Just a knot longer
Hang tight. We're checking the weather.
Just a knot longer
Hang tight. We're checking the weather.
French Polynesia · Ships call at Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia
Ships tie up on the Papeete waterfront, a block from the central market. Ferries to Moorea leave from nearby. Faa’a International Airport is about 6.6 km away, 15 to 20 minutes by taxi.
Ships leave from Papeete cruise terminal, Papeete waterfront, Tahiti. (Source: The Points Guy)
Prices and drive times were checked in October 2026 and change. Allow extra time on busy sailing days.
What cruisers do the day before boarding or after getting off, collected in October 2026. Each item links to where it came from.
The covered central market, a block from the ship.
Source: The Points Guy
The ferry to Moorea takes about 30 minutes.
Source: The Points Guy
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World Cruise from Hong Kong (China)
Costa Cruises · Costa Serena
World Cruise from Hong Kong (China)
Costa Cruises · Costa Serena
South Pacific From Papeete to Honolulu: Kauai & Moorea
NCL Cruises · Norwegian Spirit
Marquesas, Tuamotus & Society Islands
Paul Gauguin Cruises · Paul Gauguin
Tahiti, Hawaii & South Pacific Crossing
Princess Cruises · Crown Princess
South Pacific From Honolulu to Papeete: Kauai, Kona & Moorea
NCL Cruises · Norwegian Spirit
The best months to visit Papeete by cruise ship are July, August, September. During these months you can expect the driest weather and the most comfortable temperatures for port excursions.
Cruisers most often mention: Papeete Market; Moorea.
Papeete is a regular port of call for many cruise lines. The ships-calling list above has the next sailings for live departure dates, or search all itineraries that include Papeete.