Hibiscus and Outrigger – Maui, Bora Bora & Tahiti

About this cruise

Somewhere around day five the ship stops being transport and starts being home. This 12-night sailing from Honolulu on September 10, 2027 visits Kahului, Nawiliwili and Hilo, with additional stops along the Pacific Islands. The trip wraps in Papeete, so you won't retrace your steps. There's a stretch of back-to-back port days, so those days are busy, but the sea days around them give you time to recharge. Islands so remote they don't have traffic lights. That's the whole appeal. Most ports give you about 10 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Norwegian Spirit takes the food seriously, with 13 restaurants to choose from. 6 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. 12 nights is long enough to build a routine on board: favourite restaurant, favourite deck chair, favourite people. It starts to feel like a floating village. A proper voyage for people who like to take their time and hate rushing through destinations. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Honolulu has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. Being shoulder season helps: golden light, comfortable weather, and shorter queues at the popular spots. Whether you've cruised before or not, this 12-night itinerary is a genuinely good one.