What if you could visit multiple Pacific islands but only unpack your suitcase once? What if your snorkeling was led by an expert guide? What if you could visit remote beaches out of reach by road? The best Pacific Islands getaways are actually by small ship, and here’s why.
But first, what is a small ship cruise? By our our definition, which prioritizes off-ship adventure, it’s an average of 50 guests aboard Pacific Island cruises. We offer a wide range though, with ships that hold as few as 36 guests up to 120 passengers. Aboard ships of this intimate of a size, so much more than the average travel experience is possible. Think:
Off Ship Adventure, Nature & Culture Come First
- Each day, actively explore away from the boat in the company of guides and historians.
- Take naturalist-led shore hikes, go sea kayaking and visit remote beaches and top historical sites.
- Snorkeling takes center stage on Pacific Island vacations, and your guide leads the way in spotting species.
- Search for dolphins, whales and other sea life right from your boat.
- Return to the ship each evening for a glass of wine, a delicious meal, an informative lecture and a restful sleep.
- Kayaks and paddleboards sail on the ship along with you to be at the ready when active opportunity strikes.
- Local experts and artisans come aboard to showcase local cuisine and music, or explore local towns on your own.
Island Hopping with Ease & Efficiency
- Have the ability to tour multiple countries and islands within one trip.
- Time is on your side with this efficient mode of travel. Often you’ll tour by day, then sail by night.
- Eschew the busiest ports and cities with unique access to smaller ports the big ships can’t reach.
- Sail at off-peak times and enjoy the wilderness in less-visited reaches. Dayboats only reach the most popular beaches.
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Unique Perspectives & New Likeminded Friends
- See lush cliff- and hillsides from the seaside looking in. The perspective is unmatched.
- Your fellow tour mates are likeminded travelers who value efficiency, comradery and educational experiences. Read some of our traveler testimonials.
- Onboard chefs utilize local fare and get to know your preferences over the duration of the trip.
- Visits to local restaurants and artisan shops are typically arranged in route.
Truly Relaxing Pacific Island Getaways
- Enjoy the freedom of letting your captain and guide set the pace. No decision fatigue here!
- Unpack once but stay in a new port or anchorage nearly every night.
- No need for your wallet. Activities, meals and add-ons are included, or able to be settled at the end of the voyage.
- Family-friendly options with scalable activity choices allow you bringing multiple generations in one trip.
Convinced yet? Our Pacific Island tours include a range of itineraries with a variety of focal points, from Tahiti and Papua New Guinea to Hawaiian Island cruises and New Zealand cruises. The region spans over 7,000 miles, comprising some 30,000 islands in the Pacific Ocean so our options are always evolving as ships reposition around the world each season.
Learn more about our Pacific Island cruises, or try out our hallmark guided, immersive style of travel in the Explora Rapa Nui land-based tour. Our Pacific Island getaways are designed with adventure in mind, but can be customized to your needs.
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