Papeete is the main embarkation point for South Pacific cruises leaving from Tahiti, and is also included as a port of call on my other cruise itineraries. Located on the most developed island of the Society Islands, Papeete is filled with resorts, restaurants, museums, and endless opportunity for adventure. On the rural side, you can enjoy rainforests, beaches, waterfalls, hikes, and so much more. Many itineraries beginning in Papeete feature an overnight stay in the port. Some cruise lines offer pre- or post-cruise extensions in Tahiti, so you can truly take in all this island and its port city has to offer.
There are many cruise lines that currently offer cruises from Papeete. Whether you are looking for a cruise ship filled with many exciting features, an upscale luxury experience, or something in between, you are certain to find what you’re looking for when you take a cruise departing from or visiting Papeete. There are even a few specialty cruise lines that will bring you a more unique experience when cruising from this exciting port. Among some of the more popular cruise lines featuring cruises from Papeete are Azamara, Crystal Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Paul Gauguin Cruises, Princess Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, and Windstar Cruises.
Both Norwegian Cruise Line and Princess Cruises offer a mainstream cruising experience, meaning their ships provide a great value with many exciting onboard features, such as youth and family programs, water slides (NCL only), outside movies, and outdoor sanctuaries. If you are looking for an ultra-luxury cruise, both Crystal Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises are great options when it comes to cruises from Papeete.
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These are just a few of the more popular tourist attractions in Papeete, along with a brief description:
♦ Cascades de Faarumai
No vacation in Papeete is complete without checking out the breathtaking waterfalls of this incredible island! Good news if you’re not much of a hiker – these falls are only a short (about 5 minute) walk from the parking area, so you won’t have to worry about climbing or taking a large trek. The area surrounding these falls is also beautiful, making for some incredible photo opportunities to share with your friends and family. If you want to see waterfalls while spending time in Papeete, you definitely don’t want to miss this one!
♦ Lagoonarium
Looking for a fun and unique way to learn about South Pacific marine life? A Lagoonarium excursion in Papeete is just the ticket! There are many once-in-a-lifetime opportunities when you take part in this activity, which does cost a nominal fee. You can have up close experiences with fascinating animals such as sharks and stingrays, explore colorful coral gardens, swim with colorful schools of fish in their natural habitat, and even feed seagulls. If you love nature, especially marine life, you definitely don’t want to miss out on this exciting opportunity.
♦ Wreck Diving
When taking a cruise from Papeete, those with scuba diving experiences will have an opportunity to dive into the famous wrecks in the area. Among some of the most famous wreck dive sites in Tahiti are The Aquarium Tahiti (featuring a plane wreck), Catalina and Cargo Ship (featuring a shipwreck and WW2 Catalina wreck), and Nordby Wreck (featuring the wrecks of 3 metal mast boats, although this wreck is located in Raiatea).
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