Itinerary: Cruise from Southampton – Funchal (Madeira) – Bridgetown (Barbados) – Willemstad (Curaçao) – Panama Canal Transit – Manzanillo – San Francisco (Overnight onboard) – Hilo (Hawaii) – Honolulu (Oahu) – Apia – Suva – Port Vila – Sydney (Overnight onboard) – Newcastle – Brisbane – Cairns – Alotau – Manila – Hong Kong (Overnight onboard) – Singapore – Port Kelang (tours to Kuala Lumpur) – Penang – Colombo (Sri Lanka) – Port Louis (Mauritius) – St. Denis (Réunion) – Durban – Port Elizabeth (Overnight onboard) – Cape Town (Overnight onboard) – Walvis Bay – St. Vincent (Cape Verde) – Santa Cruz (Tenerife) – Return to Southampton.
Ports of Call
Cruise from Southampton
- Funchal (Madeira): Funchal rises from the Atlantic into steep green hills. Explore the old town, visit the market, ride the cable car to Monte, or take a tour to the island viewpoints. It is a scenic first call before the ship heads further west.
- Bridgetown (Barbados): Bridgetown offers beaches, historic streets and easy access to island tours. Spend time at Carlisle Bay, visit the capital’s older buildings, or take a rum distillery tour. It gives the world cruise a relaxed Caribbean opening.
- Willemstad (Curaçao): Willemstad is known for its colourful Dutch Caribbean waterfront and floating bridge. Walk through Punda and Otrobanda, visit local museums, or head to nearby beaches. It is one of the most distinctive city stops in the Caribbean.
- Panama Canal Transit: The Panama Canal Transit is a major sea-day experience, with locks, channels and tropical scenery along the route. Watch the ship pass through the canal system and see the scale of the engineering from the deck. It is one of the defining moments of the westbound journey.
- Manzanillo: Manzanillo is a Mexican Pacific port known for beaches, fishing and coastal views. Visit the waterfront, relax by the sea, or take a tour of the surrounding region. It gives the itinerary a first taste of Mexico’s Pacific coast.
- San Francisco (Overnight onboard): San Francisco is set around a wide bay with hills, neighbourhoods and famous waterfront views. Visit the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Fisherman’s Wharf or Chinatown during the extended stay. The overnight call gives time to see the city both by day and by evening.
- Hilo (Hawaii): Hilo sits on Hawaii’s Big Island, close to waterfalls, gardens and volcanic landscapes. Visit Rainbow Falls, explore local markets, or take a tour towards Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. It is a strong nature spot with scenery shaped by rain, lava and coast.
- Honolulu (Oahu): Honolulu combines city life, beaches and Pacific history. Visit Waikiki, Pearl Harbour, Iolani Palace or viewpoints above the city. It gives passengers a varied Hawaiian experience with culture, coast and history close together.
- Apia: Apia is Samoa’s capital, with markets, churches and lush island scenery nearby. Visit the Robert Louis Stevenson Museum, explore local villages, or take a trip to waterfalls and coastal pools. It offers a South Pacific stop with a slower island pace.
- Suva: Suva is Fiji’s capital, with colonial-era buildings, markets and access to rainforest scenery. Visit the Fiji Museum, walk through the municipal market, or take a tour beyond the city. It gives a broader view of Fiji beyond the resort image.
- Port Vila: Port Vila is the capital of Vanuatu, set around a natural harbour with beaches, markets and island excursions nearby. Visit local villages, swim in blue lagoons, or browse the waterfront market. It is a relaxed South Pacific call with plenty of colour and coastal scenery.
- Sydney (Overnight onboard): Sydney is one of the world’s great harbour cities, with the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and busy waterfront districts close together. Explore Circular Quay, visit The Rocks, take a ferry, or head to Bondi Beach. The overnight stay gives time for both harbour sightseeing and an evening ashore.
- Newcastle: Newcastle in New South Wales has beaches, coastal walks and a working harbour. Visit the ocean baths, explore the waterfront, or take excursions into the Hunter Valley. It offers a more local Australian stop after Sydney.
- Brisbane: Brisbane is a warm, river city with parks, galleries and easygoing neighbourhoods. Visit South Bank, explore the cultural precinct, or take a tour to nearby wildlife and coastal areas. It gives the itinerary a sunny Queensland city call.
