Cruise itinerary
28-Night Polynesia Cruise from Papeete, Tahiti
28 nights · Polynesia · 18 ports of call
28-night Polynesia cruise aboard Seabourn Quest, departing Papeete, Tahiti and calling at Moorea, Bora-Bora, Aitutaki, Nukualofa, Whangarei and Auckland and 11 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Seabourn Quest
- Cruise line
- Seabourn
- Duration
- 28 nights
- Region
- Polynesia
- Departs
- Papeete, Tahiti
- Returns
- Sydney, New South Wales
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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
- Day7At sea
- Day8At sea
- Day9
Nukualofa
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day10At sea
- Day11At sea
- Day12At sea
- Day13
Whangarei
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day14
Auckland
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 22:00
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
- Day15
Tauranga
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 23:45
A harbour city on New Zealand's Bay of Plenty, guarded by the extinct volcanic cone of Mauao at the foot of Mount Maunganui. Its surf beaches and the geothermal springs of Rotorua inland make it a popular North Island call.
- Mount Maunganui
- Surf beaches
- Rotorua geysers
- Day16At sea
- Day17
Napier
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day18
Wellington
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 22:00
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
- Day19
Picton
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
A small harbour town at the head of Queen Charlotte Sound, the gateway between New Zealand's two main islands. Forested inlets surround the bay, and the Queen Charlotte Track and Marlborough wine country lie close by.
- Marlborough Sounds
- Queen Charlotte Track
- Edwin Fox ship
- Day20
Kaikoura
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day21
Akaroa
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day22
Timaru
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day23
Dunedin
Arrive 06:00 · Depart 18:00
A coastal city on New Zealand's South Island, built around a long natural harbour and shaped by Scottish settlers. It keeps Victorian and Edwardian architecture, and the Otago Peninsula at its edge is known for albatross, penguins, and seals.
- Otago Peninsula
- Royal albatross colony
- Larnach Castle
- Day24
Oban
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 15:00
- Day25
Fiordland National Park
- Day26At sea
- Day27At sea
- Day28At sea
- Day29
Sydney, New South Wales
Arrive 07:00
Australia's harbour city, whose cruise terminal sits across the water from the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. The ferries at Circular Quay reach Manly and Bondi, while the historic Rocks district lies right beside the berths.
- Opera House
- Harbour Bridge
- Bondi Beach
Upcoming departures
- 9 Feb 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
28-Night Polynesia Cruise from Papeete, Tahiti FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 28-night Polynesia cruise calls at Papeete, Tahiti, Moorea, Bora-Bora, Aitutaki, Nukualofa, Whangarei, Auckland, Tauranga, Napier, Wellington, Picton, Kaikoura, Akaroa, Timaru, Dunedin, Oban, Fiordland National Park and Sydney, New South Wales.
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 Sydney, New South Wales.
How long is this cruise?
28 nights aboard Seabourn Quest.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 9 Feb 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.