Cruise news (Bora Bora Island French Polynesia-tagged)
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HAL-Holland America changes Zaandam ship’s 35-day Hawaii and South Pacific itinerary
HAL-Holland America Line has made several changes to Zaandam’s 35-day Legendary Hawaii, Tahiti & Marquesas itinerary, including the...
October 4, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Azamara expands 2027 Overland Experiences/cruisetour programme
Azamara Cruises has unveiled its 2027 Overland Experiences (cruisetour) collection, introducing 18 curated land programmes across 7 countries...
June 16, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Windstar Cruises opens bookings for extended South Pacific voyage
Windstar Cruises has opened reservations for a South Pacific itinerary linking Singapore and Papeete Tahiti, with the sailing scheduled to traverse a...
May 22, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Aurelia ship to debut with dual 180-day World voyages
Oceania Aurelia is set to enter service in late 2027 as the newest long-range vessel in the Oceania Cruises fleet, with the company unveiling an...
May 7, 2026 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America unveils Grand Voyages for 2028 season
In the long-range deployment of passenger vessels, where itineraries are measured in months rather than days, HAL-Holland America Line has set out...
May 1, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Windstar opens early bookings for 2028 French Polynesia voyages
Windstar Cruises has commenced reservations for its 2028 programme in French Polynesia, offering a series of small-ship sailings designed around both...
April 17, 2026 - Cruise Industry
PONANT-owned Paul Gauguin Cruises announces 2028 schedule
Paul Gauguin Cruises (Ponant's fully-owned subsidiary) announced its program of voyages for 2028, comprising 39 all-inclusive sailings of 7 to 14...
February 22, 2026 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America's 2027–2028 cruises in Australia, New Zealand, and South Pacific Islands
HAL-Holland America Line has scheduled its 2027–2028 voyages through Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific. The itineraries, ranging...
November 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Aranoa joins Aranui fleet to expand French Polynesia cargo-passenger cruises
Aranui Cruises will introduce its second passenger-freighter vessel, Aranoa, in 2027. The new ship will join the fleetmate Aranui 5 to enable year...
September 21, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Windstar expands South Pacific cruises with dual yacht deployment in Tahiti
Windstar Cruises has announced a significant expansion of its operations in French Polynesia, commencing in March 2027. The newly refurbished sailing...
September 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Paul Gauguin Cruises announces 2027 ship deployment (34 South Pacific voyages)
Paul Gauguin Cruises/PGC has unveiled its 2027 deployment of the Paul Gauguin ship. The 34 voyages (itineraries ranging from 7 to 20 nights) will...
February 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Paul Gauguin Cruises unveils 2026 French Polynesia voyages
Following its recognition as the "Best Small Cruise" in Conde Nast Traveler’s 2024 Readers' Choice Awards, Paul Gauguin Cruises (PONANT's fully...
November 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Windstar Cruises adds Fiji and Tonga to 2026 South Pacific sailings
In 2026, Windstar Cruises will expand its footprint in the South Pacific beyond its established routes in Tahiti, the Tuamotus, and the Marquesas...
September 20, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Windstar Cruises marks UNESCO recognition of Marquesas Islands with special sailings
Windstar Cruises commenced voyages to the Marquesas Islands in 2024, offering travelers a rare opportunity to explore this remote South Pacific...
August 29, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Seabourn announces 2025-2026 season for Seabourn Quest, featuring Panama Canal and Pacific Islands
Seabourn has unveiled a series of itineraries for the Seabourn Quest, set to explore Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii, and the...
August 16, 2024