Cruise itinerary
18-Night Pacific Cruise from Sydney, New South Wales
18 nights · Pacific · 14 ports of call
18-night Pacific cruise aboard Seven Seas Explorer, departing Sydney, New South Wales and calling at Cruising the Tasman Sea, Brisbane, Queensland, Cruising the Coral Sea, Nouméa, Lifou Island and Port Vila and 7 more.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- Regent Seven Seas Cruises
- Duration
- 18 nights
- Region
- Pacific
- Departs
- Sydney, New South Wales
- Returns
- Papeete, Tahiti
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Sydney, New South Wales
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day2
Cruising the Tasman Sea
- Day3
Brisbane, Queensland
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
Queensland's riverside capital in eastern Australia, a sunny city wrapped in a bend of the Brisbane River. Riverside walkways, the green South Bank parklands and a man-made city beach line the water, with rainforest hinterland not far away.
- South Bank
- Story Bridge
- River City
- Day4
Cruising the Coral Sea
- Day5
Cruising the Coral Sea
- Day6
Nouméa
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day7
Lifou Island
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day8
Port Vila
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
The capital of Vanuatu in the South Pacific, set around a harbour on the island of Efate. Its waterfront market, nearby reefs and lagoons, a cascading set of blue swimming holes and a relaxed Melanesian pace draw visitors ashore.
- Mele Cascades
- Blue Lagoon
- Port Vila market
- Day9
Cruising the South Pacific Ocean
- Day10
Lautoka
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 20:00
Fiji's second city and main sugar port, set on the western coast of Viti Levu. It is a departure point for the Mamanuca and Yasawa islands, with their reef-fringed lagoons, and sits within reach of the drier coral coast and inland highlands.
- Mamanuca Islands
- Yasawa Islands
- Viti Levu
- Day11
Dravuni Island
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day12
Cruising the South Pacific Ocean
- Day13
Crossing the International Date Line
A riverside town in An Giang Province on the Mekong Delta in southern Vietnam, near the Cambodian border. Tân Châu is known for its silk-weaving tradition, floating fish farms, and as a quiet stop on Mekong river cruises.
- Silk weaving
- Mekong fish farms
- Delta villages
Pago Pago
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day14
Cruising the South Pacific Ocean
- Day15
Cruising the South Pacific Ocean
- Day16
Rarotonga
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day17
Cruising the South Pacific Ocean
- Day18
Papeete, Tahiti
Arrive 10:00
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
- Day19
Papeete, Tahiti
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
Upcoming departures
- 22 Dec 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
18-Night Pacific Cruise from Sydney, New South Wales FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 18-night Pacific cruise calls at Sydney, New South Wales, Cruising the Tasman Sea, Brisbane, Queensland, Cruising the Coral Sea, Nouméa, Lifou Island, Port Vila, Cruising the South Pacific Ocean, Lautoka, Dravuni Island, Crossing the International Date Line, Pago Pago, Rarotonga and Papeete, Tahiti.
How many days are spent at sea?
8 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Sydney, New South Wales and ends in Papeete, Tahiti.
How long is this cruise?
18 nights aboard Seven Seas Explorer.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 22 Dec 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.