Cruise itinerary
21-Night Pacific Cruise from Papeete, Tahiti
21 nights · Pacific · 14 ports of call
21-night Pacific cruise aboard Seven Seas Explorer, departing Papeete, Tahiti and calling at Huahine, Bora-Bora, Cruising the South Pacific Ocean, Crossing the International Date Line, Apia and Vava'u and 7 more.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- Regent Seven Seas Cruises
- Duration
- 21 nights
- Region
- Pacific
- Departs
- Papeete, Tahiti
- Returns
- Auckland
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Papeete, Tahiti
Depart 23:00
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
Huahine
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
One of the quieter Society Islands in French Polynesia, ringed by lagoon and split into two halves joined by a bridge. Known for vanilla plantations, ancient stone marae and the sacred blue-eyed eels of Faie.
- Maeva marae
- Vanilla farms
- Lagoon snorkelling
- Day3
Bora-Bora
Arrive 07:00
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
Bora-Bora
Depart 12:00
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
- Day5
Cruising the South Pacific Ocean
- Day6
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
- Day7
Cruising the South Pacific Ocean
- Day8
Apia
Arrive 11:00 · 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
- Day9
Cruising the South Pacific Ocean
- Day10
Vava'u
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day11
Cruising the South Pacific Ocean
- Day12
Savusavu
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day13
Suva
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day14
Lautoka
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day15
Cruising the South Pacific Ocean
- Day16
Luganville
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day17
Cruising the South Pacific Ocean
- Day18
Nouméa
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day19
Cruising the South Pacific Ocean
- Day20
Cruising the South Pacific Ocean
- Day21
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
- Day22
Auckland
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
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 Jan 2029
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
21-Night Pacific Cruise from Papeete, Tahiti FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 21-night Pacific cruise calls at Papeete, Tahiti, Huahine, Bora-Bora, Cruising the South Pacific Ocean, Crossing the International Date Line, Apia, Vava'u, Savusavu, Suva, Lautoka, Luganville, 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?
21 nights aboard Seven Seas Explorer.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 9 Jan 2029. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.