18 nights · California · Departs San Diego (USA) · Visiting Honolulu, Kailua-Kona, Nuku Hiva Island, Fakarava Atoll Tuamotus, Rangiroa Atoll Tuamotus, Papeete · Aboard Silversea Cruises on the Silver Whisper
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| Cruise line | Silversea Cruises |
|---|---|
| Ship | Silver Whisper |
| Duration | 18 nights |
| Port calls | 7 |
| Departures | 1 sailings |
| From fare | $13,200 per person |
| Year built | 2001 |
| Guests | 466 |
| Cabins | 194 |
| Crew | 295 |
| Length | 186 m |
| Beam | 24 m |
| Cruising speed | 21.0 kn |
San Diego makes an easy first impression: a working harbor, sunlit waterfront and Pacific air. From the cruise terminal, the USS Midway Museum and lively Embarcadero are close at hand. Balboa Park brings world-class museums, gardens and the San Diego Zoo together in one grand setting. In the Gaslamp Quarter, Victorian façades frame restaurants and bars. Nearby neighborhoods reveal Mexican heritage and coastal ease.
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.
Kailua-Kona brings the Big Island’s history and marine life within easy reach of its sunny western shore. Ships anchor offshore, and tenders land near Ali‘i Drive, the waterfront route past Hulihe‘e Palace and Mokuaikaua Church. A short drive inland leads to coffee farms on Hualālai’s slopes. Snorkeling trips explore clear bays; after dark, guided manta-ray tours reveal Kona’s marine life.
Nuku Hiva, largest island in the Marquesas, pairs volcanic peaks with deep valleys. Cruise ships anchor in Taiohae Bay, where the main village faces a broad waterfront. Look for tiki and ceremonial platforms, then head inland for waterfalls, forested valleys, and Pacific views. A guided excursion to Hakaui Valley leads on a demanding walk to Vaipo Falls, one of Polynesia’s highest waterfalls.
Fakarava is a vast coral atoll in the Tuamotu archipelago, where a narrow ribbon of land encloses a luminous lagoon. It is part of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, recognized for its reefs, lagoons and fragile island ecosystems. At Garuae and Tumakohua passes, strong currents draw divers to schools of fish and gray reef sharks. On land, Rotoava offers a quiet glimpse of Tuamotu life, far from resort crowds.
In the Tuamotu Archipelago, Rangiroa is a vast coral atoll, its reef enclosing one of the Pacific’s largest lagoons. At Tiputa Pass, currents draw dolphins, rays and reef fish close to shore, while divers explore blue-water drop-offs. On land, quiet villages, black-pearl farms and coconut palms reveal a Polynesia shaped by the sea. Come for the lagoon’s scale, and discover a slower Polynesia, measured by tides, trade winds and open water.
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.
Published September 4, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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