock near the Embarcadero, within reach of Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, and ferries to Alcatraz.
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Cable cars
- Alcatraz Island
- Day30At sea
- Day31
Victoria BC
Arrive 15:00 · Depart 23:59
The capital of British Columbia, set on the southern tip of Vancouver Island in Canada. The Inner Harbour is framed by the ivy-clad Empress Hotel and the domed Parliament Buildings, with whale-watching boats and Butchart Gardens close at hand.
- Inner Harbour
- Butchart Gardens
- Empress Hotel
- Day32
Vancouver
Arrive 07:30
A Pacific coast city in British Columbia and the main homeport for Alaska cruises. Ships sail from beneath the sails of Canada Place, with Stanley Park's seawall, the totem poles and the cobbled Gastown district close to the terminal.
- Stanley Park
- Gastown
- Gateway to Alaska
Upcoming departures
- 28 Mar 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
31-Night Pacific Cruise from Sydney FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 31-night Pacific cruise calls at Sydney, Tauranga, Auckland, Papeete, Moorea Island, Kailua-Kona, Honolulu, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Victoria BC and Vancouver.
How many days are spent at sea?
20 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Sydney and ends in Vancouver.
How long is this cruise?
31 nights aboard Royal Princess.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 28 Mar 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.