Viti Levu Island Fiji Cruise from Lautoka to Papeete — 13 Days

13 nights · Viti Levu Island Fiji · Departs Lautoka (Fiji) · Visiting Port Denarau-Nadi, Dravuni Island Fiji, Savusavu, Taveuni Island Fiji, Nukualofa, Rarotonga Island, Aitutaki Island, Bora Bora Island, Raiatea Island, Moorea Island, Papeete · Aboard Windstar Cruises on the Star Breeze

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Cruise lineWindstar Cruises
ShipStar Breeze
Duration13 nights
Port calls12
Departures1 sailings
Year built1989
Guests343
Cabins156
Crew190
Length159 m
Beam19 m
Cruising speed15.0 kn
  1. Day 1

    Lautoka, Fiji

    Lautoka, Fiji’s second-largest city, sits on Viti Levu’s western coast, where sugar fields meet the Pacific. Known as the Sugar City, it offers a glimpse of everyday Fijian life beyond the resorts. Browse the municipal market, stroll the botanical gardens, or take in the waterfront before heading farther west. Lautoka is also a departure point for excursions to the Mamanuca and Yasawa island groups.

  2. Day 2

    Port Denarau-Nadi, Fiji

    Denarau is Fiji’s gateway to the Mamanuca and Yasawa islands. At Port Denarau, ferries and yachts depart for reefs, beaches and island resorts. Nadi and its international airport are a short drive away. On Denarau itself, golf, resort pools and waterfront dining offer an easy pause between crossings. The marina is also the starting point for sunset cruises and fishing charters.

  3. Day 3

    Dravuni Island Fiji, Fiji

    Dravuni Island lies in Fiji’s southern Kadavu group, beside the Great Astrolabe Reef. Its village, palm-fringed shore and green volcanic rise make a striking first impression. A path climbs to the island’s highest point, where reef and lagoon spread below. Swim or snorkel from the beach, then discover village life on this small, welcoming island.

  4. Day 4

    Savusavu, Fiji

    Savusavu, on Vanua Levu, offers a quieter, more intimate side of Fiji. Yachts frequent its deep, sheltered bay, while the compact waterfront brings shops, cafés, and local life within easy reach. Steam rises from natural hot springs beside the road; nearby, the market displays tropical fruit, fish, and island produce. Venture inland for rainforest, waterfalls, and village visits, ideally arranged with a local guide.

  5. Day 5

    Taveuni Island Fiji, Fiji

    Taveuni is Fiji’s Garden Island, where volcanic slopes, rainforest and waterfalls rise above the Somosomo Strait. From port, explore Bouma National Heritage Park and its Tavoro waterfalls, reached by trails through lush forest. Offshore, Rainbow Reef is famed for coral and marine life, with diving and snorkelling among the island’s signature experiences. Village visits and plantation scenery offer a gentler change of pace; sturdy shoes make inland excursions more rewarding.

  6. Day 7

    Nukualofa, Tonga

    Nuku'alofa, Tonga’s compact capital, brings you ashore on Tongatapu, the kingdom’s largest island. Walk the waterfront to the Royal Palace, a wooden landmark still used by Tonga’s royal family. At Talamahu Market, growers sell taro, yams, coconuts and seasonal fruit beneath a lively roof. Beyond town, Tongatapu’s low coastline reveals blowholes, ancient stone monuments and villages shaped by a living Polynesian culture.

  7. Day 9

    Rarotonga Island

    Rarotonga is the Cook Islands’ largest island, ringed by a turquoise lagoon. Beyond the reef, a forested volcanic interior rises to Mount Te Manga. Circle the coast by bus, browse Punanga Nui Market in Avarua, or swim and snorkel from white-sand beaches. On Sundays, church services bring remarkable singing; inland, trails lead through tropical forest. Stay for the lagoon, but make time for the island’s everyday life.

  8. Day 10

    Aitutaki Island

    Aitutaki’s vast lagoon defines the island: shallow turquoise water, coral reefs and palm-fringed motu. Arutanga’s village roads reveal a quiet, low-lying island of churches, small shops and everyday Cook Islands life. Boat trips reach motu beaches and snorkeling grounds, with One Foot Island a popular stop. Allow time to swim or kayak; the lagoon’s changing blues reward a slower pace.

  9. Day 12

    Bora Bora Island

    Bora Bora’s volcanic silhouette rises from one of French Polynesia’s most celebrated lagoons. Mount Otemanu anchors the view, while a coral reef shelters clear water, small motu and abundant marine life. Explore by boat, snorkel among rays and reef fish, or linger on Matira Beach, the island’s best-known public beach. Beyond the resorts, Vaitape offers a glimpse of everyday island life.

  10. Day 13

    Raiatea Island

    Raiatea is French Polynesia’s sacred island, where history still shapes the landscape. At Taputapuātea, a UNESCO World Heritage site, stone marae overlook the lagoon and speak to the island’s spiritual importance. The lagoon draws sailors and snorkellers, while inland, Mount Temehani shelters the rare tiare apetahi, found nowhere else. Raiatea offers a quieter, more grounded view of the Society Islands, best explored slowly by boat or on foot.

  11. Day 13

    Moorea Island

    Moorea’s jagged volcanic peaks rise above a lagoon so clear that the reef appears close enough to touch. A short ferry ride from Tahiti, this Society Islands destination offers a quieter, greener counterpoint to Papeete. Follow the coast past pineapple fields and small villages. Then climb to Belvedere Lookout for broad views of Cook’s and Opunohu bays. Swim, snorkel or take a lagoon cruise; Moorea rewards unhurried exploration as much as adventure.

  12. Day 13

    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.

Star Breeze Cruises

Published August 9, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard

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