Getting ashore
Bora Bora is usually a tender stop.
Build in extra time at both ends of the day, especially if you are planning an independent tour or want to be first ashore.
French Polynesia
Bora Bora Cruise Port
Bora Bora is a long port day with frequent tendering and lighter cruise traffic throughout the year.
Usually tenders
Usually quiet
~21h typical visit
Smaller ships
What to expect in Bora Bora
How much time will you have?
About 21h is typical
Most cruises spend 14h to 21h in Bora Bora, which makes it a relatively long port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Bora Bora get?
This is usually a quieter cruise stop.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 14% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~700 passengers
- Busy day: 2,000+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 14% of days
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October 2026
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Where Bora Bora fits into a cruise
Bora Bora is most commonly visited on Tahiti & French Polynesia itineraries, often alongside Raiatea and Motu Mahaea .
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When to cruise to Bora Bora
Cruises visit year-round.
You can usually find cruises here across most of the year, which gives you more flexibility around price and weather.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Bora Bora typically carry around 343 guests, with Star Breeze, Wind Star, and Silver Whisper calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Star Breeze 186 calls
- 2 Wind Star 60 calls
- 3 Silver Whisper 29 calls
- 4 Norwegian Spirit 20 calls
- 5 Vasco Da Gama 7 calls
- 6 Azamara Quest 4 calls
Next port calls
Oct 31 Silver Whisper
Nov 2 Star Breeze
Nov 3 Star Breeze · Silver Whisper
Nov 4 Silver Whisper
Nov 9 Star Breeze
Cruises that visit Bora Bora
Silver Whisper
Papeete → Bora Bora → Moorea → Papeete
Nov 1, 2026 · 14 nights
Visits Bora Bora on day 3
$9,500 suite · $679/night
39% below typical · 3-month low
Vasco Da Gama
Panama City → Manta → Bitung, Sulawesi → Manila
Dec 17, 2026 · 65 nights
Visits Bora Bora on day 40
$10,498 oceanview · $162/night
41% below typical · Price trending down
Vasco Da Gama
San Antonio → Easter Island → Hakodate → Tokyo
Jan 4, 2027 · 64 nights
Visits Bora Bora on day 22
$11,918 oceanview · $186/night
33% below typical · Price trending down
Vasco Da Gama
San Antonio → Easter Island → Bitung, Sulawesi → Manila
Jan 4, 2027 · 47 nights
Visits Bora Bora on day 22
$8,018 oceanview · $171/night
37% below typical
Vasco Da Gama
Papeete → Huahine → Chan May → Ho Chi Minh City
Jan 22, 2027 · 62 nights
Visits Bora Bora on day 4
$12,134 oceanview · $196/night
32% below typical · Price trending down
Vasco Da Gama
Papeete → Huahine → Hakodate → Tokyo
Jan 22, 2027 · 46 nights
Visits Bora Bora on day 4
$8,722 oceanview · $190/night
33% below typical · Price trending downCruise routes that include Bora Bora
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Bora Bora, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
Tahiti & French Polynesia · Polynesia
Bora Bora → Fakarava → Fatu Hiva + 5 more
From Papeete · 14 nights · Next Nov 1
From $9,500 suite · $679/night
Best departure: 39% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Tahiti & French Polynesia
Panama City → Manta → Guayaquil + 18 more
From Panama City · 65 nights · Next Dec 17
From $10,498 oceanview · $162/night
Best departure: 41% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Tahiti & French Polynesia
Fakarava → Rangiroa → Moorea + 17 more
From San Antonio · 64 nights · Next Jan 4
From $11,918 oceanview · $186/night
Best departure: 33% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Tahiti & French Polynesia
Fakarava → Rangiroa → Moorea + 10 more
From San Antonio · 47 nights · Next Jan 4
From $8,018 oceanview · $171/night
Best departure: 37% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Japan
Papeete → Huahine → Bora Bora + 21 more
From Papeete · Next Jan 22
From $12,134 oceanview · $196/night
Best departure: 32% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
East Asia
Papeete → Huahine → Bora Bora + 14 more
From Papeete · Next Jan 22
From $8,722 oceanview · $190/night
Best departure: 33% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Related ports near Bora Bora
FAQ about cruises visiting Bora Bora
Which cruise itineraries usually include Bora Bora?
Cruises that call at Bora Bora often follow itineraries such as Tahiti & French Polynesia Loop: Bora Bora & Fakarava, Transpacific Crossing via Manta, Guayaquil & Callao, and Transpacific Crossing via Fakarava, Rangiroa & Apia.
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