--- title: "Papeete Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/pacific-islands/papeete description: "Tahiti's vibrant pearl of French Polynesia" --- # Papeete πŸ‡΅πŸ‡« Β· French Polynesia Β· Pacific Islands > "Tahiti's vibrant pearl of French Polynesia" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 13.8h - **Departure Sailings:** 17 - **Visiting Sailings:** 108 - **Cruise Lines:** 8 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Jan (20 sailings), Jul (17 sailings), Oct (15 sailings) ## About Papeete Papeete is Tahiti's capital, and ships dock at the Quai D'Honneur in the centre of town. The waterfront roulottes (food trucks) set up each evening along the quay and serve grilled fish, chow mein, crΓͺpes, and Tahitian dishes at tables under the open sky. The central market, MarchΓ© de Papeete, sells flowers, vanilla beans, black pearls, pareos, and fresh fruit on two floors. Tahiti's interior is mountainous and lush, and tours go to waterfalls, Vaipahi Gardens, and the Arahoho Blowhole. Point Venus, where Captain Cook observed the transit of Venus in 1769, is about 10km east. The Museum of Tahiti and the Islands covers Polynesian culture and navigation history. Black pearl shops line the waterfront, and Tahitian pearls are significantly cheaper here than abroad. The currency is the CFP Franc. French is the main language, with Tahitian also spoken. English is limited outside tourist spots. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** XPF (CFP Franc) - **Language:** French - **Timezone:** Pacific/Tahiti (UTC-10) ## Location Coordinates: -17.5353, -149.5733 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Papeete/@-17.53529,-149.57329,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Papeete&ll=-17.53529,-149.57329&z=13) ## Things to Do in Papeete Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~14h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Moorea 6-Hour Snorkeling and Lunch Shared Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/100a7612-2150-458d-a15b-371f28313d2a.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (1,920) | 6h | βœ“ | €113 | Viator | | [5 Hours Tahiti Island Tour - West and East Coast - small group](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d191a746-3d73-48f7-a194-f57b8bcbe7d3.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (1,278) | 5h | βœ“ | €74 | Viator | | [Moorea 4WD Tour: Magic Mountain, Belvedere, Pineapple Road & More](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/cc1bd4d0-c4be-4e01-a8a7-6a81f8317356.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (1,031) | 4h | βœ“ | €61 | Viator | | [Franckyfranck Tours Moorea - Half day Tours](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/9ce99329-2e0a-428b-b481-3c4bc272773c.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (906) | 4h | βœ“ | €55 | Viator | | [Best Way to Interact with Ocean Wildlife with Lunch. 6H](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/2f6f735f-87a0-4562-a5ec-a162bfef4c1d.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (765) | 5h | βœ“ | €143 | Viator | | [Grand Tour Quad Excursion in Moorea (Single or Two-Seater)](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/17703bb5-5116-4913-91d9-77e09bd73ed9.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (635) | 3h 45m | βœ“ | €110 | Viator | | [Moorea Solo or Twin 3 hours Jet Ski Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/58ba78c3-4588-492e-b126-015ae03f5b7c.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (609) | 3h | βœ“ | €110 | Viator | | [Half Day Tour : Moorea Snorkeling & Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c218cdfc-8d5d-4acb-adb0-a667e7758de4.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (584) | 4h | βœ“ | €129 | Viator | | [Sea Scooter Snorkeling: Sharks, Stingrays, Turtles & Coral](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/54f3a4d3-42aa-4cd3-8133-b34442b75463.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (477) | 3h 30m | βœ“ | €143 | Viator | | [Moorea Solo or Twin 3 hours 30 ATV Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/fad3944a-2586-4945-af9d-1c8724db8eee.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (364) | 3h | βœ“ | €100 | Viator | | [Aquablue Moorea](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/9736e560-36d2-4930-a0e0-3094821d3fe0.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (345) | 2h 30m | βœ“ | €91 | Viator | | [Unique Tahiti Tour - personalised, small group west coast tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/3ca79764-e6b4-4591-b763-59b972981107.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (316) | 5h | βœ“ | €150 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Moorea Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/pacific-islands/moorea-island.md): 12 nm - [Huahine Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/pacific-islands/huahine-island.md): 97 nm - [Raiatea Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/pacific-islands/raiatea-island.md): 118 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise β†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/hibiscus-crossing-bora-bora-hilo~NCL-SPIRIT-20261024-12.md)** - **Price:** €983 per person (€1,966 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - **Ship:** [Norwegian Spirit](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line/norwegian-spirit.md) - **Duration:** 12 nights - **Departure:** 2026-10-24 - **Itinerary:** Hibiscus Crossing – Bora Bora & Hilo ## Featured Cruises from Papeete Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [South Pacific Crossing – Tahiti & Honolulu](https://cruisello.com/cruises/south-pacific-crossing-tahiti-honolulu~RCL-ANTHEM-20270414-16.md) | Anthem of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 2027-04-14 | 16 | €1,765 | | [Vast Horizon Crossing – Tahiti, Kona & Vancouver](https://cruisello.com/cruises/vast-horizon-crossing-tahiti-kona-vancouver~PCL-RP-20270328-32.md) | Royal Princess | Princess Cruises | 2027-03-28 | 32 | €3,270 | | [South Pacific Paradise – Bora Bora & Moorea](https://cruisello.com/cruises/south-pacific-paradise-bora-bora-moorea~NCL-SPIRIT-20261105-12.md) | Norwegian Spirit | Norwegian Cruise Line | 2026-11-05 | 12 | €7,785 | ## Browse Cruises - 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