Grand South Pacific & Australia - Itinerary - Los Angeles, California to Sydney

Take in majestic beauty

Sail from Los Angeles for the distant shores of Oceania. Call at Hawaii, then traverse the blue waters of the South Pacific Ocean to French Polynesia. Delve into indigenous cultures and discover the vibrant underwater world surrounding these beautiful islands. Tour the eastern side of New Zealand before cruising through the Tasman Sea and along the Australian coastline to Sydney, the world’s largest natural harbor nestled at the foot of the Blue Mountains.

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We include features & services worth over $200 per guest per day.

Map of Grand South Pacific & Australia itinerary

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Day by Day

To learn more about each port of call and our included as well as optional excursions, click on the individual days below.

1	Los Angeles, California, United States	Witness splendid architecture, from art deco to modernist 21st century.
2	Santa Barbara, California, United States	Admire views of the Santa Ynez Mountains and sample delicious Californian wine.
3-7	Sail the Pacific Ocean	Sail the Pacific Ocean, its vast expanse reaches Asia, Australia, North and South America.
8	Kauai (Nawiliwili), Hawaii, United States	Discover the wildflowers of tropical Kauai, earning it the nickname “The Garden Island.”
9	Oahu (Honolulu), Hawaii, United States	Experience part Polynesian, part American culture and relax amid breathtaking natural beauty.
10-14	Sail the South Pacific Ocean	Sail the indigo waters of the South Pacific, sailed by island tribes for millennia.
15	Bora Bora (Vaitape), French Polynesia	Snorkel in turquoise waters or witness this stunning island paradise from the air.
16	Moorea (Opunohu Bay), French Polynesia	Relax on Moorea’s white-sand beaches and admire views of rocky peaks and primeval landscapes.
17	Tahiti (Papeete), French Polynesia	Venture into Tahiti’s unspoiled wilderness by jeep; snorkel in the beautiful lagoon.
18-20	Sail the South Pacific Ocean	Admire the vast South Pacific Ocean, part of Earth’s largest and deepest body of water.
21	Cross the International Dateline (West)	Journey into the “future” and raise a glass to celebrate this time-honored tradition.
22	Sail the South Pacific Ocean	Traverse the South Pacific Ocean, which stretches from the equator to Antarctica.
23	Bay of Islands (Waitangi), New Zealand	Explore Waitangi’s role in the history of New Zealand and its network of picturesque islands.
24	Auckland, New Zealand	Explore the city from Albert Park and the Auckland War Memorial Museum to the Sky Tower.
25	Auckland, New Zealand	Admire the stunning yachts in Auckland’s marinas and sample New Zealand’s famous wines.
26	Sail the South Pacific Ocean	Learn more about the geographic region known as Oceania as you sail the South Pacific Ocean.
27	Rotorua (Tauranga), New Zealand	Visit the harborside of Tauranga or mingle with the locals and learn about their culture.
28	Napier, New Zealand	Marvel at the city’s collection of art deco architecture or sample wines from Hawke’s Bay.
29	Wellington, New Zealand	Discover the architectural and cultural treasures of New Zealand’s capital.
30	Nelson, New Zealand	Explore one of New Zealand’s oldest cities and discover Māori culture.
31	Sail the South Pacific Ocean	Gaze out over endless water stretching past the horizon as you sail the South Pacific Ocean.
32	Scenic Sailing: The Milford Sound & Doubtful Sound	Sail the Milford and Doubtful Sounds, home to some of the world’s most pristine vistas.
33-34	Sail the Tasman Sea	Cross the Tasman Sea, named after the first European spice trader to arrive on Tasmania.
35	Tasmania (Hobart), Australia	Experience Tasmania’s capital, from the stunning Botanical Gardens to historic Port Arthur.
36	Phillip Island, Australia	Watch the nightly parade of little penguins returning from the water to their onshore nests.
37	Melbourne, Australia	View Victorian-era architecture and visit Fitzroy Gardens or encounter some local wildlife.
38	Sail the Tasman Sea	Sail the Tasman Sea, created millions of years ago during the breakup of a supercontinent.
39	Eden, Australia	Discover the natural beauty and intriguing whaling history of the Sapphire Coast.
40	Sydney, Australia	Pass the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House, or admire the UNESCO-listed Blue Mountains.

Itinerary and shore excursions are subject to change and may vary by departure.

Pre & Post Cruise Extensions

More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities.
Pre & Post Cruise Extensions vary by itinerary and are subject to change.

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