Hapag-Lloyd Cruises

Daily Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Auckland

   Depart 20:00

   New Zealand

   

   Auckland, New Zealand's largest city, straddles a volcanic isthmus between two harbours, offering a rare blend of Pacific Rim sophistication, Māori heritage, and dramatic natural beauty. Must-do experiences include a wine-and-oyster afternoon on Waiheke Island and the panoramic ascent of Maungawhau (Mount Eden) overlooking the harbour and Rangitoto Island. The ideal cruising season runs from November through March, when long summer days, calm seas, and pohutukawa trees in scarlet bloom make the Waitematā Harbour approach truly unforgettable.

2. Day 2

   Bay Of Islands, New Zealand

   Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00

   New Zealand

   

   The Bay of Islands, on New Zealand's North Island, is a maritime paradise of 144 islands steeped in Māori and colonial history. Must-dos include visiting the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, dolphin watching, and cruising through the Hole in the Rock at Piercy Island. November through March brings the warmest weather and calmest seas, ideal for water-based exploration of this subtropical haven.

3. Day 3

   At Sea

   

4. Day 4

   At Sea

   

5. Day 5

   At Sea

   

6. Day 6

   Rarotonga

   Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00

   Cook Islands

   

   Rarotonga, the largest Cook Island, is a volcanic paradise ringed by a luminous lagoon and crowned by jungle-clad peaks. Must-dos include snorkeling Muri Lagoon, exploring the ancient Ara Metua road, and savoring ika mata at the Punanga Nui Market. The dry season from May through October offers the most pleasant weather, with warm waters and gentle trade winds ideal for reef exploration.

7. Day 7

   Aitutaki

   Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00

   Cook Islands

   

   Aitutaki is the Cook Islands atoll whose lagoon — arguably the world's most beautiful — shimmers in impossible blues around palm-fringed motus including One Foot Island's legendary beach and remote post office. Visit May through October via Paul Gauguin or Silversea for crystal-clear snorkeling, traditional Polynesian umukai feasts, and the rare Pacific island experience that silences even the most jaded traveler.

8. Day 8

   At Sea

   

9. Day 9

   Bora Bora

   Arrive 08:00

   French Polynesia

   

   Bora Bora rises from the South Pacific like the platonic ideal of a tropical island — a volcanic peak ringed by a lagoon of impossible turquoise clarity whose beauty has made it the benchmark against which all other island destinations are measured. The overwater bungalow was effectively invented here, and the island's luxury resorts remain the definitive expression of that sublime form of hospitality. Snorkel or dive the outer reef's extraordinary coral gardens, or simply watch the shifting light transform Mount Otemanu's basalt silhouette through the long Pacific afternoon. Visit April through October for the calmest, driest conditions. Tahiti's Faa'a International Airport is a forty-five-minute flight away.

10. Day 10

    Bora Bora

    Depart 17:30

    French Polynesia

    

    Bora Bora rises from the South Pacific like the platonic ideal of a tropical island — a volcanic peak ringed by a lagoon of impossible turquoise clarity whose beauty has made it the benchmark against which all other island destinations are measured. The overwater bungalow was effectively invented here, and the island's luxury resorts remain the definitive expression of that sublime form of hospitality. Snorkel or dive the outer reef's extraordinary coral gardens, or simply watch the shifting light transform Mount Otemanu's basalt silhouette through the long Pacific afternoon. Visit April through October for the calmest, driest conditions. Tahiti's Faa'a International Airport is a forty-five-minute flight away.

11. Day 11

    Moorea

    Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00

    French Polynesia

    

    Moorea is a volcanic island in French Polynesia, separated from Tahiti by a narrow channel known as the Sea of the Moon, celebrated for its twin cathedral-like bays, jagged emerald peaks, and lagoons of almost surreal turquoise clarity. Visitors should not miss savouring authentic *poisson cru* at a beachside roulotte and exploring Ōpūnohu Bay by outrigger canoe or guided hiking trail. The ideal season to visit is May through October — the dry, austral winter — when skies are reliably clear, humidity is gentle, and humpback whales pass through the surrounding waters on their annual migration.

