
Date
2027-04-01
Duration
12 nights
Departure Port
Papeete
French Polynesia
Arrival Port
Lautoka
Fiji
Rating
Expedition
Theme
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Silversea
1993
2017
17,400 GT
254
126
212
514 m
21 m
18 knots
No

Papeete is the spirited, slightly ragged capital of French Polynesia — not the languorous paradise of travel-poster imagination, but a working harbour city of fresh produce markets, baguette bakeries, and Tahitian outrigger canoe clubs that provides an authentic counterpoint to the pearl-still lagoons of Bora Bora and Moorea nearby. The daily Marché de Papeete is the city's essential experience, its stalls piling high with vanilla pods, monoi-scented oils, black pearls, and the most exuberant floral arrangements in the Pacific. Moorea, visible across the Sea of the Moon and just 30 minutes by fast ferry, offers a dramatically quieter alternative. The dry season, May through October, brings the finest weather.

Raiatea, the sacred ancestral homeland of Polynesian navigation and home to the UNESCO-listed Taputapuātea marae, offers an unhurried immersion into French Polynesia's deepest cultural roots. Visitors should not miss kayaking the Faaroa River — the only navigable river in French Polynesia — and crossing the shared lagoon to Taha'a's vanilla plantations and pristine motu. The dry season from May through October brings warm days, gentle trade winds, and optimal conditions for both lagoon exploration and open-ocean sailing.

Bora Bora rises from the South Pacific like the platonic ideal of a tropical island — a volcanic peak ringed by a lagoon of impossible turquoise clarity whose beauty has made it the benchmark against which all other island destinations are measured. The overwater bungalow was effectively invented here, and the island's luxury resorts remain the definitive expression of that sublime form of hospitality. Snorkel or dive the outer reef's extraordinary coral gardens, or simply watch the shifting light transform Mount Otemanu's basalt silhouette through the long Pacific afternoon. Visit April through October for the calmest, driest conditions. Tahiti's Faa'a International Airport is a forty-five-minute flight away.

Rarotonga, the largest Cook Island, is a volcanic paradise ringed by a luminous lagoon and crowned by jungle-clad peaks. Must-dos include snorkeling Muri Lagoon, exploring the ancient Ara Metua road, and savoring ika mata at the Punanga Nui Market. The dry season from May through October offers the most pleasant weather, with warm waters and gentle trade winds ideal for reef exploration.

Aitutaki is the Cook Islands atoll whose lagoon — arguably the world's most beautiful — shimmers in impossible blues around palm-fringed motus including One Foot Island's legendary beach and remote post office. Visit May through October via Paul Gauguin or Silversea for crystal-clear snorkeling, traditional Polynesian umukai feasts, and the rare Pacific island experience that silences even the most jaded traveler.
Palmerston Island is a remote Cook Islands atoll where all thirty-five residents descend from a single Englishman who settled in 1863, creating one of Earth's most unique communities. Visitors should snorkel the crystal-clear lagoon, experience the legendary Marsters family hospitality, and observe the rhythms of an isolated Pacific atoll life. April through November offers the calmest seas, with access exclusively by expedition ship or passing yacht.

Alofi, Niue is a distinctive port city where deep cultural heritage meets authentic local atmosphere, featured on itineraries by Oceania Cruises. Must-do experiences include exploring the vibrant local markets for regional specialties and fresh seafood, and discovering the waterfront quarter where maritime heritage meets contemporary energy. The optimal time to visit is May through October, when cooler dry months offer the most comfortable conditions for exploration.
Eueiki Island is a tiny, eco-lodge paradise in Tonga's Vava'u archipelago, offering barefoot beachfront living, pristine snorkeling reefs, and authentic Tongan umu feasts cooked in traditional earth ovens. The humpback whale season (July-October) brings remarkable opportunities to swim alongside whales in the warm surrounding waters. May through October offers the dry season and best overall conditions.
Levuka is Fiji's UNESCO-listed former colonial capital on Ovalau island, where nineteenth-century wooden shopfronts, the South Pacific's oldest hotel, and historic churches line a waterfront unchanged since the copra trade era. Visitors should stroll Beach Street, taste fresh kokoda ceviche, and share kava with welcoming locals. The dry season from May through October offers the most comfortable conditions.
Day 1

