Tahiti Cruises to the French Polynesia

The ultimate South Pacific cruise takes you to Tahiti, the world’s definition of paradise. The island of Tahiti comes complete with miles of white sandy beaches, fantastic marine life and a circle of mountain peaks. The average air and water temperature is about 79 degrees (F) year round. The Tahitians of today still maintain their heritage and traditions of their Maohi ancestors. Papeete is the capital of Tahiti and was once a gathering place where Tahitians came to fill their calabashes with fresh water. Now Papeete is the gateway of the country with world-class resorts, spas, fine dining, nightclubs, open markets, pearl shops and boutiques. Tahiti of the South Pacific is approximately 8 hours by plane from the city of Los Angeles.

Cruising the South Pacific Islands

Princess Cruises offer a 27 nights cruise aboard the Royal Princess ship originating from Papeete, Tahiti with port-of-calls to Moorea, Bora Bora, Pitcairn Island, Easter Island, San Martin Lima, Quito, Panama Canal, San Blas Islands, Limon Costa Rica and ending in Fort Lauderdale Florida. The Royal Princess offers fresh-water swimming pools, casino, al fresco dining on deck, one of the best stocked library at sea and broadway-style production shows. The Royal Princess is 592 feet in length, accommodates 710 passengers with 355 state-rooms of which 250 are balcony equipped.

Amenities of the Tahiti Cruises

Princess Cruises offers a 10 day round-trip cruise from Papeete, Tahiti aboard the Ocean Princess. This 10 day cruise includes 7 ports-of-call which include Bora Bora, Moorea and Raiatea. The Ocean Princess ship offers 200 balcony staterooms, accommodates 670 passengers, 30,200 gross tons measuring 592 feet in length and Bermudan registered. The Ocean Princess offers several restaurants including Sterling Steakhouse, Sabatinis Italian, Panorama Buffet, Pizzeria, Deck Barbeque, Cabaret Lounge and the list goes on. Entertainment includes afternoon tea, casino activities, fresh water swimming, 2 spas and gym with fitness area, golf practice cage, jogging track, shuffleboard, 24-hour internet service, library, card room and duty-free boutique shopping.

South Pacific Adventures

Paul Gauguin cruises offer a 7-nights round-trip itinerary originating from Papeete, Tahiti, including port-of-calls to Raiatea, Taha'a, Bora Bora and Moorea aboard the Gauguin cruise liner. The Gauguin is the only luxury ship in French Polynesia offering PADI certification on-board. The Gauguin offers complimentary kayaking, windsurfing, waterskiing, on-board watersports marina and a professional special events planning staff to assist with wedding, anniversary and family reunion plans.

Cruise West Adventures

Cruise West offers an 18 nights intimate cruise aboard their Spirit of Oceanus flagship for 120 guests, all in outside suites with picture window or porthole. 15 suites on the Sun and Sports Decks feature private teak balconies. The itinerary includes 12 port-of-calls which include embark from Easter Island Chile, then on to Ducie Island, Henderson Island, Pitcairn Island Mangareve Island, Acteon, Pukarua, Amanu, Mataiva and ending in Papeete, Tahiti. This cruise guarantees you will not miss a sun-rise or sun-set.

Princess Cruise Adventures

Princess Cruise Line offers a 29-nights round-trip cruise on Their new Sapphire Princess ship embarking from Los Angeles, California with port-a-calls to Hilo, Honolulu, Kauai, Maui, Pago Pago, Apia, Bora Bora, Moorea and Papeete, Tahiti. The Sapphire Princess is 951 feet in length, 2,670 passenger capacity and has a crew of 1,100. The Sapphire Princess has 4 fresh water pools, duty-free boutique shopping, Lotus Spa, specialty restaurants, Vegas-style entertainment and activities of just about whatever you may desire.