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 archeological 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

Benefits of Booking with Wild Earth Travel

Wild Earth Travel is owned and operated by expedition leaders with over 30 years' experience voyaging, leading and creating expeditions all over the globe.

• We Are Travellers. Our team of small ship cruise specialists is very well travelled. We have led small ship cruises all over the world and experienced the most unique and fascinating corners of the planet, and we love sharing our experiences with you!

• Unbiased Advice. Our team are all passionate expedition and small cruise ship travellers, and our knowledge and stories come from our own personal experiences, which we then use to match you with the best small ship options for you.

• Largest Choice Providers. Our collection of small ship cruises is constantly growing, we now feature over 1200 cruises aboard more than 80 small ships. Our insider knowledge of the industry means there is barely a ship or a destination worldwide that we haven't experienced.

• Convenience Matters. We offer you the ability to pay in the original currency of the ship operator, meaning that you won't pay more in currency buffers. You can be assured that you are in safe hands as our team of specialists guide you through the entire booking process.

• Personalised Service. As you prepare for your cruise, we will be in touch to ensure you have everything you need, from packing lists and suggested reading lists to pre- and post- transfers and accommodation. For some cruises, there may be the option to add on extra activities.

Ask us about our experience of 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

Austral Islands Cruise

13 days from
$453 NZD per day
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  • Next departure on Sept. 6, 2025
South Pacific / Melanesia

Cook Islands & Society Islands - French Polynesia Luxury Cruise aboard Paul Gauguin

12 days from
$705 AUD per day
South Pacific / French Polynesia

Tahiti & the Society Islands - French Polynesia Luxury Cruise aboard Paul Gauguin

8 days from
$497 AUD per day
South Pacific / French Polynesia

Fiji, Tonga, Cook & Society Islands Luxury Cruise aboard Paul Gauguin

15 days from
$770 AUD per day
Save up to €449 EUR
South Pacific / French Polynesia

Tahiti & the Pearls of French Polynesia - 8 Day Cruise

8 days from
€287 EUR per day
Selling out!
South Pacific / French Polynesia

Overwater Bungalow & Tahitian Paradises Cruise Tour

11 days from
$546 USD per day

If you'd like to learn about some of our other French Polynesia itineraries, please contact us. You may also be interested in additional South Pacific cruising destinations including Melanesia, Micronesia and Papua New Guinea.

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