Papeete is the spirited, slightly ragged capital of French Polynesia — not the languorous paradise of travel-poster imagination, but a working harbour city of fresh produce markets, baguette bakeries, and Tahitian outrigger canoe clubs that provides an authentic counterpoint to the pearl-still lagoons of Bora Bora and Moorea nearby. The daily Marché de Papeete is the city's essential experience, its stalls piling high with vanilla pods, monoi-scented oils, black pearls, and the most exuberant floral arrangements in the Pacific. Moorea, visible across the Sea of the Moon and just 30 minutes by fast ferry, offers a dramatically quieter alternative. The dry season, May through October, brings the finest weather.
Day 2

Raiatea, the sacred ancestral homeland of Polynesian navigation and home to the UNESCO-listed Taputapuātea marae, offers an unhurried immersion into French Polynesia's deepest cultural roots. Visitors should not miss kayaking the Faaroa River — the only navigable river in French Polynesia — and crossing the shared lagoon to Taha'a's vanilla plantations and pristine motu. The dry season from May through October brings warm days, gentle trade winds, and optimal conditions for both lagoon exploration and open-ocean sailing.
Day 3

Bora Bora rises from the South Pacific like the platonic ideal of a tropical island — a volcanic peak ringed by a lagoon of impossible turquoise clarity whose beauty has made it the benchmark against which all other island destinations are measured. The overwater bungalow was effectively invented here, and the island's luxury resorts remain the definitive expression of that sublime form of hospitality. Snorkel or dive the outer reef's extraordinary coral gardens, or simply watch the shifting light transform Mount Otemanu's basalt silhouette through the long Pacific afternoon. Visit April through October for the calmest, driest conditions. Tahiti's Faa'a International Airport is a forty-five-minute flight away.
Day 4
Day 5

Rarotonga, the largest Cook Island, is a volcanic paradise ringed by a luminous lagoon and crowned by jungle-clad peaks. Must-dos include snorkeling Muri Lagoon, exploring the ancient Ara Metua road, and savoring ika mata at the Punanga Nui Market. The dry season from May through October offers the most pleasant weather, with warm waters and gentle trade winds ideal for reef exploration.
Day 6

Aitutaki is the Cook Islands atoll whose lagoon — arguably the world's most beautiful — shimmers in impossible blues around palm-fringed motus including One Foot Island's legendary beach and remote post office. Visit May through October via Paul Gauguin or Silversea for crystal-clear snorkeling, traditional Polynesian umukai feasts, and the rare Pacific island experience that silences even the most jaded traveler.
Day 7
Palmerston Island is a remote Cook Islands atoll where all thirty-five residents descend from a single Englishman who settled in 1863, creating one of Earth's most unique communities. Visitors should snorkel the crystal-clear lagoon, experience the legendary Marsters family hospitality, and observe the rhythms of an isolated Pacific atoll life. April through November offers the calmest seas, with access exclusively by expedition ship or passing yacht.
Day 8
Day 9

Alofi, Niue is a distinctive port city where deep cultural heritage meets authentic local atmosphere, featured on itineraries by Oceania Cruises. Must-do experiences include exploring the vibrant local markets for regional specialties and fresh seafood, and discovering the waterfront quarter where maritime heritage meets contemporary energy. The optimal time to visit is May through October, when cooler dry months offer the most comfortable conditions for exploration.
Day 10
Day 11
Eueiki Island is a tiny, eco-lodge paradise in Tonga's Vava'u archipelago, offering barefoot beachfront living, pristine snorkeling reefs, and authentic Tongan umu feasts cooked in traditional earth ovens. The humpback whale season (July-October) brings remarkable opportunities to swim alongside whales in the warm surrounding waters. May through October offers the dry season and best overall conditions.
Day 12
Day 13
Levuka is Fiji's UNESCO-listed former colonial capital on Ovalau island, where nineteenth-century wooden shopfronts, the South Pacific's oldest hotel, and historic churches line a waterfront unchanged since the copra trade era. Visitors should stroll Beach Street, taste fresh kokoda ceviche, and share kava with welcoming locals. The dry season from May through October offers the most comfortable conditions.



