South Pacific Cultural Cruises

Aboard the Aranui 5 for a 12-day South Pacific cruise where you are surrounded by intriguing Polynesian culture. Visit the Tuamotu Islands, swim at the local black sand beaches, and savor the delicious aroma of frangipani on the island of Vaitahu. Other stops include the enchanting Marquesas and idyllic Bora Bora.

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 a 15-day cruise through Indonesia aboard Coral Geographer. Explore remote islands, see Komodo dragons, climb Padar Island, witness unique dances, and experience Toraja culture. Swim, snorkel, kayak, and visit traditional villages.

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.

Experience French Polynesia on a 16-day small-ship luxury cruise through Tahiti, the Marquesas, Tuamotu, and Society Islands. Snorkel coral reefs, visit remote atolls, and discover cultural sites with expert-led excursions.

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.

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.

Travel from Easter Island to Tahiti on an 18-day cruise on National Geographic Resolution and explore remote Pacific islands through archaeology, snorkeling, hiking, and wildlife encounters. Walk across Easter Island beside towering moai statues and snorkel reefs near Fakarava. Visit volcanic landscapes and limestone caves across French Polynesia.

Sail from Tahiti to the Tuamotu Islands aboard the Aranoa. Visit Makatea’s caves, snorkel in Tautira, explore Mataiva’s lagoon, fish in Anaa, and experience local Polynesian culture.

Come explore the enchanting Austral and Raiatea during this 13-day cruise. Designed to bring you to the unspoiled paradise on what is often referred to as the trip of a lifetime, the Aranui 5 will be your home away from home.

11-day Australia cruise aboard Silver Cloud from Darwin to Broome through the Kimberley. The voyage visits 8 ports including Ashmore Reef, Wyndham, Koolama Bay, Vansittart Bay, Hunter River, and Buccaneer Archipelago. Explore reefs, mangroves, gorges via Zodiac cruises and hikes. See rock art, waterfalls, tides, and wildlife in remote Australia.

Embark on a 13-day Melanesia & Polynesia cruise from Lautoka, Fiji to Papeete, Tahiti aboard Seabourn Pursuit. Snorkel coral reefs, visit local villages, and explore cultural heritage sites. Cross the International Date Line and experience vibrant island traditions, markets, and coastal landscapes.