Cruise itinerary
12-Night World Cruise Cruise from Papeete, Tahiti
12 nights · World Cruise · 8 ports of call
12-night World Cruise cruise aboard Seabourn Quest, departing Papeete, Tahiti and calling at Moorea, Bora-Bora, Aitutaki, Crossing the International Date Line, Nuku'alofa and Whangarei and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Seabourn Quest
- Cruise line
- Seabourn
- Duration
- 12 nights
- Region
- World Cruise
- Departs
- Papeete, Tahiti
- Returns
- Auckland
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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 08:00 · 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
- Day3
Bora-Bora
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 22:00
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
- Day5
Aitutaki
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day6At sea
- Day7
Crossing the International Date Line
A riverside town in An Giang Province on the Mekong Delta in southern Vietnam, near the Cambodian border. Tân Châu is known for its silk-weaving tradition, floating fish farms, and as a quiet stop on Mekong river cruises.
- Silk weaving
- Mekong fish farms
- Delta villages
- Day8
Nuku'alofa
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day9At sea
- Day10At sea
- Day11At sea
- Day12
Whangarei
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day13
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
- 9 Feb 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
12-Night World Cruise Cruise from Papeete, Tahiti FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 12-night World Cruise cruise calls at Papeete, Tahiti, Moorea, Bora-Bora, Aitutaki, Crossing the International Date Line, Nuku'alofa, Whangarei and Auckland.
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 Auckland.
How long is this cruise?
12 nights aboard Seabourn Quest.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 9 Feb 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.