Set Sail in Tahiti
5 Cruise lines to choose from

You can explore the stunning natural beauty of Tahiti in different ways, from total luxury, to a more relaxed Polynesian style. Either way, all the cruises offer great value as they are very inclusive of the key ingredients that make for a great cruising holiday.

There is no better way to experience the unique Tahitian culture. Water activities in crystal blue lagoons to tropical reefs teeming with marine life. Adventures in tropical forests to romantic settings onboard or ashore. All while visiting the wonder of multiple islands that only cruising can offer.

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Oceania Cruises – Tahitian Legends

Sail for 10 nights/11 days on Nautica and Regatta blending sophistication with a contemporary flair to create a casually elegant ambience that embodies the most treasured elements that exquisitely encompass the inimitable style and comfort of Oceania Cruises. This cruise takes in all the key highlights, visiting the Marquesas, Fakarava and an overnight in Bora Bora. The Nautica operates Jan–Mar and Regatta operates Aug–Sep in 2025.

Nautica from NZ$5,092pp share 26 Jan, 5,15, 25 Feb
Regatta from NZ$4,811pp share 16 & 26 Aug, 05 Sep

Bonus inclusion: simply MORE – Free Prepaid Gratuities, Free US$800 Shore Excursions (per stateroom), Free Champagne, Wine, Beer with Meals, Free Gourmet Specialty Dining, Free Unlimited Wi-Fi.

Windstar – Dreams of Tahiti

The newly renovated all-suite Star Breeze cruises from Papeete for 8 days and 7 nights around the Society Islands enjoying visits to one legendary island after the other, an overnight in Bora Bora to advantage of the blue lagoon, Moorea, Raiatea and Huahine offers lush rainforests and the opportunity to experience the Polynesian culture from tikis to tiare flowers. Windstar offers all meals, speciality dining, room service, a full beverage package, unlimited WiFi onboard, prepaid gratuities and use of the water platform and snorkelling gear.

2024–31 Mar 2025 from US$2,999pp share
Estimated NZ$5,079pp share 

Bonus inclusion: Destination Discovery event – An exclusive evening on a special motu to enjoy a private feast accompanied by fire dancing the Polynesian way of sending messages to the Gods.

Paul Gauguin – Tahiti and Society Islands

Your classic itinerary for a 7-night cruise in Tahiti on this small luxury ship specially built to navigate the lagoons and isolated islands that make your journey unique. This fully inclusive voyage offers sophisticated cuisine, an open bar including champagne, wine, beer, spirits and cocktails, unlimited WiFi, water-based activities and onboard entertainment. Cruises are available throughout 2024 and 2025 but are filling fast so book now.

Multiple departures in 2024 and 2025 from AU$5,980pp share
Estimated NZ$6,849pp share

Bonus inclusions: Complimentary Polynesian Blessing Ceremony with champagne to celebrate honeymoons and anniversaries and a visit in Bora Bora to Paul Gauguin’s private beach club. Single supplements are waived on select voyages.

Silversea Cruises – Society Islands, Tuamotus and the Marquesas

The Silver Shadow offers a truly bespoke experience for 12 days and 11 nights cruising around 7 islands and stopping in 7 ports including 2 in the hard to get to Marquesas. Enjoy the Silversea Difference – all suite accommodation, personalised butler service, complimentary beverages, shore excursions and lectures, all meals with specialty dining, unlimited Wi-Fi and all gratuities included.

26 Jan, 19 Feb, 2 and 26 Mar, 6 Apr 2025 from AU$10,000pp share
Estimated NZ$11,459pp share

Paul Gauguin – Tuamotus, Marquesas and Society Islands

A 14-night Polynesian adventure through the Tuamotus with their unique environment, the Marquesas rugged beauty with towering cliffs and flowing waterfalls finishing in the Society Group with white sand, azure waters and lush vegetation, all the while enjoying the luxury of Paul Gauguin’s fully inclusive voyage offering sophisticated cuisine, an open bar including champagne, wine, beer, spirits and cocktails, unlimited WiFi, water based activities and onboard entertainment. We suggest you book early as this cruise is very popular in the US and European markets.

2024 from AU$11,780pp share
Estimated NZ$13,499pp share
2025 from AU$11,750pp share
Estimated NZ$13,469pp share
2026 from AU$10,540pp share
Estimated NZ$12,079pp share

Bonus inclusions: Complimentary Polynesian Blessing Ceremony with champagne to celebrate honeymoons and anniversaries and a visit in Bora Bora to Paul Gauguin’s private beach club. Single supplements are waived on select voyages.

Windstar – Tahitian Treasures and the Magnificent Marquesas

14 days on this go beyond the typical Tahiti cruise, follow in the creative footsteps of artist Paul Gauguin as you explore his home in Hiva Oa, journey to Fakarava’s amazing lagoon, snorkel the coral gardens of Rangiora and swim with the manta rays and reef tipped sharks in Bora Bora’s blue lagoon. Truly a trip to remember. Your Windstar cruise offers all meals, speciality dining, room service, a full beverage package, unlimited WiFi onboard, prepaid gratuities & use of the water platform and snorkelling gear.

26 Sep 2024 from US$6,999pp share
Estimated NZ$11,859pp share
27 Mar 2025 from US$6,999pp share
Estimated NZ$11,859pp share
19Jun,18 Sep 2025 from US$8,245pp share
Estimated NZ$13,979pp share

Bonus inclusion: Destination Discovery event – An exclusive evening on a special motu to enjoy a private feast accompanied by fire dancing the Polynesian way of sending messages to the Gods.

Aranui – Discover the Marquesas

The custom-built Aranui 5 is a dual-purpose passenger/freighter designed to offer the comforts of a cruise liner. Described as a small ship with accommodation for approximately 203 passengers in 103 cabins. There is one restaurant and lounge, 4 bars and an outdoor pool, a spa and a gym. At the 6 inhabited islands of the Marquesas the Aranui unloads goods destined for those destinations and returns to Papeete with cargo of copra, lemons, fish and “noni’. While this is happening passengers experience the richness of the culture and the spectacular scenery. The cruise includes 3 meals per day, wine to share for onboard meals, lunches in local restaurants, planned guided shore excursions and lectures onboard.

2025 from NZ$8587pp share – Book now

Our Teams recent visit to Tahiti

Four of our team members visited Tahiti 22–28 Feb 2024 and spent seven days reviewing our existing product range and looking at new products to ensure we can offer our clients first-hand knowledge and advice when planning their holidays. During the seven days, they spent time in Tahiti, Moorea, Bora Bora and Taha’a plus went onboard Paul Gauguin to inspect the ship and enjoy lunch.

Overall: They felt that Tahiti has much to offer the Kiwi traveller, whether a resort-style holiday or on one of the 5 cruise lines, exploring the islands for a fully inclusive offering, or combine your cruise with visiting some of the many different land options, Tahiti offers a unique and varied experience. Contact us for the expert knowledge required when planning a holiday in Tahiti.

Terms and Conditions
Please ensure that you read all the conditions on our website for each offer above, as they often differ from one another. Our team of Senior Travel Advisors are available to assist with any advice or queries you have.