Jibhop
Transpacific cruises

Transpacific Crossing via Hilo, Honolulu & Apia

Hilo · Honolulu · Apia · Suva · Port Vila

Balanced itinerary with more sea time than port-packed variants. Covers United States, Samoa, Fiji, and Vanuatu.

23 nights San Francisco Transpacific 5 ports 18 sea days
Compare departures Explore the route

What this trip feels like

Easygoing, familiar and ship-focused

18 sea days give you plenty of uninterrupted time onboard, while Hilo, Honolulu, and Apia provide the trip's main day ashore. You're choosing this route for an easy break with minimal logistics, not destination variety.

Relaxed pace

5 ports in 23 nights

Plenty of uninterrupted ship time.

Broad destination variety

Hilo · Honolulu · Apia + more

Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.

Route logistics

Sails from San Francisco

Check the exact departure and arrival ports before arranging flights.

Port experience

Honolulu · You'll usually have a long port day

Cruise calls here typically give passengers plenty of time between arrival and departure.

Best for · First-time cruisers · Ship-focused trips · Easy short getaways

Think twice if · You want a port-intensive Transpacific itinerary

Best departures

Best upcoming sailings

Start here. These departures surface first because they combine stronger pricing, useful timing, or a notable warning signal for this itinerary.

Best overall value
P&O Cruises

Arcadia

San Francisco → Hilo → Port Vila → Sydney

Jan 28 · 23 nights

No pricing inside

All departures

All upcoming departures

Compare all sailings for this itinerary.

Explore in full search view

Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Pricing history is still building for this itinerary.

Typical price

Building history

Normal range

Building history

Lowest recent fare

Building history

Comparison set

Building history

Waiting for more tracked pricing

When should I go?

Not enough departures yet to identify a reliable cheaper season.

Route overview

How this route is built

Compare sailings →

23 nights · 5 port calls · 18 sea days · 4 countries

5 port calls across United States, Samoa, Fiji, Vanuatu · Leans more toward sea time than a port-packed 23-night route.

  1. 1

    Embark in San Francisco

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Hilo

    United States · Hawaii

  3. 3

    Honolulu

    United States · Hawaii

  4. 4

    Apia

    Samoa · Melanesia

  5. 5

    Suva

    Fiji · Fiji

  6. 6

    Port Vila

    Vanuatu · Melanesia

  7. 7

    Disembark in Sydney

    Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing

Loading route map

Render your Mapbox or Leaflet map here from the supplied route and port JSON.

Embark port
Disembark port
Port of call

Other routes to consider

Not quite the right itinerary? Compare routes that trade a little simplicity for more ports, different destinations, or a longer trip.

FAQ

What’s the best month to sail this itinerary?
It depends on weather and crowd levels. Use the sailing list to compare dates and prioritize port days with comfortable conditions.
Are these sailings all the same route?
They can be close but not identical. Look for differences in port order, arrival times, and sea day placement.
How should I choose between two similar sailings?
Compare: (1) ship, (2) port day timing, (3) number of sea days, (4) price vs cabin value, and (5) flight convenience.