Cruise itinerary
21-Night Polynesia Cruise from Papeete, Tahiti
21 nights · Polynesia · 13 ports of call
21-night Polynesia cruise aboard Seven Seas Splendor, departing Papeete, Tahiti and calling at Moorea, Huahine, Raiatea, Bora-Bora, Pago Pago and Apia and 6 more.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- Regent Seven Seas Cruises
- Duration
- 21 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
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
Huahine
Arrive 08:00 · 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
- Day4
Raiatea
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day5
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
- Day6At sea
- Day7At sea
- Day8
Pago Pago
Arrive 09:00 · 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
- Day9At sea
- Day10
Apia
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day11At sea
- Day12
Suva
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00
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
- Day13
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
- Day14At sea
- Day15
Mystery Island
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day16
Lifou Island
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day17
Nouméa
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day18At sea
- Day19At sea
- Day20At sea
- Day21
Sydney, New South Wales
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 09:00
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
- Day22
Sydney, New South Wales
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
- 23 Feb 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
21-Night Polynesia Cruise from Papeete, Tahiti FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 21-night Polynesia cruise calls at Papeete, Tahiti, Moorea, Huahine, Raiatea, Bora-Bora, Pago Pago, Apia, Suva, Lautoka, Mystery Island, Lifou Island, Nouméa and Sydney, New South Wales.
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 Sydney, New South Wales.
How long is this cruise?
21 nights aboard Seven Seas Splendor.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 23 Feb 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.