Top South Pacific Tours & Cruises in 2028

Join a 12-day round-trip cruise aboard Aranui 5 from Papeete, Tahiti. Discover the Marquesas, Tuamotus, and Society Islands—including stops at Fakarava, Nuku Hiva, Ua Pou, Tahuata, Hiva Oa, Fatu Hiva, Ua Huka, Rangiroa, and Bora Bora—while immersing yourself in Polynesian culture, ancient archaeological sites, and magnificent lagoons.

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.

Embark on an 11-day cruise aboard Le Jacques Cartier and explore Darwin, Bigge Island, Swift Bay, Hunter River, Careening Bay, Collier Bay, Lacepede Islands, and Broome. Travel through remote coastlines. Join guided zodiac landings, observe wildlife, and view ancient rock art. Experience a rare solar eclipse from open sea viewing decks.

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.

Sail from Tahiti to the Tuamotu Islands aboard the Aranoa on a 5-day cruise. Visit Makatea's sacred caves, explore Mataiva's unique lagoon, fly-fish in Anaa, and experience authentic local Polynesian culture.

Sail aboard SH Minerva from Auckland to Honiara, exploring Norfolk Island, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, and the Solomon Islands. Visit remote beaches, volcanic islands, coral reefs, and traditional villages while snorkeling, hiking, and discovering local cultures. This cruise combines nature, history, and cultural encounters across the South Pacific.

Embark on this 12-day voyage aboard Aranoa across the South Pacific for an adventure you won?t find in the average guidebook. Enjoy the beautiful landscape along the Tahitian archipelagos as the voyage sails its way to the remote and historical island of Pitcairn via Gambier and Tuamotu Islands.

Visit the subantarctic islands of Snares, Auckland, Macquarie, and Campbell, in the unique Southern Ocean during your 28-day Antarctica expedition to the Ross Sea. Aboard the Heritage Adventurer, spot penguins, seabirds, seals, and whales as you explore via Zodiacs and on wildlife walks.

Explore Indonesia Papua’s Whale Sharks & Birds of Paradise aboard Katharina on a 10-day cruise from Kaimana to Sorong. Swim with whale sharks, trek to see birds of paradise, snorkel vibrant reefs, visit local villages, paddle secluded lagoons, and discover the dramatic limestone landscapes of Triton Bay.

Set sail on a 13-day cruise aboard Le Jacques Cartier from Bali to Darwin and explore Indonesia’s remote islands, coral-rich waters, and cultural treasures. Encounter whale sharks in Saleh Bay, spot Komodo dragons, snorkel in Triton Bay, visit Banda Neira, and discover traditional communities across the archipelago.

Discover Indonesia’s Spice Islands and the remote Asmat region on a 13-day Aqua Blu cruise featuring diving, snorkeling, and visits to traditional villages. Explore historic Banda forts, vibrant coral reefs, and witness rare cultural ceremonies in one of Southeast Asia’s most untouched regions.

Experience the Katharina 14-day cruise from Ambon to Kaimana, exploring the Indonesia Spice Islands to the Whale Sharks. Visit Banda, Kei and Aru Islands, snorkel coral reefs, kayak through lagoons, discover local culture, and swim with whale sharks in Triton Bay.