Lead Pricing
| F - Suite | E - Suite | D - Suite | C - Suite |
|---|---|---|---|
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AU $15,040 per person
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AU $15,770 per person
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AU $16,210 per person
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AU $18,980 per person
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The ships of Regent Seven Seas Cruises offer voyages of exploration and discovery to more than 300 ports on all seven continents. All luxury vessels are designed for guests numbering in the hundreds rather than the thousands. The ambiance on board is personal, individual, accommodating – “upscale but not uptight.” And all ships share certain distinctions in accommodations, service, dining and amenities that elevate them to the lofty vantage point of the enviable six stars.
The Regent Seven Seas Cruises fleet includes sister all-suite, all-balcony, 700-guest ships Seven Seas Voyager and Seven Seas Mariner; and the all-suite, 90% balcony Seven Seas Navigator.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises provides discerning guests with the most inclusive luxury cruise experience by offering an incomparable array of complimentary features and services. See below for a listing of these items, combining to provide unprecedented value.
~FREE Unlimited Shore Excursions* ~FREE Luxury Hotel Package for 1st and 2nd guests* ~FREE Beverages including fine wines and premium spirits ~FREE Pre-Paid Gratuities ~FREE In-suite mini-bar replenished daily ~FREE 24-hour room service and no additional charge for specialty restaurants ~Elegant casual dress code. Formal and semi-formal attire optional on sailings of 16 nights or longer ~Welcome bottle of champagne ~Up to four gourmet restaurants including the iconic new steakhouse Prime 7, and Signatures, featuring Le Cordon Bleu®-inspired cuisine, Compass Rose, La Veranda plus the al fresco Pool Grill ~In-suite dining, served course-by-course during restaurant hours ~Butler service in Penthouse Suites and higher, including complimentary in-suite mini-bar setup and iPod® docking station ~Fitness programs, sauna and steam rooms in the spa ~Onboard activities including expert guest lectures, theatre performance and day time entertainment ~Interactive flat screen television in each suite with extensive media library and complimentary movies-on-demand
*Supplement will apply on Regent Choice excursions and excludes Private Arrangements and all Adventure Ashore programmes. FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package is available for Concierge Suites and Higher only.
Layout
Marble bathroom
Private balcony
Sitting area
Walk-in closet with safe
Dimensions
Suite: 252 ft2 (23.5 m2)
Balcony: 49 ft2 (4.5 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.
Highlights
European king-size Suite Slumber Bed®
Interactive flat-screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
Stocked refrigerator
Vanity & hair dryer
Regent bathrobes & slippers
L’Occitane® amenities
Layout
Marble bathroom
Private balcony
Sitting area
Walk-in closet with safe
Dimensions
Suite: 252 ft2 (23.5 m2)
Balcony: 49 ft2 (4.5 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.
Highlights
European king-size Suite Slumber Bed®
Interactive flat-screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
Stocked refrigerator
Vanity & hair dryer
Regent bathrobes & slippers
L’Occitane® amenities
Layout
Marble bathroom
Private balcony
Sitting area
Walk-in closet with safe
Dimensions
Suite: 252 ft2 (23.5 m2)
Balcony: 49 ft2 (4.5 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.
Highlights
European king-size Suite Slumber Bed®
Interactive flat-screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
Stocked refrigerator
Vanity & hair dryer
Regent bathrobes & slippers
L’Occitane® amenities
Layout
Marble bathroom
Private balcony
Sitting area
Walk-in closet with safe
Dimensions
Suite: 252 ft2 (23.5 m2)
Balcony: 49 ft2 (4.5 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.
Highlights
FREE WiFi throughout the ship*
– Between 30 minutes and 500 minutes per suite, depending on voyage selected and length of voyage
FREE Pre- or Post-Cruise Land Program on Select Voyages
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE Porterage
15 minutes of FREE ship-to-shore phone time
Priority online shore excursion reservations
Priority online Prime 7 and Signatures dining reservations
10% discount on premium wine and liquor purchases
5% discount on Regent Choice Shore Excursions
5% discount on pre- or post-cruise Hotel or Land Programs
European king-size Suite Slumber Bed®
Welcome bottle of champagne
Stocked refrigerator
Vanity & hair dryer
Regent bathrobes & slippers
L’Occitane® amenities
Interactive flat-screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
In-suite binoculars, illy espresso machine and cashmere blanket
24-hour room service with dinner served course-by-course
Layout
Marble bathroom
Private balcony
Sitting area
Walk-in closet with safe
Dimensions
Suite: 252 ft2 (23.5 m2)
Balcony: 49 ft2 (4.5 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.
