
Date
2026-09-29
Duration
14 nights
Departure Port
Lautoka
Fiji
Arrival Port
Papeete
French Polynesia
Rating
Expedition
Theme
—








Silversea
1993
2017
17,400 GT
254
126
212
514 m
21 m
18 knots
No

Lautoka, Fiji's "Sugar City," is a characterful western Viti Levu port where a century-old sugar mill, a vibrant municipal market, and lush botanical gardens reveal an unhurried South Pacific authenticity. Visitors should taste kokoda and lovo-smoked pork at the waterfront market and explore the nearby Yasawa Islands or Taveuni's rainforest waterfalls. The dry season from May through October offers the most comfortable cruising conditions, with warm days, low humidity, and calm seas ideal for shore excursions.
Taveuni,Fiji, Fiji is a distinctive port city where deep cultural heritage meets authentic local atmosphere, featured on itineraries by Windstar Cruises. Must-do experiences include exploring the vibrant local markets for regional specialties and fresh seafood, and discovering the waterfront quarter where maritime heritage meets contemporary energy. The optimal time to visit is May through October, when cooler dry months offer the most comfortable conditions for exploration.
Gol is a mountain town in Norway's Hallingdal valley, famed for its replica stave church, the polarizing fermented trout rakfisk celebrated at November's festival, and access to Hallingskarvet National Park's reindeer-roamed plateau. Visitors should explore the stave church, taste mountain lamb and brunost cheese, and hike the alpine trails. Summer (June-August) is best for hiking, while November brings the legendary Rakfisk Festival.
Idyllic and picturesque with possibly the lightest, clearest blue waters on the planet, the Ringgold Isles are an archipelago in Fiji that is mostly uninhabited, but for one small village. Tree-lined hills slope down onto white sandy beaches lined with palm trees and interesting rock outcroppings in some areas. Three reefs form part of this group: the Budd, Nukusemanu, and Heemskercq Reefs. The waters surrounding these islands, including Cobia Island, are favored for scuba diving because of their visibility down to 120 feet. The volcanic crater at Cobia Island can be also explored by small water craft.

Fulanga is a remote raised limestone island in Fiji's Southern Lau Group, renowned for its spectacular central lagoon dotted with mushroom-shaped islets, pristine snorkeling waters, and living Fijian traditions of weaving and woodcarving. Must-dos include lagoon kayaking among the sculpted rock formations, snorkeling over vibrant coral gardens, and experiencing an authentic sevusevu kava ceremony in one of three small villages. The ideal visiting season is May through October, when dry trade winds bring calm seas and comfortable temperatures.
Neiafu is the charming capital of Tonga's Vava'u island group, gateway to one of the South Pacific's finest natural harbors and one of the few places on Earth where swimming with humpback whales is permitted. Must-dos include an in-water whale encounter, tasting ota ika (Polynesian ceviche), and sailing to pristine outer islands. The whale season runs July–November, with September–October offering peak conditions.
Eueiki Island is a tiny, eco-lodge paradise in Tonga's Vava'u archipelago, offering barefoot beachfront living, pristine snorkeling reefs, and authentic Tongan umu feasts cooked in traditional earth ovens. The humpback whale season (July-October) brings remarkable opportunities to swim alongside whales in the warm surrounding waters. May through October offers the dry season and best overall conditions.
Uoleva is an uninhabited island in Tonga's Ha'apai group, offering kilometres of pristine white sand beach, crystal-clear snorkelling waters, and absolute serenity in the last uncolonized Polynesian kingdom. Must-dos include snorkelling the fringing reef, watching for humpback whales (July-October), and sleeping under unpolluted southern skies. May through November provides the best weather, with rustic fale accommodation offering beautiful simplicity.

Rarotonga, the largest Cook Island, is a volcanic paradise ringed by a luminous lagoon and crowned by jungle-clad peaks. Must-dos include snorkeling Muri Lagoon, exploring the ancient Ara Metua road, and savoring ika mata at the Punanga Nui Market. The dry season from May through October offers the most pleasant weather, with warm waters and gentle trade winds ideal for reef exploration.

