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South Pacific Cruising

Cruising through the South Pacific offers a dreamy escape into paradise, where turquoise waters, pristine beaches, and vibrant cultures await. Ships navigate between idyllic islands like Tahiti, Fiji, Samoa, and the Cook Islands, each offering its own slice of tropical paradise. Passengers can indulge in snorkelling over colourful coral reefs, relaxing on palm-fringed beaches, and experiencing traditional Polynesian dances and ceremonies. Ports of call like Bora Bora dazzle with their overwater bungalows and crystal-clear lagoons, while Moorea beckons with its lush, verdant landscapes and dramatic mountain peaks. Excursions may include exploring ancient temples, hiking through tropical rainforests, or swimming with manta rays and dolphins in their natural habitats.

Please note that the estimated temperature, rainfall and recommended months of when to go are based on Suva’s weather patterns

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  • Boats on the waters of Tonga

  • Paddling out to the waves in Mamanucas - Tourism Fiji

  • Climbing a coconut tree on Mana Island in the Mamanuca Isles - Tourism Fiji

  • Small ship cruise - Tahiti Tourisme/Gregoire Le Bacon

Average temperature

Information below is based on average highest temperature for each month.

Information above is based on the average number of days which experience some form of rainfall for each month.

Rainfall

When to Visit

Below gives you information and a rating of the best time of year to visit.

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Our Ratings

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Where to book


Established by Carnival Cruise Line and operated by USAirtours, Crew are the official trade-only booking office for Carnival packages with the absolute best rates in the industry! As well as passing on net Carnival cruise fares, Crew package an extensive range of net airfares to create an unbeatable package, with competitive commission opportunities.

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Cruise Plus provides tailor-made cruise and stay packages, incorporating the world’s most popular cruise lines, the best airlines, hotels, attractions and touring companies for a truly bespoke touch. Unveil the ultimate in cruise and stay adventures for you and your customers by choosing Cruise Plus. All complemented by industry-leading expertise, service and agent reward schemes.

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Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is a leading cruise brand in the luxury and expedition sector. The ships are small and outstanding in their class. They are the only ships in the world to have been awarded the highest rating of 5 stars by Insight Guides.

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From origins over 38 years ago providing coach tours along Australia’s Great Ocean Road, Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours has led the way in truly all-inclusive river cruising, ultra-luxury expedition ocean cruising, and worldwide handcrafted land journeys. This is more than luxury travel, it’s unrestricted global navigation inspired by decades of expertise.

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All cruise ships let you see the world. Only Windstar brings you close enough so you can truly experience it. Each of Windstar Cruises yachts accommodates between 148 to 342 guests. This intimacy provides you with the luxuries of time, space, and freedom to immerse yourself in both the journey and the destination – in ways you may never have imagined possible.

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