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Bora Bora Island (Vaitape, Society Islands French Polynesia)

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Bora Bora Island cruise port

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Australia - New Zealand - Pacific Ocean Islands

Local Time
2026-08-25 05:36

min: 75 °F (24 °C) / max: 77 °F (25 °C) 76°F
24.5°C
Wind: 120°/ 9.6 m/s Gust: 9.2 m/sWind: 120°/ 9.6 m/s Gust: 9.2 m/sFresh breeze
9.6 m/s
Min / Max Temperature77 °F / 25 °C
75 °F / 24 °C
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Port Bora Bora Island cruise ship schedule shows timetable calendars of all arrival and departure dates by month. The port's schedule lists all ships (in links) with cruises going to or leaving from Bora Bora Island, Vaitape, Society Islands French Polynesia. To see the full itineraries (ports of call dates and arrival / departure times) and their lowest rates – just follow the corresponding ship-link.

DayShipArrivalDeparture
3 May, 2027
Monday
Ponant Cruises Cruises cruise linePaul Gauguin18:0004 May, 18:00
6 May, 2027
Thursday
Windstar Cruises Cruises cruise lineWind Star09:0007 May, 21:00
10 May, 2027
Monday
Windstar Cruises Cruises cruise lineStar Breeze08:0011 May, 17:00
13 May, 2027
Thursday
Norwegian Cruise Line Cruises cruise lineNorwegian Spirit07:0020:00
13 May, 2027
Thursday
Windstar Cruises Cruises cruise lineWind Star09:0014 May, 21:00
16 May, 2027
Sunday
Windstar Cruises Cruises cruise lineStar Breeze09:0017 May, 21:00
18 May, 2027
Tuesday
Ponant Cruises Cruises cruise linePaul Gauguin07:0022:00
19 May, 2027
Wednesday
Norwegian Cruise Line Cruises cruise lineNorwegian Spirit07:0019:00
20 May, 2027
Thursday
Windstar Cruises Cruises cruise lineWind Star09:0021 May, 21:00
26 May, 2027
Wednesday
Windstar Cruises Cruises cruise lineStar Breeze08:0027 May, 21:00
26 May, 2027
Wednesday
Ponant Cruises Cruises cruise linePaul Gauguin18:0027 May, 18:00
27 May, 2027
Thursday
Windstar Cruises Cruises cruise lineWind Star09:0028 May, 21:00

Bora Bora (port locode PFBOB) is an island and a major cruise port in the southern Pacific Ocean. The island belongs to the French Polynesian Leeward group of the Society Islands. Bora Bora is northwest of Papeete, about 235 km. The island is surrounded by an amazing lagoon and an offshore reef. It offers a lot of possibilities for water activities. The population is around 9,000 people. The currency at Bora Bora cruise port is the CFP franc. The spoken languages are French and Tahitian.

The port is visited the whole year-round and included in all "Repositioning Cruise" itineraries between Australia and Alaska (via Hawaii) as well as in many "World Cruise" itineraries. The island is also visited by most luxury ships sailing in the Pacific Ocean. Among the lines are Phoenix, Princess, Holland America, Oceania, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Windstar, Carnival, Hapag Lloyd, Regent Seven Seas, Crystal, and Cunard.

Bora Bora Island is among the 14-day Papeete roundtrip itinerary ports of call of the famous cargo cruise ship Aranui 5 (launched in 2015).

Shore excursions to the private island Motu Tapu are organized as beach days.

Bora Bora Island cruise terminal

Cruise ships to Bora Bora Island dock (anchor) at Vaitape - port town (and main settlement) on the western coast.

There is no dedicated terminal, so cruise vessels anchor in Pofai Bay. Their passengers have tendered ashore to Vaitape. Near Bora Bora port pier you can find an office of Europcar and Avis. The local bus service is called Le Truck but it is not recommended because it is really irregular.

You can catch a taxi from the Vaitape port's cruise ship pier. It usually costs $5. The most popular transport method on the island is bicycles. You can rent one for $15 daily. If you want to explore the lagoon, you can rent a motorboat.

The nearest airport to the cruise port is in Tahiti (Moto Mute). From there, you can reach Vaitape by boat. Bora Bora has a ferry connection to Papeete (Moorea Ferry service).

Vaitape offers souvenir shops, ATM, Internet cafe, restaurants and post office within walking distance from the cruise ship tender pier.