Aitutaki is the Cook Islands atoll whose lagoon — arguably the world's most beautiful — shimmers in impossible blues around palm-fringed motus including One Foot Island's legendary beach and remote post office. Visit May through October via Paul Gauguin or Silversea for crystal-clear snorkeling, traditional Polynesian umukai feasts, and the rare Pacific island experience that silences even the most jaded traveler.

Bora Bora rises from the South Pacific like the platonic ideal of a tropical island — a volcanic peak ringed by a lagoon of impossible turquoise clarity whose beauty has made it the benchmark against which all other island destinations are measured. The overwater bungalow was effectively invented here, and the island's luxury resorts remain the definitive expression of that sublime form of hospitality. Snorkel or dive the outer reef's extraordinary coral gardens, or simply watch the shifting light transform Mount Otemanu's basalt silhouette through the long Pacific afternoon. Visit April through October for the calmest, driest conditions. Tahiti's Faa'a International Airport is a forty-five-minute flight away.
Tikehau Atoll in French Polynesia's Tuamotu Archipelago encircles a lagoon that Jacques Cousteau declared one of the Pacific's richest — home to reef sharks, manta rays, and Napoleon wrasse in waters of luminous turquoise edged by pink-sand beaches. Must-dos include drift-diving the Tuheiava Pass, tasting impossibly fresh poisson cru, and swimming the lagoon with the village children. April through October delivers the driest skies, while manta rays peak October through April.

Rangiroa is the world's second-largest coral atoll, a ring of palm-fringed islets in French Polynesia's Tuamotus encircling a lagoon vast enough to contain Tahiti. Visitors must drift-dive or snorkel Tiputa Pass for sharks and dolphins, visit the surreal Blue Lagoon and Pink Sands beach, and savour poisson cru in a Polynesian pension. May through October offers calm diving conditions, while January-March brings hammerhead sharks.

Papeete is the spirited, slightly ragged capital of French Polynesia — not the languorous paradise of travel-poster imagination, but a working harbour city of fresh produce markets, baguette bakeries, and Tahitian outrigger canoe clubs that provides an authentic counterpoint to the pearl-still lagoons of Bora Bora and Moorea nearby. The daily Marché de Papeete is the city's essential experience, its stalls piling high with vanilla pods, monoi-scented oils, black pearls, and the most exuberant floral arrangements in the Pacific. Moorea, visible across the Sea of the Moon and just 30 minutes by fast ferry, offers a dramatically quieter alternative. The dry season, May through October, brings the finest weather.
Day 1

Lautoka, Fiji's "Sugar City," is a characterful western Viti Levu port where a century-old sugar mill, a vibrant municipal market, and lush botanical gardens reveal an unhurried South Pacific authenticity. Visitors should taste kokoda and lovo-smoked pork at the waterfront market and explore the nearby Yasawa Islands or Taveuni's rainforest waterfalls. The dry season from May through October offers the most comfortable cruising conditions, with warm days, low humidity, and calm seas ideal for shore excursions.
Day 2
Taveuni,Fiji, Fiji is a distinctive port city where deep cultural heritage meets authentic local atmosphere, featured on itineraries by Windstar Cruises. Must-do experiences include exploring the vibrant local markets for regional specialties and fresh seafood, and discovering the waterfront quarter where maritime heritage meets contemporary energy. The optimal time to visit is May through October, when cooler dry months offer the most comfortable conditions for exploration.
Day 3
Gol is a mountain town in Norway's Hallingdal valley, famed for its replica stave church, the polarizing fermented trout rakfisk celebrated at November's festival, and access to Hallingskarvet National Park's reindeer-roamed plateau. Visitors should explore the stave church, taste mountain lamb and brunost cheese, and hike the alpine trails. Summer (June-August) is best for hiking, while November brings the legendary Rakfisk Festival.
Idyllic and picturesque with possibly the lightest, clearest blue waters on the planet, the Ringgold Isles are an archipelago in Fiji that is mostly uninhabited, but for one small village. Tree-lined hills slope down onto white sandy beaches lined with palm trees and interesting rock outcroppings in some areas. Three reefs form part of this group: the Budd, Nukusemanu, and Heemskercq Reefs. The waters surrounding these islands, including Cobia Island, are favored for scuba diving because of their visibility down to 120 feet. The volcanic crater at Cobia Island can be also explored by small water craft.
Day 4

