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15 DAYS CRUISING FROM LAUTOKA TO PAPEETE (TAHITI)

Fiji, Tonga, Cook Islands, French Polynesia

Cruise, Off the Beaten

Highlights

  • Explore 14 stunning ports across 4 countries, including Fiji, Tonga, the Cook Islands, and French Polynesia.
  • Unique encounters with marine life like manta rays and sharks during snorkeling and diving excursions.
  • Serene escapes await in Tonga’s Vava’u Group—quiet islands perfect for snorkeling and total relaxation
  • Cross the International Date Line and savor local cultures, beautiful beaches, and award-winning regional cuisine ashore.

Journey through breathtaking islands where dramatic peaks meet crystal-clear lagoons and palm-lined beaches. Dive into the vibrant underwater world of Fiji and Tonga, swimming alongside stingrays and blacktip sharks. Embrace warm island hospitality on pristine white sands and lush volcanic slopes.  Cross the International Date Line and enjoy an extra day to explore the idyllic Cook Islands’ beaches and dive into the colorful reefs of French Polynesia.

This sailing will take place from 29 Sep – 12 Oct 2026.

From

USD 12,350 Per Person

15 Days 14 Nights

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 01 29 SEP 2026 (TUE) EMBARKATION IN LAUTOKA, FIJI

Silver Cloud
Lunch and dinner included

Welcome to Lautoka, Fiji Sugar City: turquoise beaches, vibrant warrior dances, lush gardens, and volcanic mud pools. Relax and explore your island paradise

Day 02 30 SEP 2026 (WED) SOMOSOMO, TAVEUNI, FIJI

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Somosomo, the largest village on Taveuni (Fiji’s third largest island), is home to the chief Tui Cakau and near the famous soft coral-rich Somosomo Strait—a diver’s dream with 390 coral and 1500 fish species.

Option A : Bouma National Heritage Park (5hrs)

Visit Bouma National Heritage Park and hike through a wonderland, full of flowers and plants of all kinds, incredible vistas, and stunning waterfalls.

Option B: Somosomo Village & International Date Line (4.5hrs)

 Followed by a tour of the village and see an authentic kava ceremony and local demonstrations of traditional weaving.

Day 03 01 OCT 2026 (THU) RINGGOLD ISLES - COBIA, FIJI

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

The Ringgold Isles in Fiji are mostly uninhabited, with clear blue waters, white sandy beaches, and palm-lined hills. Great for snorkeling and diving with visibility up to 120 feet around its reef.

Day 04 02 OCT 2026 (FRI) FULANGA, FIJI

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Fulanga’s crescent-shaped island offers a big lagoon perfect for swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, and glass-bottom boat rides. Fun water adventures await.

Day 05 03 OCT 2026 (SAT) NEIAFU, VAVA’U GROUP – EUAIKI ISLAND , TONGA

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Neiafu, capital of Tonga’s Vava’u Group, boasts a deep-water harbor and clear waters attracting humpback whales (June–Nov). Don’t miss Ene’io Botanical Garden, a sanctuary for exotic birds and lush plants.

Arriving in Neiafu, Vava’u Group, you have various exciting excursion to choose from.

Option A: Vanilla Plantation & Local Sights (3hrs)

Travel to a vanilla plantation to observe either beans being harvested, beans being dried or flowers being pollinated, depending on the timing of the season.

Option B: Ene’io Botanical Garden & Polynesian Culture (3hrs)

Experience traditional Polynesian life at Tonga’s Ene’io Botanical Garden with guided tours, live demos, and lush tropical beauty—a must-see cultural escape.

Option C: Vava’u Cultural Experience (3.5hrs)

Explore Neiafu and Vava’u’s beauty with stops at Utulaina lookout and Esi-o-Salote, beloved by Queen Salote III. Enjoy tapa making, crafts, traditional dance, and fruit refreshments, ending at St Joseph Cathedral

Eueiki Island in Tonga’s Vava’u group is a tropical paradise with white sand, coconut palms, and calm turquoise seas. Snorkel vibrant coral reefs and spot colorful ‘Nemo’ fish, unique birds, and protected flying foxes. You can choose Hiking and Snorkeling tours from Silversea expedition team.

Day 06 04 OCT 2026 (SUN) UOLEVA ISLAND, TONGA

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Uoleva Island is a classic South Sea paradise with white sand, coconut palms, and clear shallow waters perfect for snorkeling vibrant coral reefs full of marine life. It’s rich in local culture, featuring traditional pigeon snaring traps and nearby Lifuka’s “Friendly Islands” history. Relax or explore this peaceful gem

Day 07 05 OCT 2026 (MON) DAY AT SEA

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Enjoy the spa, gym, whale-watching, reading, or just sunbathing. It’s the perfect way to recharge between exciting shore adventures

Day 08 05 OCT 2026 (MON) DAY AT SEA | DATE LINE GAIN A DAY

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Enjoy the spa, gym, whale-watching, reading, or just sunbathing. It’s the perfect way to recharge between exciting shore adventures.

Crossing the International Date Line means you actually gain an extra day on your journey—extending your holiday at no extra cost! It’s a unique travel experience, letting you enjoy more time on board as you cross from one hemisphere to the other. Perfect for making your adventure even more memorable

Day 09 06 OCT 2026 (TUE) RAROTONGA, COOK ISLANDS

Silver Cloud
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Rarotonga, the heart of Polynesia, shines with lush rainforests, white coral beaches, and vibrant culture. Explore traditional dances, trek past the volcanic Needle, and spot rare birds like the recovered Kakerori flycatcher. Perfect for nature lovers seeking a true island vibe!

