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Transpacific Crossing via Tauranga, Auckland & Papeete

Tauranga · Auckland · Papeete · Moorea · Kailua-Kona · Honolulu

Balanced itinerary with more sea time than port-packed variants. Covers New Zealand, French Polynesia, and United States.

26 nights Sydney Transpacific 6 ports 20 sea days
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What this trip feels like

Easygoing, familiar and ship-focused

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

Relaxed pace

6 ports in 26 nights

Plenty of uninterrupted ship time.

Broad destination variety

Tauranga · Auckland · Papeete + more

Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.

Route logistics

Sails from Sydney

Check the exact departure and arrival ports before arranging flights.

Port experience

Tauranga · 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

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Best overall value
Princess Cruises

Royal Princess

Sydney → Tauranga → Honolulu → Los Angeles

Mar 28 · 26 nights

About average

$2,442 inside · $94/night

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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $146/night, with most departures landing in the $105-$175/night band across 1 tracked sailing.

Typical price

$146/night

$3,796 total

Normal range

$105-$175/night

$2,722-$4,550 total

Lowest recent fare

Building history

$2,282 total

Comparison set

1 sailings

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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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26 nights · 6 port calls · 20 sea days · 3 countries

6 port calls across New Zealand, French Polynesia, United States · Leans more toward sea time than a port-packed 26-night route.

  1. 1

    Embark in Sydney

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Tauranga

    New Zealand · New Zealand

  3. 3

    Auckland

    New Zealand · New Zealand

  4. 4

    Papeete

    French Polynesia · Tahiti & French Polynesia

  5. 5

    Moorea

    French Polynesia · Tahiti & French Polynesia

  6. 6

    Kailua-Kona

    United States · Hawaii

  7. 7

    Honolulu

    United States · Hawaii

  8. 8

    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.