Ocean Discovery – Honolulu (Oahu), Papeete & Moorea

About this cruise

17 nights starts to feel like a proper adventure. You leave Honolulu on October 6, 2027 and the route takes you through Papeete, Moorea Island, Raiatea Island, Tauranga and Sydney at a pace where there's never any need to rush. You wind up in Sydney, so it's worth planning a night or two there. You ease into this one, with a few sea days up front to find your rhythm before the 5 port calls start. The route threads through 3 countries along the Pacific Islands coast: French Polynesia, New Zealand and Australia. Raiatea Island stands out. It's The sacred island where Polynesia began. Around 12 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Anthem of the Seas has 15 restaurants on board, which means you could eat somewhere different nearly every night. The longer time on board means you'll catch several shows, themed nights, and start feeling like a regular at your favourite bar. Honolulu itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. All in all, it's a solid trip.