Arriving in Rarotonga, you have various exciting excursion to choose from.

Optional A: Rarotonga Island Discovery (3.5hrs)

Rarotonga is a lush volcanic island where a 21-mile drive reveals rich culture and history. Highlights include Ngatangiia Harbour, Polynesian migration site, and the ancient Ara Metua road.

Optional B: Muri Lagoon Snorkelling (3.5hrs)

Enjoy a half-day snorkelling trip in Muri Lagoon on a glass-bottom boat. Explore colorful coral reefs, hear island legends, relax on a motu, swim, and enjoy fruit refreshments before heading back by coach.

Day 10 07 OCT 2026 (WED) AITUTAKI, COOK ISLANDS

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Aitutaki, called the world’s most beautiful island, dazzles with white sands, turquoise waters, and a rich Polynesian history. Known as the ‘honeymooner’s island,’

Arriving in Aitutaki, you have various exciting excursion to choose from.

Optional A: Snorkeling Adventure (2hrs)

Explore Aitutaki Lagoon’s volcanic-atoll beauty on a snorkel adventure at Motu Maina Sandbar, aka ‘Honeymoon Island.’ Perfect for beginners with shallow waters to stand in before snorkeling deeper.

Optional B: Aitutaki Island Discovery (2.5hrs)

Explore inland Villages Tautu Vaipae and Vaipeka, drive along the coast to see Copra Plantations, and connect with locals on this charming island. Lots of photos ops too.

Day 11 08 OCT 2026 (THU) DAY AT SEA

Silver Cloud
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Enjoy the spa, gym, whale-watching, reading, or just sunbathing. It’s the perfect way to recharge between exciting shore adventures.

Day 12 09 OCT 2026 (FRI) BORA BORA (SOICETY ISLANDS), FRENCH POLYNESIA

Silver Cloud
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Bora Bora is a tropical paradise with stunning blue lagoons, white beaches, romantic sunsets, and fun aqua-safaris. Once a WWII U.S. base, it has rich history and must-visit spots like Bloody Mary Restaurant.

Arriving in Bora Bora, you have various exciting excursion to choose from.

Option A: Bora Bora by Local Truck (2.5hrs)

Take a fun ride on Bora Bora’s colorful open-air “Le Truck,” passing coconut groves, shoreline villages, and ancient Marae stone temples in Farepiti, Faanui, and Anau.

Option B: Shark & Ray Snorkeling Experience (3hrs)

Snorkel Bora Bora’s coral gardens on a lagoon cruiser safari. Swim with stingrays, spot black tip sharks, and admire colorful fish like butterfly fish and groupers in vibrant coral reefs.

Day 13 10 OCT 2026 (SAT) TIKIHAU, TUAMOTU ARCHIPELAGO, FRENCH POLYNESIA

Silver Cloud
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Tikehau is a peaceful, pink-sanded atoll with stunning blue lagoons, lush palms, and vibrant wildlife. Snorkel with manta rays, sharks, and colourful fish in one of Polynesia’s richest reefs. It’s a dreamy, isolated paradise north of Tahiti. You can join swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, zodiac cruising or glass bottom boat cruising

Day 14 11 OCT 2026 (SUN) RANGIROA, FRENCH POLYNESIA

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Rangiroa, French Polynesia’s largest atoll, has over 400 islets and a huge lagoon with villages Avatoru and Tiputa near diving spots. It’s famous for shark and manta ray drift diving, pearl farming, ecotourism, and award-winning local wine.

Day 15 12 OCT 2026 (MON) DISEMBARKATION AT PAPEETE (TAHITI), FRENCH POLYNESIA

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Breakfast included

Bid farewell to Papeete, taking with your memories to last a lifetime. Disembarkation is around 6am, after which you can head to the airport for your flight home.

OPTIONAL TRIP EXTENSION

Hotels & Tour Price

Category 1

Indicative Cost Per Person (USD)

Vista Suite
From $ 13,350
Veranda Suite
From $ 15,850
Deluxe Veranda Suite
From $ 18,450

Silver Cloud

SILVERSEA

SILVERSEA

Silver Cloud

Silver Cloud is the most spacious and comfortable ice class vessel in expedition cruising. With 20-brand new Zodiacs, four superlative restaurants in Antarctica and a pole-to-pole expedition itinerary, Silver Cloud really does break the ice between expedition and luxury. Watching a breaching whale or a few cavorting penguins has never been so personal. Broad sweeping decks with multiple open spaces and a swimming pool complete what is surely the most distinctive expedition ship sailing today. (Refurbished: 2017; Guests capacity: 254)

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COST INCLUDES:

  • Butler service for every suite
  • 24-hour in-suite dining
  • Complementary city center transportation when required by the destination
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Onboard gratuities
  • Unlimited pour of champagne, spirits and up to 50 wines from the Silversea Cellar
  • Unlimited access to fitness center, spa’s sauna, steam room, and relaxation areas (according to opening hours)
  • Port taxes and fees

COST EXCLUDES:

  • Pre- and post-cruise arrangement
  • Transfers from/to the cruise port
  • Airfares and airport taxes
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa (if required)

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