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Tahiti & French Polynesia One-Way via Raiatea & Rarotonga

Raiatea · Rarotonga · Pago Pago

Balanced itinerary with more sea time than port-packed variants. Covers French Polynesia, Cook Islands, and American Samoa.

12 nights Papeete Tahiti & French Polynesia 3 ports 9 sea days
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What this trip feels like

Easygoing, familiar and ship-focused

9 sea days give you plenty of uninterrupted time onboard, while Raiatea, Rarotonga, and Pago Pago provide the trip's main day ashore. You're choosing this route for an easy break with minimal logistics, not destination variety.

Relaxed pace

3 ports in 12 nights

Plenty of uninterrupted ship time.

Focused destination mix

Raiatea · Rarotonga · Pago Pago

A focused set of stops without a new destination every day.

Route logistics

Sails from Papeete

Check the exact departure and arrival ports before arranging flights.

Port experience

Raiatea · Expect to tender ashore

Ships usually anchor offshore here, so getting ashore takes a little more planning than at a docked port.

Best for · First-time cruisers · Ship-focused trips · Easy short getaways

Think twice if · You want a port-intensive Tahiti & French Polynesia itinerary

Best departures

Best upcoming sailings

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Best overall value
Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Seven Seas Splendor

Papeete → Raiatea → Denarau → Lautoka

Jan 23 · 12 nights

About average

$16,688 suite · $1,391/night

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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $1,142/night, with most departures landing in the $1,057-$1,181/night band across 1 tracked sailing.

Typical price

$1,142/night

$13,705 total

Normal range

$1,057-$1,181/night

$12,688-$14,169 total

Lowest recent fare

$1,391/night

$16,688 total

Comparison set

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When should I go?

Not enough departures yet to identify a reliable cheaper season.

Route overview

How this route is built

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12 nights · 3 port calls · 9 sea days · 3 countries

3 port calls across French Polynesia, Cook Islands, American Samoa · Leans more toward sea time than a port-packed 12-night route.

  1. 1

    Embark in Papeete

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Raiatea

    French Polynesia · Tahiti & French Polynesia

  3. 3

    Rarotonga

    Cook Islands · Polynesia

  4. 4

    Pago Pago

    American Samoa · Melanesia

  5. 5

    Disembark in Lautoka

    Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing

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FAQ

What’s the best month to sail this itinerary?
It depends on weather and crowd levels. Use the sailing list to compare dates and prioritize port days with comfortable conditions.
Are these sailings all the same route?
They can be close but not identical. Look for differences in port order, arrival times, and sea day placement.
How should I choose between two similar sailings?
Compare: (1) ship, (2) port day timing, (3) number of sea days, (4) price vs cabin value, and (5) flight convenience.