Top South Pacific Tours & Cruises in 2027

This 12-day cruise on the luxurious small ship M/S Paul Gauguin showcases the region’s incredible diversity of scenery. From low-lying Aitutaki to the jagged peaks and deep valleys of fertile Rarotonga, continue to the Society Islands to delight in the South Pacific’s crown jewels—Bora Bora, Taha’a, Huahine, and Moorea.

Sail New Zealand on a 12-day cruise aboard Heritage Adventurer. Explore Rotorua geothermal sites, Wellington culture, Marlborough Sounds, Akaroa, Dunedin wildlife, Stewart Island nature, and Fiordland fjords with guided excursions, scenic cruising, and onboard lectures.

Explore Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Wallis and Futuna on an 11-day cruise aboard Heritage Adventurer. Visit Savusavu, Futuna, Wallis, Savai’i, Apia, Vava’u, Fulaga and Taveuni. Choose rainforest walks, village visits, snorkeling, Zodiac cruises, birding, cultural experiences, and marine excursions. Discover Polynesian traditions and island wildlife.

A 9-day cruise from Broome through the Kimberley's reefs, tidal falls, and wildlife-rich waters aboard Coral Discoverer. Australian Geographic photographers lead daily workshops between wildlife encounters, a strong fit for photographers who want more than a standard sightseeing cruise.

Explore the South Pacific on an 18-day cruise aboard M/S Paul Gauguin. Visit Thursday Island, Papua New Guinea’s Milne Bay, and Guadalcanal, with an overnight stay to explore its World War II history. This cruise combines WWII heritage, marine adventures, and authentic island experiences across some of the South Pacific’s less-visited destinations.

On this 12-day cruise aboard Heritage Adventurer starting and ending in the beautiful city of Invercargill, admire some of New Zealand's best pelagic birding including Wandering Albatross, Royal Albatross, Light-mantled Sooty Albatross, Campbell Island Albatross and Little Shearwater.

Join the Aranui 5 for a 14-day Tahiti cruise to the Marquesas Arts Festival. Explore Fakarava, Nuku Hiva, Hiva Oa, Ua Pou, and Bora Bora while enjoying Polynesian culture, traditional crafts, snorkeling, and island history.

Explore Tasmania’s coast on a 7-day expedition cruise from Hobart aboard Coral Discoverer Visit Bruny Island, Maria Island, Freycinet, and remote Port Davey. Hike, kayak, swim, and discover wildlife, history, and landscapes.

Sail from Brisbane to Sorong on this 15-day expedition aboard SH Minerva. Visit the Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, and Papua, exploring historic wartime sites, traditional villages, island communities, and marine environments. Experience local cultures, regional history, and remote destinations across the South Pacific and western Pacific.

Spend 8 days pairing South Australia's wine country with its wildlife. Taste through the Adelaide Hills and Barossa Valley on private wine tours, share breakfast with wild kangaroos, then stay at a clifftop lodge on Kangaroo Island for guided outings to sea lion colonies, koala sanctuaries, and national parks, with time to explore the island.

Join this 10-day journey from Melbourne to Sydney. Explore Melbourne's Great Ocean Road past the Twelve Apostles to discover the wildlife and waterfalls of the Grampians. Fly to Sydney for a VIP Opera House dinner, a harbor lunch cruise, a twilight climb of the Harbour Bridge, and a wildlife safari in the Southern Highlands

This 8-day journey pairs Sydney with tropical Queensland. In Sydney, dine beneath the Opera House sails, cruise the harbor, and climb the Harbour Bridge at twilight. Then fly to Cairns to snorkel the Great Barrier Reef, spot platypus on a rainforest night safari, and explore the ancient Daintree to Cape Tribulation, where rainforest meets reef