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Polynesian Paradise (2008)
Explore the islands of the South Pacific that inspired Melville, Michener and Gauguin - the silvery sands, brushed by rustling palms along a turquoise sea - aboard the 118-passenger MV 'Clipper Odyssey.'
Friday, October 24
Depart Home/Papeete, Tahiti
Arrive in Papeete late this evening and transfer to your hotel.
Saturday, October 25
Papeete
Your day is at leisure to relax or explore Papeete. This evening, join your fellow travellers for a welcome reception, dinner and entertainment.
Sunday, October 26
Papeete/Embark 'Clipper Odyssey'
Join a sightseeing tour of Papeete with lunch, and this afternoon board 'Clipper Odyssey' for a first night at sea.
Monday, October 27
Bora Bora, Society Islands
Tuesday, October 28
Mataiva, Tuamotu Islands
Wednesday, October 29
Rangiroa, Tuamotu Islands
Thursday, October 30
At sea
Friday, October 31
Ua Pou, Marquesas Islands
Saturday, November 1
Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands
Sunday, November 2
Hiva Oa/Tahuata, Marquesas
Monday, November 3
Fatu Hiva, Marquesas
Tuesday, November 4
Puka Puka, Tuamotus
Wednesday, November 5
At sea
Thursday, November 6
Fakarava, Tuamotu Islands
Friday, November 7
Papeete, Tahiti/Depart
Disembark in Papeete and transfer to your hotel. Relax in a dayroom before this evening's overnight flight.
Due to the nature of adventure cruising, the itinerary is subject to change based on weather, sea, wildlife and local conditions and is at the discretion of the captain and expedition leader.
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Lost Islands of the Pacific (2009)
Explore New Caledonia's renowned white sand beaches and the balmy isles and tropical reefs of Vanuatu, home to some of the best diving and snorkeling in the world.
Monday - Tuesday, February 16-17
USA/Auckland, New Zealand
Board an overnight flight to Auckland.
Wednesday, February 18
Auckland
Your room is ready when you arrive in Auckland. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Thursday, February 19
Auckland/Embark MV 'Clipper Odyssey'
Tour Auckland and the surrounding countryside, and after lunch board 'Clipper Odyssey' for a first evening at sea.
Friday, February 20
Bay of Islands, North Island
Saturday, February 21
At sea
Sunday, February 22
Norfolk Island
Monday, February 23
At sea
Tuesday, February 24
Nouméa, New Caledonia
Wednesday, February 25
Ile des Pins, Loyalty Islands
Thursday, February 26
Ile Lifou, Loyalty Islands
Friday, February 27
Ile Ouvea, Loyalty Islands
Saturday, February 28
Tanna Island, Vanuatu
Sunday, March 1
Tomman Island, Vanuatu
Monday, March 2
Ambrym Island, Vanuatu
Tuesday, March 3
At sea
Wednesday, March 4
Yasawa Group, Fiji
Thursday, March 5
Lautoka, Viti Levu, Fiji/USA
Disembark this morning in Nadi, Viti Levu, Fiji. You have a hotel dayroom available until this evening's homebound flight.
Due to the nature of adventure cruising, your itinerary is subject to change based on weather, sea, wildlife and local conditions and is at the discretion of the captain and expedition leader.
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New Zealand by Land and Sea
- a Family Voyage
(December 17, 2008 - January 03, 2009)
This amazing country is one of striking contrasts: glacier-carved fjords and beech forests, thermal hot springs and coastal rainforests, British charm and ancient Maori culture.
Wednesday - Friday, December 17-19
Depart USA/Auckland, New Zealand/Queenstown
Board your overnight flight. Your room is ready for immediate occupancy when you arrive on Friday. The remainder of the day is free to relax and see some of the sights of Queenstown.
