Falkland Islands
Bora Bora
Sailing out of the city at night, the Golden Gate Bridge lit up above, is an experience that is utterly unique, as well as breathtaking.
be found here. You’ll sail by Easter Island, steeped in legend, centered around the moai (enormous statues erected by the islands ancient Neolithic inhabitants), as well as lush, green Pitcairn Island.
Tahiti, in French Polynesia, boasts picturesque coves, black sand, untouched mountainous landscapes, waterfalls and coastal blow holes. The waterfront esplanade in Papeete offers a nice walk and, away from the shoreline, you can visit the Paul Gaugin museum set in pretty botanical gardens. 140 miles northwest lies decadent Bora Bora. Surrounded by an emerald green and blue lagoon, its location is stunning and perfect for watersports.
The atmosphere in Suva, Fiji, is bustling with a mix of modern and traditional infl uences. The Grand (pink) Presidential Palace is worth a look. Whilst Noumea, capital of Caledonia, is classy and uncomplicated and centres around the restaurants and shops of Anse Vata. Both offer numerous picturesque bays and beaches.
Half a world away When Arcadia reaches Australia it is sure to be a memorable occasion. This is a country which is known for its welcoming cities and impressive natural scenery.
On this cruise you can enjoy both Brisbane and Sydney – two of its biggest and best cities. Brisbane is sleek and down to Earth. You can soak up the cultural scene alongside its meandering river - or perhaps head for the famous Gold Coast with its many attractions, including Palazzo Versace, Q1 Resort and the renowned Surfers Paradise.
Cruising into Sydney is spectacular, past the heads into the heart of this world-class city. Great shopping, a classy harbour area, a notable history and an open-minded culture, it has it all. Around the Opera House is a real buzz point, its steps teeming with people and the impressive Harbour Bridge looms overhead. Your two full days here, with the opportunity to enjoy a night in Sydney, will certainly be appreciated.
Arcadia’s passage to neighbouring New Zealand includes a cruise through Milford Sound – a stunning fjord of glassy waters and snow- topped mountains.
South Island itself offers a rich arts and cultural scene. Museums, cafés, restaurants, galleries and shops, you’ll fi nd them all here in abundance. Dunedin lies close to the Otago Peninsula, home to albatross, penguins and seal lion, whilst Christchurch boasts distinctly English charms.
Wellington, the capital, is hemmed by hills on a magnifi cent harbour, with terraced Victorian house lining the steep valleys from the waterfront. If you have an interest in history, the story of New Zealand is well told in the city’s Te Papa Museum.
Your fi rst look at North Island will be Napier, located in Hawke’s Bay on the Eastern Coast. Known as the ‘Art Deco City’, it’s also home to the oldest wineries in the country, including Mission Estate and Bay View. Your last look will be multicultural Auckland, the ‘City of Sails’, home to the Sky Tower and some 48 volcanic cones.
The other side of the Americas Back across the Pacifi c, you can enjoy more beautiful island scenery, from the stunning deep water harbour and cliffs of Pago Pago to the pure white sands of Waikiki, in Hawaii’s most glittering and famous resort, Honolulu.
You’ll be welcomed to North America by its most arty and outlandish city, San Francisco. Its seems improbable that trams can rattle up and down such steep streets; that prisoners managed to escape from Alcatraz, or that you might fi nd yourself dining next to sun-worshipping sea lions. Make the most of two full days here, including an overnight stay. Sailing out of the city at night, the Golden Gate Bridge lit up above, is an experience that is utterly unique, as well as breathtaking.
And from the outlandish to the exciting, Acapulco, Mexico’s jet-setting resort will dazzle you with its bars, beaches, restaurants and spectacular sweeping bay. It all happens in and around the water. Snorkellers, jet skiers and scuba divers revel in its sparkling ocean, whilst the famed cliff divers at La Quebrada use it as their landing pad. Further down the coast, Huatulco offers you a sweeping coastline and ancient Mayan ruins to explore.
The fi nal stretch Transiting the Panama Canal with Arcadia, en route to the Caribbean and those long forgotten British shores, will be a signifi cant moment. As she navigates the mighty locks you’ll certainly be standing out on deck, watching this mean feat with your fellow travellers. Its untouched panoramas, including lakes and far-reaching rainforest, offering yet another exhilarating backdrop on this scenic, city-rich world adventure.
All too soon you round the Isle of Wight, into the Solent and arrive back 99 nights later in Southampton, with a head full of memories.
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