Cruise news (Papeete French Polynesia-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Windstar Cruises opens Winter 2027–2028 schedule with expanded itineraries
Windstar Cruises has released its Winter 2027–2028 season for advance booking, unveiling a comprehensive program. Windstar's small-ship...
February 19, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys scheduled first World Cruise (Endless Worlds) for 2029
Explora Journeys, the luxury ocean travel line within the MSC Group, has presented its first global voyage, Endless Worlds, scheduled to take place...
December 3, 2025 - 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
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
Ponant schedules French Polynesia itineraries (2026-2027) for Le Jacques Cartier ship
Ponant Explorations Group will introduce winter voyages aboard Le Jacques Cartier in French Polynesia for the 2026–2027 season, complementing...
July 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Aranui 5 opens Australian bookings with 20% off Austral Islands voyages
The hybrid cargo-and-passenger vessel Aranui 5 is poised to open the secluded Austral Islands to voyagers seeking an authentic French Polynesian...
July 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Cruises schedules extensive holiday itineraries for 2025–2027
Oceania Cruises has released a detailed portfolio of festive-season voyages set to operate during the 2025–2026 and 2026–2027 travel...
May 20, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Seabourn Quest to embark on 145-day World Cruise in 2027
Seabourn has announced its 2027 World Cruise, titled "Australia & South Pacific Panorama". The 145-day roundtrip is scheduled to depart from...
May 2, 2025 
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
MS Paul Gauguin ship scheduled for a major drydock refurbishment in Singapore
Paul Gauguin Cruises (aka "PG Cruises", Ponant-owned brand) announced a major 7-week drydock refurbishment for MS Paul Gauguin, to be conducted in...
December 6, 2024 - 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
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 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Cruises unveils 40+ Holiday Voyages for 2024-2026 seasons
Oceania Cruises is presenting 40+ voyages for the upcoming Xmas holidays, offering unique global experiences for winter travelers. Oceania's...
July 28, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Paul Gauguin Cruises introduces 2026 Moana Explorer Program for children
Paul Gauguin Cruises (fully-owned subsidiary of PONANT) has unveiled its 2026 Moana Explorer Program, providing families with a unique opportunity to...
July 20, 2024