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Transpacific Crossing via Rabaul, Cairns & Nuku'alofa

Rabaul · Cairns · Sydney · Nuku'alofa · Honolulu · Hilo

Extended 36-night voyage with 28 sea days and 8 ports. Covers Papua New Guinea, Australia, Tonga, and United States.

36 nights Yokohama Transpacific 8 ports 28 sea days
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What this trip feels like

Expansive, immersive and built around life at sea

At 36 nights, this is a multi-month, world-cruise-style voyage rather than a conventional getaway. 28 sea days make the ship your home base between 8 ports across a wide arc of destinations. Expect long ocean passages and the planning commitment of an extended journey.

Long-form pace

8 ports in 36 nights

Long ocean passages make onboard routines a major part of the experience.

Broad destination variety

Rabaul · Cairns · Sydney + more

Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.

Route logistics

Sails from Yokohama

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Port experience

Rabaul · Pick your date carefully

Cruise traffic varies substantially by date, so your specific port day can feel very different depending on when you visit.

Best for · Long-form travelers · Sea-day lovers · Multi-region exploration

Think twice if · You want a conventional one- or two-week cruise

Best departures

Best upcoming sailings

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Best overall value
Cunard Line

Queen Elizabeth

Yokohama → Rabaul → Hilo → Los Angeles

Mar 9 · 36 nights

About average

$5,978 inside · $166/night

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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $187/night, with most departures landing in the $176-$205/night band across 1 tracked sailing.

Typical price

$187/night

$6,722 total

Normal range

$176-$205/night

$6,345-$7,371 total

Lowest recent fare

$166/night

$5,978 total

Comparison set

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When should I go?

Not enough departures yet to identify a reliable cheaper season.

Route overview

How this route is built

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36 nights · 8 port calls · 28 sea days · 4 countries

8 port calls across Papua New Guinea, Australia, Tonga, United States · Leans more toward sea time than a port-packed 36-night route.

  1. 1

    Embark in Yokohama

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Rabaul

    Papua New Guinea · Melanesia

  3. 3

    Cairns

    Australia · Australia

  4. 4

    Sydney

    Australia · Australia

  5. 5

    Sydney

    Australia · Australia

  6. 6

    Nuku'alofa

    Tonga · Melanesia

  7. 7

    Honolulu

    United States · Hawaii

  8. 8

    Honolulu

    United States · Hawaii

  9. 9

    Hilo

    United States · Hawaii

  10. 10

    Disembark in Los Angeles

    Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing

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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.