WEEK FANTASTIQUE
14 AUG 2010 - 7 nights aboard Pacific Dawn
Fares from:
4 berth: $919 per person
Twin: $1,249 per person
WEEK TROPIQUE
10 JUL 2010 - 7 nights aboard Pacific Dawn
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Fares from:
4 berth: $874 per person
Twin: $1,269 per person
ISLAND ADVENTURES
2 OCT 2010 - 9 nights aboard Pacific Dawn
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Fares from:
4 berth: $1,239 per person
Twin: $1,839 per person
Champagne Bay is renowned for its sweeping curve of pristine sand, unquestionably the whitest in the region. This is the perfect setting for relaxation.
Luganville This busy trading port with a warmcountry town feel, has abundant marine life and world class dive sites boasting historical wrecks from World War II. In Luganville you can visit traditional Melanesian villages selling local artefacts, explore the history or tour the spectacular coastline.
Wala This serene, bush covered island combines stunning scenery and great snorkelling with a fascinating culture. Wala is a place that few have been privileged to visit. Friendly islanders offer a warm welcome and quality handicrafts. See a Namba tribe perform a traditional dance.
Mystery Island Tiny Mystery Island is picture perfect, with sandy pathways that lead to white beaches edged with coconut trees and crystal clear lagoons. Snorkel in colourful underwater gardens or chill out in a world that civilisation has left behind.
Pentecost The lush island of Pentecost is world-famous for its daring land divers. They perform their N’Gol ritual during April, May and early June and we time our cruises so that you can witness this ancient spectacle.
Vila From the moment you step ashore you’ll adore the friendly ni-Vanuatu people with their welcoming smiles and hospitable nature. Vila has a natural harbour with a colourful blend of Melanesian, English, French and Asian influences. Shop for traditional souvenirs at the handicraft markets.
Loyalty Islands
Lifou has one of the most diverse landscapes in the South Pacific, from limestone caves to white beaches and coral reefs teeming with brightly coloured marine life.
Ouvea Known as ‘the closest island toparadise’, Ouvea is one of the Pacific’s most exquisite coral atolls and boasts what is hailed as New Caledonia’s finest beach – a stunning 25km stretch of talcum-powder-like white sand fronting a turquoise lagoon.
Fiji
Dravuni Island is a majestic volcanic island in the Kadavu Group of Islands in Fiji. A real taste of Fijian culture awaits you here. Amid tall palm trees and a gorgeous beach is a small village waiting to be explored.
Lautoka is Fiji’s second-largest city and is bordered by the blue Pacific Ocean on its western side. Known as the ‘sugar city’, marvel at plantations of glorious green-gold sugar cane and the forests of pine trees on its shores.
Savusavu Fiji’s hidden paradise. The large bay surrounding Savusavu was once a giant volcanic crater. Today, locals still use the hot springs and steam vents that rise up for cooking.
Suva Situated on a harbour bustling with fishing and cargo boats, this city’s architecture reflects its multicultural history – from colonial British terraces to modern buildings based on Fijian styles. Suva is the ideal place to shop for duty-free bargains.
Port Denarau is the perfect departure point for day tours to the outer Fijian islands. Enjoy an idyllic day beachcombing or venture on shore to see traditional cultural displays. There’s great shopping in the local markets.
New Caledonia
Emerald Bay A call to Emerald Bay includes a day on pristine Divine Island and an opportunity to visit nearby Poum, which offers an insight into the culture of the Melanesians of the Northern Province. Set in an enormous azure lagoon, Divine Island offers great snorkelling.
Noumea Heavily influenced by the French, Noumea’s tropical boulevards and European chic are unmistakable. Old-world values and continental culture combine with colonial architecture and vibrant markets.
Isle of Pines This striking island is one of the most picturesque areas of the South Pacific and will leave a lasting impression on you. Walk along its 1.25km white sand beach.
Havannah-Boulari Passage Scenic Cruising Sail through the picturesque passage with exquisite views of the islands.
Tonga
Nuku’alofa Visit the small picturesque nation of Tonga, which Captain Cook named ‘The Friendly Islands’. Religion and tradition play an important role in this island paradise and the local markets are famed for their crafts.
Vava’u It’s the sun, scenery and water-based recreation that Vava’u offers its visitors. The elevated and thickly forested islands provide for pleasant walking and magnificent views.
Niuafo’ou (Tin Can Island) Scenic Cruising As you cruise past the most remote of Tonga’s islands, join in C.S. Ramsay’s 1930’s tradition of sending mail in a sealed ‘tin can’. This limited souvenir service will be in operation as you view this circular island, formed from a collapsed volcanic cone.
French Polynesia
Raiatea is fringed by a reef and lagoon and its many bays, inlets and beaches make it a popular yachting and diving centre. Take a walking or horse-riding tour or venture inland to fragrant vanilla and pineapple plantations.
Papeete An overnight stay on the ‘Tahitian Treasures’ cruise provides plenty of time to explore. Walk along Papeete’s lovely waterfront and discover the exotic blend of Polynesian and Parisian culture. Further afield rugged mountains, rainforests and waterfalls can be found.
Moorea Upon arrival in Moorea you will be immediately awestruck by the natural beauty. With its velvet-green hills soaring up from the surrounding lagoon, butterfly-shaped Moorea is perhaps the most stunning island in the world. Soft sandy beaches fringe sheltered lagoons brimming with marine life. Uncover the mysteries of the black pearl at a local pearl farm.
Bora BoraNo name captures the imagery of island paradise like Bora Bora, perhaps the most iconic of South Pacific island settings. Visitors are captivated by majestic mountains sculpted by ancient volcanoes. Explore quaint villages or snorkel to view the amazing reef life.
Cook Islands
Rarotonga offers staggering natural beauty. With its high jagged peaks and surrounding turquoise lagoon, Rarotonga is often referred to as a ‘jewel in the Pacific’. The circular island has a lushly forested, mountainous interior fringed by an almost unbroken white beach, with reefs and lagoons beyond. An insight into Polynesian culture can be gained at the great marae or sacred site of Arai-Te-Tonga.
American Samoa
Pago Pago(pronounced Pango Pango) is the heartbeat of American Samoa with its dramatically stunning deep-water harbour formed from a collapsed volcanic crater. High volcanic cliffs circle the harbour and plunge straight down into the alluring water below. If you’re feeling fit you can sample the breathtaking vista from the majestic Mt. Alava that dominates the town.
Western Samoa
Apia, the beautiful capital city of Samoa, is an unspoilt Polynesian treasure. Apia is the main port for Samoa. Friendly smiles welcome you to busy markets selling traditional crafts. Apia is framed by a backdrop of volcanoes, waterfalls, verdant rainforests, pristine white sandy beaches and crystal-like lagoons. |