12. Day 11

    Moorea

    Depart 22:00

    French Polynesia

    

    Moorea is a volcanic island in French Polynesia, separated from Tahiti by a narrow channel known as the Sea of the Moon, celebrated for its twin cathedral-like bays, jagged emerald peaks, and lagoons of almost surreal turquoise clarity. Visitors should not miss savouring authentic *poisson cru* at a beachside roulotte and exploring Ōpūnohu Bay by outrigger canoe or guided hiking trail. The ideal season to visit is May through October — the dry, austral winter — when skies are reliably clear, humidity is gentle, and humpback whales pass through the surrounding waters on their annual migration.

13. Day 12

    Papeete

    Depart 18:00

    French Polynesia

    

    Papeete is the spirited, slightly ragged capital of French Polynesia — not the languorous paradise of travel-poster imagination, but a working harbour city of fresh produce markets, baguette bakeries, and Tahitian outrigger canoe clubs that provides an authentic counterpoint to the pearl-still lagoons of Bora Bora and Moorea nearby. The daily Marché de Papeete is the city's essential experience, its stalls piling high with vanilla pods, monoi-scented oils, black pearls, and the most exuberant floral arrangements in the Pacific. Moorea, visible across the Sea of the Moon and just 30 minutes by fast ferry, offers a dramatically quieter alternative. The dry season, May through October, brings the finest weather.

14. Day 13

    Raiatea

    Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00

    French Polynesia

    

    Raiatea, the sacred ancestral homeland of Polynesian navigation and home to the UNESCO-listed Taputapuātea marae, offers an unhurried immersion into French Polynesia's deepest cultural roots. Visitors should not miss kayaking the Faaroa River — the only navigable river in French Polynesia — and crossing the shared lagoon to Taha'a's vanilla plantations and pristine motu. The dry season from May through October brings warm days, gentle trade winds, and optimal conditions for both lagoon exploration and open-ocean sailing.

15. Day 14

    At Sea

    

16. Day 15

    Crossing the International Date Line

    

17. Day 16

    At Sea

    

18. Day 17

    At Sea

    

19. Day 18

    At Sea

    

20. Day 19

    Kabara

    Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00

    Fiji

    

    Kabara is a remote raised limestone island in Fiji's Lau Group, renowned throughout the archipelago as the home of the finest woodcarvers and seat of the powerful Tui Nayau chiefly title, surrounded by pristine reefs far from tourist infrastructure. Essential experiences include participating in the sevusevu kava ceremony, observing master woodcarvers at work on traditional tanoa bowls, and snorkeling the untouched fringing reef. May through October provides the driest weather and calmest seas for the journey to this deeply traditional Fijian island, where visits require advance community approval and genuine cultural respect.

21. Day 20

    Suva

    Arrive 08:00Depart 15:00

    Fiji

    

    Suva is the South Pacific's largest and most cosmopolitan capital, where the restored Edwardian Grand Pacific Hotel, a world-class Pacific artifacts museum, and a riotous municipal market reveal a Fiji far deeper than its resort-island image suggests. Visit May through October via Cunard or Oceania Cruises for Indo-Fijian fusion cuisine, traditional kava ceremonies, and a multicultural city experience unique in the Pacific.

22. Day 21

    Lautoka

    Arrive 01:00

    Fiji

    

    Lautoka, Fiji's "Sugar City," is a characterful western Viti Levu port where a century-old sugar mill, a vibrant municipal market, and lush botanical gardens reveal an unhurried South Pacific authenticity. Visitors should taste kokoda and lovo-smoked pork at the waterfront market and explore the nearby Yasawa Islands or Taveuni's rainforest waterfalls. The dry season from May through October offers the most comfortable cruising conditions, with warm days, low humidity, and calm seas ideal for shore excursions.

Cabin Categories

Guaranteed Balcony

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S12

Guaranteed Balcony

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Family Suite

Outside

291 sq ftMax 412

In the family apartment, parents and children live in two separate sections that are connected with each other by a door and via the veranda. Living area: 2× 20 m²; veranda: 2× 7 m² Connecting door between the rooms and verandas. Separate WCs. Free mini bar (beer and soft drinks).

