Cruise itinerary
42-Night Pacific Cruise from Los Angeles, California
42 nights · Pacific · 21 ports of call
42-night Pacific cruise aboard Oceania Vista, departing Los Angeles, California and calling at At Sea, Hilo, Hawaii, Kahului-Maui, Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, Bora-Bora and Huahine and 14 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Oceania Vista
- Cruise line
- Oceania Cruises
- Duration
- 42 nights
- Region
- Pacific
- Departs
- Los Angeles, California
- Returns
- Sydney, New South Wales
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Los Angeles, California
Arrive 07:00 · 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
- Day2
At Sea
- Day3
At Sea
- Day4
At Sea
- Day5
At Sea
- Day6
At Sea
- Day7
Hilo, Hawaii
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
- Day8
Kahului-Maui, Hawaii
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day9
Honolulu, Hawaii
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day10
At Sea
- Day11
At Sea
- Day12
At Sea
- Day13
At Sea
- Day14
At Sea
- Day15
Bora-Bora
Arrive 09:00
A volcanic island in French Polynesia, ringed by a turquoise lagoon and a barrier reef. The jagged peak of Mount Otemanu rises at its centre, while overwater bungalows, coral gardens and lagoon excursions draw visitors across the South Pacific.
- Mount Otemanu
- Turquoise lagoon
- Coral gardens
- Day16
Bora-Bora
Depart 20:00
A volcanic island in French Polynesia, ringed by a turquoise lagoon and a barrier reef. The jagged peak of Mount Otemanu rises at its centre, while overwater bungalows, coral gardens and lagoon excursions draw visitors across the South Pacific.
- Mount Otemanu
- Turquoise lagoon
- Coral gardens
- Day17
Huahine
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
One of the quieter Society Islands in French Polynesia, ringed by lagoon and split into two halves joined by a bridge. Known for vanilla plantations, ancient stone marae and the sacred blue-eyed eels of Faie.
- Maeva marae
- Vanilla farms
- Lagoon snorkelling
- Day18
Papeete, Tahiti
Arrive 05:00 · 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
- Day19
Bora-Bora
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 20:00
A volcanic island in French Polynesia, ringed by a turquoise lagoon and a barrier reef. The jagged peak of Mount Otemanu rises at its centre, while overwater bungalows, coral gardens and lagoon excursions draw visitors across the South Pacific.
- Mount Otemanu
- Turquoise lagoon
- Coral gardens
- Day20
At Sea
- Day21
Rarotonga
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day22
Aitutaki
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day23
At Sea
- Day24
Alofi
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day25
At Sea
- Day26
At Sea
Vava'u
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day27
At Sea
- Day28
Port Denarau
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day29
Lautoka
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day30
At Sea
- Day31
Mystery Island (Inyeug)
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
A tiny uninhabited islet in southern Vanuatu, used as a tender stop for cruise ships in the South Pacific. Fringed by white sand and clear lagoon water, it offers snorkelling over coral reefs, with island markets set up by people from neighbouring Aneityum.
- reef snorkelling
- white-sand beach
- island markets
- Day32
Nouméa
Arrive 10:00 · 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
- Day33
At Sea
- Day34
At Sea
- Day35
At Sea
- Day36
Cairns, Queensland
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00
A tropical city in far north Queensland, Australia, set between rainforest and reef. It is the main launching point for trips out to the Great Barrier Reef, with a palm-fringed esplanade lagoon along its waterfront.
- Great Barrier Reef
- Esplanade lagoon
- Daintree rainforest
- Day37
Townsville, Queensland
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00
A tropical city on the coast of north Queensland, Australia, watched over by the granite dome of Castle Hill. It is a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and to Magnetic Island, a short ferry hop offshore known for its koalas and sheltered bays.
- Magnetic Island
- Castle Hill
- Great Barrier Reef
- Day38
Whitsunday Island, Queensland
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day39
At Sea
- Day40
Brisbane, Queensland
Arrive 08:00 · 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
- Day41
At Sea
- Day42
Sydney, New South Wales
Arrive 07:00
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
- Day43
Sydney, New South Wales
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
Upcoming departures
- 11 Nov 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
42-Night Pacific Cruise from Los Angeles, California FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 42-night Pacific cruise calls at Los Angeles, California, At Sea, Hilo, Hawaii, Kahului-Maui, Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, Bora-Bora, Huahine, Papeete, Tahiti, Rarotonga, Aitutaki, Alofi, Vava'u, Port Denarau, Lautoka, Mystery Island (Inyeug), Nouméa, Cairns, Queensland, Townsville, Queensland, Whitsunday Island, Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland and Sydney, New South Wales.
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 Los Angeles, California and ends in Sydney, New South Wales.
How long is this cruise?
42 nights aboard Oceania Vista.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 11 Nov 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.