Oceania Cruise Holidays
From the large cities found in Australia to the beauty of the New Zealand Fjords and from the stunning tropical beaches of the Pacific Islands to the volcanoes of Hawaii, the region is just as diverse as it is memorable.
The region is also home to 1000’s of islands that are separated by large stretches of the Pacific Ocean and that makes it ideal for exploring onboard a ship.
A visit to Oceania is perhaps somewhere that seems to be only an option for those with vast wealth and plenty of time on their hand and whilst that would surely help you see the region in style, it is somewhere that is becoming easier for all of us to visit.
That is thanks to an increase in itineraries offered not just by luxury or explorer lines but by mainstream lines.
Cruises To Oceania
Cruise Holidays in Oceania
If you are looking for a cruise to Oceania, you’re in the right place as we bring you all of the information you could ever need for cruises to the region.
Oceania Cruise Guide
If you are still in the research part of your next cruise adventure and you are looking to see if a cruise of Oceania is right for you, this guide brings you all that you need to know to make that decision whilst if you have already booked a cruise of the region and want to make the most of your getaway, our guides will allow you to do just that.
Popular Ports
The region is full of great cruise ports of call including famous cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Auckland as well as tropical fantasy destinations such as Fiji, Tonga and Honolulu.
Oceania Cruise Destinations
Oceania is a region that features vast distance between the countries in it and a number of different culture differences that are split into 4 different sub-regions; Australasia, Polynesia, Melanesia and Micronesia.
Australia is the key country in the region when it comes to cruise holiday, and it is likely where you will start or end your journey with the city of Sydney the key port.
As well as been a great place to explore before the start your cruise, the country is well connected to the world for those flying into the region.
New Zealand is a fantastic place to explore on a cruise holiday thanks to a great mix of cities, rural areas and the stunning fjords found in the countries South Island.
The country is also a fantastic place to start your adventure with its leading cruise port of Auckland offering numerous options for cruises in and around the region.
When it comes to visiting French Polynesia on a cruise holiday, it will likely be the archipelago’s Tahiti Island that you will dock as the port of Papeete welcomes many of the world’s biggest cruise lines.
The Cook Islands is another archipelago that has a few options for cruisers but it is the port of Avarua on the island of Rarotonga that most ships will dock at but apart from a handful of ships operated by mainstream lines, most ships are adventure style ones.
Tonga has 2 key ports of call to offer holidaymakers, Neiafu on the Vava’a Islands and the capital city of Nukualofa on Tongatapu, with both welcoming a good mix of mainstream and explorer lines.
The main seaport and cruise port in Samoa is found in its capital city of Apia on Upolu Island and it is at that port that a wide variety of cruise lines visit.
Hawaii is, of course, a state of the United States of America and whilst it does have a heavy American influence, the whole archipelago maintains its own unique culture.
The natural beauty of the islands and its incredible mix of beautiful beaches, volcanoes and holiday resorts make it popular for holidaymakers from around the world with many taking the chance to visit on a cruise.
There are a number of ports that welcome cruise ships in Fiji but the most popular stopping off port is its capital city of Suva on Viti Levu Island that welcome a wide variety of lines including many of the world most popular.
There are a few smaller ports that welcome explorer ships throughout Vanuatu but it is its main seaport on Efate Island that most cruisers will visit as Port Vila welcomes some of the biggest ships available.
New Caledonia is another archipelago that welcomes visitors to several ports although it is again its capital city that is the main key port.
Noumea on Grande Terre Island welcomes plenty of ships including those operated by both mainstream and exploration lines.
The Solomon Islands is an archipelago of almost 1000 islands, so as you would expect, many of those are far to small to accept cruise ships of any size and many are only capable of accepting smaller vessels but the port city of Gizo welcomes a handful of ships from mainstream lines.
Papua New Guinea, to the north of Australia, is a vast archipelago that is perfect for exploring on a cruise ships.
There are lots of ports that welcome cruise ships of all sizes with the port of Rabaul on New Britain Island having one of the widest choices of itineraries calling in there.
Only a handful of ships will call into the tropical atolls and islands of Kiribati with Fanning Island and Christmas Island been amongst the most popular.
Popular Cruise Lines
Most cruise lines offer itineraries that take in parts of Oceania but as is always the case there are some that really focus on the region including the likes of Princess Cruises, Oceania Cruises, Carnival Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean, Holland America Lines, Celebrity Cruises, P&O Cruises and a wide range of exploration style cruise lines.
Oceania
Many of the countries found in the region maybe best known as Rugby League test nations but there is so much more to them than that.
Oceania is a region that is full of culture, that changes not just from one nation to the next but often from one island to the next or even from one community to the next.
It is also a region full of contrasts that allow you to pick an itinerary that gives you the chance to enjoy doing what you enjoy doing and experience what you like to experience but perhaps best of all, it is a region that allows you to enjoy new experiences that can only be enjoyed on a cruise of Oceania.
Location: Pacific Ocean
Currency: Multiple
Language: Numerous (English Widely Spoken)
Demonym(s): Oceanian
Top Ports: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Honolulu
The Pacific Islands, Australia and the rest of the Oceania region is often towards the top of many peoples bucket lists, but it is also a region that seems so far away and unattainable as a holiday destination but thanks to the growing ease is visiting it, many now head to the region on a cruise each year just as easily as you can visit the Med or the Caribbean.
Best Time To Visit
It is possible to visit the region all year around but for the widest range of itineraries and ships, it is best to visit in the northern hemisphere winter months which is of course the southern hemispheres summer.
Oceania Cruises From The UK
Whilst it is possible to visit Oceania directly from the UK on a cruise, you will need a big budget and plenty of time as the cruises offered are world cruises.
Oceania Cruises From Southampton
If you were to choose a world cruise heading to Oceania, the widest choice will be from either Dover or the UK’s main cruise port of Southampton.
Here at CruiseHols.co.uk we bring you all of the information you will ever need to choose the right cruise destination for you and your family.
Our destination guides include everything from ports to attractions and excursion to the positives and negatives of the destination.