Highlights
FREE WiFi throughout the ship*
– Between 30 minutes and 500 minutes per suite, depending on voyage selected and length of voyage
FREE Pre- or Post-Cruise Land Program on Select Voyages
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE Porterage
15 minutes of FREE ship-to-shore phone time
Priority online shore excursion reservations
Priority online Prime 7 and Signatures dining reservations
10% discount on premium wine and liquor purchases
5% discount on Regent Choice Shore Excursions
5% discount on pre- or post-cruise Hotel or Land Programs
European king-size Suite Slumber Bed®
Welcome bottle of champagne
Stocked refrigerator
Vanity & hair dryer
Regent bathrobes & slippers
L’Occitane® amenities
Interactive flat-screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
In-suite binoculars, illy espresso machine and cashmere blanket
24-hour room service with dinner served course-by-course
Layout
Marble bathroom
Private balcony
Sitting area
Walk-in closet with safe
Dimensions
Suite: 376 ft2 (35 m2)
Balcony: 73 ft2 (7 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.
Highlights
FREE WiFi throughout the ship*
– Between 30 minutes and 500 minutes per suite, depending on voyage selected and length of voyage
FREE Pre- or Post-Cruise Land Program on Select Voyages
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE Porterage
15 minutes of FREE ship-to-shore phone time
Priority online shore excursion reservations
Priority online Prime 7 and Signatures dining reservations
10% discount on premium wine and liquor purchases
5% discount on Regent Choice Shore Excursions
5% discount on pre- or post-cruise Hotel or Land Programs
Butler service
European king-size Suite Slumber Bed®
Welcome bottle of champagne
Stocked refrigerator
Daily canapés
Vanity & hair dryer
Regent bathrobes & slippers
Hermès & L’Occitane amenities
iPad® in suite
iPhone® docking station
Interactive flat-screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
In-suite binoculars, illy espresso machine and cashmere blanket
24-hour room service with dinner served course-by-course
Layout
Marble bathroom
Private balcony
Sitting area
Walk-in closet with safe
Dimensions
Suite: 376 ft2 (35 m2)
Balcony: 73 ft2 (7 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.
Highlights
FREE WiFi throughout the ship*
– Between 30 minutes and 500 minutes per suite, depending on voyage selected and length of voyage
FREE Pre- or Post-Cruise Land Program on Select Voyages
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE Porterage
15 minutes of FREE ship-to-shore phone time
Priority online shore excursion reservations
Priority online Prime 7 and Signatures dining reservations
10% discount on premium wine and liquor purchases
5% discount on Regent Choice Shore Excursions
5% discount on pre- or post-cruise Hotel or Land Programs
Butler service
European king-size Suite Slumber Bed®
Welcome bottle of champagne
Stocked refrigerator
Daily canapés
Vanity & hair dryer
Regent bathrobes & slippers
Hermès & L’Occitane amenities
iPad® in suite
iPhone® docking station
Interactive flat-screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
In-suite binoculars, illy espresso machine and cashmere blanket
24-hour room service with dinner served course-by-course
Layout
Marble bathroom
Private balcony
Sitting area
Walk-in closet with safe
Dimensions
Suite: 376 ft2 (35 m2)
Balcony: 73 ft2 (7 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.
Highlights
FREE WiFi throughout the ship*
– Between 30 minutes and 500 minutes per suite, depending on voyage selected and length of voyage
FREE Pre- or Post-Cruise Land Program on Select Voyages
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE Porterage
15 minutes of FREE ship-to-shore phone time
Priority online shore excursion reservations
Priority online Prime 7 and Signatures dining reservations
10% discount on premium wine and liquor purchases
5% discount on Regent Choice Shore Excursions
5% discount on pre- or post-cruise Hotel or Land Programs
Butler service
European king-size Suite Slumber Bed®
Welcome bottle of champagne
Stocked refrigerator
Daily canapés
Vanity & hair dryer
Regent bathrobes & slippers
Hermès & L’Occitane amenities
iPad® in suite
iPhone® docking station
Interactive flat-screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
In-suite binoculars, illy espresso machine and cashmere blanket
24-hour room service with dinner served course-by-course
Layout
Marble bathroom
Private balcony
Sitting area
Walk-in closet with safe
Dimensions
Suite: 359 ft2 (33.5 m2)
Balcony: 167-268 ft2 (16-25 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary
in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.
