French Polynesia Cruises: Ports, Ships and Things to Do

At a glance

25 current cruises call at the 12 ports Cruiseable lists under French Polynesia, on 3 ships from 2 cruise lines. The busiest of those ports is Nuku Hiva, on 25 itineraries. The lowest lead fare across those cruises is $4,900. The lines sailing the most of them are Silversea (21) and Oceania Cruises (4).

About

Raiatea is a geographically diverse marvel that is the largest island in the French Polynesian Leeward Group. Recently the port and waterfront areas have enjoyed incredible rebuilding, and the wharf is now a beautiful destination that is a pleasure to visit. As your ship approaches the shores of Raiatea, you can see Mount Temahani, the dormant volcano that once wreaked havoc on this lovely island. The Black Pearl Farms and the Vanilla Plantations are glorious one-of-a-kind sights that will captivate your mind and dazzle your eyes. Scuba diving and snorkeling in the coral reefs and the lagoon are two more musts when visiting Raiatea.

Photos of French Polynesia

Visit French Polynesia in the South Pacific on a Paul Gauguin cruise.
Ocean Princess — the smallest ship in the Princess fleet alongside her twin, Pacific Princess — sails through the emerald lagoon of Taha’a in French Polynesia.
Explore Huahine on your own or with a friend during a Tere Moana shore excursion.
Visit with islanders in French Polynesia on Lindblad Expeditions.
Enjoy a perfect sunset on a Lindblad Expeditions voyage.
Find those perfect out-of-the-way spots on a Lindblad Expeditions sailing in the South Seas.
Beautiful sunsets and warm breezes await you on your Lindblad expedition to the South Pacific.
Clear waters and warm sun await you in the South Pacific on a Lindblad expedition.
Find your rainbow over the islands of the South Pacific on your Lindblad expedition.
Observe blacktip reef sharks — they're timid around people — on a Lindblad Expeditions voyage to the South Pacific.
Get up close and personal with some reef fish on a Lindblad expedition to the South Pacific.
Look but don't touch: a sea urchin spotted during a Lindblad expedition to the South Pacific.
Take in the perfect sunset on a Lindblad expedition.
A Lindblad expedition comes upon locals in thatch huts in the South Pacific.
Explore a rich underwater world on a Lindblad expedition to the South Pacific.
Visit out of the way South Pacific islets on a Lindblad Expeditions.
Pick some dream islands and wade into a cool South Pacific reef on a Lindblad expedition.
All ages can enjoy glimpsing South Pacific tropical fish from a reef boat during a Lindblad expedition.
Find your bliss in the tropical reefs of the South Pacific on Lindblad Expeditions.
Capture your adventures on Lindblad Expeditions to the South Pacific.
Relax on board after a day exploring tropical islands on your Lindblad expedition.
Explore out-of-the-way island locales on your Lindblad excursion on National Geographic Orion.
An aerial of a Lindblad expedition on National Geographic Orion in the South Pacific.
Cruise through French Polynesia and stop at exotic Fatu Hiva on your Ponant sailing.