Cruise itinerary
18-Night Pacific Cruise from San Diego, California
18 nights · Pacific · 8 ports of call
18-night Pacific cruise aboard Silver Whisper, departing San Diego, California and calling at At Sea, Honolulu, Hawaii, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, Nuku Hiva Island, Fakarava and Rangiroa and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Silver Whisper
- Cruise line
- Silversea
- Duration
- 18 nights
- Region
- Pacific · Oceania · Polynesia
- Departs
- San Diego, California
- Returns
- Papeete, Tahiti
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
San Diego, California
Depart 16:00
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
- Day2
At Sea
- Day3
At Sea
- Day4
At Sea
- Day5
At Sea
- Day6
At Sea
- Day7
Honolulu, Hawaii
Arrive 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
- Day8
Honolulu, Hawaii
Depart 19:00
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
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Arrive 08:30 · 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
- Day10
At Sea
- Day11
At Sea
- Day12
At Sea
- Day13
At Sea
- Day14
At Sea
- Day15
Nuku Hiva Island
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day16
At Sea
- Day17
Fakarava
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day18
Rangiroa
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 15:00
- Day19
Papeete, Tahiti
Arrive 08:00
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 2029
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
18-Night Pacific Cruise from San Diego, California FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 18-night Pacific cruise calls at San Diego, California, At Sea, Honolulu, Hawaii, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, Nuku Hiva Island, Fakarava, Rangiroa 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 Diego, California and ends in Papeete, Tahiti.
How long is this cruise?
18 nights aboard Silver Whisper.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 5 Jan 2029. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.