Cruise itinerary
25-Night Polynesia Cruise from Papeete, Tahiti
25 nights · Polynesia · 16 ports of call
25-night Polynesia cruise aboard Crystal Symphony, departing Papeete, Tahiti and calling at Moorea, Raiatea, Bora-Bora, Pago Pago, Suva and Lautoka and 9 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Crystal Symphony
- Cruise line
- Crystal
- Duration
- 25 nights
- Region
- Polynesia
- Departs
- Papeete, Tahiti
- Returns
- Melbourne, Victoria
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Moorea
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day2
Raiatea
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 20:00
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
- Day3
Bora-Bora
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day4At sea
- Day5At sea
- Day6
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
- Day7At sea
- Day8
Suva
Arrive 09:00 · 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
- Day9At sea
- Day10
Lautoka
Arrive 20:00 · Depart 20:00
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
- Day11At sea
- Day12
Port Vila
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day13
Lifou Island
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day14
Nouméa
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 21:00
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
- Day15
Isle of Pines
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day16At sea
- Day17At sea
- Day18
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
- Day19
Auckland
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 23:00
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
- Day20At sea
- Day21
Napier
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
A Hawke's Bay town on New Zealand's North Island, rebuilt in Art Deco style after a 1931 earthquake. The seafront streets carry one of the world's finest concentrations of 1930s architecture, with surrounding hills given over to vineyards.
- Art Deco quarter
- Hawke's Bay wineries
- Marine Parade
- Day22
Wellington
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
New Zealand's capital, set around a deep harbour at the windy southern tip of the North Island. It is known for its cafés, the Te Papa national museum and the Cuba Street arts quarter, with the cable car climbing to gardens above the bay.
- Te Papa museum
- Cuba Street
- Cable car
- Day23At sea
- Day24At sea
- Day25At sea
- Day26
Melbourne, Victoria
Arrive 07:00
The capital of Victoria in southeastern Australia, set on Port Phillip Bay along the Yarra River. Known for laneway coffee culture, street art and grand Victorian arcades, it spreads into leafy gardens, sporting grounds and the seaside suburb of St Kilda.
- Laneway cafés
- Queen Victoria Market
- St Kilda
Upcoming departures
- 14 Feb 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
25-Night Polynesia Cruise from Papeete, Tahiti FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 25-night Polynesia cruise calls at Papeete, Tahiti, Moorea, Raiatea, Bora-Bora, Pago Pago, Suva, Lautoka, Port Vila, Lifou Island, Nouméa, Isle of Pines, Bay of Islands, Auckland, Napier, Wellington and Melbourne, Victoria.
How many days are spent at sea?
11 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Papeete, Tahiti and ends in Melbourne, Victoria.
How long is this cruise?
25 nights aboard Crystal Symphony.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 14 Feb 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.