Saturday, December 20
Queenstown/Milford Sound/Embark 'MV Clipper Odyssey'
Sunday, December 21
Milford Sound
Monday - Tuesday, December 22-23
Fjordland National Park
Wednesday, December 24
Muttonbird and Stewart Islands
Thursday, December 25
Dunedin
Friday, December 26
Akaroa
Saturday, December 27
Lyttleton/Christchurch
Sunday, December 28
Kaikoura
Monday, December 29
Queen Charlotte Sound
Tuesday, December 30
Wellington
Wednesday, December 31
Napier
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Whakatane/White Island
Friday, January 2
Tauranga
Saturday, January 3
Auckland/ Return Home
After a city tour of Auckland and lunch, transfer to the airport for your homebound flight.
Due to the nature of adventure cruising, the itinerary is subject to change based on weather, sea, wildlife and local conditions and is at the discretion of the captain and expedition leader.
† December 31, 2008 departure (not specifically a family voyage) operates in reverse of above itinerary with an additional night in Queenstown on January 17.
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Study ancient cultures, photograph a richness of flora and fauna, explore new habitats and wonder at the unspoiled and rugged vistas of the South Seas.
Wednesday, November 5
Depart Home/Papeete, Tahiti
Arrive in Papeete late this evening and transfer to your hotel.
Thursday, November 6
Papeete
Your day is at leisure to relax or explore Papeete. This evening, join your fellow travellers for a welcome reception, dinner and entertainment.
Friday, November 7
Papeete/Embark 'Clipper Odyssey'
Join a sightseeing tour of Papeete, with lunch, and this afternoon board 'Clipper Odyssey' for a first night at sea.
Saturday, November 8
Bora Bora, Society Islands
Sunday, November 9
Mopelia, Society Islands
Monday, November 10
Atiu, Cook Islands
Tuesday, November 11
Aitutaki, Cook Islands
Wednesday, November 12
Palmerston Island, Cook Islands
Thursday, November 13
At sea
Friday, November 14
Niue Island, Niue
Sunday, November 16
Neiafu and Nuku Islands, Vava'u Group, Kingdom of Tonga
Monday, November 17
Niuatoputapu, Kingdom of Tonga
Tuesday, November 18
At sea
Wednesday, November 19
Ono-i-Lau Island, Southern Lau Group, Fiji
Thursday, November 20
Fulaga Island, Southern Lau Group, Fiji
Friday, November 21
Savu Savu Bay, Vanua Levu Island, Fiji
Saturday, November 22
Lautoka and Nadi, Viti Levu Island, Fiji/Depart
Due to the nature of adventure cruising, your itinerary is subject to change based on weather, sea, wildlife and local conditions and is at the discretion of the captain and expedition leader.
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New Zealand by Land and Sea
(December 31, 2008 - January 18, 2009)
This amazing country is one of striking contrasts: glacier-carved fjords and beech forests, thermal hot springs and coastal rainforests, British charm and ancient Maori culture.
December 31, 2008-January 1, 2009
Depart Home/Auckland, New Zealand
Depart home for Auckland crossing the International dateline in-flight. Ring in the New Year as you fly across the Pacific.
January 2, 2009
Auckland New Zealand
Upon arrival, your room is ready for immediate occupancy. The remainder of today is free to relax and see some of the sights of Auckland.
January 3, 2009
Auckland/ embark 'Clipper Odyssey'
This morning following breakfast will include a sightseeing tour of Auckland. This afternoon, we board the Clipper Odyssey and settle in for our first evening on board.
January 4, 2009
Tauranga
January 5, 2009
Whakatane/ White Island
January 6, 2009
Napier
January 7, 2009
Wellington
January 8, 2009
Queen Charlotte Sound
January 9, 2009
Kaikoura
January 10, 2009
Lyttleton/Christchurch
January 11, 2009
Akaroa
January 12, 2009
Dunedin
January 13, 2009
Stewart Island
January 14-15
Fiordland Expedition Cruising
January 16, 2009
Milford Sound
January 17, 2009
Milford Sound/Queenstown
January 18, 2009
Queenstown/Return flights
This morning following breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flights.
* Due to the nature of expedition cruising, itinerary is subject to change due to weather, wildlife and local conditions and is at the discretion of the Captain and Expedition Leader.
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