Double or Twin ConfigurationPullman BedLounge AreaShowerBathRoom Service Available+6

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Grand Ocean Suite

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07

Private oasis of wellbeing and stylish relaxation zone – in the Spa Suite, everyday life is nothing but a distant memory. Indulge your body and soul at the highest level – with warm shades and a spa bathroom with panoramic views of the sea. Living area: 42 m²; veranda: 10 m². Bathroom with two washbasins. Separate WC.. Butler service. Daylight in the bathroom. TV in the bathroom mirror. Rain shower with steam sauna. Whirlpool tub. Free mini bar (beer, soft drinks and a selection of high-quality spirits)

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Grand Ocean Suite

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06

Private oasis of wellbeing and stylish relaxation zone – in the Spa Suite, everyday life is nothing but a distant memory. Indulge your body and soul at the highest level – with warm shades and a spa bathroom with panoramic views of the sea. Living area: 42 m²; veranda: 10 m². Bathroom with two washbasins. Separate WC.. Butler service. Daylight in the bathroom. TV in the bathroom mirror. Rain shower with steam sauna. Whirlpool tub. Free mini bar (beer, soft drinks and a selection of high-quality spirits)

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Grand Penthouse Suite

Suite

560 sq ftMax 310

In the Grand Penthouse Suite you can enjoy lavishness at sea and experience an exclusive break of superior quality – on a daybed with view of the endless sea or while taking a bath in the middle of the ocean in your private whirlpool. Living area: 78 m²; veranda: 10 m² Separate living and sleeping areas. Separate dining table. Guest WC. Bathroom with two washbasins. Shower with steam sauna. Whirlpool. Daybed and TV in the bathroom area Spacious walk-in wardrobe Butler service Free mini-bar (beer, soft drinks and a selection of high-quality spirits). Further exclusive service privileges.

Double or Twin ConfigurationShowerWhirlpool BathRoom Service AvailableButler ServiceTV+6

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Guaranteed Suite

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SGO

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S03O

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Guaranteed Suite

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S08

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Guaranteed Suite

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S04V

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Guaranteed Suite

Suite

377 sq ftMax 2SVO3

Guaranteed Suite

Double or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaShowerWhirlpool BathRoom Service AvailableFree Mini Bar+5

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Guaranteed Suite

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S03V

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Guaranteed Suite

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SVOS

Smart Suite (1-4) Guaranteed Veranda Suite or Ocean Suite

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Guaranteed Suite

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S02V

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Guaranteed Suite

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S02O

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Guaranteed Suite

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S07

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Guaranteed Suite

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S01V

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Guaranteed Suite

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S05

Guaranteed Suite

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Guaranteed Suite

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S01O

Guaranteed Suite

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Guaranteed Suite

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S04O

Guaranteed Suite

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Guaranteed Suite

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S09

Guaranteed Suite

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Guaranteed Suite

Suite

560 sq ftMax 3SGP

Guaranteed Suite

Double or Twin ConfigurationShowerWhirlpool BathRoom Service AvailableFree Mini BarTV+5

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Guaranteed Suite

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S06

Guaranteed Suite

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Guaranteed Suite

Suite

377 sq ftMax 2SVO1

Guaranteed Suite

Double or Twin ConfigurationShowerBathRoom Service AvailableFree Mini BarTV+5

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Ocean Suite

suite

03O

Living area: 28 m² (301 ft²) Veranda: 7 m² (75 ft²) Natural light in the bathroom Bathroom with two sinks Whirlpool tub and separate shower Separate toilet Free mini bar

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Ocean Suite

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02O

Living area: 28 m² (301 ft²) Veranda: 7 m² (75 ft²) Natural light in the bathroom Bathroom with two sinks Whirlpool tub and separate shower Separate toilet Free mini bar

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Ocean Suite

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04O

Living area: 28 m² (301 ft²) Veranda: 7 m² (75 ft²) Natural light in the bathroom Bathroom with two sinks Whirlpool tub and separate shower Separate toilet Free mini bar

