Travel Advisory | COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement South Pacific Experience the South Pacific in Windstar Style Oceania’s scattered island nations bring to mind the breathtaking beaches and peacock-colored lagoons of Tahiti, but they also contain the most diverse indigenous cultures in the world. Come with us as we travel beyond the packaged resorts to experience a world few get to see. Go back to the way things used to be on tiny Niue or Maré, with no crowds, only twinkling stars at night, and a pace of life many yearn for. Discover villages that still follow traditional ways of life on Tanna, Vanuatu. Explore small Fijian communities and the untouched rainforest of the Wasali Nature Reserve near Savusavu. Add context to the postcard images the South Pacific is known for. FIND ALL CRUISES → Comprehensive Indonesia Exploration Port to port Benoa to Singapore Duration 11 Days DETAILS → EXPAND Deep Dive Down Under: The Great Barrier Reef & Beyond Port to port Melbourne to Cairns Duration 10 Days DETAILS → EXPAND Edge of the Outback Port to port Cairns to Sydney Duration 12 Days Wallabies, walkabouts and authentic cultural immersion are some of the many highlights awaiting you during this 12-day cruise along Australia’s eastern coastline. Master spear throwing fundamentals and discover the traditional fishing techniques of the Kuku Yalanji tribe during a trek into the mangroves and coastal flats along Cooya Beach outside Port Douglas. Slip beneath the shady canopy of the world’s oldest surviving rainforest, where colorful birds, quiet possums and rock wallabies await your discovery. Slip a kayak blade into the turquoise sea near Shute Harbour as you learn about unique marine life throughout Airlie Beach’s shore and scenic islands. Bite into tangy quandongs and spicy, raisin-like bush tomatoes during an authentic tour of Australian bush life survival, then savor refreshments paired with grilled emu, crocodile, and kangaroo. Sample sweetly intense ginger candies and local macadamias dipped in chocolate at beach shacks lining Noosa’s sandy shores—key elements for a quintessential Australian vacation destination. DETAILS → EXPAND Great Barrier Reef & Down Under Cruise Tour Port to port Port Douglas to Auckland Duration 18 Days DETAILS → EXPAND Hidden Indonesia & Great Barrier Reef Expedition Port to port Benoa to Cairns Duration 13 Days DETAILS → EXPAND Island Hopping through Japan Port to port Tokyo to Hong Kong Duration 12 Days Discover firsthand the allure of Japan’s small ports and historic landmarks during this 12-day cruise featuring scenic explorations of the Seto Inland Sea and additional stops in Taiwan and Hong Kong. Spend a day exploring Japan’s iconic temples and an entire evening sampling Japanese cuisine and succulent Kobe beef during an overnight port stay in Kyoto. Lose yourself among old fishing relics and weathered Funaya, vintage fisherman buildings, in the small, picturesque port of Tomonoura, a rustic backdrop for international films and blockbuster movies. Learn about the protected, thousand-year-old cedars of Yakushima and their contributions to famous temples and formidable Japanese sailing ships. Stroll picturesque pebbled beaches or canoe nearby mangroves among the natural splendors of the Amami Islands. Slurp hot noodles while bathed in the neon glow of a Taipei night food market, surrounded by the rich aromas of spices and grilled meats and the din of clattering cooking pans and boisterous vendors. DETAILS → EXPAND Star Collector: Australia & New Zealand Odyssey Port to port Auckland to Cairns Duration 25 Days DETAILS → EXPAND Star Collector: Extended Great Barrier Reef & Indonesian Explorations Port to port Melbourne to Benoa Duration 23 Days DETAILS → EXPAND Star Collector: In-depth Expeditions of Indonesia, the Philippines & the Great Barrier Reef Port to port Hong Kong to Cairns Duration 27 Days DETAILS → EXPAND Star Collector: Indonesia & Australia Discovery Port to port Benoa to Sydney Duration 25 Days DETAILS → EXPAND BLOG CAREERS ADVISOR HUB CHARTERS & INCENTIVES XANTERRA FOLLOW US SPECIAL OFFERS SIGN UP → PLAN YOUR VOYAGE LET'S GO → REQUEST BROCHURE GET IT HERE → ABOUT CONTACT ACCESSIBILITY TERMS & CONDITIONS PRIVACY POLICY PRESS & MEDIA CA RESIDENTS ONLY: DO NOT SELL MY PERSONAL INFORMATION © 2021 WINDSTAR CRUISES. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ↓ Newsletter Signup ↓