15.2 hours ashore on average
Ships typically dock in  Papeete for around 15.2 hours. That's enough time for a full island tour, a beach day, or a combination of shorter experiences.

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When to Visit  Papeete

Cruise season patterns based on scheduled ship visits and passenger volumes

Spring Season
Mar – May
12,077 estimated passengers across 4 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.
Summer Season
Jun – Aug
6,244 estimated passengers across 2 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.
Autumn Season
Sep – Nov
14,546 estimated passengers across 5 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.

Cruise Lines Visiting  Papeete

5 cruise lines. View full breakdown →

Princess Cruises Cruises (6) Holland America Cruises (5) Oceania Cruises Cruises (2) Royal Caribbean Cruises (2) Phoenix Reisen Cruises (1)

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Next scheduled visits to  Papeete

Mon 19 Oct
Oceania Riviera
Oceania Cruises Cruises
05:00
Mon 26 Oct
ms Noordam
Holland America Cruises
14:00

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