Cruise itinerary
12-Night Pacific Cruise from Papeete, Tahiti
12 nights · Pacific · 8 ports of call
12-night Pacific cruise aboard Silver Dawn, departing Papeete, Tahiti and calling at Bora-Bora, Huahine, At Sea, Rarotonga, Pago Pago and Apia and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Silver Dawn
- Cruise line
- Silversea
- Duration
- 12 nights
- Region
- Pacific · Oceania · Polynesia
- Departs
- Papeete, Tahiti
- Returns
- Lautoka
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Papeete, Tahiti
Depart 19:00
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
Bora-Bora
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 21:00
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
- 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
At Sea
- Day5
Rarotonga
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day6
At Sea
- Day7
At Sea
- Day8
Pago Pago
Arrive 07:00 · 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
- Day9
At Sea
- Day10
Apia
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00
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
- Day11
At Sea
- Day12
At Sea
- Day13
Lautoka
Arrive 07:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 30 Jan 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
12-Night Pacific Cruise from Papeete, Tahiti FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 12-night Pacific cruise calls at Papeete, Tahiti, Bora-Bora, Huahine, At Sea, Rarotonga, Pago Pago, Apia and Lautoka.
How many days are spent at sea?
6 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Papeete, Tahiti and ends in Lautoka.
How long is this cruise?
12 nights aboard Silver Dawn.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 30 Jan 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.