Cruises from Papeete

13 cruise lines and 23 ships sailing from Papeete, French Polynesia

Cruises visiting Papeete

Papeete is French Polynesia’s lively capital, set on Tahiti’s northwest coast beneath green volcanic peaks. Its waterfront, central market and shaded streets offer a vivid introduction to island life. Browse the Marché de Papeete for vanilla, pareos and tropical fruit, then pause over poisson cru, Tahiti’s lime-and-coconut-marinated fish. Beyond town, black-sand beaches and waterfalls await, while ferry links make Moorea an easy day trip. Papeete rewards a few hours on foot—and a longer look at Tahiti.

Cruises from Papeete, French Polynesia

Sailings departing from Papeete, earliest departure first.

79 Sailings Found
Papeete, French Polynesia

8 Days Papeete, French Polynesia Round Trip

Silver Whisper

Departs
December 13th 2026
Duration
7 nights
From
$4,300
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call:
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Papeete, French Polynesia

8 Days Papeete, French Polynesia Round Trip

Ritz-Carlton Evrima

Departs
December 15th 2026
Duration
7 nights
From
$10,000
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call:
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Papeete, French Polynesia

14 Days Papeete, French Polynesia Round Trip

Paul Gauguin

Departs
December 19th 2026
Duration
13 nights
From
$9,290
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +5 more ports
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Papeete, French Polynesia

17 Days Papeete, French Polynesia Round Trip

Star Breeze

Departs
December 28th 2026
Duration
16 nights
From
$5,440
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +2 more ports
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Papeete, French Polynesia

11 Days Papeete, French Polynesia Round Trip

Silver Whisper

Departs
January 3rd 2027
Duration
10 nights
From
$6,400
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +2 more ports
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Papeete, French Polynesia

15 Days Papeete, French Polynesia Round Trip

Star Breeze

Departs
January 7th 2027
Duration
14 nights
From
$4,288
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +2 more ports
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Papeete, French Polynesia

7 Days Papeete, French Polynesia Round Trip

Star Breeze

Departs
January 7th 2027
Duration
6 nights
From
$2,501
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call:
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Papeete, French Polynesia

16 Days One-Way from Papeete to Lautoka

Paul Gauguin

Departs
January 13th 2027
Duration
15 nights
From
$11,350
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +3 more ports
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Papeete, French Polynesia

12 Days Papeete, French Polynesia Round Trip

Silver Whisper

Departs
January 13th 2027
Duration
11 nights
From
$7,800
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +2 more ports
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Papeete, French Polynesia

14 Days Papeete, French Polynesia Round Trip

Star Breeze

Departs
January 14th 2027
Duration
13 nights
From
$4,288
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +2 more ports
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Papeete, French Polynesia

15 Days One-Way from Papeete to Auckland

Azamara Quest

Departs
January 23rd 2027
Duration
14 nights
From
$5,419
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +2 more ports
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Papeete, French Polynesia

13 Days One-Way from Papeete to Lautoka

Silver Dawn

Departs
January 30th 2027
Duration
12 nights
From
$10,300
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +1 more port
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Cruise lines embarking (starting) at Papeete (13)

Cruise lineCategoryTypeShips departing from Papeete
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Ultra Luxury Ocean Seven Seas Explorer, Seven Seas Mariner, Seven Seas Splendor
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Ultra Luxury Ocean Ritz-Carlton Evrima
Seabourn Cruises Ultra Luxury Ocean Seabourn Pursuit, Seabourn Quest
Silversea Cruises Ultra Luxury Ocean Silver Cloud, Silver Dawn, Silver Whisper
Oceania Cruises Luxury Ocean Oceania Riviera (no upcoming dates — contact a Waterways Cruise consultant for additional dates on Oceania Riviera cruises departing Papeete), Oceania Vista
Ponant Cruises Luxury Ocean Le Jacques Cartier, Paul Gauguin
Scenic Cruises Luxury Ocean Scenic Eclipse 2
Azamara Cruises Premium Ocean Azamara Onward, Azamara Quest
Crystal Cruises Premium Ocean Crystal Serenity, Crystal Symphony
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises Premium Ocean Hanseatic Spirit
Lindblad Expeditions Premium Expedition National Geographic Resolution
Windstar Cruises Premium Ocean Star Breeze, Wind Star
Norwegian Cruise Line Contemporary Ocean Norwegian Spirit

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Published September 10, 2026