Trails of volcanic islands span the Pacific Ocean like stars across the night sky. Sail the South Seas in the wake of early Polynesian explorers, European mariners, and legendary navigator Thor Heyerdahl. Experience the idyllic vistas that enthralled Paul Gauguin and Herman Melville. Learn about the unique tribal cultures that evolved in the Pacific, from the tropical paradise of Tahiti to remote and mysterious Easter Island. Don’t miss New Zealand’s breathtaking natural beauty, from its magnificent glacial fiords and spouting geysers to boiling mud pots, hissing springs, and astonishingly diverse wildlife. Discover for yourself the exotic allure of the South Pacific isles.
Date 10/29/08 — 11/08/08
Date 11/09/08 — 11/21/08
Date 01/12/09 — 01/27/09