This 23-night P&O itinerary links Hilo to Sydney, threading 6 ports of call through 5 countries with 17 days at sea to unwind aboard P&O Arcadia.
Why sail this route
You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: 5 countries over 23 nights, starting in Hilo and finishing in Sydney, with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.
The pacing runs to 6 port days and 17 days at sea — time to enjoy the ship between stops.
Good to know
- Best for
- Grand-voyage & long-cruise travellers
- Season
- Winter sailing
- Route
- Hilo → Sydney
- Pace
- 6 port days · 17 sea days
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The Ship
Your home for all 23 nights aboard P&O Arcadia — so you unpack once and wake up somewhere new each morning.
About This Cruise
The 23 Night San Francisco To Sydney is a 23-night one-way itinerary aboard P&O Arcadia. You board in Hilo and disembark in Sydney, calling at 6 ports across 5 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in Hawaii (Hilo, Honolulu), Western Samoa (Apia), Fiji (Suva), Vanuatu (Vila) and Australia (Sydney).
As a one-way sailing you'll fly into Hilo and home from Sydney, so it's worth checking the two gateways before you book. Longer hops are crossed on the 17 days at sea, keeping daylight hours for the ports. Sailing dates, cabin availability and fares vary by season — use Check Dates & Prices for live pricing, or call our team to talk through the options.