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

13 Days One-Way from Papeete to Lautoka

Seven Seas Splendor

Departs
January 23rd 2028
Duration
12 nights
From
$26,398
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +2 more ports
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Papeete, French Polynesia

26 Days One-Way from Papeete to Sydney

Seven Seas Splendor

Departs
January 23rd 2028
Duration
25 nights
From
$54,698
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +9 more ports
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Papeete, French Polynesia

10 Days Papeete, French Polynesia Round Trip

Ritz-Carlton Evrima

Departs
January 24th 2028
Duration
9 nights
From
$15,100
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +1 more port
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Papeete, French Polynesia

6 Days Papeete, French Polynesia Round Trip

Ritz-Carlton Evrima

Departs
February 2nd 2028
Duration
5 nights
From
$8,300
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call:
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Papeete, French Polynesia

12 Days One-Way from Papeete to Auckland

Azamara Onward

Departs
February 4th 2028
Duration
11 nights
From
$3,039
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call:
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Papeete, French Polynesia

25 Days One-Way from Papeete to Melbourne

Crystal Symphony

Departs
February 14th 2028
Duration
25 nights
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Ports of call: +10 more ports
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Papeete, French Polynesia

10 Days One-Way from Papeete to Lautoka

Crystal Symphony

Departs
February 14th 2028
Duration
9 nights
From
$5,250
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +1 more port
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Papeete, French Polynesia

22 Days Papeete, French Polynesia Round Trip

Star Breeze

Departs
March 23rd 2028
Duration
21 nights
From
$6,977
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +4 more ports
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Papeete, French Polynesia

13 Days One-Way from Papeete to Lautoka

Silver Cloud

Departs
April 3rd 2028
Duration
12 nights
From
$10,083
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

Scenic Eclipse 2

Departs
April 13th 2028
Duration
12 nights
From
$12,907
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +3 more ports
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Papeete, French Polynesia

26 Days One-Way from Papeete to Cairns

Scenic Eclipse 2

Departs
April 13th 2028
Duration
25 nights
From
$33,790
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +10 more ports
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Papeete, French Polynesia

28 Days One-Way from Papeete to San Diego

Silver Whisper

Departs
November 26th 2028
Duration
27 nights
From
$11,200
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +6 more ports
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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