

Cruise itinerary
23-Night Polynesia Cruise from Papeete, Tahiti
23 nights · Polynesia · 12 ports of call
23-night Polynesia cruise aboard Silver Cloud, departing Papeete, Tahiti and calling at Fakarava, Hiva Oa Island, Tahuata Island, Nuku Hiva Island, Fatu Hiva Island and Gambier Islands and 5 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Silver Cloud
- Cruise line
- Silversea
- Duration
- 23 nights
- Region
- Polynesia
- Departs
- Papeete, Tahiti
- Returns
- Valparaiso
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1

Papeete, Tahiti
Depart 18:00
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

Fakarava
Arrive 11:30 · Depart 17:00
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Tahuata Island
Arrive 14:30 · Depart 23:00
- Day5

Nuku Hiva Island
Arrive 06:30 · Depart 20:00
- Day6
Fatu Hiva Island
Arrive 06:30 · Depart 18:00
- Day7At sea
- Day8At sea
- Day9
Gambier Islands
Arrive 06:30 · Depart 15:00
- Day10

Pitcairn Island
Arrive 13:30 · Depart 18:00
- Day11At sea
- Day12At sea
- Day13At sea
- Day14At sea
- Day15
Easter Island Chile
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day16At sea
- Day17At sea
- Day18At sea
- Day19At sea
- Day20At sea
- Day21
Alexander Selkirk Island Chile
Arrive 07:30 · Depart 17:00
- Day22
Robinson Crusoe Island Chile
Arrive 06:30 · Depart 17:00
- Day23At sea
- Day24

Valparaiso
Arrive 07:00
A historic port city on Chile's central coast, built across steep hills laced with funiculars and painted houses. A UNESCO World Heritage site, it serves as the gateway to Santiago and the Casablanca wine valley, with a busy working harbour below.
- Hillside funiculars
- Cerro Concepción
- Casablanca wineries
Upcoming departures
- 12 Oct 2026
- 23 Oct 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
23-Night Polynesia Cruise from Papeete, Tahiti FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 23-night Polynesia cruise calls at Papeete, Tahiti, Fakarava, Hiva Oa Island, Tahuata Island, Nuku Hiva Island, Fatu Hiva Island, Gambier Islands, Pitcairn Island, Easter Island Chile, Alexander Selkirk Island Chile, Robinson Crusoe Island Chile and Valparaiso.
How many days are spent at sea?
13 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Papeete, Tahiti and ends in Valparaiso.
How long is this cruise?
23 nights aboard Silver Cloud.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 12 Oct 2026 and 23 Oct 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.