Oceania Cruises offers itineraries in 2025 to explore the Polynesian region, taking travelers 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 Nautica and Regatta sailing the region in both winter and summer.
Offering an ultra-premium experience, the Regatta and Nautica are ideal for Polynesian explorations, offering more veranda cabins and more complimentary dining options than any other regularly based ship in Tahiti.
“Our 2025 collection of Polynesian itineraries offers guests the opportunity to discover the stunning nature, rich culinary heritage, and deep-rooted cultural traditions of the South Pacific,” commented Frank A. Del Rio, President of Oceania Cruises.
“With only 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 on earth.”
This season offers ten-day round-trip cruises to Papeete, perfect for travelers looking to explore the remote and nature-rich islands that characterize this region.
Wildlife enthusiasts can discover the marine life that frequents the turquoise waters surrounding the islands, including spinner dolphins, whales, and rays. The region is also home to a large number of ancient archaeological sites.
The selection of itineraries includes the must-see places of French Polynesia, such as Papeete, the island of Nuku Hiva and several overnight stays in Bora Bora, the most romantic island in the world.
Guests will enjoy iconic views of the mountains and beaches and experience unique Polynesian adventures, 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 discover the islands for themselves, absorbing the natural beauty of these islands along with the cultural traditions of the region.
In addition, the company offers a variety of longer trips, giving passengers the opportunity to explore Polynesia after visiting Hawaii or New Zealand, as well as Round the World Trips of up to 111 days in duration, ending in Singapore, Cape Town or Barcelona.
Other notable shore excursions include:
- Aito Off-Road Safari: Traveling off-road in an off-road vehicle, discovering the beauty of Moorea, exploring mountains, valleys and white sand beaches, stopping at an ancient sacred marae and learning about pineapple cultivation along the way.
- Vanilla flavor and picnic on Taha'a Motu: Sail to Taha'a Island 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 by catamaran: Passengers will discover the Bora Bora lagoon by catamaran, taking in views of extinct volcanoes and colorful tropical fish on the reef.
- Discover Tahiti's west coast: From the Robert Wan Pearl Museum and the Marche de Papeete to the Jardins Paofai, explore natural treasures such as the Faarumai waterfalls, the Arahoho Blowhole, and the Maraa Fern grottos, home to Tahiti's largest underwater cave.
- Visit to Taipivai Valley: A guided adventure in an off-road vehicle through Taipivai Valley, a famous paradise of great beauty and rich in archaeological sites.
- Bora Bora Shark and Ray Snorkeling Safari: 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, gliding alongside the island's rays and parrotfish.
Highlights on board:
The new Regatta and Nautica have more complimentary dining options than any other regularly based ship in the region, as well as offering a variety of relaxed dining experiences.
A refreshed color palette with soft earth, sea, and sky tones encourages relaxation in suites and cabins, and passengers can enjoy a massage or rejuvenating treatment at the Aquamar Spa + Vitality Center on board.
Highlights of the trip to Polynesia:
- Tahiti and Hawaii: 18 days from Los Angeles to Papeete aboard the Nautica, with overnight stays in Bora Bora and Papeete and visits to Lahaina, Honolulu, Hilo, Raiatea, and Moorea. Departure January 8, 2025.
- Papeete to Honolulu: 15 days from Papeete to Honolulu aboard the Regatta, staying overnight in Bora Bora, Raiatea, Rangiroa, Nuku Hiva, Hilo, Kailua-Kona, Lahaina, Nawiliwili and Honolulu. Departure on September 15, 2025.
- Legends of Tahiti: 10 days round trip from Papeete (Tahiti) aboard the Regatta, a Condé Nast Traveler brand itinerary, the traveler will spend the night in Papeete and Bora Bora and visit Moorea, Fakarava, Nuku Hiva, Rangiroa and Raiatea. Departure on August 16, 2025.
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