- Cairns: Cairns is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and tropical north Queensland. Take a reef excursion, ride the scenic railway to Kuranda, or explore rainforest and coastal landscapes. It is one of the route’s major stops for nature and marine life.
- Alotau: Alotau sits on Milne Bay in Papua New Guinea, with local markets, wartime history and island scenery nearby. Visit cultural sites, see traditional performances, or take a guided tour around the bay. It offers a less common port call with a strong sense of place.
- Manila: Manila is a large, busy capital with Spanish colonial history and modern city life side by side. Visit Intramuros, see Rizal Park, or explore museums and churches with a guide. It gives the cruise a substantial stop in a Southeast Asian city.
- Hong Kong (Overnight onboard): Hong Kong has harbour views, dense city streets and a striking skyline. Ride the Star Ferry, visit Victoria Peak, explore markets, or enjoy the harbour lights during the overnight stay. The longer call gives time to experience both the city’s pace and its evening atmosphere.
- Singapore: Singapore is clean, organised and packed with gardens, food, shops and waterfront sights. Visit Gardens by the Bay, Chinatown, Little India or the Marina Bay area. It is a polished Southeast Asian stop with plenty to see in a compact area.
- Port Kelang (tours to Kuala Lumpur): Port Kelang is the gateway to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s capital. Excursions often include the Petronas Twin Towers, Merdeka Square and city markets. It gives passengers access to a major Asian city from the coast.
- Penang: Penang is known for George Town’s street art, temples, food and colonial buildings. Explore the old town, visit Kek Lok Si Temple, or sample local dishes on a guided walk. It is one of the route’s richest cultural and food-focused stops.
- Colombo (Sri Lanka): Colombo mixes markets, temples, seafront roads and colonial-era buildings. Visit the Gangaramaya Temple, explore Pettah Market, or take a city tour along Galle Face. It offers a lively introduction to Sri Lanka before the Indian Ocean crossing.
- Port Louis (Mauritius): Port Louis is Mauritius’s capital, with markets, waterfront shops and mountain scenery nearby. Visit the central market, explore botanical gardens, or take a tour to beaches and viewpoints. It gives the itinerary a scenic Indian Ocean island call.
- St. Denis (Réunion): St. Denis is Réunion’s capital, with French colonial buildings, Creole culture and volcanic island scenery beyond the city. Walk the old streets, visit local markets, or take a tour into the highlands. It is a distinctive stop with a blend of European and Indian Ocean influences.
- Durban: Durban is a South African coastal city known for beaches, Indian-influenced food and warm weather. Walk the Golden Mile, visit local markets, or take tours focused on culture and wildlife. It offers a lively first South African call.
- Port Elizabeth (Overnight onboard): Port Elizabeth, also known as Gqeberha, has beaches, city heritage and access to wildlife reserves. Visit the Donkin Reserve, walk the seafront, or take a safari-style excursion outside the city. The overnight stay gives more time for longer tours and a slower look at the Eastern Cape.
- Cape Town (Overnight onboard): Cape Town sits between Table Mountain and the sea, with one of the world’s most recognisable settings. Visit the V&A Waterfront, take the cable car up Table Mountain, tour Robben Island, or head to the Cape Peninsula. The overnight call gives time to see the city properly rather than rushing it.
- Walvis Bay: Walvis Bay is a Namibian port known for desert landscapes, lagoon birdlife and nearby dunes. Take a tour to Sandwich Harbour, see flamingos by the lagoon, or visit Swakopmund. It is a striking change of scenery after South Africa.
- St. Vincent (Cape Verde): St. Vincent is one of Cape Verde’s drier, more dramatic islands, with Mindelo as its main town. Walk the waterfront, hear local music, or take a tour across volcanic hills and coastal views. It gives the northbound Atlantic leg a distinctive stop at an island.
- Santa Cruz (Tenerife): Santa Cruz is Tenerife’s capital, with gardens, shops and access to volcanic landscapes. Visit the Auditorio de Tenerife, explore García Sanabria Park, or take a tour towards Mount Teide. It is a useful final warm-weather call before the return to Southampton.
Return to Southampton