California Cruise from San Francisco to Papeete — 18 Days

17 nights · California · Departs San Francisco (USA) · Visiting Honolulu, Nawiliwili, Kahului, Hilo, Bora Bora Island, Huahine Island, Papeete · Aboard Regent Seven Seas Cruises on the Seven Seas Splendor

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Cruise lineRegent Seven Seas Cruises
ShipSeven Seas Splendor
Duration17 nights
Port calls8
Departures1 sailings
From fare$35,998 per person
Year built2021
Guests829
Cabins375
Crew542
Length223 m
Beam32 m
Cruising speed22.0 kn
  1. Day 1

    San Francisco, USA

    San Francisco rewards visitors who look beyond the postcard. Ride a cable car over steep streets, then explore Chinatown, North Beach, or the Ferry Building’s stalls. The Golden Gate Bridge frames the bay, while Alcatraz offers a stark look at the city’s past. For a quieter hour, walk the waterfront or cross to Sausalito by ferry. Few ports make a day ashore feel so varied—and so distinctly Californian.

  2. Day 7

    Honolulu, USA

    Honolulu brings the Pacific to your doorstep, with Oahu’s volcanic ridges rising behind a busy harbor. From the cruise pier, historic downtown and Iolani Palace are close; Waikiki’s beaches and Diamond Head lie farther east. Set aside time for Pearl Harbor, where the USS Arizona Memorial gives the islands’ modern history unmistakable weight. Then explore Chinatown’s markets and restaurants, or take a scenic drive along Oahu’s southeastern coast.

  3. Day 8

    Nawiliwili, USA

    Nawiliwili is Kauai’s working harbor, set beside Kalapaki Beach on the island’s southeast coast. Lihue, the island’s main town, is nearby, as are the Kauai Museum and the road to Wailua Falls. Begin with a stroll along Kalapaki’s curved bay, or head inland to Kilohana, a restored plantation estate. Further afield, the road to Waimea Canyon rewards an early start with sweeping views into its immense, rust-red gorge. Allow time for Kauai’s narrow, winding roads; distances can be deceptive.

  4. Day 9

    Kahului, USA

    Kahului is Maui’s working heart, where cruise ships meet a harbor shaped by commerce rather than resort scenery. Step ashore and the island opens quickly: ʻĪao Valley’s green ridges lie west, while Haleakalā rises inland. Choose a car for the Road to Hāna, or explore nearby Wailuku and the Maui Nui Botanical Gardens. Come prepared to travel: Maui’s landmarks are spread across the island, and distances take longer than maps suggest.

  5. Day 10

    Hilo, USA

    Hilo is the Big Island’s quieter, rain-washed gateway to waterfalls, gardens and volcanic country. Start at the lively Hilo Farmers Market, then follow Banyan Drive beneath trees planted by visiting dignitaries. Nearby, Liliʻuokalani Gardens brings Japanese bridges and koi ponds to Hilo Bay. About 45 minutes southwest, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park offers crater overlooks and lava landscapes.

  6. Day 16

    Bora Bora Island

    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.

  7. Day 17

    Huahine Island

    Huahine offers a quieter face of the Society Islands, with forested peaks, clear lagoons and villages set along the coast. Huahine is actually two islands: Huahine Nui and Huahine Iti, joined by a short bridge across a narrow channel. Fare, the principal village, has local shops and a waterfront. At Maeva, ancient marae and stone fish traps reveal Huahine’s Polynesian past. Between stops, look for vanilla plantations and views across the lagoon to coral reefs.

  8. Day 18

    Papeete

    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.

Seven Seas Splendor Cruises

Published August 12, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard


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