E-mail a friendShip: Spirit of Oceanus
Itinerary: Legends of the Pacific - Fiji to Guam
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| Day 1 : | Nadi/Lautoka, Fiji |
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| Day 2 : | At Sea |
| Day 3 : | Ambrym Island, Vanuatu |
| Day 4 : | Tikopia, Solomon Islands |
| Day 5 : | At Sea |
| Day 6 : | Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands |
| Day 7 : | Santa Isabela Island, Solomon Islands |
| Days 8-9 : | At Sea |
| Day 10 : | Pohnpei Island, FSM |
| Day 11 : | At Sea |
| Day 12 : | Tonoas Island, Chuuk |
| Day 13 : | Satawal Island, Yap |
| Day 14 : | Ifaluk, Yap |
| Day 15 : | Gaferut Atoll, Yap |
| Day 16 : | Guam, U.S./ Disembark |
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| Superior | Majestic | Premium | Classic | Explorer | Grand Titan | Owner | ||
| 17 | Dec 28, 2008 * Feb 26, 2009 |
$7,249 | $7,749 | $8,099 | $8,699 | $10,049 | $11,049 | $16,149 |
| The cost of your cruise includes $625 per person which covers taxes/port charges/fees and on board services. On board gratuities are neither required nor expected. Prices are per person, double-occupancy, U.S. dollars. Single/Triple rates available upon request where applicable. Feb 26, 2009 - Book by Nov 14 '08 and save 300 * Itinerary operates in reverse |
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| Destinations : Fiji, Guam, Micronesia, Solomon Islands, South Pacific, Vanuatu Activities : Ancient Ruins, Cultural Activities, Modern History, Nature Viewing, Photography, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling |
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Scattered across the Western Pacific lie some of the most remote and spectacular island chains in the world. Seldom explored by outside visitors, our voyage of discovery includes a unique combination of age-old primitive island cultures, mementos of World War II sites in the Pacific, and some of the most spectacular snorkeling opportunities on Earth.
Day 1 : Nadi/Lautoka, Fiji
Arrive in Fiji. Transfer to overnight at your hotel. Don't forget that you will cross the international date line and lose a day en route so plan your flights one day early! Board the Spirit of Oceanus.
Day 2 : At Sea
Soak up the majesty of a tangerine sun as it blazes over the horizon. Absorb the expertise and camaraderie of those around you and enjoy some downtime.
Day 3 : Ambrym Island, Vanuatu
Visit the local village, where you'll meet with the villagers, and have the opportunity to purchase handicrafts. Ambrym is the home of Mt. Marum and Mt. Benbow volcanoes and holds the greatest reputation for sorcery in Vanuatu. The island is also known for traditional crafts such as tam-tams (vertical, slit drums) and tree fern sculptures. B,L,D
Day 4 : Tikopia, Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands have long been known for their fierce headhunting tribes, which has led to the islands' isolation until only recently. Tikopia, in particular, is home to a remote society that has changed little over the years. It is still ruled by four clans, each with a chief who may only be approached by crawling.
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Day 5 : At Sea
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Day 6 : Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands
Guadalcanal was the focus of a six-month battle that was a turning point in the Pacific War. The fierce fighting that took place here littered the area with relics, both on land and sea. B,L,D
Day 7 : Santa Isabela Island, Solomon Islands
Travel by inflatable excursion craft several miles up an inlet to the village of Kia (watching your ship’s wake for flying fish!) and follow a trail to the village center, once home to headhunters. Watch as women make tapa cloth from the bark of the paper-mulberry tree and color it pale blue with a dye of crushed orchid leaves. At night, water sparkles with phosphorescence under stilted thatched-roof huts.
