$3899—Sydney to Hawaii via Tahiti: 18-night fly-cruise-stay

There is something special about reaching Hawaii by sea. The Pacific is not just distance on this itinerary; it becomes the journey. Long before these islands became holiday names, ocean routes connected Pacific cultures through navigation, voyaging and trade. This 18-night itinerary does not recreate that history, but it does give the crossing a real sense of scale. Sydney falls away, the International Date Line passes beneath you, French Polynesia rises from the water and then Hawaii waits at the end. Sea days build the rhythm before the islands appear. Tahiti is the first major arrival, followed by Moorea’s green peaks and Raiatea’s quieter cultural pull. By the time you reach the shores of Waikiki, Hawaii feels earned. It is not just where the plane lands. It is where the ocean has been leading. Flights, cruise and your Hawaii stay are included.

Starting at just $3899 per person, we found that you cannot package this itinerary for less. Booking with CruiseAway will save you up to $1167 per person.

What's included

• 15-night transpacific cruise onboard Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas from Sydney to Honolulu
  • Ports of call: Papeete, Moorea and Raiatea
  • All onboard meals in complimentary dining venues
  • A wide range of onboard activities and entertainment
  • Port fees and government taxes
• 2 nights at a 4-star hotel in Waikiki, including breakfast
• One-way flight from Honolulu to Sydney

When

This itinerary departs Sydney* on 14 April 2027.

Book by 11 June 2026.

Cabin upgrades

Featured prices are based on an Inside cabin while cruising. We've also found savings on cabin upgrades. Upgrades start from $400 per person:

• +$400 for an Outside cabin
• +$700 for a Balcony cabin

To find out more, see our partner's website.

Travelzoo tip

We also secured exclusive prices on the reverse 2026 sailing from Honolulu to Sydney. It starts from $4299 per person but offers the strongest savings: up to $2939 per person, or 41%, compared with self-packaging. You’ll fly first, then cruise home via French Polynesia.

Holiday snapshot

Sydney* - Papeete - Moorea - Raiatea - Honolulu - Waikiki - Sydney*

Itinerary highlights

Departing from Sydney, long sea days across the Pacific allow you to settle into life onboard the Anthem of the Seas.

In Papeete, lush volcanic peaks, waterfront markets and warm tropical air introduce Tahiti’s relaxed island atmosphere beneath the backdrop of French Polynesia’s capital.

At Moorea, jagged green mountains rise directly from brilliant lagoon water, creating one of the South Pacific’s most dramatic island landscapes.

Through Raiatea, sacred marae sites, rainforest-covered hills and calm lagoon waters reveal a quieter and more traditional side of Polynesian culture.

Arriving in Honolulu, the pace shifts toward Hawaii’s urban coastline, where Diamond Head, palm-lined beaches and Pacific views frame the city.

With a two-night stay in Waikiki, there’s time to settle into beachfront life beneath high-rise skylines, moving between surf beaches, open-air dining and warm evenings along the shore before your flight home to Sydney.