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

14 Days One-Way from Papeete to Lautoka

Le Jacques Cartier

Departs
February 7th 2027
Duration
13 nights
From
$12,380
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +1 more port
Papeete, French Polynesia

13 Days One-Way from Papeete to Lautoka

Crystal Serenity

Departs
February 8th 2027
Duration
12 nights
From
$7,300
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +2 more ports
Papeete, French Polynesia

39 Days One-Way from Papeete to Brisbane

Crystal Serenity

Departs
February 8th 2027
Duration
38 nights
Ports of call: +19 more ports

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Papeete, French Polynesia

23 Days One-Way from Papeete to Auckland

Crystal Serenity

Departs
February 8th 2027
Duration
22 nights
From
$13,100
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +9 more ports
Papeete, French Polynesia

63 Days One-Way from Papeete to Yokohama

Oceania Vista

Departs
February 8th 2027
Duration
62 nights
Ports of call: +31 more ports
Papeete, French Polynesia

19 Days One-Way from Papeete to Sydney

Oceania Vista

Departs
February 8th 2027
Duration
18 nights
From
$9,899
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +6 more ports
Papeete, French Polynesia

29 Days One-Way from Papeete to Sydney

Seabourn Quest

Departs
February 9th 2027
Duration
28 nights
From
$14,024
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +12 more ports
Papeete, French Polynesia

14 Days One-Way from Papeete to Auckland

Seabourn Quest

Departs
February 9th 2027
Duration
13 nights
From
$7,810
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +1 more port
Papeete, French Polynesia

11 Days Papeete, French Polynesia Round Trip

Star Breeze

Departs
February 18th 2027
Duration
10 nights
From
$4,197
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +2 more ports
Papeete, French Polynesia

20 Days One-Way from Papeete to Sydney

Seven Seas Splendor

Departs
February 24th 2027
Duration
19 nights
From
$41,398
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +7 more ports
Papeete, French Polynesia

7 Days Papeete, French Polynesia Round Trip

Wind Star

Departs
March 1st 2027
Duration
6 nights
From
$2,693
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call:
Papeete, French Polynesia

13 Days One-Way from Papeete to Honolulu

Ritz-Carlton Evrima

Departs
March 2nd 2027
Duration
12 nights
From
$14,100
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +2 more ports

Cruise lines embarking (starting) at Papeete (13)

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Cruise lines
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Ships departing

Published September 10, 2026