14 nights · Tahiti Island French Polynesia · Departs Papeete · Visiting Bora Bora Island, Pago Pago, Apia, Savusavu, Lautoka, Norfolk Island, Auckland · Aboard Azamara Cruises on the Azamara Quest
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| Cruise line | Azamara Cruises |
|---|---|
| Ship | Azamara Quest |
| Duration | 14 nights |
| Port calls | 8 |
| Departures | 1 sailings |
| From fare | $5,419 per person |
| Year built | 2000 |
| Guests | 794 |
| Cabins | 361 |
| Crew | 408 |
| Length | 181 m |
| Beam | 25 m |
| Cruising speed | 18.0 kn |
Papeete is French Polynesia’s lively capital, set on Tahiti’s northwest coast beneath green volcanic peaks. Its waterfront, central market and shaded streets offer a vivid introduction to island life. Browse the Marché de Papeete for vanilla, pareos and tropical fruit, then pause over poisson cru, Tahiti’s lime-and-coconut-marinated fish. Beyond town, black-sand beaches and waterfalls await, while ferry links make Moorea an easy day trip. Papeete rewards a few hours on foot—and a longer look at Tahiti.
Bora Bora’s volcanic silhouette rises from one of French Polynesia’s most celebrated lagoons. Mount Otemanu anchors the view, while a coral reef shelters clear water, small motu and abundant marine life. Explore by boat, snorkel among rays and reef fish, or linger on Matira Beach, the island’s best-known public beach. Beyond the resorts, Vaitape offers a glimpse of everyday island life.
Pago Pago’s deep harbor lies beneath steep, green volcanic ridges, among the South Pacific’s most striking arrivals. On Tutuila, American Samoa’s largest island, the town balances Polynesian tradition with an unmistakable American presence. In Fagatogo, local shops and harbor life give the waterfront its everyday character. Above town, Mount Alava rises over rainforest protected within the National Park of American Samoa. Allow time for the views—and for the warmth of Samoan hospitality, best met at an unhurried pace.
Step ashore in Apia and meet Samoa’s everyday life, from its busy waterfront to markets scented with tropical fruit. The capital sits on Upolu’s north coast, where leafy streets, colonial-era buildings and the harbour define its character. Browse Fugalei Market for produce and handicrafts, then visit the Immaculate Conception Cathedral near the centre. Inland, Robert Louis Stevenson’s former home at Vailima offers a glimpse of the writer’s final years in Samoa.
Savusavu, on Vanua Levu, offers a quieter, more intimate side of Fiji. Yachts frequent its deep, sheltered bay, while the compact waterfront brings shops, cafés, and local life within easy reach. Steam rises from natural hot springs beside the road; nearby, the market displays tropical fruit, fish, and island produce. Venture inland for rainforest, waterfalls, and village visits, ideally arranged with a local guide.
Lautoka, Fiji’s second-largest city, sits on Viti Levu’s western coast, where sugar fields meet the Pacific. Known as the Sugar City, it offers a glimpse of everyday Fijian life beyond the resorts. Browse the municipal market, stroll the botanical gardens, or take in the waterfront before heading farther west. Lautoka is also a departure point for excursions to the Mamanuca and Yasawa island groups.
Norfolk Island rewards travelers who value history, open landscapes and a slower pace. This Australian territory lies in the South Pacific, where Norfolk pines frame dramatic cliffs and quiet bays. At Kingston, the UNESCO-listed Kingston and Arthur’s Vale Historic Area preserves a vivid chapter of Britain’s penal past. Beyond its heritage buildings, walking trails lead to coastal lookouts. Local farms and cafés reveal an island life shaped by distance and sea.
Few cities bring water so close to daily life as Auckland. Set between the Waitematā and Manukau harbours, New Zealand’s largest city is shaped by the sea. From the waterfront, ferries reach Waiheke Island, with vineyards, beaches and coastal walks. Climb volcanic Maungawhau, or Mount Eden, for sweeping views across the city and its harbours. Back downtown, Viaduct Harbour offers galleries, restaurants and a vivid sense of Auckland’s maritime life.
Published August 1, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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