| Cruise line | Windstar Cruises |
|---|---|
| Ship | Wind Star |
| Duration | 10 nights |
| Port calls | 8 |
| Departures | 1 sailings |
| From fare | $5,298 per person |
| Year built | 1986 |
| Guests | 178 |
| Cabins | 74 |
| Crew | 84 |
| Length | 134 m |
| Beam | 16 m |
| Cruising speed | 13.0 kn |
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Tahiti Island French Polynesia Cruise from Papeete — 11 Days
10 nights · Tahiti Island French Polynesia · Departs Papeete · Visiting Fakarava Atoll Tuamotus, Rangiroa Atoll Tuamotus, Tahaa Island, Raiatea Island, Bora Bora Island, Huahine Island, Moorea Island · Aboard Windstar Cruises on the Wind Star
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Day 1
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.
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Day 3
Fakarava Atoll Tuamotus
Fakarava is a vast coral atoll in the Tuamotu archipelago, where a narrow ribbon of land encloses a luminous lagoon. It is part of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, recognized for its reefs, lagoons and fragile island ecosystems. At Garuae and Tumakohua passes, strong currents draw divers to schools of fish and gray reef sharks. On land, Rotoava offers a quiet glimpse of Tuamotu life, far from resort crowds.
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Day 4
Rangiroa Atoll Tuamotus
In the Tuamotu Archipelago, Rangiroa is a vast coral atoll, its reef enclosing one of the Pacific’s largest lagoons. At Tiputa Pass, currents draw dolphins, rays and reef fish close to shore, while divers explore blue-water drop-offs. On land, quiet villages, black-pearl farms and coconut palms reveal a Polynesia shaped by the sea. Come for the lagoon’s scale, and discover a slower Polynesia, measured by tides, trade winds and open water.
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Day 6
Tahaa Island
Taha’a shares a remarkable lagoon with neighbouring Raiatea, yet keeps a distinctly rural pace. Visit family-run vanilla plantations and learn how the island’s prized beans are grown and cured. Beyond the shore, coral gardens and motu-fringed waters invite snorkelling, while pearl farms offer a glimpse of another local craft. For a gentler day, explore the village roads and pause for views across the lagoon to Raiatea.
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Day 6
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.
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Day 8
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.
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Day 10
Huahine Island
Huahine offers a quieter face of the Society Islands, with forested peaks, clear lagoons and villages set along the coast. Huahine is actually two islands: Huahine Nui and Huahine Iti, joined by a short bridge across a narrow channel. Fare, the principal village, has local shops and a waterfront. At Maeva, ancient marae and stone fish traps reveal Huahine’s Polynesian past. Between stops, look for vanilla plantations and views across the lagoon to coral reefs.
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Day 11
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.
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Day 11
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.
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Published September 24, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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