Fulanga is a remote raised limestone island in Fiji's Southern Lau Group, renowned for its spectacular central lagoon dotted with mushroom-shaped islets, pristine snorkeling waters, and living Fijian traditions of weaving and woodcarving. Must-dos include lagoon kayaking among the sculpted rock formations, snorkeling over vibrant coral gardens, and experiencing an authentic sevusevu kava ceremony in one of three small villages. The ideal visiting season is May through October, when dry trade winds bring calm seas and comfortable temperatures.
Day 5
Neiafu is the charming capital of Tonga's Vava'u island group, gateway to one of the South Pacific's finest natural harbors and one of the few places on Earth where swimming with humpback whales is permitted. Must-dos include an in-water whale encounter, tasting ota ika (Polynesian ceviche), and sailing to pristine outer islands. The whale season runs July–November, with September–October offering peak conditions.
Eueiki Island is a tiny, eco-lodge paradise in Tonga's Vava'u archipelago, offering barefoot beachfront living, pristine snorkeling reefs, and authentic Tongan umu feasts cooked in traditional earth ovens. The humpback whale season (July-October) brings remarkable opportunities to swim alongside whales in the warm surrounding waters. May through October offers the dry season and best overall conditions.
Day 6
Uoleva is an uninhabited island in Tonga's Ha'apai group, offering kilometres of pristine white sand beach, crystal-clear snorkelling waters, and absolute serenity in the last uncolonized Polynesian kingdom. Must-dos include snorkelling the fringing reef, watching for humpback whales (July-October), and sleeping under unpolluted southern skies. May through November provides the best weather, with rustic fale accommodation offering beautiful simplicity.
Day 7
Day 8

Rarotonga, the largest Cook Island, is a volcanic paradise ringed by a luminous lagoon and crowned by jungle-clad peaks. Must-dos include snorkeling Muri Lagoon, exploring the ancient Ara Metua road, and savoring ika mata at the Punanga Nui Market. The dry season from May through October offers the most pleasant weather, with warm waters and gentle trade winds ideal for reef exploration.
Day 9

Aitutaki is the Cook Islands atoll whose lagoon — arguably the world's most beautiful — shimmers in impossible blues around palm-fringed motus including One Foot Island's legendary beach and remote post office. Visit May through October via Paul Gauguin or Silversea for crystal-clear snorkeling, traditional Polynesian umukai feasts, and the rare Pacific island experience that silences even the most jaded traveler.
Day 10
Day 11

Bora Bora rises from the South Pacific like the platonic ideal of a tropical island — a volcanic peak ringed by a lagoon of impossible turquoise clarity whose beauty has made it the benchmark against which all other island destinations are measured. The overwater bungalow was effectively invented here, and the island's luxury resorts remain the definitive expression of that sublime form of hospitality. Snorkel or dive the outer reef's extraordinary coral gardens, or simply watch the shifting light transform Mount Otemanu's basalt silhouette through the long Pacific afternoon. Visit April through October for the calmest, driest conditions. Tahiti's Faa'a International Airport is a forty-five-minute flight away.
Day 12
Tikehau Atoll in French Polynesia's Tuamotu Archipelago encircles a lagoon that Jacques Cousteau declared one of the Pacific's richest — home to reef sharks, manta rays, and Napoleon wrasse in waters of luminous turquoise edged by pink-sand beaches. Must-dos include drift-diving the Tuheiava Pass, tasting impossibly fresh poisson cru, and swimming the lagoon with the village children. April through October delivers the driest skies, while manta rays peak October through April.
Day 13

Rangiroa is the world's second-largest coral atoll, a ring of palm-fringed islets in French Polynesia's Tuamotus encircling a lagoon vast enough to contain Tahiti. Visitors must drift-dive or snorkel Tiputa Pass for sharks and dolphins, visit the surreal Blue Lagoon and Pink Sands beach, and savour poisson cru in a Polynesian pension. May through October offers calm diving conditions, while January-March brings hammerhead sharks.
Day 14

Papeete is the spirited, slightly ragged capital of French Polynesia — not the languorous paradise of travel-poster imagination, but a working harbour city of fresh produce markets, baguette bakeries, and Tahitian outrigger canoe clubs that provides an authentic counterpoint to the pearl-still lagoons of Bora Bora and Moorea nearby. The daily Marché de Papeete is the city's essential experience, its stalls piling high with vanilla pods, monoi-scented oils, black pearls, and the most exuberant floral arrangements in the Pacific. Moorea, visible across the Sea of the Moon and just 30 minutes by fast ferry, offers a dramatically quieter alternative. The dry season, May through October, brings the finest weather.



