South Pacific Cruise: Tahiti, Bora Bora and the Islands of Polynesia

The ship lies at anchor in the lagoon of Bora Bora, and the water all around shimmers in shades of blue you will see nowhere else, from turquoise through jade to deep lapis. Above the island, Mount Otemanu rises into the sky, and on the reef the surf breaks softly. The South Pacific is not a destination; it is a promise. And it keeps it.

French Polynesia is the very idea of the South Seas: hundreds of islands and atolls, scattered across an ocean as large as Europe. The gateway is Tahiti with the port city of Papeete. From there the voyage leads to the Society Islands, to Moorea with its jagged peaks, to famous Bora Bora, to Huahine and Raiatea. Further out lie the Tuamotu atolls of Fakarava and Rangiroa, where life unfolds beneath the water and manta rays and sharks drift through the passes.

Because the islands lie so far apart, the small ship is the natural way to connect them; the Paul Gauguin was purpose-built for these waters and calls at lagoons no large ship can reach. The South Pacific is a year-round destination with a warm, steady climate. The voyages usually last around eleven nights, with shorter island loops and longer passages out to the Marquesas.

Why book with ivent-sailing

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You pay not a single euro more than with the cruise line. We have agreed a commission with our partners.

Independent advice

We recommend the voyage that suits you, because we have no ship of our own to fill. In our consultation we can go into the small differences that make the experience yours.

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With us you receive a travel-security certificate and book with insolvency and consumer protection under German travel law.

All-round package

If you wish, we arrange the whole experience including travel there and back.

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Which route, which cruise line, which season, we settle that best in conversation. Without obligation and free of charge, and you book secured by the travel-security certificate under German law.

Your expert

Kristina Karg

Good to know

When is the best time for the South Pacific?

All year round. From May to October it is a little drier and cooler, from November to April warmer and more lush; there is no bad time.

Which ship sails French Polynesia?

Chiefly the Paul Gauguin, a small ship purpose-built for the South Pacific that reaches the shallow lagoons.

Which islands will I see?

Tahiti and Moorea, Bora Bora, Huahine and Raiatea, and the Tuamotu atolls of Fakarava and Rangiroa; longer voyages reach the Marquesas.

How long does a voyage last?

Usually around eleven nights, with shorter island loops from a week and longer passages of up to three weeks.

What does a South Pacific cruise cost?

From around €2,580 per person, depending on ship, cabin and route.

Is the long journey there worth it?

Yes. We help you arrange your flights, and often a night in Tahiti, so that the voyage begins in a relaxed way.

South Pacific Cruise