How much time will you have?
About 9h is typical
Most cruises spend 9h to 9h in Motu Mahaea, which makes it a solid port day compared with many stops.
French Polynesia
Motu Mahaea Cruise Port
Motu Mahaea is a solid port day with mixed arrival arrangements and lighter cruise traffic throughout the year, but concentrated in March, April, May, June, July, September, November, and December.
Usually quiet
~9h typical visit
Smaller ships
What to expect in Motu Mahaea
How busy does Motu Mahaea get?
This is usually a quieter cruise stop.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 3% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~350 passengers
- Busy day: 1,050+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 3% of days
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Where Motu Mahaea fits into a cruise
Motu Mahaea is most commonly visited on Tahiti & French Polynesia itineraries, often alongside Raiatea and Rangiroa .
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When to cruise to Motu Mahaea
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from March, April, May, June, July, September, November, and December.
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from March, April, May, June, July, September, November, and December.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Motu Mahaea typically carry around 343 guests, with Star Breeze, Wind Star, and Paul Gauguin calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Star Breeze 85 calls
- 2 Wind Star 30 calls
- 3 Paul Gauguin 2 calls
Next port calls
Cruises that visit Motu Mahaea
Wind Star
Papeete → Raiatea → Papeete → Moorea
Sep 27, 2027 · 7 nights
Visits Motu Mahaea on day 3
$5,108 oceanview · $730/night
12% below typical · 3-month low
Star Breeze
Papeete → Fakarava → Papeete → Moorea
Dec 28, 2026 · 10 nights
Visits Motu Mahaea on day 6
$6,066 suite · $607/night
14% below typical
Wind Star
Papeete → Raiatea → Moorea → Papeete
Mar 1, 2027 · 7 nights
Visits Motu Mahaea on day 3
$4,513 oceanview · $645/night
7% below typical · 3-month low
Star Breeze
Papeete → Fakarava → Moorea → Papeete
Mar 1, 2027 · 10 nights
Visits Motu Mahaea on day 6
$4,716 oceanview · $472/night
7% below typical · 3-month low
Wind Star
Papeete → Raiatea → Papeete → Moorea
Mar 22, 2027 · 7 nights
Visits Motu Mahaea on day 3
$3,708 oceanview · $530/night
8% below typical · 3-month low
Star Breeze
Papeete → Raiatea → Moorea → Papeete
Apr 8, 2027 · 7 nights
Visits Motu Mahaea on day 3
$3,516 oceanview · $502/night
17% below typical · 3-month lowCruise routes that include Motu Mahaea
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Motu Mahaea, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
Tahiti & French Polynesia
Raiatea → Motu Mahaea → Bora Bora + 2 more
From Papeete · 6–7 nights · Next Jan 7
From $3,306 suite · $472/night
Best departure: 12% below typical
10 upcoming departures · 2 ships
Tahiti & French Polynesia
Fakarava → Rangiroa → Motu Mahaea + 3 more
From Papeete · 10 nights · Next Dec 28
From $4,766 oceanview · $477/night
Best departure: 14% below typical
2 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Tahiti & French Polynesia
Raiatea → Motu Mahaea → Bora Bora + 2 more
From Papeete · 7 nights · Next Jan 21
From $2,676 oceanview · $382/night
Best departure: 17% below typical
9 upcoming departures · 2 ships
Tahiti & French Polynesia
Fakarava → Rangiroa → Motu Mahaea + 3 more
From Papeete · 10 nights · Next Mar 1
From $4,716 oceanview · $472/night
Best departure: 7% below typical
4 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Tahiti & French Polynesia
Raiatea → Motu Mahaea → Raiatea + 12 more
From Papeete · Next Jun 27
From $12,004 suite · $667/night
Best departure: 51% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Tahiti & French Polynesia · Melanesia
Raiatea → Motu Mahaea → Bora Bora + 10 more
From Papeete · Next Jul 8
From $13,556 suite · $616/night
Best departure: 50% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
FAQ about cruises visiting Motu Mahaea
Which cruise itineraries usually include Motu Mahaea?
Cruises that call at Motu Mahaea often follow itineraries such as Tahiti & French Polynesia Open-Jaw: Raiatea & Motu Mahaea, Tahiti & French Polynesia Open-Jaw: Motu Mahaea & Bora Bora, and Tahiti & French Polynesia Loop: Raiatea & Motu Mahaea.
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