Cruise itinerary
13-Night Pacific Cruise from Papeete, Tahiti
13 nights · Pacific · 9 ports of call
13-night Pacific cruise aboard Norwegian Spirit, departing Papeete, Tahiti and calling at Moorea, Bora-Bora, Raiatea, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, Hilo, Hawaii and Kahului-Maui, Hawaii and 2 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Norwegian Spirit
- Cruise line
- Norwegian Cruise Line
- Duration
- 13 nights
- Region
- Pacific
- Departs
- Papeete, Tahiti
- Returns
- Honolulu, Hawaii
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Papeete, Tahiti
Depart 22:00
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 20:00
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
Bora-Bora
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 20:00
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
- Day4
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
- Day5At sea
- Day6At sea
- Day7At sea
- Day8At sea
- Day9At sea
- Day10
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
A sunny town on the dry, leeward Kona coast of the Big Island of Hawaii, long a centre of coffee growing and historic Hawaiian sites. Its small bayfront keeps Ahuʻena Heiau and Huliheʻe Palace, with snorkelling and manta rays just offshore.
- Kona coffee farms
- Huliheʻe Palace
- Manta ray snorkel
- Day11
Hilo, Hawaii
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
The largest town on the Big Island of Hawaii, set on a rainy, green bay on the windward coast. It serves as the gateway to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and is fringed by waterfalls, botanical gardens, and black-sand shorelines.
- Rainbow Falls
- Volcanoes National Park
- Liliʻuokalani Gardens
- Day12
Kahului-Maui, Hawaii
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
The deep-water gateway to Maui, on the island's central isthmus in the Hawaiian chain. Most calls fan out from here to the cliffs and waterfalls of the Road to Hana, the dormant summit of Haleakalā, or the old whaling town of Lahaina.
- Haleakalā summit
- Road to Hana
- Iao Valley
- Day13
Nawiliwili, Hawaii
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
The harbour on Kauai's southeast coast, set where green ridges meet the sea on the Hawaiian island known as the Garden Isle. Nearby lie the Wailua River and Fern Grotto, the red walls of Waimea Canyon and the sheer Na Pali coastline.
- Waimea Canyon
- Wailua River
- Na Pali Coast
- Day14
Honolulu, Hawaii
Arrive 07:00
Hawaii's capital on the island of Oahu, where Waikiki's beach and high-rises meet the volcanic ridge of Diamond Head. The harbour holds the Pearl Harbor memorials, and surf and rainforest valleys lie a short drive away.
- Waikiki Beach
- Diamond Head
- Pearl Harbor
Upcoming departures
- 25 Oct 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
13-Night Pacific Cruise from Papeete, Tahiti FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 13-night Pacific cruise calls at Papeete, Tahiti, Moorea, Bora-Bora, Raiatea, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, Hilo, Hawaii, Kahului-Maui, Hawaii, Nawiliwili, Hawaii and Honolulu, Hawaii.
How many days are spent at sea?
5 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Papeete, Tahiti and ends in Honolulu, Hawaii.
How long is this cruise?
13 nights aboard Norwegian Spirit.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 25 Oct 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.