A Silversea signature, with a preferred central location, the Veranda Suite is spacious and welcoming.Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open onto a furnished private teak veranda from where you can contemplate anything from the midnight sun to an antarctic sunrise. The Deluxe Veranda Suite offers preferred central location with identical accommodation to a Veranda Suite.
Veranda with patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors.
Sitting area.
Twin beds or queen-sized bed.
Marble bathroom with shower (some with bath/shower combination).
Walk-in wardrobe with personal safe.
Writing desk.
Hair dryer.
Unlimited Standard Wifi.



Expertly designed and exquisitely appointed. The ideal space for sharing stories with fellow explorers and new friends. With enough space to roam both in and outside, this suite is perfect relaxing and recounting the highlights of your day. Available as a one-bedroom configuration or as two-bedroom by adjoining with a Veranda Suite.
Large veranda with patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors; bedroom two has additional large picture window. Living room with sitting area; bedroom two has additional sitting area.
Separate dining area.
Twin beds or queen-sized bed; bedroom two has additional twin beds or queen-sized bed.
Marble bathroom with full-sized bath and separate shower; bedroom two has additional marble bathroom with shower
(no bath as indicated in diagram).
Walk-in wardrobe(s) with personal safe.
Vanity table(s) with hair dryer.
Writing desk(s).
Bose Sound system with Bluetooth Connectivity.
Unlimited Premium Wifi.
Illy Espresso machine.



Expertly designed and exquisitely appointed. The ideal space for sharing stories with fellow explorers and new friends. With enough space to roam both in and outside, this suite is perfect relaxing and recounting the highlights of your day. Available as a one-bedroom configuration or as two-bedroom by adjoining with a Veranda Suite.
Large veranda with patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors; bedroom two has additional large picture window. Living room with sitting area; bedroom two has additional sitting area.
Separate dining area.
Twin beds or queen-sized bed; bedroom two has additional twin beds or queen-sized bed.
Marble bathroom with full-sized bath and separate shower; bedroom two has additional marble bathroom with shower
(no bath as indicated in diagram).
Walk-in wardrobe(s) with personal safe.
Vanity table(s) with hair dryer.
Writing desk(s).
Bose Sound system with Bluetooth Connectivity.
Unlimited Premium Wifi.
Illy Espresso machine.



With a room configuration that favours watching the sun rise from the comfort of your bed and losing yourself in the mesmerising seascapes, this suite is the perfect answer to adventure cruising. A large walk-in wardrobe, and an expansive living make the Medallion Suite a your home away from home on the high seas. Medallion Suites accommodate three guests.
Veranda with patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors.
Living room with convertible sofa to accommodate an additional guest.
Sitting area.
Separate dining area.
Twin beds or queen-sized bed.
Medallion has marble bathroom with shower; Silver Suite has two bathrooms with shower.
Walk-in wardrobe with personal safe.
Vanity table with hair dryer.
Writing desk.
Bose Sound system with Bluetooth Connectivity.
Unlimited Premium Wifi.
Illy Espresso machine.



Available as a one-bedroom configuration oras two bedrooms (as illustrated) by adjoiningwith a Vista Suite.
Large veranda with patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors; bedroom two has additional large picture window. Living room with sitting area; bedroom two has additional sitting area.
Separate dining area.
Twin beds or queen-sized bed; bedroom two has additional twin beds or queen-sized bed.
Marble bathroom with full-sized bath and separate shower; bedroom two has additional marble bathroom with shower
(no bath as indicated in diagram).
Walk-in wardrobe(s) with personal safe.
Vanity table(s) with hair dryer.
Writing desk(s).
Bose Sound system with Bluetooth Connectivity.
Unlimited Premium Wifi.
Illy Espresso machine.



