French Polynesia Cruise Comparison
193 upcoming sailings from 17 cruise lines
French Polynesia cruise port photos
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At a glance: French Polynesia cruises on Waterways Cruise: 193 upcoming sailings from 17 cruise lines (17 ocean). Lowest starting fares run from $1,404 per person (Princess Cruises) to $26,398 (Regent Seven Seas Cruises). Windstar Cruises lists the most sailings (35). 79 sailings start and 85 end in French Polynesia.
Which cruise lines sail to French Polynesia, and how do they compare? This guide sorts the 17 lines with upcoming French Polynesia sailings by kind of cruise, then into ultra-luxury, luxury, premium and contemporary, and shows what each costs to start, how long their sailings run and which ships you would sail on. Every figure comes from the sailings we list today, so it moves as sailings are added and sold.
What counts as a French Polynesia cruise?
A sailing counts as a French Polynesia cruise if it will call at least once at a French Polynesia ship port. That covers ocean and expedition sailings, whether French Polynesia is where the cruise begins, where it ends, or one stop on a longer route.
Of 193 upcoming sailings, 79 start in French Polynesia, 85 end in French Polynesia and 32 begin and end there. The other 61 (32%) visit French Polynesia as a port of call on a longer route, often alongside Society Islands French Polynesia, Fiji, United States and other countries. Ocean and expedition sailings call at Papeete, Bora Bora, Raiatea, Fakarava Atoll Tuamotus and Rangiroa.
- French Polynesia cruise
- A sailing that will call at least once at a French Polynesia ship port.
- Starts in French Polynesia
- The first stop is a French Polynesia ship port: 79 sailings.
- Ends in French Polynesia
- The last stop is a French Polynesia ship port: 85 sailings, 32 of which also start there.
- Visits only
- French Polynesia is a port of call on a longer route: 61 sailings.
Ocean cruise lines in French Polynesia (17)
17 ocean and expedition cruise lines have upcoming sailings that call at French Polynesia: 193 in all. These sailings often call elsewhere too, most commonly Society Islands French Polynesia, Fiji and United States. The busiest ship ports are Papeete, Bora Bora, Raiatea, Fakarava Atoll Tuamotus and Rangiroa.
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Ultra-luxury ocean cruise lines (4)
Ultra-luxury lines sit at the top of the market. Four ultra-luxury ocean lines sail to French Polynesia, with 63 upcoming sailings between them. Silversea Cruises has the most (24). Starting fares begin at $4,300 per person with Silversea Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silversea Cruises | 24 | $4,300 | 10–27 nights (typically 10) | 3 · Silver Cloud, Silver Dawn and Silver Whisper |
| Seabourn Cruises | 21 | $7,810 | 19–81 nights (typically 19) | 2 · Seabourn Pursuit and Seabourn Quest |
| Regent Seven Seas Cruises | 13 | $26,398 | 16–132 nights (typically 17) | 3 · Seven Seas Explorer, Seven Seas Mariner and Seven Seas Splendor |
| Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection | 5 | $8,300 | 5–12 nights (typically 12) | 1 · Ritz-Carlton Evrima |
Luxury ocean cruise lines (3)
Luxury lines sit just below ultra-luxury. Three luxury ocean lines sail to French Polynesia, with 22 upcoming sailings between them. Ponant Cruises has the most (11). Starting fares begin at $2,880 per person with Ponant Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponant Cruises | 11 | $2,880 | 9–14 nights (typically 13) | 2 · Le Jacques Cartier and Paul Gauguin |
| Oceania Cruises | 7 | $6,199 | 17–59 nights (typically 18) | 2 · Oceania Riviera and Oceania Vista |
| Scenic Cruises | 4 | $12,907 | 12–30 nights (typically 12) | 1 · Scenic Eclipse 2 |
Premium ocean cruise lines (5)
Premium lines sit in the middle of the market. Five premium ocean lines sail to French Polynesia, with 62 upcoming sailings between them. Windstar Cruises has the most (35). Starting fares begin at $2,501 per person with Windstar Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstar Cruises | 35 | $2,501 | 9–47 nights (typically 21) | 2 · Star Breeze and Wind Star |
| Azamara Cruises | 10 | $3,039 | 14–82 nights (typically 11) | 2 · Azamara Onward and Azamara Quest |
| Crystal Cruises | 10 | $5,250 | 12–38 nights (typically 15) | 2 · Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony |
| Lindblad Expeditions | 4 | $25,000 | 10–17 nights (typically 10) | 1 · National Geographic Resolution |
| Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | 3 | $10,902 | 16–20 nights (typically 16) | 2 · Hanseatic Spirit and ms Europa 2 |
Contemporary ocean cruise lines (5)
Contemporary lines are the most accessible tier. Five contemporary ocean lines sail to French Polynesia, with 46 upcoming sailings between them. Princess Cruises has the most (25). Starting fares begin at $1,404 per person with Princess Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princess Cruises | 25 | $1,404 | 20–93 nights (typically 79) | 3 · Crown Princess, Grand Princess and Royal Princess |
| Norwegian Cruise Line | 9 | $1,419 | 10–13 nights (typically 12) | 1 · Norwegian Spirit |
| Holland America | 6 | $4,324 | 35–49 nights (typically 35) | 4 · ms Koningsdam, ms Noordam, ms Westerdam and ms Zaandam |
| Royal Caribbean | 4 | $1,899 | 15–26 nights (typically 15) | 3 · Anthem of the Seas, Quantum Of The Seas and Voyager Of The Seas |
| Celebrity Cruises | 2 | $1,934 | 15–19 nights (typically 15) | 2 · Celebrity Edge and Celebrity Solstice |
French Polynesia cruise ports
Every French Polynesia ship port with upcoming sailings has its own guide. The number beside each port is how many upcoming sailings call there (sailings, not individual port visits).