A Silversea signature, with a preferred central location, the Veranda Suite is spacious and welcoming.Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open onto a furnished private teak veranda from where you can contemplate anything from the midnight sun to an antarctic sunrise. The Deluxe Veranda Suite offers preferred central location with identical accommodation to a Veranda Suite.
Veranda with patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors.
Sitting area.
Twin beds or queen-sized bed.
Marble bathroom with shower (some with bath/shower combination).
Walk-in wardrobe with personal safe.
Writing desk.
Hair dryer.
Unlimited Standard Wifi.



Expertly designed and exquisitely appointed. The ideal space for sharing stories with fellow explorers and new friends. With enough space to roam both in and outside, this suite is perfect relaxing and recounting the highlights of your day. Available as a one-bedroom configuration or as two-bedroom by adjoining with a Veranda Suite.
Large veranda with patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors; bedroom two has additional large picture window. Living room with sitting area; bedroom two has additional sitting area.
Separate dining area.
Twin beds or queen-sized bed; bedroom two has additional twin beds or queen-sized bed.
Marble bathroom with full-sized bath and separate shower; bedroom two has additional marble bathroom with shower
(no bath as indicated in diagram).
Walk-in wardrobe(s) with personal safe.
Vanity table(s) with hair dryer.
Writing desk(s).
Bose Sound system with Bluetooth Connectivity.
Unlimited Premium Wifi.
Illy Espresso machine.



Expertly designed and exquisitely appointed. The ideal space for sharing stories with fellow explorers and new friends. With enough space to roam both in and outside, this suite is perfect relaxing and recounting the highlights of your day. Available as a one-bedroom configuration or as two-bedroom by adjoining with a Veranda Suite.
Large veranda with patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors; bedroom two has additional large picture window. Living room with sitting area; bedroom two has additional sitting area.
Separate dining area.
Twin beds or queen-sized bed; bedroom two has additional twin beds or queen-sized bed.
Marble bathroom with full-sized bath and separate shower; bedroom two has additional marble bathroom with shower
(no bath as indicated in diagram).
Walk-in wardrobe(s) with personal safe.
Vanity table(s) with hair dryer.
Writing desk(s).
Bose Sound system with Bluetooth Connectivity.
Unlimited Premium Wifi.
Illy Espresso machine.



With a room configuration that favours watching the sun rise from the comfort of your bed and losing yourself in the mesmerising seascapes, this suite is the perfect answer to adventure cruising. A large walk-in wardrobe, and an expansive living make the Medallion Suite a your home away from home on the high seas. Medallion Suites accommodate three guests.
Veranda with patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors.
Living room with convertible sofa to accommodate an additional guest.
Sitting area.
Separate dining area.
Twin beds or queen-sized bed.
Medallion has marble bathroom with shower; Silver Suite has two bathrooms with shower.
Walk-in wardrobe with personal safe.
Vanity table with hair dryer.
Writing desk.
Bose Sound system with Bluetooth Connectivity.
Unlimited Premium Wifi.
Illy Espresso machine.



Available as a one-bedroom configuration oras two bedrooms (as illustrated) by adjoiningwith a Vista Suite.
Large veranda with patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors; bedroom two has additional large picture window. Living room with sitting area; bedroom two has additional sitting area.
Separate dining area.
Twin beds or queen-sized bed; bedroom two has additional twin beds or queen-sized bed.
Marble bathroom with full-sized bath and separate shower; bedroom two has additional marble bathroom with shower
(no bath as indicated in diagram).
Walk-in wardrobe(s) with personal safe.
Vanity table(s) with hair dryer.
Writing desk(s).
Bose Sound system with Bluetooth Connectivity.
Unlimited Premium Wifi.
Illy Espresso machine.