Highlights
FREE WiFi throughout the ship*
– Between 30 minutes and 500 minutes per suite, depending on voyage selected and length of voyage
FREE Pre- or Post-Cruise Land Program on Select Voyages
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE Porterage
15 minutes of FREE ship-to-shore phone time
Priority online shore excursion reservations
Priority online Prime 7 and Signatures dining reservations
10% discount on premium wine and liquor purchases
5% discount on Regent Choice Shore Excursions
5% discount on pre- or post-cruise Hotel or Land Programs
Butler service
European king-size Suite Slumber Bed®
Welcome bottle of champagne
Stocked refrigerator
Daily canapés
Vanity & hair dryer
Regent bathrobes & slippers
Hermès & L’Occitane amenities
iPad® in suite
iPhone® docking station
Interactive flat-screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
In-suite binoculars, illy espresso machine and cashmere blanket
24-hour room service with dinner served course-by-course
Layout
Marble bathroom
Private balcony
Spacious bedroom
Sitting area
Walk-in closet with safe
Dimensions
Suite: 505 ft2 (47 m2)
Balcony: 97 ft2 (9 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.
Highlights
FREE WiFi throughout the ship*
– Between 30 minutes and 500 minutes per suite, depending on voyage selected and length of voyage
FREE Pre- or Post-Cruise Land program on Select Voyages
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE orterage
15 minutes of FREE ship-to-shore phone time
Priority online shore excursion reservations
Priority online Prime 7 and Signatures dining reservations
10% discount on premium wine and liquor purchases
5% discount on Regent Choice Shore Excursions
5% discount on pre- or post-cruise Hotel or Land Programs
Butler service
European king-size Suite Slumber Bed®
Welcome bottle of champagne
Stocked refrigerator
Daily canapés
Vanity & hair dryer
Regent bathrobes & slippers
Hermès & L’Occitane amenities
iPad® in suite
iPhone® docking station
Interactive flat-screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
In-suite binoculars, illy espresso machine and cashmere blanket
24-hour room service with dinner served course-by-course
Layout
1 1/2 marble bathrooms
Private balcony
Spacious bedroom
Living area
Walk-in closet with safe
Dimensions
Suite: 561 ft2 (52 m2)
Balcony: 286 ft2 (27 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.
Highlights
FREE WiFi throughout the ship*
– Between 30 minutes and 500 minutes per suite, depending on voyage selected and length of voyage
FREE Pre- or Post-Cruise Land Program on Select Voyages
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE Porterage
15 minutes of FREE ship-to-shore phone time
Priority online shore excursion reservations
Priority online Prime 7 and Signatures dining reservations
10% discount on premium wine and liquor purchases
5% discount on Regent Choice Shore Excursions
5% discount on pre- or post-cruise Hotel or Land Programs
Butler service
European king-size Suite Slumber Bed®
Welcome bottle of champagne
Stocked refrigerator
Daily canapés
Vanity & hair dryer
Regent bathrobes & slippers
Hermès & L’Occitane amenities
iPad® in suite
iPhone® docking station
Interactive flat-screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
In-suite binoculars, illy espresso machine and cashmere blanket
24-hour room service with dinner served course-by-course
Layout
1 1/2 marble bathrooms
Private balcony
Spacious bedroom
Expansive living room
Walk-in closet with safe
Dimensions
Suite: 650 ft2 (60.5 m2)
Balcony: 89 ft2 (8.5 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary
in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.
Highlights
FREE WiFi throughout the ship*
– Between 30 minutes and 500 minutes per suite, depending on voyage selected and length of voyage
FREE Pre- or Post-Cruise Land Program on Select Voyages
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE Porterage
15 minutes of FREE ship-to-shore phone time
Priority online shore excursion reservations
Priority online Prime 7 and Signatures dining reservations
10% discount on premium wine and liquor purchases
5% discount on Regent Choice Shore Excursions
5% discount on pre- or post-cruise Hotel or Land Programs
Butler service
European king-size Suite Slumber Bed®
Welcome bottle of champagne
Stocked refrigerator
Daily canapés & upgraded bar set-up
Vanity & hair dryer
Regent bathrobes & slippers
Hermès & L’Occitane amenities
iPad® in suite
iPhone® docking station
Daily newspaper
interactive flat-screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
In-suite binoculars, illy espresso machine and cashmere blanket
24-hour room service with dinner served course-by-course
Layout
2 marble bathrooms
Private balcony
Spacious bedroom
Expansive living room
Walk-in closet with safe
Dimensions
Suite: 903 ft2 (84 m2)
Balcony: 84 ft2 (8 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.
