A Selection of Quality Cruise Holidays from Tahiti
and the Islands of French Polynesia in the South Pacific
French Polynesia is renowned
for its turquoise seas, white beaches, stunning
volcanic islands, fragrant tropical flowers
and its warm, friendly welcome. Rising out
of a vast ocean, the five archipelagos comprising
118 islands richly deserve their reputation
as the sparkling gems of the South Pacific.
Even their names suggest their exotic
flavour:
Tahiti. Moorea. Rangiroa. Bora Bora.
Whether you wish to dive, snorkel or simply
swim in the turquoise lagoons, explore the colourful
ribbons of reef in a glass-bottomed boat, or just
find your own paradise beach beneath the jagged
mountains, our cruise holidays provide the perfect
way to discover these jewels in comfort and style.
The Society Islands are usually the starting point for cruises around French Polynesia, with Tahiti a focal point, along with its lively capital of Papeete. With fabulous restaurants, spas and superb markets, Papeete is a stimulating introduction to the area. Here you’ll also find the unique multicoloured ‘black’ pearls.
Intrepid seafarers settled here centuries before Europeans such as Captain James Cook and William Bligh of HMS Bounty made landfall. The people are renown for their beauty, artistry and warmth of welcome. Their fascinating tattoos, which itself is a Tahitian word, reflect some of the beauty they found all around them.
Bora Bora, the ‘romantic island’, offers Mount Otenamu, the island’s dramatic peak that offers a stunning backdrop to crystal clear lagoons teeming with brightly coloured fish amongst the coral. Moorea is a delight to the senses, with cascading waterfalls, scented hibiscus gardens, simple pastel villages and dazzling birds of paradise.
A wonderland for divers, Rangiroa is the second largest atoll in the world. A narrow circle of land comprising 250 islets and sandbars surround a fabulous lagoon. 800 species of fish have been recorded around these rich waters, including colourful clown fish, angelfish and giant manta rays, as well as sharks, sea turtles and dolphins.
The Marquesas have remained virtually untouched for hundreds of years, creating a fascinating culture that captivated such artists as painter Paul Gauguin whose final resting place is on the island of Hiva Oa. The ‘Mystic Island’ of Nuka Hiva contains a compelling mix of ancient religious sites and the natural beauty of fertile valleys and plummeting waterfalls.
With so much to explore and enjoy, our carefully chosen selection of quality cruises cannot fail to leave a lasting impression on you, with or without a souvenir tattoo!
Tahiti Cruises Selection
Below is our selection of the best Tahiti Cruises. They are shown by the different types of cruise.
Tahiti Cruises - Small Ship Cruises |
| Cruise Name | | Cruise Route | Nights | Cruise Line | Price From |
View Full Cruise Details An unforgettable cruise to scattered islands of the South Pacific aboard the comfortable and well-equipped supply vessel, Aranui 3, revealing remote and beautiful islands with the benefit of expert local knowledgeItinerary: Papeete (Tahiti); Fakarava (Tuamotu Islands); At Sea; Ua Pou (Hakahau - Hakahetau) Marquesas; Nuku Hiva (Taiohae - Hatiheu - Taipivai); Hiva Oa (Atuona); Fatu Hiva (Omoa - Hanavave); Hiva Oa (Puamau - Hanaiapa); Tahuata (Vaitahu - Hapatoni); Ua Huka (Vaipaee-Hane-Hokatu), Ua Pou (Hakahau); Nuku Hiva (Taiohae), Ua Pou (Hakahau); At Sea; Rangiroa (Tuamotu Islands); Papeete (Tahiti) Departures in: 2012 - Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec; 2013 - Jan, Feb, Mar |
Tahiti Cruises - Luxury Cruises |
| Cruise Name | | Cruise Route | Nights | Cruise Line | Price From |
