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

18 Days One-Way from Papeete to San Diego

Silver Whisper

Departs
December 6th 2028
Duration
17 nights
From
$9,000
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call:
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Papeete, French Polynesia

18 Days Papeete, French Polynesia Round Trip

Wind Star

Departs
December 11th 2028
Duration
17 nights
From
$7,323
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +2 more ports
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Papeete, French Polynesia

11 Days Papeete, French Polynesia Round Trip

Wind Star

Departs
December 18th 2028
Duration
10 nights
From
$5,298
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +2 more ports
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Papeete, French Polynesia

10 Days Papeete, French Polynesia Round Trip

Wind Star

Departs
December 29th 2028
Duration
9 nights
From
$4,816
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +1 more port
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Papeete, French Polynesia

22 Days One-Way from Papeete to Auckland

Seven Seas Explorer

Departs
January 9th 2029
Duration
21 nights
From
$46,998
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +6 more ports
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Papeete, French Polynesia

19 Days One-Way from Papeete to Auckland

Silver Whisper

Departs
January 24th 2029
Duration
18 nights
From
$14,600
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +4 more ports
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Papeete, French Polynesia

22 Days One-Way from Papeete to Sydney

Seven Seas Mariner

Departs
March 16th 2029
Duration
21 nights
From
$41,598
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +7 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