✓ International airfare from Hawaii to Australia, and domestic flight within Australia to/from Sydney
✓ 18 night Transpacific cruise from Sydney to Hawaii on board Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas, including all meals, entertainment and onboard gratuities
✓ 2 nights in centrally located 4-star accommodation in Honolulu after your cruise
✓ Breakfast daily
✓ Includes all cruise taxes and port & handling charges
✓ 2020 Departure
✓ 24/7 customer service and your own Dedicated Support Agent
Travel with the experts for a carefully curated, value-packed discovery of the world's most iconic destinations. Our tours are bursting with must-see sights, rich experiences and quality inclusions, all at an unbeatable price. Bucket list dreams are ticked off on these all-encompassing journeys.
Today begins the adventure of a lifetime as you depart Sydney for your cruise through across the Pacific to Hawaii. Please refer to your final documentation for embarkation time and location. Once on board, take the chance explore your home for the next 18 nights.
Spend your first day on board Radiance of the Seas exploring all that the ship has to offer. You may wish to start off on a relaxing note in the spa, or take a dance class to swing your way into the cruise.
Enjoy another on board crossing the Tasman Sea toward New Zealand.
Welcome to New Zealand. From the port, you may wish to hop onto the free shuttle and head into the heart of Picton. Picton is very walkable, though you may want to get back on the water to look for wildlife or head into nearby wine country on a tour, or taste the gourmet delights New Zealand is famous for on a wine and chocolate shore excursion to the South Island's renowned Marlborough wine region (shore excursions are an additional expense).
In New Zealand’s capital, There are a broad range of activities on offer. Perhaps board the cable car to Kelborn Lookout, which affords sweeping views over the harbour and the botanical gardens. Alternatively take the free shuttle to the Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary. Located on the harbour, Te Papa is New Zealand’s national museum. Its full name means “container of treasures” in Maori, and the museum has six floors of cultural and historical treasures with several interactive exhibits.
Today is yours to spend as you please as we cruise further east.
Spend another luxurious day at sea on board Radiance of the Seas.
Enjoy another leisurely day on board.
Anticipate our first shore landing for a few days and plan your stay in Papeete at the Shore Excursions desk.
Papeete has some of the world’s best waves for surfers of all experience levels - Papara and Papeenoo are perfect for beginners to intermediates, while experienced surfers looking for a challenge can head to Teahupoo. Looking to wade rather than catch a wave? Stroll the volcanic black sands at Plague du Taharuu. Stroll the botanic Paofai Gardens, and check out the Robert Wan Pearl Museum nearby. These are just a selection of the wide range of shore excursions offered by Royal Caribbean.
Further explore Tahiti today. Perhaps escape the city heat at the botanical gardens of the French Polynesia Assembly Complex. Stroll past a herb garden, tiki statutes and a tranquil moss-covered pond, where Queen Pomare of Tahiti used to bathe every morning. Or head to the beautiful Paofai Gardens, where the trails take you past the bay and through ornamental fish ponds.
Moorea is a treasure trove of island activities that'll satisfy your every whim. Perhaps snorkel through the warm turquoise Lagoonarium of Moorea, home to pristine coral reefs and darting exotic fish. Or trek up Magical Mountain on foot or by ATV for views of the volcano and the bay. Or head to Temae Beach and relax by the translucent, coral-filled waters surrounded by coconut trees and mountain peaks. In Moorea, you'll find plenty of the Tahitian signature dish, poisson cru — raw fish marinated in lime juice and coconut milk. You'll also encounter chicken fafa, baked in an underground oven with coconut milk and spinach. The island also offers higher-end spots serving innovative, regionally inspired fare like prawn curry or mahi-mahi with ginger and lemon sauce.
When you arrive in Bora Bora, bliss out in the white-sand and turquoise waters at Matira Beach. You may wish to take on a tropical adventure with a hike up Mount Otemanu — you'll be met with unparalleled views of the island's otherworldly beauty at the summit. Or get wet with some underwater exploration: The reef at Coral Gardens is waiting to be explored. Mount Otemanu towers 2,400 feet above the lagoon. Its jagged peaks are among Bora Bora's most distinctive sights, and locals have held it as sacred since time immemorial — the bodies of ancient Polynesian kings rest here. You can get to the summit by 4x4 jeep tour, helicopter or good old-fashioned hike.
Enjoy a relaxing day on board.
Pick the genre you please and you're likely to find a band of talented musicians on board to match, from live jazz to cover bands, quartets, Latin, and acoustic performers on the ship nightly.
There's always a crowd gathered around the piano at The Schooner Bar, one of Royal Caribbean’s signature bars and a guest favorite. Drop by to take in the nautical theme, and stay to join in with the piano sing-alongs while enjoying your favorite cocktail.
Hit the links on the high seas! Refine your mini-golf game on a green that overlooks a sea of blue. Included in your fare, no reservation required.
A casual Italian trattoria with indoor and al fresco seating, Giovanni's Table offers rustic dishes with a contemporary flair, including fresh pastas, braised meat dishes and stews. Located in an intimate, exclusive spot onboard, this private epicurean experience for a limited number of guests, treats you to a five-course, menu and wine tasting (additional expense).