Days 8-9 : At Sea
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Day 10 : Pohnpei Island, FSM
The snorkeling is magnificent here, and birdwatchers will want to keep their eyes peeled for the endemic Pohnpei fantail and Pohnpei flycatcher. But the highlight of the island is the ruins of Nan Madol, said to be over 700 years old. B,L,D
Day 11 : At Sea
Day 12 : Tonoas Island, Chuuk
Appreciate the World War II history of this mangrove-fringed island in a beautiful lagoon. Have time for snorkeling or swimming. B,L,D
Day 13 : Satawal Island, Yap
Some of the best traditional navigators in the Pacific live here, still navigating by the stars and ocean swells. Visit their village and go snorkeling on the reef. B,L,D
Day 14 : Ifaluk, Yap
The inhabitants of Ifaluk are the most traditional of all the Eastern Caroline Islands, and the inner lagoon is shallow and breathtakingly beautiful. Visit with villagers, and see them perform dances. The reefs here are alive with colorful fish and deep-sea fans that will delight snorkelers. B,L,D
Day 15 : Gaferut Atoll, Yap
Birds and turtles have discovered Gaferut's charms, but few others visit this migratory resting place. Birdwatchers keep a lookout for noddies, terns, and boobies. Just a few steps offshore great snorkeling awaits. B,L,D
Day 16 : Guam, U.S./ Disembark
Disembark the Spirit of Oceanus and check into your individual day room at the hotel. This morning you'll enjoy a tour of Guam including Plaza de Espana and Isla Center for the Arts. B
Day 17 : Return home
Transfer to the airport for your flight home. B
-Please note an additional fuel surcharge of $15 per person per night on ship. See individual itineraries for totals.
-Single and Triple Cabin Rates available upon request. Single supplement approx. 1.9 times the double occupancy rate.
Ship Description: Spirit of Oceanus
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Spirit of Oceanus
One of our most spacious and luxurious ocean going vessels. Equipped with stabilizers, the Spirit of Oceanus opens up whole new horizons for our style of up-close, casual small-ship cruising. In Alaska, that means the Gulf of Alaska and the remote vastness of the Aleutian Islands and the Bering Sea.
Our flagship hosts just 120 guests in comfortable outside suites, each with a picture window or porthole. The 15 suites on the Sun and Sports Decks feature private teak balconies, the first in our fleet. Other cabin amenities unique to the Spirit of Oceanus include a walk-in closet or wardrobe, a large marble bathroom, and a lounge area. Each suite also features an in-room safe and satellite telephone access. Other features:
- English-speaking multinational crew
- Elevator access to all passenger decks
- Two Spacious Lounges
- Game room/library
- Satellite phone, email and Internet capability
- All suites welcome you with a fresh fruit bowl, bathrobes, and spa bath amenities
- All suites can be configured as either two twins or a king-size bed, and feature private facilities (sink, shower and toilet)
- Doctor and clinic
- Open dining featuring continental and regional cuisine
- Complete bar service
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Superior (Suites 250, 331) Located on the Oceanus and Main decks, Superior Suites average 215 square feet in size and have three portholes (Main Deck) or picture windows (Oceanus Deck). Twin or king beds. |
Majestic 231 sq. ft with porth(Suites 252-262, 329) These 240 square foot suites are located on the Main Deck and Oceanus Deck. They feature a minimum of 2 portholes and full-length wardrobes. Twin or king beds. Suite 329 on the Oceanus Deck has a picture window. |
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Premium (Cabins 414-428) These suites are located on the Club Deck and feature a walk-in closet and a large picture window opening onto an outside walkway. They average 235 square feet in size. |
Classic (Cabins 330, 332-348) Classic Suites located on the Oceanus Deck feature a picture window right in the hull and have two wardrobes. Classic Suites average 250 square feet. Twin or king beds. |
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Explorer (Cabins 505-512) Explorer Suites on the Bridge Deck feature a sliding glass door leading to a private balcony and a walk-in closet. Explorer Suites are 277 square feet in size. Twin or king beds. |
Grand Titan (Cabins 601-604) These magnificent suites are atop the ship on the Sun Deck. They feature a sliding glass door leading to a private balcony, a spacious wardrobe, and a large picture window. They are 353 square feet in size. Twin or king beds. |
OwnerSpacious living room, large bathroom & whirlpool tub, one king bed, fully stocked complimentary bar, refrigerator, TV/VCR, stereo system and large sliding glass doors leading to a roomy private sun deck. Convertible sleeper sofa for triple accommodations. |
