Day 1: October 8:  Fly to Fiji
Late afternoon flight from home to Los Angeles. Your flight will depart late this evening from Los Angeles to Fiji.

Day 2: October 9: Flying to Fiji
Lose a day as you pass through the International Date Line.

Day 3: October 10: Fiji
This morning, we will arrive into Fiji. We will enjoy a brief overview tour on our layover, including stops at the Botanical Gardens and the Marina, before heading to our 5-Star Luxury Beach Resort where you will stay for the next 3 nights.

Day 4: October 11: Nadi, Fiji
Today, our tour takes us to the heart of Fiji.  You will cruise up the longest river on the island, the Sigatoka River, aboard a jet boat.  The river sustains the small villages that dot its shores. Upon arrival at a local village, you will be welcomed by villagers (the tour company is careful to visit different villages to minimize the impact of tourism) and brought to the community hall.   Here you will participate in a traditional kava ceremony.  The day concludes with a jet boat ride back to the dock and then a bus ride back to the resort.

Day 5: October 12: 5-Star Luxury Resort
You have a free day to relax and enjoy the resort.

Day 6: October 13: Lautoka, Fiji
This morning we will drive up the coast visiting the town of Lautoka before heading to our ship.

Day 7: October 14: Dravuni, Fiji
Today is a free day. Dravuni is often referred to as “The beautiful island with the beautiful people”. We recommend that you spend this free day enjoying the small village, relaxing on the beach or taking a swim in the crystal-clear turquoise water.  No Shore Excursion today.

Day 8: October 15: Suva, Fiji
Today we will enjoy a day tour of Suva. Suva is the capital of the South Pacific Island nation of Fiji and is its largest city. It is known for its British colonial architecture, lively markets, and friendly locals. Our tour begins with an overview of Suva and includes highlights such as the Suva Market, the Arts Village and a photo stop at the LDS Temple.

Day 9: October 16: DAY AT SEA
Enjoy a relaxing Day at Sea.

Day 10: October 17: Apia, Samoa
Robert Louis Stevenson, author of such works as Treasure Island, Kidnapped and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde retired to Samoa in the late 1800’s.  Here, he wrote David Balfour, the sequel to Kidnapped, and became known to the locals as Tusitala, or “teller of tales.”  Once we get closer to our sail date, we will announce our excursion for today.

Day 11: October 18: DAY AT SEA
Enjoy a relaxing Day at Sea – International Date Line

Day 12: October 19: DAY AT SEA
Enjoy a relaxing Day at Sea.

Day 13: October 20: Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Today you will have a free day to wander and enjoy this beautiful island. The Cook Islands are a South Pacific nation with a traditional Polynesian culture and governmental ties to New Zealand. Of the nation’s 15 islands, Rarotonga is the youngest, geologically speaking. The landscape hints at the relaxed lifestyle its 10,000 residents enjoy: There’s only one main road—without a single stoplight—following the 20-mile perimeter. The island’s most visible landmark is a towering granite pinnacle known as the Needle, which rises from razor-backed ridges. Rarotonga’s other main calling cards are its Muri Lagoon, a dazzling patchwork of soothing blue hues, and its extraordinary people.

Day 14: October 21: DAY AT SEA
Enjoy a relaxing Day at Sea

Day 15: October 22: Raiatea, French Polynesia
Today will be a free day to wander this beautiful island.

Day 16: October 23: Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Our shore excursion will discover the beauty of the ever-changing colors of the lagoon of Bora Bora.  Departing the pier, we cruise past the ancient crater rim of Motu Toopua and by the famous Motu Tapu to drop anchor on a shallow sand bank where we may see stingrays. Next, we stop outside of a lagoon where black-tipped sharks are often spotted. Here you will have the option of getting in the water. However, you can usually see the sharks from the boat if you are not comfortable getting in the water. As with all creatures in their natural environment, there is no guarantee of the presence of these wild animals.

Day 17: October 24: Moorea, French Polynesia
Today our shore excursion enjoys the island of Mo’orea as our guide relates about the island’s history, and culture as we travel along Mo’orea’s lush Opunohu Valley. The valley is home to a number of Polynesian marae (open-air temples).  Next, we ascend the slopes of Mt. Tohi’e’a. At the summit of Mt. Tohi’e’a, we stop to enjoy the lovely panoramas of Mo’orea’s mountains and Cook’s and Opunohu Bays.  Later we enjoy the views from Toatea Lookout.

Day 18: October 25: Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia
Today we say goodbye to our cruise ship and begin the day by heading towards the northern part of the island. Today’s adventures include stops at Point Venus, the blowholes, the LDS Temple, and more before concluding the day at the resort, where we will spend the final night of this incredible tour.

Day 19:  October 26: Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia – Fly Home
You will have the morning free to relax and enjoy the resort before we enjoy an overview tour of the area on our way to the airport to catch our international flights home.

Day 20:  October 27:  Home
We will arrive back into the US today.