What cruiselines sail to Tahiti, etc

[andynapril]

Trying to look for cruises to Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc. I can only find Princess. Are there other cruiselines? Not Crystal or the really expensive ones. :) Just want to explore my options. Thanks.

[Fletcher]

Try Paul Gauguin cruises - not done one myself but people seem to like them. Ship carries about 300 passengers, does all the usual Society Islands and also has occasional trips out to the Marquesas. In this area, the bigger the ship the lesser the experience.

[Bucky3]

HA has had round trips from San Diego, not sure about the future. Princess has a 28-day on the Sapphire next fall - October 22, 2011 RT from LA to Hawaii, Samoa, Tahiti & back to LA. We're booked along with over 150 other ccers already on our roll call. Come join us!

[ScottishMaid]

Holland America has 30 day round trips from San Diego on the Rotterdam in Sep, Nov 2010, Jan, March 2011 and during the following winter 2011- 2012.

Visiting Hawaii, Cook Islands and French Polynesia

[EmsMom]

Check out Oceania for 2012. They are having a 2 for 1 sale and some of the cruises are in the South Pacific. And they included airfare which sometimes can cost as much as the cruise. We did the Tahitian Princess a few years ago and it was really awesome. Can't wait to go back!

[hulagrandma]

Check out RCCL- April 5 on Radiance of the Seas from Sydney - Hawaii

with stop in Tahiti, New Zealand, Bay of Islands

[Cruise Junky]

There are a few that go through the Islands on longer cruises, but if you strictly want to sail the islands then Paul Gauguin, Princess and Oceania.

[flamomo]

We did the 10 day Princess cruise r/t Papeete in 2008, and had a wonderful time. THe ship was the Tahitian Princess (now the Ocean Princess), which is one of the small ones ---- < 70 passengers.

We're very excited to be booked to do the same 28 day cruise on the Sapphire as

Bucky3 is going on in Oct. 2011 One great thing about that one is that it's r/t LA, so no long (and expensive) flight to Papeete. The fares are quite good for 4 weeks of cruising.

[newfiegirl4]

Hey,

Booked on the Oceania for Jan/1012.Tatihitan Breeze.Took advantage of the 2 for 1 sale.11 day Cruise to the Polyneisan Islands,including Bora Bora!!! I'm so excited.1st time for Oceania.Flying out of Tronto,Canada.We are from NL,so we have to get to TO first!When the itinerary comes out we want to be in TO at least the day before so there's no delays. :)

[Floridiana]

If you are willing to fly to Papeete, you can take the Aranui, a freighter that takes a two week tour up to the Marquesas Islands and back. About 150 passengers, all excursions included, wine included with dinner. Their cheapest options are two youth hostel style rooms, but most people stay in cabins, some of which have balconies.

 

Crew is Polynesian, passengers are international (about 40% English speaking, 40 % French speaking, the rest speak German or other languages) Check out the Aranui website.

 

One caveat: This is not a dress up in tux, dine on lobster and caviar ship, but it is not roughing it either. The Aranui has a swimming pool and a busy bar.