New York to Sydney Cruise

Day 1 - New York

Arrive: Sun 18 January 2026 / Depart: Sun 18 January 2026

See the bright lights of the Big Apple, international mecca and melting pot, with expensive brownstones, colourful neighbourhoods, great museums and ambling parks. Some come just for the shopping: there's Bloomingdale's on Lex, Tiffany's on Fifth, Barneys and the unique boutiques along Madison. Or head downtown and explore the trendy shops of SoHo.

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Day 6 - Curacao

Arrive: Fri 23 January 2026 / Depart: Fri 23 January 2026

Feeling adventurous? Enter the Hato Caves where winding passages reveal water pools, sleeping fruit bats, underground falls - even a voodoo chamber!

Day 7 - At Sea

Day 8 - Panama Canal

Arrive: Sun 25 January 2026 / Depart: Sun 25 January 2026

If you are interested in maritime engineering or iconic journeys, this should be high up your list of must-sails. This legendary canal is steeped with intrigue and blessed with ever-changing scenery. As you pass through the locks at either side of Gatun Lake, you’re slowly rising to, and dropping from, 26 metres above sea level, avoiding the lengthy and treacherous alternative route via Cape Horn.

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Day 13 - Manzanillo

Arrive: Fri 30 January 2026 / Depart: Fri 30 January 2026

This pretty Mexican port town is enveloped by forested hills and bright blue sea. While its beaches are inviting, its marina and Old Town hold equal appeal, with quaint boutiques and fresh local seafood caught in the bay.

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Day 16 - Los Angeles, CA

Arrive: Mon 02 February 2026

Welcome to the gateway to fame and fortune, with its endless beaches and non-stop excitement. There are wonderful restaurants, exceptional museums, fabulous stores, dazzling nightlife, unlimited recreation and sporting attractions, and a rich multiculturalism that adds international allure.

Day 17 - Los Angeles, CA

Depart: Tue 03 February 2026

Welcome to the gateway to fame and fortune, with its endless beaches and non-stop excitement. There are wonderful restaurants, exceptional museums, fabulous stores, dazzling nightlife, unlimited recreation and sporting attractions, and a rich multiculturalism that adds international allure.

Day 18 - At Sea

Day 19 - San Francisco, California

Arrive: Thu 05 February 2026

When John Fremont sailed into San Francisco in 1846, he found no famous bridge, but a golden light reflecting off the high cliffs that flank the bay's only entrance. He named it Golden Gate and its glowing welcome still creates a striking first impression today.

Day 20 - San Francisco, California

Depart: Fri 06 February 2026

When John Fremont sailed into San Francisco in 1846, he found no famous bridge, but a golden light reflecting off the high cliffs that flank the bay's only entrance. He named it Golden Gate and its glowing welcome still creates a striking first impression today.

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Day 25 - Honolulu

Arrive: Wed 11 February 2026 / Depart: Wed 11 February 2026

Combine the languid allure of the tropics, big city sophistication and the spirit of Aloha, and you've discovered Oahu. Known as “The Gathering Place”, this Pacific crossroads is a tapestry of cultural diversity from Polynesian sensuality and Oriental mystique to American pragmatism. And it all blends together in one of the most harmonious gatherings in the world.

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Day 32 - Papeete

Arrive: Wed 18 February 2026 / Depart: Wed 18 February 2026

Discover Papeete, a bustling place by South Pacific standards. With its white sands and aquamarine lagoons, this Polynesian Eden holds much the same allure today that it had in the past. Visit the museum of one of Tahiti's most famous expatriates, painter Paul Gauguin.

Day 33 - Moorea

Arrive: Thu 19 February 2026 / Depart: Thu 19 February 2026

Many believe this stunning island to be the inspiration for James Michener's mythical island of Bali Hai - and it's to see why. Picture-postcard lagoons are framed by white sand beaches and six verdant mountains that loom over the island. Located just nine miles across the Sea of the Moon from Tahiti, this lush paradise is French Polynesia's best-kept secret.

Day 34 - International Date Line

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Day 40 - Bay of Islands

Arrive: Thu 26 February 2026 / Depart: Thu 26 February 2026

North of Auckland, along the narrow Northland peninsula, lies a shady ‘cathedral’ of some of the world’s largest trees. These hulking specimens stand up to 170 feet tall, and are over 1,200 years old. The captivating Bay of Islands shelters 150 islands and enchanting wetlands of birdlife, fish, seals, dolphins, and even whales. No wonder it’s one of New Zealand’s favourite destinations.

Day 41 - Auckland

Arrive: Fri 27 February 2026 / Depart: Fri 27 February 2026

In a nation where stunning scenery is taken for granted, this water wonderland sparkles like a freshly polished jewel. Over 48 extinct volcanoes cloaked in wild mountainous scenery encircle the “City of Sails”. An undulating succession of bays and inlets stretch along its endless shores. Even the downtown area with its expansive, farm-like parks exudes a sense of spacious beauty.

Day 42 - Tauranga

Arrive: Sat 28 February 2026 / Depart: Sat 28 February 2026

Tauranga is the largest and most populated port in the Bay of Plenty region. This is an appropriate name due to the abundant beaches, rolling white waters, hot mineral springs and even kiwi orchards. From here visit the thermal wonders of Rotorua, where geysers spout, mud boils and steam escapes through cracks in the pavement. Maori people have used the healing hot springs since the 14th century.

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Day 46 - Sydney

Arrive: Wed 04 March 2026 / Depart: Wed 04 March 2026

Mark Twain called it “the wonder of the world”. James Michener wrote, “It is a thing of beauty, a fairy-tale body of water”. With an area that sprawls 670 square miles, Sydney is one of the largest cities in the world. But it's the exquisite Sydney Harbour that draws world-wide acclaim – that, along with its magnificent Opera House. And with nearly three days, you'll have plenty of time to go exploring.