Samoa Cruises: Sailings, Embarkations & Ports of Call
16 ships from 8 cruise lines
Samoa cruises at a glance
Waterways Cruise lists 52 upcoming sailings on 16 ships from 8 cruise lines visiting Samoa, calling at 1 place. Cruises visit Samoa as a port of call and do not start or end here. More South Pacific & Australia cruises.
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See every Samoa cruise line by ocean and river and by ultra-luxury, luxury, premium and contemporary style, with fares, cruise lengths, ships and ports.
About Samoa
Samoa is the heart of Polynesia, but it is not a polished resort destination. It offers real villages, dramatic volcanic coastlines, and a deep sense of fa'a Samoa—the Samoan way. For the milestone American traveler who fears being herded, small-ship cruising around Upolu and Savai'i provides genuine cultural encounters without crowds. Trade-offs: no river cruising, limited big-ship infrastructure, and a slower, weather-dependent pace.
Typical routes
- South Pacific Mainline
- Samoan Expedition
Ports overview
Samoa's cruise calendar is small but high-quality. Apia sees mainstream ships during the South Pacific season from May to October, while expedition ships use Savai'i anchorages for a more intimate, weather-dependent experience.
Cruise season
May to October (dry season) is best; November to April is hotter, more humid, and the cyclone season, though South Pacific cruises run year-round.
Find your Samoa sailing
Upcoming sailings calling at Samoa, earliest departure first.
22 Days One-Way from Papeete to Auckland
Visits Samoa. Also visits French Polynesia, Society Islands French Polynesia, Tonga
Seven Seas Explorer
19 Days One-Way from Papeete to Auckland
Visits Samoa. Also visits French Polynesia, Society Islands French Polynesia, Tutuila Island American Samoa
Silver Whisper
40 Days One-Way from Callao-Lima to Sydney
Visits Samoa. Also visits Peru, Chile, French Polynesia
Seven Seas Mariner
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22 Days One-Way from Papeete to Sydney
Visits Samoa. Also visits French Polynesia, Cook Islands, Tutuila Island American Samoa
Seven Seas Mariner
Where Samoa cruises start and end
Embarkation ports (0)
No cruises start here.
Disembarkation ports (0)
No cruises end here.
Ships by type: 16 ocean · a ship that visits several places here is counted once; an expedition ship that also sails as an ocean ship appears under both types.
Plan your Samoa cruise
Samoa cruise port guide
Cruise ports, what to see, history and practical advice.
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Frequently asked questions about Samoa cruises
How many places do cruises visit in Samoa?
1 Samoa place are visited by 16 ships from 8 cruise lines.
When is the best time to take a Samoa cruise?
May to October (dry season) is best; November to April is hotter, more humid, and the cyclone season, though South Pacific cruises run year-round.
Sources and further reading
Background on Samoa draws on these references. Sailing, fare and port data come from cruise line itineraries and are refreshed regularly.
- CIA World Factbook: Samoa
- Encyclopaedia Britannica: Samoa
- Samoa Tourism Authority: Samoa.travel
- U.S. Department of State: Samoa International Travel Information
- CDC Travelers' Health: Samoa
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 13, 2026
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