Cruise 2008 will be to South Pacific. The Golden Bear's itinerary for South Pacific is tentatively scheduled to make ports of call in Papeete, Tahiti; Auckland, Noumea, New Caledonia, Nukualofa, Tonga; Maui, Hawaii; and Honolulu, Hawaii.

CMA received word from the US State Department for Fiji desk, on January 15, 2008, who indicated that the embassy is going to deny the Golden Bear's request for clearance because they cannot support the Military dictatorship with the showing of the US Flag.  They request that the ship go to Nukualofa, Tonga.

The ship normally schedules to be in ports for three days. Once in port, students have the opportunity to explore. Some on shore tourist-type excursions are prearranged, and all cadets will have an opportunity to participate. Some courses will include field trips or in port activities.

NEW - Students will need to book their own flight home from Hawaii.  The ship will dock in Honolulu on June 19 and students will have to be off the ship no later than 1600 (4:00 PM) on June 19, but can leave the ship anytime after 1200 (noon) on that day.   If desired, students may stay longer in Hawaii but will need to make their own arrangements for lodging.  When possible, students should plan to travel with friends to share costs.

Tentative Schedule

Port Pages Papeete, Tahiti Maui, Hawaii Honolulu, Hawaii Noumea, New Caledonia Nukualofa, Tonga

Itinerary - A Three Year Cycle
The charted course of the Cal Poly at Sea Cruise rotates according to a three-year cycle, each time visiting a different region of the Pacific. The 2006 Cruise went on the South America, including port calls in: Costa Rica, Chile, Peru, Cocos Island, and Mexico. Students on the 2007 voyage to Asia visited Japan, China, Vietnam, Guam and Hawaii. After the 2008 cruise to South Pacific, the Golden Bear will return to South America in Spring 2009.