From Papeete, Tahiti to Auckland, New Zealand, with stops along the way in French Polynesia, American Samoa, Samoa, Fiji, Vanuatu, New Caledonia and the North Island of New Zealand.

At every island they had an opportunity to explore on their own, book a shore excursion or snorkeling expedition. Once the cruise was over, they rented a car for a week and explored some of New Zealand's spectacular national parks that offer fabulous hiking, the famous glow-worm caves, and the Art Deco town of Napier.