Coastal and island ports (13)
- Papeete 193
- Bora Bora 113
- Raiatea 87
- Fakarava Atoll Tuamotus 65
- Rangiroa 51
- Nuku Hiva 31
- Hiva Oa Island 20
- Fatu Hiva 17
- Gambier Islands 6
- Tahuata Island 6
- Makatea Island Tuamotus 4
- Ua Huka 1
- Ua Pou 1
See them all in the French Polynesia cruise port guide, or browse every sailing on the French Polynesia cruises page.
How to choose a French Polynesia cruise line
- Most listed sailings: Windstar Cruises lists the most upcoming French Polynesia sailings (35).
- Lowest starting fare: Princess Cruises, from $1,404 per person.
- Style: sort by category first. Ultra-luxury lines: 4 lines, 63 sailings, from $4,300. Luxury lines: 3 lines, 22 sailings, from $2,880. Premium lines: 5 lines, 62 sailings, from $2,501. Contemporary lines: 5 lines, 46 sailings, from $1,404.
- Kind of cruise: French Polynesia sailings here are ocean and expedition cruises.
- Where you start: if you want French Polynesia as your first or last port, filter the sailings by Starting in or Ending in French Polynesia on the French Polynesia cruises page.
How we calculated these figures
- Upcoming sailing: an itinerary with at least one departure date from today onward, counted once however many departure dates it has. Sailings that have passed drop out each day.
- French Polynesia cruise: a sailing that calls at least once at a French Polynesia ship port. A sailing "starts" or "ends" in French Polynesia when its first or last stop is a French Polynesia ship port.
- Lowest starting fare: the lowest "from" price among that line's upcoming French Polynesia sailings, per person based on double occupancy, in US dollars. Under our Cruise Disclosure, prices include all applicable taxes and fees. Fares still depend on cabin category and date, so treat them as a starting point for comparison, not a quote.
- Typical length: the range covers the middle 80% of that line's sailings (the shortest and longest tenth are left out), and "typically" is the most common length.
- Kinds of cruise: A sailing is in exactly one kind, so the totals by kind add up to the 193 sailings above. Ocean: sailings on ocean-going ships, including expedition ships and ferries. River: sailings on rivers, canals and lakes. A river itinerary that also includes a coastal leg counts as river. A line that sails more than one kind appears in each list, with its sailings split by kind. Totals by kind count each sailing once.
- Style categories: Ultra-luxury, Luxury, Premium and Contemporary are Waterways Cruise's own groupings of cruise lines, not an industry standard.
- Freshness: the sailing data is refreshed daily from the sailings we list; figures here were calculated on .
Frequently asked questions about French Polynesia cruises
Which cruise lines sail to French Polynesia?
17 cruise lines have upcoming French Polynesia sailings on Waterways Cruise: 17 sail ocean or expedition itineraries. Windstar Cruises lists the most sailings (35).
How much does a French Polynesia cruise cost?
Starting fares begin at $1,404 per person, double occupancy, with Princess Cruises. Fares depend on the line, the cabin and the sailing date, so the best way to see current rates is to request exclusive rates for the dates you want.
Which cruise lines are ultra-luxury and luxury in French Polynesia?
Ultra-luxury ocean lines: Silversea Cruises, Seabourn Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. Luxury ocean lines: Ponant Cruises, Oceania Cruises and Scenic Cruises.
Can you start or end a cruise in French Polynesia?
Yes. 79 of 193 upcoming sailings start in French Polynesia and 85 end there; 32 do both. The other 61 (32%) visit French Polynesia as a port of call on a longer route.
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French Polynesia cruise port guide →Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise.
Published September 9, 2026 · Last updated October 30, 2026
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