Australia
City harbors, Tasmania and the tropical northeast call for different seasonal choices.
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Luxury cruises · Australia & the South PacificFar from ordinary.
Far from ordinary.
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Sail between harbor cities, deeply cut coastlines and islands ringed by lagoons. Australia, New Zealand and French Polynesia share a Pacific setting but offer different climates and experiences. A thoughtful route can favor southern scenery, tropical discovery or time to settle into Polynesian island life.
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New Zealand
Harbor cities and coastal landscapes can combine with dedicated days of scenic cruising.
AucklandWellingtonPicton
Tahiti & the Society Islands
Lagoon excursions and Polynesian culture shape a more island-focused voyage.
PapeeteMooreaBora Bora
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Australia & the South Pacific
Sail between harbor cities, deeply cut coastlines and islands ringed by lagoons. Australia, New Zealand and French Polynesia share a Pacific setting but offer different climates and experiences. A thoughtful route can favor southern scenery, tropical discovery or time to settle into Polynesian island life.
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Dreams of Tahiti
Roundtrip PAPEETE, TAHITI
Star BreezeView itineraryPapeete (Tahiti) to Papeete (Tahiti)
Roundtrip Papeete (Tahiti)
Silver WhisperView itineraryNew Guinea Odyssey
Darwin (Australia) to Cairns (Australia)
Le SoléalView itineraryLautoka to Papeete (Tahiti)
Lautoka to Papeete (Tahiti)
Silver CloudView itineraryTahiti & the Society Islands
Roundtrip Tahiti, Society Islands (French Polynesia)
m/s Paul GauguinView itineraryPolynesian Bliss: Marquesas and Tuamotu
Roundtrip Papeete, Tahiti Island (French Polynesia)
Le Jacques CartierView itineraryFeatured voyages
Itinerary index updated 24 September 2026. Published routes may change; fares, cabin availability and inclusions are confirmed on request.
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Allow time to recover from long flights before embarkation.
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Check whether a fjord is a scenic cruising day or an actual landing.
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Match reef and lagoon excursions to your comfort in the water.
When to go
Southern Australia & New Zealand
October–April is a common cruise window. Conditions in New Zealand and southern waters can still change quickly.
Tropical north & Tahiti
Northern Australia has a broadly May–October dry season. Tahiti is also generally drier May–October, with warmer, wetter conditions November–April.
Seasonal patterns are a guide. Weather, port calls and local conditions vary by voyage.
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A few helpful answers.
Is the best season the same for Australia, New Zealand and Tahiti?
No. Southern Australia and New Zealand favor the southern summer cruise calendar, while northern Australia and Tahiti have tropical wet and dry patterns. Start with the specific coast or islands you want to visit.
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