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

Silver Cloud

Departs
April 1st 2027
Duration
13 nights
From
$13,496
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +4 more ports
Papeete, French Polynesia

19 Days One-Way from Papeete to Noumea

Hanseatic Spirit

Departs
April 7th 2027
Duration
18 nights
From
$10,902
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +5 more ports
Papeete, French Polynesia

11 Days Papeete, French Polynesia Round Trip

National Geographic Resolution

Departs
April 10th 2027
Duration
10 nights
From
$25,000
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +2 more ports

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Papeete, French Polynesia

14 Days One-Way from Papeete to Honolulu

Silver Whisper

Departs
April 19th 2027
Duration
13 nights
From
$9,000
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +2 more ports
Papeete, French Polynesia

25 Days One-Way from Papeete to Vancouver

Silver Whisper

Departs
April 19th 2027
Duration
24 nights
From
$8,600
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +5 more ports
Papeete, French Polynesia

17 Days One-Way from Papeete to Lautoka

National Geographic Resolution

Departs
April 20th 2027
Duration
16 nights
From
$29,990
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +3 more ports
Papeete, French Polynesia

15 Days Papeete, French Polynesia Round Trip

Paul Gauguin

Departs
May 8th 2027
Duration
14 nights
From
$8,370
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +5 more ports
Papeete, French Polynesia

12 Days One-Way from Papeete to Honolulu

Norwegian Spirit

Departs
May 16th 2027
Duration
11 nights
From
$1,729
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +1 more port
Papeete, French Polynesia

9 Days Papeete, French Polynesia Round Trip

Norwegian Spirit

Departs
June 9th 2027
Duration
8 nights
From
$1,679
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call:
Papeete, French Polynesia

13 Days One-Way from Papeete to Honolulu

Norwegian Spirit

Departs
June 17th 2027
Duration
12 nights
From
$1,419
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +1 more port
Papeete, French Polynesia

22 Days One-Way from Papeete to Lautoka

Star Breeze

Departs
July 8th 2027
Duration
21 nights
From
$7,082
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +7 more ports
Papeete, French Polynesia

15 Days One-Way from Papeete to Lautoka

Star Breeze

Departs
July 15th 2027
Duration
14 nights
From
$5,400
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +4 more ports

Cruise lines embarking (starting) at Papeete (13)

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Cruise lines
23
Ships departing

Published September 10, 2026