When you arrive, take in the beauty of Honolulu's white sand beaches — you won't find coastline like this anywhere else. Tour the island's distinctive architecture and history, starting with the distinctive Aloha Tower and Iolani Palace. If time allows, head to Waikiki, where you'll find designer shopping and sophisticated restaurants serving modernist Hawaii Regional Cuisine. After disembarking your ship for the last time, make your own way to Waikiki Beach Marriott for your relaxing two-night stay.
Spend the day as you please in Honolulu.
Today marks the end of your Trans-Pacific adventure. Make your way to the airport for your flight home.
Cross the international date line.
Arrive home today, with memories to last a lifetime.
If you wish to upgrade your ship cabin the following amounts are payable in addition to the package price:
Please select your preferred cabin type in the ‘Upgrade Options’ field prior to making your purchase.
Deposit & Payment
Booking Process
Airfare Information
Premium Economy or Business Class upgrades
Please specify this as a 'Special Request' when completing your booking and you will be quoted for the additional fare. In the event your selection is unavailable, or that you are dissatisfied with the quote, you will be provided with a full refund.
Land Only discount
Not Available
Extending Your Stay
Some customers like to enhance their holiday by extending their stay pre- and/or post-tour or including a stopover in another destination. If you wish to do so, please follow these steps:
By choosing to extend your stay, please note that a supplement of $150 per person, plus applicable fare and tax differences will apply. We will contact you via email with a quote and proposed flight itinerary, and then proceed with collecting the additional payment required to confirm your request.
You can enhance your holiday by arriving or departing before or after the tour, adding a stopover package en-route or booking a tour extension. On this tour you can choose from the following options:
Airport chauffeur
Take the hassle out of getting to the airport with private chauffeur transfers to and from your home airport. Your personal chauffeur will meet and greet you, attend to your luggage and drive you to your destination in a luxury vehicle.
Additional surcharges may apply depending on pick-up time, tolls and government levies.
Airport Chauffeur can be selected once you have finalised your tour purchase and paid your deposit. When completing your Passenger Booking Form, you will be asked if you would like to add this service, where any applicable cost will be added to your final balance.
Airport lounges
Escape busy airport terminals and relax at a cosy and catered lounge instead. Departure lounge access in Sydney $70 per person (up to 6 hours); Melbourne & Brisbane $55 per person (up to 3 hours).
Airport lounge passes can be selected once you have finalised your tour purchase and paid your deposit. When completing your Passenger Booking Form, you will be asked if you would like to add this service, where any applicable cost will be added to your final balance.
Fitness Requirements
While the tour itinerary should give you some guidance and overview to the expected requirements, to determine if this tour is right for you we categorise each of our tours in terms of their intensity.
These guidelines are to ensure that each tour group is conducted as expected and to ensure the overall satisfaction of all Inspiring Vacations customers. As a general rule, porterage is not included, therefore at all times you are expected to handle your own luggage where help may not be available.
This particular tour is categorised as a "1"
Accommodation
The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard. Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only. All efforts will be made to meet your preferences however any changes are beyond our control.
Single Supplement
Single supplement is $2,999 per person (based on an inside cabin) in addition to the twin share price.
Triple Share
Not available.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is required to protect yourself against the unexpected.
We have partnered with nib to offer our customers competitive rates for their travel insurance. You can book comprehensive or budget cover simply by clicking HERE to arrange your policy.
Visa & Passport information
It is the traveller's responsibility to ensure they have a valid passport. The passport must be valid for a minimum of six months from the intended date of return to Australia.
USA - An E-Visa waiver is required.
To begin your visa application please click HERE.
Information required:
Wait for it to be approved and you will be notified via email within approximately 48 hours.
Tour Documentation
Final documentation including e-tickets and hotel details will be provided approximately 30 days prior to travel.
Children
Children must be 5 years old or over and share a room with parents at all times. Children are the same price as adults.
Tour Length
The total length of the tour in days includes time spent in flight and is subject to change depending on the flight schedule, please refer to the day by day itinerary for the time spent on land.
Refundable deposit within 28 days of purchase:
For cancellations made within 28 days of paying the deposit on any tour, your deposit can be refunded in full or can be transferred to a new booking should you decide to change to another package or destination. Please note this change of mind guarantee does not apply for bookings made within 90 days of departure, after which time our standard 48 hour cooling off period applies. After this time, your booking becomes non-refundable.
All cancellation or change requests must be advised in writing to our Customer Service Team at support@inspiringvacations.
Refund times will vary and the timeframe of which will be advised at the time of cancellation. Any refund of deposit will be issued back to the original form of payment.
Any bookings made prior to 13 March 2020 must abide by the original payment term conditions.
Transferrable second installment up until 90 days before scheduled departure:
Following the second installment payment and up until 90 days before your departure only, should you wish to postpone your travel or transfer to another package, we can provide you with a credit note of the current balance paid on your booking, to be used to rebook within 18 months of the credit being issued.
Any change request must be advised in writing to our Customer Service Team at support@inspiringvacations.
Any bookings made prior to 13 March 2020 must abide by the original payment term conditions.
Please refer to our full Terms and Conditions for more details
