How much time will you have?
About 10h is typical
Most cruises spend 9h 30m to 12h in Bora Bora, which makes it a relatively long port day compared with many stops.
French Polynesia
Bora Bora Cruise Port
Bora Bora is a long port day with mixed arrival arrangements and lighter cruise traffic throughout the year.
Usually quiet
~10h typical visit
Mid-size ships
What to expect in Bora Bora
How busy does Bora Bora get?
This is usually a quieter cruise stop.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 5% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~2,000 passengers
- Busy day: 2,000+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 5% of days
Check your date
September 2026
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Where Bora Bora fits into a cruise
Bora Bora is most commonly visited on Transpacific itineraries, often alongside Raiatea and Huahine .
When to cruise to Bora Bora
Cruises visit year-round.
Cruise visits are concentrated in a few busier months, so month choice can change both ship choice and crowd levels.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Bora Bora typically carry around 2,018 guests, with Norwegian Spirit, Vasco Da Gama, and Paul Gauguin calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Norwegian Spirit 18 calls
- 2 Vasco Da Gama 6 calls
- 3 Paul Gauguin 4 calls
- 4 Europa 2 2 calls
- 5 Le Jacques Cartier 2 calls
- 6 Oceania Riviera 2 calls
Next port calls
Sep 26 Norwegian Spirit
Oct 1 Norwegian Spirit
Oct 16 Norwegian Spirit
Oct 18 Oceania Riviera
Oct 27 Norwegian Spirit
Cruises that visit Bora Bora
Once the port-day tradeoffs look right for you, here are some good sailings that feature Bora Bora.
Norwegian Spirit
Papeete → Moorea → Nawiliwili → Honolulu
Oct 24 · 12 nights
Visits Bora Bora on day 4
Good value
$1,189 inside · $99/night
13% below typical · 6-month low
Norwegian Spirit
Lautoka → Raiatea → Moorea → Papeete
Oct 12 · 12 nights
Visits Bora Bora on day 5
Exceptional value
$1,199 inside · $100/night
52% below typical · 6-month low
Norwegian Spirit
Honolulu → Nawiliwili → Moorea → Papeete
Nov 5 · 12 nights
Visits Bora Bora on day 10
Good value
$1,269 inside · $106/night
14% below typical · 6-month low
Norwegian Spirit
Honolulu → Kahului → Moorea → Papeete
Sep 17 · 12 nights
Visits Bora Bora on day 10
About average
$1,469 inside · $122/night
Norwegian Spirit
Papeete → Moorea → Apia → Lautoka
Sep 29 · 13 nights
Visits Bora Bora on day 3
Good value
$1,749 inside · $135/night
16% below typical · 6-month low
Norwegian Spirit
Papeete → Moorea → Suva → Lautoka
Nov 17 · 13 nights
Visits Bora Bora on day 3
Good value
$1,859 inside · $143/night
18% below typical · 6-month lowCruise 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 Repositioning via Moorea, Raiatea & Hilo
From $1,189
$1,189
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2 upcoming sailings
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1 ship
2 upcoming sailings
1 ship
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Transpacific Crossing via Raiatea, Pago Pago & Apia
From $1,199
$1,199
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2 upcoming sailings
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1 ship
2 upcoming sailings
1 ship
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Tahiti & French Polynesia Repositioning via Nawiliwili, Kailua-Kona & Bora Bora
From $1,269
$1,269
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Hawaii Repositioning via Kahului, Kailua-Kona & Bora Bora
From $1,469
$1,469
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Transpacific Crossing via Raiatea, Pago Pago & Apia
From $1,749
$1,749
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Itinerary USKTN-P221473-USJNU-USSGY-USSIT-USITO-USKA7-USOGG-USNIJ-USHNL-USNIJ-USITO-USKA7-PFNHV-PFRGI-PFRFP-PFHUH-PFBOB
From $11,449
$11,449
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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FAQ about cruises visiting Bora Bora
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Bora Bora.
What is the best time to visit Bora Bora on a cruise?
The best time to visit Bora Bora depends on both schedule density and live pricing. Use the calendar above to compare exact port-call dates and the featured cruises section to see which sailings currently stand out.
When is Bora Bora busiest for cruise traffic?
Traffic patterns are still building as more schedules get indexed. Jibhop will surface the busiest months as upcoming port-call coverage expands.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Bora Bora?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Bora Bora include Tahiti & French Polynesia Repositioning via Moorea, Raiatea & Hilo, Transpacific Crossing via Raiatea, Pago Pago & Apia, and Tahiti & French Polynesia Repositioning via Nawiliwili, Kailua-Kona & Bora Bora. Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Bora Bora?
Start with the best cruises section to see today's strongest pricing signals, then use the port-call calendar to find the exact visit dates that fit your trip. Once you narrow the timing, compare itineraries and ships rather than choosing on this stop alone.
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