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)
Ships Arriving Soon
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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