Highlights
FREE WiFi throughout the ship*
– Between 30 minutes and 500 minutes per suite, depending on voyage selected and length of voyage
FREE Pre- or Post-Cruise Land Program on Select Voyages
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE Porterage
15 minutes of FREE ship-to-shore phone time
Priority online shore excursion reservations
Priority online Prime 7 and Signatures dining reservations
10% discount on premium wine and liquor purchases
5% discount on Regent Choice Shore Excursions
5% discount on pre- or post-cruise Hotel or Land Programs
Butler service
European king-size Suite Slumber Bed®
Welcome bottle of champagne
Stocked refrigerator
Daily canapés & upgraded bar set-up
Complimentary cocktail party
Vanity & hair dryer
Regent bathrobes & slippers
Hermès & L’Occitane amenities
iPad® in suite
iPhone® docking station
Daily newspaper
Interactive flat-screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
In-suite binoculars, illy espresso machine and cashmere blanket
Nespresso coffee & Tea Forté set-up
24-hour room service with dinner served course-by-course
Layout
2 1/2 marble bathrooms
2 private balconies
2 spacious bedrooms
Expansive living room
Walk-in closet with safe
Dimensions
Suite: 1,204 ft2 (112 m2)
Side Balcony: 71 ft2 (6.5 m2)
Fwd. Balcony: 727 ft2 (67.5 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.
Highlights
FREE WiFi throughout the ship*
– Between 30 minutes and 500 minutes per suite, depending on voyage selected and length of voyage
FREE Pre- or Post-Cruise Land Program on Select Voyages
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE Porterage
15 minutes of FREE ship-to-shore phone time
Priority online shore excursion reservations
Priority online Prime 7 and Signatures dining reservations
10% discount on premium wine and liquor purchases
5% discount on Regent Choice Shore Excursions
5% discount on pre- or post-cruise Hotel or Land Programs
Butler service
2 European king-size Suite Slumber Beds®
Welcome bottle of champagne
Stocked refrigerator
Daily canapés & upgraded bar set-up
Complimentary cocktail party
Vanity & hair dryer
Regent bathrobes & slippers
Hermès & L’Occitane amenities
iPad® in suite
iPhone® docking station
Daily newspaper
Interactive flat-screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
In-suite binoculars, illy espresso machine and cashmere blanket
Nespresso coffee & Tea Forté set-up
24-hour room service with dinner served course-by-course
Seven Seas Mariner is the world’s first all-suite, all-balcony ship, as well as the first to offer dining by the famed Le Cordon Bleu® of Paris in Signatures, one of four single, open-seating restaurants. Catering to only 700 guests, she is one of the most spacious cruise ships afloat, and, her staff to guest ratio of 1 to 1.6 provides the highest level of personal service in the tradition of Regent Seven Seas.
On just about any night on the Seven Seas Mariner, you’ll be tempted to abandon any thoughts of going to bed at a sensible hour. There are dazzling live performances, thrilling games of chance, romantic cabaret acts, hilarious (and sometimes quite talented) Karaoke performances, plus dancing until you have had enough. Need a partner? One of the gentlemen hosts will be honored to spin you around the floor.
You’re on vacation! And with renowned “Above and Beyond” service taking care of every little nuance or housekeeping chore, you can spend your time in more pleasurable pursuits. Enjoy peace of mind knowing your children are not only having fun, but are safely attended to. With the Seven Seas Mariner’s outstanding 1 to 1.5 guest to crew ratio, you’re assured of a matchless level of personal service. So relax!
Ship Profile & Stats
- Length: 709 ft
- Tonnage: 48,015 tonnes
- Maiden Voyage: 2001
- Passenger Capacity (dbl): 708
- Crew Nationality: International
- Officer Nationality: European
- Dining Staff Nationality: International
- Ship Registration: France
Ship Facilities
- Canyon Ranch Spa Club
- Horizon Lounge
- Signatures Restaurant
- Coffee Connection
- Club.com
- Fitness Facilities
- Library
- Launderette
- Connoisseur Club
- Card & Conference Room
- Constellation Theatre
- Prime 7 Steakhouse Restaurant
- Mariner Lounge
- Compass Rose Restaurant
- Stars Lounge
- Casino
- Shopping Boutiques
- Pool Deck
- Pool Bar
- Pool Grill
- La Veranda Restaurant
- Observation Lounge
- Jogging Track
- Swimming Pool
Cruise Itinerary
| Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Jan '22 | San Francisco, California, USA |
