Getting ashore
Raiatea 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
Raiatea Cruise Port
Raiatea is a shorter port call with frequent tendering and lighter cruise traffic throughout the year, but concentrated in January, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November, and December.
Usually tenders
Usually quiet
~6h typical visit
Smaller ships
What to expect in Raiatea
How much time will you have?
About 6h is typical
Most cruises spend 6h to 11h in Raiatea, which makes it a shorter port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Raiatea get?
Some dates are noticeably busier than others.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 18% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~550 passengers
- Busy day: 2,000+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 18% of days
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Where Raiatea fits into a cruise
Raiatea is most commonly visited on Tahiti & French Polynesia itineraries, often alongside Papeete and Motu Mahaea .
Commonly arrives from
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When to cruise to Raiatea
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from January, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November, and December.
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from January, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November, and December.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Raiatea typically carry around 343 guests, with Star Breeze, Wind Star, and Silver Whisper calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Star Breeze 110 calls
- 2 Wind Star 60 calls
- 3 Silver Whisper 35 calls
- 4 Norwegian Spirit 18 calls
- 5 Vasco Da Gama 7 calls
- 6 Seabourn Pursuit 6 calls
Next port calls
Cruises that visit Raiatea
Seabourn Pursuit
Broome → Swift Bay → Easter Island → San Antonio
Aug 16, 2027 · 64 nights
Visits Raiatea on day 43
$75,598 suite · $1,181/night
29% below typical · 3-month low
Seabourn Pursuit
Broome → Swift Bay → Huahine → Papeete
Aug 16, 2027 · 45 nights
Visits Raiatea on day 43
$59,398 suite · $1,320/night
26% below typical · 3-month low
Seabourn Pursuit
Darwin → Ambon, Molucas → Easter Island → San Antonio
Aug 26, 2027 · 54 nights
Visits Raiatea on day 33
$59,398 suite · $1,100/night
32% below typical · 3-month low
Vasco Da Gama
Panama City → Manta → Bitung, Sulawesi → Manila
Dec 17, 2026 · 65 nights
Visits Raiatea on day 36
$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 Raiatea on day 18
$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 Raiatea on day 18
$8,018 oceanview · $171/night
37% below typicalCruise routes that include Raiatea
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Raiatea, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
Tahiti & French Polynesia
Swift Bay → Ashmore Reef → Vansittart Bay + 14 more
From Broome · Next Aug 16
From $75,598 suite · $1,181/night
Best departure: 29% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Australia · Melanesia
Swift Bay → Ashmore Reef → Vansittart Bay + 9 more
From Broome · Next Aug 16
From $59,398 suite · $1,320/night
Best departure: 26% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Tahiti & French Polynesia
Ambon, Molucas → Vanimo → Rabaul + 9 more
From Darwin · Next Aug 26
From $59,398 suite · $1,100/night
Best departure: 32% 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
Related ports near Raiatea
FAQ about cruises visiting Raiatea
Which cruise itineraries usually include Raiatea?
Cruises that call at Raiatea often follow itineraries such as Transpacific Crossing: Swift Bay, Vansittart Bay & Ambon, Molucas, Transpacific Crossing: Ambon, Molucas, Vanimo & Lautoka, and Transpacific Crossing via Manta, Guayaquil & Callao.
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