View Full Cruise Details A 10-night luxury cruise holiday around beautiful French Polynesia and Society Islands from Tahiti on board award-winning small ship, Paul Gauguin, also with Christmas and New Year departuresItinerary: UK - Los Angeles; Los Angeles to Papeete (Tahiti); Raiatea (Society Islands); Motu Mahana (Society Islands); Bora Bora (Society Islands); Bora Bora (Society Islands); Moorea (Society Islands); Moorea (Society Islands) to Tahiti; Papeete (Tahiti) to Los Angeles (USA); Los Angeles (USA) - UK; UK Departures in: 2012 - Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Oct, Dec |
View Full Cruise Details A wonderful 13-night cruise holiday of the South Pacific, sailing to the paradise islands of Tahiti, the atoll isles of Tuamotus and the Society Islands aboard the award-winning MS Paul GauguinItinerary: UK - Los Angeles; Los Angeles - Papeete, Tahiti; Huahine, Society Islands; Fakarava (Tuamotus); Rangiroa, Tuamotus; Bora Bora, Society Islands; Bora Bora (Society Islands); Bora Bora (Society Islands); Taha'a (Motu Mahana) (Society Islands); Moorea (Society Islands); Moorea (Society Islands); Papeete (Tahiti); Los Angeles - UK; UK Departures in: 2012 - Mar, May, Jul, Sep |
View Full Cruise Details A 14-night luxury cruise holiday from Tahiti aboard MS Paul Gauguin to the idyllic Polynesian paradise of the Cook and Society IslandsItinerary: UK - Los Angeles (USA); Los Angeles (USA) to Papeete (Tahiti ); Huahine (Society Islands); At sea; Aitutaki (Cook Islands); Rarotonga (Cook Islands); At sea; Bora Bora (Society Islands); Taha'a (Motu Mahana); Moorea (Society Islands); Papeete (Tahiti) to Los Angeles (USA); Los Angeles (USA) to UK; UK Departures in: 2012 - Mar, May, Jun |
View Full Cruise Details A 16-night luxury cruise holiday from Papeete to Fiji, through the paradise islands and atolls of the South Pacific aboard MS HanseaticItinerary: Papeete (Tahiti ); Huahine (Society Islands); At sea; Rarotonga (Cook Islands) - Aitutakai Atoll (Cook Islands) - Palmerston Atoll (Cook Islands); At sea; Apia (Samoa) - Fagamalo (Samoa); At sea; At sea; Neiafu (Tonga) - Maia (Tonga) - Ha'apai (Tonga) - Nuku'alofa (Tonga); At sea; Levuka (Fiji) - Leleuvia (Fiji) - Lautoka (Fiji); Lautoka (Fiji) Departures in: 2012 - Mar |
View Full Cruise Details A 17-night expedition cruise of the South Pacific from Auckland aboard MS Bremen visiting the Bay of Islands, Norfolk Island, New Caledonia, the Vamuatu archipelago and the islands of FijiItinerary: Auckland (New Zealand); Bay of Islands (New Zealand); At sea; Norfolk Island (Australia); At sea; Noumea (Ile des Pins, New Caledonia); At sea; Vanuatu; At sea; Fiji; Lautoka (Fiji) Departures in: 2013 - Mar |
View Full Cruise Details A 17-night South Pacific cruise holiday aboard the luxurious MS Paul Gauguin, to the far-flung paradise of the Marquesas, Tuamotus and Society IslandsItinerary: UK - Los Angeles (USA); Los Angeles (USA) - Papeete (Tahiti ); At sea; Fakarava (Tuamotus); At sea; Hanavave (Fatu Hiva); Atuona (Hiva Oa); Vaipaee (Ua Huka) (Marquesas Islands); Tiaohae (Nuku Hiva) (Marquesas Islands); At sea; Huahine (Society Islands); Bora Bora (Society Islands); Taha'a (Motu Mahana); Moorea (Tahiti); Papeete (Tahiti) - Los Angeles (USA); Los Angeles (USA) - UK; UK Departures in: 2012 - Apr, Aug, Nov |
Tahiti Cruises - Mid-size Ship Cruises |
| Cruise Name | | Cruise Route | Nights | Cruise Line | Price From |
View Full Cruise Details Itinerary: Fly UK/Los Angeles, USA; Fly Los Angeles to Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia. Embark; Papeete, Tahiti; Huahine, French Polynesia; At sea; Rangiroa, Tuamotu Atolls; At sea; Raiatea, French Polynesia; Bora Bora, French Polynesia; Moorea, French Polynesia; Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia.; Los Angeles, USA; Arrive UK Departures in: 2012 - Dec; 2013 - Jan, Feb |
View Full Cruise Details Cruise across the Pacific Ocean for 11-nights onboard Ocean Princess from Honolulu to Bora Bora and TahitiItinerary: Nawiliwili (Kauai, Hawaii); Lahaina (Maui, Hawaii); Hilo (Hawaii); At Sea; Bora Bora (French Polynesia); Moorea (French Polynesia); Papeete (Tahiti, French Polynesia) Departures in: 2012 - Feb, Dec; 2013 - Jan, Feb, Mar |