Available as a one-bedroom configuration oras two bedrooms (as illustrated) by adjoiningwith a Vista Suite.
Large veranda with patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors; bedroom two has additional large picture window. Living room with sitting area; bedroom two has additional sitting area.
Separate dining area.
Twin beds or queen-sized bed; bedroom two has additional twin beds or queen-sized bed.
Marble bathroom with full-sized bath and separate shower; bedroom two has additional marble bathroom with shower
(no bath as indicated in diagram).
Walk-in wardrobe(s) with personal safe.
Vanity table(s) with hair dryer.
Writing desk(s).
Bose Sound system with Bluetooth Connectivity.
Unlimited Premium Wifi.
Illy Espresso machine.



Stately. Commanding and majestic. Perfect for relaxing after a days’ exploring and looking through your photos. With lectures being streamed live to your room, this is the pinnacle of good living at sea. Available as a one-bedroom configuration or as two-bedroom by adjoining with a Veranda Suite.
Large veranda with patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors; bedroom two has additional veranda.
Living room with sitting area; bedroom two has additional sitting area.
Separate dining area.
Twin beds or queen-sized bed; bedroom two has additional twin beds or queen-sized bed.
Marble bathroom with full-sized bath and separate shower; bedroom two has additional marble bathroom with shower
(no bath as indicated in diagram).
Walk-in wardrobe(s) with personal safe.
Vanity table(s) with hair dryer.
Writing desk(s).
Bose Sound system with Bluetooth Connectivity.
Unlimited Premium Wifi.
Illy Espresso machine.



Stately. Commanding and majestic. Perfect for relaxing after a days’ exploring and looking through your photos. With lectures being streamed live to your room, this is the pinnacle of good living at sea. Available as a one-bedroom configuration or as two-bedroom by adjoining with a Veranda Suite.
Large veranda with patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors; bedroom two has additional veranda.
Living room with sitting area; bedroom two has additional sitting area.
Separate dining area.
Twin beds or queen-sized bed; bedroom two has additional twin beds or queen-sized bed.
Marble bathroom with full-sized bath and separate shower; bedroom two has additional marble bathroom with shower
(no bath as indicated in diagram).
Walk-in wardrobe(s) with personal safe.
Vanity table(s) with hair dryer.
Writing desk(s).
Bose Sound system with Bluetooth Connectivity.
Unlimited Premium Wifi.
Illy Espresso machine.



Stylish and sophisticated with larger verandas, excellent for taking pictures and bird-watching. Situated midship, this suite is perfection in design and comfortable living. A huge walk in wardrobe, a beautiful marbled bathroom and a spacious living area completes the picture. Silver Suites accommodate three guests.
Veranda with patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors.
Living room with convertible sofa to accommodate an additional guest.
Sitting area.
Separate dining area.
Twin beds or queen-sized bed.
Medallion has marble bathroom with shower; Silver Suite has two bathrooms with shower.
Walk-in wardrobe with personal safe.
Vanity table with hair dryer.
Writing desk.
Bose Sound system with Bluetooth Connectivity.
Unlimited Premium Wifi.
Illy Espresso machine.



A Silversea signature, the Veranda Suite is spacious and welcoming. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open onto a furnished private teak veranda from where you can contemplate anything from the midnight sun to an antarctic sunrise. Some Veranda Suites accommodate three guests (Suites going from 505 to 510 and from 605 to 610). The Deluxe Veranda Suite offers preferred central location with identical accommodation to a Veranda Suite.
Veranda with patio furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass doors.
Sitting area.
Twin beds or queen-sized bed.
Marble bathroom with shower (some with bath/shower combination).
Walk-in wardrobe with personal safe.
Writing desk.
Hair dryer.
Unlimited Standard Wifi.



Your home away from home while you embrace the intrepid explorer within. The suite’s seating area has plenty of room to relax while you go over your notes, ready for the next adventure. Large picture windows frame panoramic ocean views, ideal for appraising the local wildlife.
Large picture window providing panoramic ocean views.
Sitting area.
Twin beds or queen-sized bed.
Marble bathroom with shower (some with bath/shower combination).
Walk-in wardrobe with personal safe.
Writing desk.
Hair dryer.
Unlimited Standard Wif.
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