Oceania Cruises offers an in-depth exploration of Polynesia

Oceania Cruises is offering itineraries in 2025 to explore the Polynesian region, taking travelers on a journey to discover boutique and off-the-beaten-path islands.

The 2025 season in the South Pacific will be Oceania Cruises' most extensive to date, with its ships, the Nautica and the Regatta, sailing throughout the region in both winter and summer.

Offering an ultra-premium experience, the Regatta and the Nautica are ideal for exploring Polynesia, featuring more staterooms with balconies and more complimentary dining options than any other ship regularly based in Tahiti.

“Our 2025 collection of itineraries through Polynesia offers guests the opportunity to discover the stunning natural beauty, rich culinary heritage, and deep-rooted cultural traditions of the South Pacific,”said Frank A. Del Rio, President of Oceania Cruises.

"With just 670 guests aboard our ultra-premium ships, there’s no doubt that traveling through Polynesia with Oceania Cruises is, by far, the most relaxing and carefree way to experience the most relaxing and carefree place in the world."

This season features 10-day round-trip cruises to Papeete, perfect for travelers looking to explore the remote, nature-rich islands that characterize this region.

Wildlife enthusiasts can explore the marine life that inhabits the turquoise waters surrounding the islands, including spinner dolphins, whales, and stingrays. The region is also home to a large number of ancient archaeological sites.

The selection of itineraries includes the must-see destinations in French Polynesia, such as Papeete, the island of Nuku Hiva, and several nights in Bora Bora, the most romantic island in the world.

You'll be able to enjoy iconic views of the mountains and beaches and experience unique adventures in Polynesia, such as visits to vanilla and black pearl farms, lagoon cruises, and picnics on the motu islands.

Oceania Cruises' wide range of shore excursions allows guests to explore the islands on their own, taking in the natural beauty of these islands along with the region's cultural traditions.

In addition, the company offers a variety of longer cruises, giving passengers the opportunity to explore Polynesia after visiting Hawaii or New Zealand, as well as round-the-world cruises lasting up to 111 days, which end in Singapore, Cape Town, or Barcelona.

Other notable shore excursions include:

• Aito Off-Road Safari: Traveling off-road in an SUV, discovering the beauty of Moorea, exploring mountains, valleys, and white-sand beaches, stopping at an ancient sacred marae, and learning about pineapple farming along the way.
• Vanilla and a Picnic on Taha’a Motu: Sail to the island of Taha’a from Raiatea to explore a vanilla plantation and visit a tiny islet to enjoy a picnic and some time on the beach.
• Sail Around Bora Bora on a Catamaran: Passengers will explore the Bora Bora lagoon on a catamaran, taking in the views of extinct volcanoes and colorful tropical fish on the reef.
• Discover Tahiti's west coast: From the Robert Wan Pearl Museum and the Papeete Market to the Jardins Paofai, explore natural treasures such as the Faarumai waterfalls, the Arahoho Blowhole, and the Maraa Fern caves, home to Tahiti's largest underwater cave.
• Visit to the Taipivai Valley: A guided adventure in an all-terrain vehicle through the Taipivai Valley, a famous paradise of great beauty and rich in archaeological sites.
• Snorkeling Safari with Sharks and Rays in Bora Bora: Explore Bora Bora’s pristine, turquoise lagoon by boat before gliding through the crystal-clear waters to discover the ancient rim of the Moti To’opua crater, swimming alongside the island’s rays and parrotfish.

Highlights on board:

The new Regatta and Nautica offer more complimentary dining options than any other ship regularly based in the region, as well as a variety of laid-back dining experiences.

A refreshed color palette featuring soft earth, sea, and sky tones promotes relaxation in the suites and staterooms, and passengers can enjoy a massage or a rejuvenating treatment at the Aquamar Spa + Vitality Center on board.

Highlights of the trip to Polynesia:

• Tahiti and Hawaii: An 18-day cruise from Los Angeles to Papeete aboard the Nautica, with overnight stays in Bora Bora and Papeete and stops in Lahaina, Honolulu, Hilo, Raiatea, and Moorea. Departure on January 8, 2025.
• From Papeete to Honolulu: A 15-day cruise from Papeete to Honolulu aboard the Regatta, with overnight stops in Bora Bora, Raiatea, Rangiroa, Nuku Hiva, Hilo, Kailua-Kona, Lahaina, Nawiliwili, and Honolulu. Departure on September 15, 2025.
• Legends of Tahiti: A 10-day round-trip cruise from Papeete (Tahiti) aboard the Regatta, an itinerary curated by Condé Nast Traveler. Travelers will spend the night in Papeete and Bora Bora and visit Moorea, Fakarava, Nuku Hiva, Rangiroa, and Raiatea. Departure on August 16, 2025.