Cruise itinerary
22-Night Polynesia Cruise from Papeete, Tahiti
22 nights · Polynesia · 15 ports of call
22-night Polynesia cruise aboard Crystal Serenity, departing Papeete, Tahiti and calling at Moorea, Raiatea, Bora-Bora, Pago Pago, Apia and Suva and 8 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Crystal Serenity
- Cruise line
- Crystal
- Duration
- 22 nights
- Region
- Polynesia
- Departs
- Papeete, Tahiti
- Returns
- Auckland
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Papeete, Tahiti
The capital of French Polynesia, on the island of Tahiti in the South Pacific. Its waterfront market sells black pearls and tropical fruit, food-truck roulottes gather by the harbour at night, and it serves as the gateway to nearby Moorea and Bora Bora.
- Papeete Market
- Black pearls
- Moorea ferry
- Day2
Moorea
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
A volcanic island in French Polynesia in the South Pacific, just northwest of Tahiti. Jagged green peaks rise above two deep bays, Cook's and Opunohu, with a turquoise lagoon, coral reefs and pineapple plantations on the slopes.
- Cook's Bay
- Mount Rotui
- Lagoon snorkelling
- Day3
Raiatea
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 23:00
A mountainous island in French Polynesia's Society group, sharing a lagoon with neighbouring Tahaa. Regarded as a sacred heartland of Polynesian culture, it holds the great marae of Taputapuatea and serves as a base for inter-island sailing.
- Taputapuatea marae
- Mount Temehani
- shared lagoon
- Day4
Bora-Bora
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
A volcanic island in French Polynesia, ringed by a turquoise lagoon and a barrier reef. The jagged peak of Mount Otemanu rises at its centre, while overwater bungalows, coral gardens and lagoon excursions draw visitors across the South Pacific.
- Mount Otemanu
- Turquoise lagoon
- Coral gardens
- Day5At sea
- Day6At sea
- Day7At sea
- Day8
Pago Pago
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
The capital of American Samoa, set on a dramatic deep harbour ringed by jagged green peaks in the South Pacific. The crater walls of an extinct volcano enclose the bay, with rainforest, traditional Samoan villages and a national park nearby.
- Pago Pago Harbor
- Rainforest peaks
- National Park
- Day9
Apia
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
The capital of Samoa, set on the north coast of Upolu island in the South Pacific. A working harbour town backed by green ridges, it is known for its Sunday markets, the writer Robert Louis Stevenson's hilltop estate, and nearby waterfalls and lava-rock pools.
- Robert Louis Stevenson Museum
- Papaseea sliding rocks
- Apia Market
- Day10At sea
- Day11At sea
- Day12
Suva
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
The capital of Fiji, set on the south-east coast of the main island of Viti Levu. A green, rainy harbour city, it keeps colonial-era buildings, a lively municipal market and the Fiji Museum amid the surrounding tropical hills.
- Municipal market
- Fiji Museum
- Thurston Gardens
- Day13
Lautoka
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
Fiji's second city and main sugar port, set on the western coast of Viti Levu. It is a departure point for the Mamanuca and Yasawa islands, with their reef-fringed lagoons, and sits within reach of the drier coral coast and inland highlands.
- Mamanuca Islands
- Yasawa Islands
- Viti Levu
- Day14At sea
- Day15
Champagne Bay, Espiritu Santo Island
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day16
Port Vila
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
The capital of Vanuatu in the South Pacific, set around a harbour on the island of Efate. Its waterfront market, nearby reefs and lagoons, a cascading set of blue swimming holes and a relaxed Melanesian pace draw visitors ashore.
- Mele Cascades
- Blue Lagoon
- Port Vila market
- Day17
Mystery Island
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day18
Lifou Island
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day19
Nouméa
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
The capital of New Caledonia, a French territory in the South Pacific ringed by one of the world's largest lagoons. The town carries a Franco-Melanesian character, with waterfront markets and beaches along the Anse Vata and Baie des Citrons bays.
- Anse Vata beach
- Tjibaou Cultural Centre
- Lagoon snorkelling
- Day20At sea
- Day21At sea
- Day22
Bay of Islands
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
A scenic subtropical region at the top of New Zealand's North Island, made up of many islands scattered across a sheltered bay. Known for sailing, dolphins and game fishing, it holds the historic settlements of Russell and Waitangi, where the country's founding treaty was signed.
- Waitangi grounds
- Russell village
- Dolphin watching
- Day23
Auckland
Arrive 07:00
New Zealand's largest city, spread across a narrow isthmus between two harbours. Known as the City of Sails for its yacht-filled waters, it pairs a Sky Tower skyline with nearby volcanic cones, vineyards and black-sand surf beaches.
- Sky Tower
- City of Sails
- Waiheke Island
Upcoming departures
- 8 Feb 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
22-Night Polynesia Cruise from Papeete, Tahiti FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 22-night Polynesia cruise calls at Papeete, Tahiti, Moorea, Raiatea, Bora-Bora, Pago Pago, Apia, Suva, Lautoka, Champagne Bay, Espiritu Santo Island, Port Vila, Mystery Island, Lifou Island, Nouméa, Bay of Islands and Auckland.
How many days are spent at sea?
8 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Papeete, Tahiti and ends in Auckland.
How long is this cruise?
22 nights aboard Crystal Serenity.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 8 Feb 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.