The approach offers a spectacular panorama of Upolu's jagged volcanic peaks and the bright blue lagoons fringed by coral reefs.
The left side offers the most iconic views of the Hawaiian coastline upon departure, including Diamond Head, and is generally better positioned for viewing American Samoa and the Upolu coastline on the approach into Faleolo.
The right side offers a superior view of the rugged interior of Viti Levu, the remote Lau Group islands, and a spectacular approach into Samoa via the Apolima Strait.
The left side offers superior views of the Sydney coastline upon departure and a spectacular perspective of the Samoan archipelago, including Savai'i and the Apolima Strait, during the final approach.
The right side is generally superior for the departure sequence, offering iconic views of the Hauraki Gulf and Coromandel Peninsula before heading across the open Pacific.
The left side offers a superior view of the volcanic island of Savai'i during the approach to Samoa and better visibility of the northern Fijian island chains and the iconic Moreton Island after departure.