Nukuʻalofa is the capital of Tonga. It is located on the north coast of the island of Tongatapu, in the country’s southernmost island group.

If Fiji is known as the Friendly Islands and Suva is its capital city, the welcome is at its warmest and treasure trove of marine and cultural experiences at its richest on a Suva cruise with Carnival Cruise Line. So what does this capital city have to offer? A little bit of everything. There’s a little bit of the past with colonial buildings still lining the streets, and a little bit of the present with a few high rises thrown into the mix. You’ll find the usual island suspects like waving palm trees and beautiful gardens, and a few not so usual suspects like sari shops and bric-a-brac traders.

Virtually untouched for thousands of years and with a population of only 150, Dravuni Island is both a step back in time and paradise on earth. This tiny Fijian island, measuring just 2kms long and 0.5km wide, provides unspoilt splendour and a heart-warming local embrace on a Dravuni Island cruise with Carnival.

Brisbane, capital of Queensland, is a large city on the Brisbane River. Clustered in its South Bank cultural precinct are the Queensland Museum and Sciencentre, with noted interactive exhibitions. Another South Bank cultural institution is Queensland Gallery of Modern Art, among Australia’s major contemporary art museums. Looming over the city is Mt. Coot-tha, site of Brisbane Botanic Gardens