Cruise itinerary
20-Night Transpacific Cruise from Los Angeles
20 nights · Transpacific · 7 ports of call
20-night Transpacific cruise aboard Sapphire Princess, departing Los Angeles and calling at Kahului, Hilo, Kailua-Kona, Honolulu, Nawiliwili and Tokyo.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- Princess Cruises
- Duration
- 20 nights
- Region
- Transpacific
- Departs
- Los Angeles
- Returns
- Tokyo
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Los Angeles
Depart 16:00
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
- Day2At sea
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- Day7
Kahului
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00
The deep-water gateway to Maui, on the island's central isthmus in the Hawaiian chain. Most calls fan out from here to the cliffs and waterfalls of the Road to Hana, the dormant summit of Haleakalā, or the old whaling town of Lahaina.
- Haleakalā summit
- Road to Hana
- Iao Valley
- Day8
Hilo
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day9
Kailua-Kona
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day10
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
- Day11
Nawiliwili
Arrive 08:00 · 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
- Day12At sea
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- Day21
Tokyo
Arrive 06:00
Japan's vast capital on Tokyo Bay, a frequent turnaround for Asian and Pacific cruises. From the harbour, the city offers the temples of Asakusa, the crossing at Shibuya and the imperial palace grounds amid one of the world's largest metropolises.
- Senso-ji Temple
- Shibuya Crossing
- Imperial Palace
Upcoming departures
- 22 Nov 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
20-Night Transpacific Cruise from Los Angeles FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 20-night Transpacific cruise calls at Los Angeles, Kahului, Hilo, Kailua-Kona, Honolulu, Nawiliwili and Tokyo.
How many days are spent at sea?
14 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Los Angeles and ends in Tokyo.
How long is this cruise?
20 nights aboard Sapphire Princess.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 22 Nov 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.