Available as a one-bedroom configuration oras two bedrooms (as illustrated) by adjoiningwith a Vista Suite.
Large veranda with patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors; bedroom two has additional large picture window. Living room with sitting area; bedroom two has additional sitting area.
Separate dining area.
Twin beds or queen-sized bed; bedroom two has additional twin beds or queen-sized bed.
Marble bathroom with full-sized bath and separate shower; bedroom two has additional marble bathroom with shower
(no bath as indicated in diagram).
Walk-in wardrobe(s) with personal safe.
Vanity table(s) with hair dryer.
Writing desk(s).
Bose Sound system with Bluetooth Connectivity.
Unlimited Premium Wifi.
Illy Espresso machine.



Stately. Commanding and majestic. Perfect for relaxing after a days’ exploring and looking through your photos. With lectures being streamed live to your room, this is the pinnacle of good living at sea. Available as a one-bedroom configuration or as two-bedroom by adjoining with a Veranda Suite.
Large veranda with patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors; bedroom two has additional veranda.
Living room with sitting area; bedroom two has additional sitting area.
Separate dining area.
Twin beds or queen-sized bed; bedroom two has additional twin beds or queen-sized bed.
Marble bathroom with full-sized bath and separate shower; bedroom two has additional marble bathroom with shower
(no bath as indicated in diagram).
Walk-in wardrobe(s) with personal safe.
Vanity table(s) with hair dryer.
Writing desk(s).
Bose Sound system with Bluetooth Connectivity.
Unlimited Premium Wifi.
Illy Espresso machine.



Stately. Commanding and majestic. Perfect for relaxing after a days’ exploring and looking through your photos. With lectures being streamed live to your room, this is the pinnacle of good living at sea. Available as a one-bedroom configuration or as two-bedroom by adjoining with a Veranda Suite.
Large veranda with patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors; bedroom two has additional veranda.
Living room with sitting area; bedroom two has additional sitting area.
Separate dining area.
Twin beds or queen-sized bed; bedroom two has additional twin beds or queen-sized bed.
Marble bathroom with full-sized bath and separate shower; bedroom two has additional marble bathroom with shower
(no bath as indicated in diagram).
Walk-in wardrobe(s) with personal safe.
Vanity table(s) with hair dryer.
Writing desk(s).
Bose Sound system with Bluetooth Connectivity.
Unlimited Premium Wifi.
Illy Espresso machine.



Stylish and sophisticated with larger verandas, excellent for taking pictures and bird-watching. Situated midship, this suite is perfection in design and comfortable living. A huge walk in wardrobe, a beautiful marbled bathroom and a spacious living area completes the picture. Silver Suites accommodate three guests.
Veranda with patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors.
Living room with convertible sofa to accommodate an additional guest.
Sitting area.
Separate dining area.
Twin beds or queen-sized bed.
Medallion has marble bathroom with shower; Silver Suite has two bathrooms with shower.
Walk-in wardrobe with personal safe.
Vanity table with hair dryer.
Writing desk.
Bose Sound system with Bluetooth Connectivity.
Unlimited Premium Wifi.
Illy Espresso machine.



A Silversea signature, the Veranda Suite is spacious and welcoming. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open onto a furnished private teak veranda from where you can contemplate anything from the midnight sun to an antarctic sunrise. Some Veranda Suites accommodate three guests (Suites going from 505 to 510 and from 605 to 610). The Deluxe Veranda Suite offers preferred central location with identical accommodation to a Veranda Suite.
Veranda with patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors.
Sitting area.
Twin beds or queen-sized bed.
Marble bathroom with shower (some with bath/shower combination).
Walk-in wardrobe with personal safe.
Writing desk.
Hair dryer.
Unlimited Standard Wifi.



Your home away from home while you embrace the intrepid explorer within. The suite’s seating area has plenty of room to relax while you go over your notes, ready for the next adventure. Large picture windows frame panoramic ocean views, ideal for appraising the local wildlife.
Large picture window providing panoramic ocean views.
Sitting area.
Twin beds or queen-sized bed.
Marble bathroom with shower (some with bath/shower combination).
Walk-in wardrobe with personal safe.
Writing desk.
Hair dryer.
Unlimited Standard Wif.
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