06:00 PM | |
| 06 Jan '22 | At sea | ||
| 07 Jan '22 | At sea | ||
| 08 Jan '22 | At sea | ||
| 09 Jan '22 | At sea | ||
| 10 Jan '22 | At sea | ||
| 11 Jan '22 | Honolulu, Hawaii |
08:00 AM | overnight |
| 12 Jan '22 | Honolulu, Hawaii |
09:00 PM | |
| 13 Jan '22 | Kahului-Maui, Hawaii |
08:00 AM | 06:00 PM |
| 14 Jan '22 | Hilo Hawaii |
08:00 AM | 06:00 PM |
| 15 Jan '22 | At sea | ||
| 16 Jan '22 | At sea | ||
| 17 Jan '22 | At sea | ||
| 18 Jan '22 | At sea | ||
| 19 Jan '22 | Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands |
10:00 AM | 07:00 PM |
| 20 Jan '22 | At sea | ||
| 21 Jan '22 | Fakarava, French Polynesia |
07:00 AM | 04:00 PM |
| 22 Jan '22 | Moorea, French Polynesia |
08:00 AM | 04:00 PM |
| 22 Jan '22 | Papeete, Tahiti |
07:00 PM | overnight |
| 23 Jan '22 | Papeete, Tahiti |
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
18 Night Cruise sailing from San Francisco to Papeete aboard Seven Seas Mariner.
Seven Seas Mariner is the world’s first all-suite, all-balcony ship, as well as the first to offer dining by the famed Le Cordon Bleu® of Paris in Signatures, one of four single, open-seating restaurants. Catering to only 700 guests, she is one of the most spacious cruise ships afloat, and, her staff to guest ratio of 1 to 1.6 provides the highest level of personal service in the tradition of Regent Seven Seas.
On just about any night on the Seven Seas Mariner, you’ll be tempted to abandon any thoughts of going to bed at a sensible hour. There are dazzling live performances, thrilling games of chance, romantic cabaret acts, hilarious (and sometimes quite talented) Karaoke performances, plus dancing until you have had enough. Need a partner? One of the gentlemen hosts will be honored to spin you around the floor.
You’re on vacation! And with renowned “Above and Beyond” service taking care of every little nuance or housekeeping chore, you can spend your time in more pleasurable pursuits. Enjoy peace of mind knowing your children are not only having fun, but are safely attended to. With the Seven Seas Mariner’s outstanding 1 to 1.5 guest to crew ratio, you’re assured of a matchless level of personal service. So relax!
Highlights of this cruise:
San Francisco
From the first Spanish Mission founded by the “Sacred Expedition†in 1776, to the rip-roaring days of the Barbary Coast and California Gold Rush to rising phoenix-like after the great earthquake of 1906, San Francisco never ceases to please the eye, the heart and the palate. With such iconic sites as Chinatown, Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Fisherman’s Wharf, the Victorian architecture of Pacific Heights, Union Square, colorful trolley cars, Muir Woods and the surrounding vineyards of Napa and Sonoma Valley, the “City by the Bay†is always a must-see on any visitor’s list to the West Coast.
Honolulu
Honolulu is both the capital and most populated city of Hawaai. In the Hawaiian language, honolulu means “sheltered bay” or “place of shelter.” The city was settled by Polynesian migrants, but it is not known when they first made the area their home. The turbulent late 19th century and early 20th century saw the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy, Hawaii’s subsequent annexation by the United States, and the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, all keeping Honolulu the main seaport of the Hawaiian Islands.
Hilo
Situated on the Big Island of Hawaii, Hilo greets guests in its historic downtown area, packed with restaurants and shops. As beaches are high on any visitor’s list, be sure to head to beautiful Hilo Bay Beachfront Park, a black-sand mecca for surfers and canoeing enthusiasts. Other local attractions include Pana’ewa Zoo, the only rainforest zoo in the United States; Nani Mau Gardens, where a tram ride takes you past such highlights as the iron bell tower and lovely orchid pavilion. Spectacular day trips are available, from volcano tours to kayaking adventures to trips to hiking tours in Akaka Falls State Park.
Moorea
Moorea, often likened to James Michener’s mythical island of Bali Hai, is only 11 miles from Tahiti. Many visitors say it is worth the visit just to see Moorea’s spectacular bays. The volcanic peaks, reflected in the waters of Cook’s Bay and Opunohu Bay, rise like a shark’s jaw from the island’s base. Sharks sighting on nearly every dive makes this island a popular diving destination. At times a tuna will come by or dolphins will be heard clicking just out of sight.
Papeete
The islands of Polynesia are a gorgeous collection of volcanic islands and atolls strewn lazily across the grand Pacific Ocean. The island of Tahiti proper is the largest of the 118 islands and atolls that comprise French Polynesia. Papeete, the modern capital of Tahiti and her islands, contains government offices, hospitals, banks and many other services dedicated to serving the islands as well as tourists who come to these islands for a life-enriching experience.