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Ocean Suite

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01O

Living area: 28 m² (301 ft²) Veranda: 7 m² (75 ft²) Natural light in the bathroom Bathroom with two sinks Whirlpool tub and separate shower Separate toilet Free mini bar

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Owner's Suite

Suite

1,227 sq ftMax 411

The Owner’s Suite is far more than our most exclusive suite; it is a select domicile on the oceans of the world. Enjoy every imaginable convenience on more than 114 square metres of personal freedom. Living area: 99 m²; veranda: 15 m². Separate living and sleeping areas. Separate dining table. Guest WC. Bathroom with two washbasins. Shower with steam sauna. Whirlpool. Daybed and TV in the bathroom area. Spacious walk-in wardrobe. Butler service. Free mini bar (beer, soft drinks and a selection of high-quality spirits). Further exclusive service privileges.

Double or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaShowerRoom Service AvailableSuite BenefitsFree Mini Bar+8

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Penthouse Suite

Suite

947 sq ftMax 309

A fantastically spacious suite with every conceivable comfort, uniquely located on the upper decks – is there a more beautiful place to relax? In the Grand Suite, you can enjoy the endless views of the sea and the conveniences of a classical Grand Suite. Living area: 42 m²; veranda: 10 m². Bathroom with two washbasins. Separate WC. Butler service. TV in the bathroom mirror. Walk-in wardrobe. Bathtub and separate shower. Free mini bar (beer, soft drinks and a selection of high-quality spirits). The Grand Suite is also available with facilities suitable for the physically disabled.

Double or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaShowerWhirlpool BathSuite BenefitsFree Mini Bar+7

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Penthouse Suite

Suite

947 sq ftMax 313

A fantastically spacious suite with every conceivable comfort, uniquely located on the upper decks – is there a more beautiful place to relax? In the Grand Suite, you can enjoy the endless views of the sea and the conveniences of a classical Grand Suite. Living area: 42 m²; veranda: 10 m². Bathroom with two washbasins. Separate WC. Butler service. TV in the bathroom mirror. Walk-in wardrobe. Bathtub and separate shower. Free mini bar (beer, soft drinks and a selection of high-quality spirits). The Grand Suite is also available with facilities suitable for the physically disabled.

Double or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaShowerWhirlpool BathSuite BenefitsFree Mini Bar+7

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Penthouse Suite

Suite

947 sq ftMax 308

A fantastically spacious suite with every conceivable comfort, uniquely located on the upper decks – is there a more beautiful place to relax? In the Grand Suite, you can enjoy the endless views of the sea and the conveniences of a classical Grand Suite. Living area: 42 m²; veranda: 10 m². Bathroom with two washbasins. Separate WC. Butler service. TV in the bathroom mirror. Walk-in wardrobe. Bathtub and separate shower. Free mini bar (beer, soft drinks and a selection of high-quality spirits). The Grand Suite is also available with facilities suitable for the physically disabled.

Double or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaShowerWhirlpool BathSuite BenefitsFree Mini Bar+7

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Veranda Suite

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03V

Living area: 28 m² (301 ft²) Veranda: 7 m² (75 ft²) Walk-in wardrobe Exclusive living area with a chaise longue Bathtub and separate shower Free mini bar

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Veranda Suite

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01V

Living area: 28 m² (301 ft²) Veranda: 7 m² (75 ft²) Walk-in wardrobe Exclusive living area with a chaise longue Bathtub and separate shower Free mini bar

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Veranda Suite

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02V

Living area: 28 m² (301 ft²) Veranda: 7 m² (75 ft²) Walk-in wardrobe Exclusive living area with a chaise longue Bathtub and separate shower Free mini bar

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Veranda Suite

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04V

Living area: 28 m² (301 ft²) Veranda: 7 m² (75 ft²) Walk-in wardrobe Exclusive living area with a chaise longue Bathtub and separate shower Free mini bar

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Veranda Suite

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Living area: 28 m² (301 ft²) Veranda: 7 m² (75 ft²) Walk-in wardrobe Exclusive living area with a chaise longue Bathtub and separate shower Free mini bar

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