French Polynesia
Small Ship Cruises & Expeditions
Explore Beautiful Polynesia - Still Undiscovered Paradise
Nestled in the South Pacific, French Polynesia boasts over 115 islands across five archipelagos, offering diverse experiences from luxury to adventure. Highlights include Bora Bora's iconic overwater bungalows, diving with reef sharks in the Tuamotu Atolls, and hiking on Tahiti and Moorea. Visitors can explore Ua Pou's towering basalt summits, Hiva Oa's archaeological sites, and Nuku Hiva's traditional performances. Fakarava's pristine lagoon, Rangiroa's diving paradise, and Bora Bora's stunning beaches epitomize tropical beauty. Each visit reveals new discoveries, all framed by the region's enduring warmth and hospitality.
French Polynesia Highlights
French Polynesia Brochure
Benefits of Booking with Wild Earth Travel
Wild Earth Travel is owned and operated by expedition leaders with over 30 years of experience creating, leading, and voyaging on expeditions around the globe.
• We Are Travellers. We've led small ship cruises to some of the world's most remote and fascinating places – and we love sharing our knowledge with you!
• Unbiased Advice. Our recommendations are based on personal experience, helping us match you with the small ship and itinerary that best suit your needs.
• Widest Choice. We offer over 2,000 itineraries on more than 250 small ships, and there are few vessels or destinations we haven’t experienced first-hand.
• Pay in Your Currency. Choose to pay in AUD, NZD, USD, EUR or GBP – aligned with the ship operator’s currency to avoid extra fees. As a trusted Australasian company, we provide a secure and tailored booking process.
• Personalised Service. From packing lists to pre- and post-cruise transfers and accommodation, we ensure you’re fully prepared. Some voyages also offer optional add-on activities.
• Ask us about our experience in French Polynesia. Having travelled extensively through French Polynesia, we are ready to guide you through our range of different options with impartial advice so you can experience the very best of this unique destination.
Featured French Polynesia Cruises
Below is a selection of the expedition cruises we offer in French Polynesia. Our collection ranges from 5 to 21 days, and from adventure and expedition to luxury-style ships.
South Pacific / French Polynesia
Cruise in the Austral Islands: the Secret Archipelagoe
13 days from
$457 NZD per day
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Next departure on Sept. 12, 2026
South Pacific / Melanesia
Cook Islands & Society Islands - French Polynesia Luxury Cruise aboard Paul Gauguin
12 days from
$705 AUD per day
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Next departure on Nov. 21, 2026
South Pacific / French Polynesia
Tahiti & the Society Islands - French Polynesia Luxury Cruise aboard Paul Gauguin
8 days from
$530 AUD per day
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Next departure on June 6, 2026
South Pacific / French Polynesia
Fiji, Tonga, Cook & Society Islands Luxury Cruise aboard Paul Gauguin
14 days from
$938 AUD per day
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Next departure on Jan. 13, 2027
Selling out!
South Pacific / French Polynesia
Tahiti & the Pearls of French Polynesia - 8 Day Cruise
8 days from
€319 EUR per day
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Next departure on June 26, 2026
South Pacific / French Polynesia
Tahiti & the Tuamotu Islands Cruise
12 days from
$1,104 USD per day
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Next departure on July 9, 2028