Pacific Cruises on Small Ships
Island-hop through the Society Islands of French Polynesia, from Tahiti to Bora Bora, or explore the wildlife of the Galápagos Islands, aboard small ships with few guests on board.
Pacific Ocean · Small ship cruises
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Cruising the Pacific
Lagoons, volcanoes and remarkable wildlife
The Pacific holds some of the most remote islands on earth, and a small ship is the best way to reach them: Panorama II carries a maximum of 49 guests through the lagoons of French Polynesia, and the Galápagos Legend sails between islands where wildlife shows little fear of people.
Every Pacific cruise we offer can be booked as a complete holiday, with return flights from the UK, transfers, the cruise and hotel nights in Tahiti or Quito.
Choose a week or more among the Society Islands, with time in Bora Bora, Moorea, Huahine, Raiatea and Taha’a, or a four-night Galápagos expedition with three nights in Quito, Ecuador’s capital high in the Andes.
3Pacific holidays
49Guests at most on Panorama II
30+Years of specialist expertise
98%Would book with us again
Itineraries
Our Pacific Ocean cruises
Three holidays: two ways to explore French Polynesia and an expedition cruise in the Galápagos Islands.
French Polynesia & the Society Islands
Seven nights aboard Panorama II to Moorea, Raiatea, Taha’a, Bora Bora and Huahine, with three nights at Le Tahiti by Pearl Resorts.
From £4,411 ppFrench Polynesia Extended Exploration
A slower 10 or 11-night cruise aboard Panorama II, with two nights each in Bora Bora, Huahine and Raiatea, plus Moorea and Taha’a.
From £5,159 ppGalápagos Expedition Cruise
Four nights aboard the Galápagos Legend exploring the western or southern islands, with three nights in Quito.
From £4,217 pp
Your holiday, your way
Four ways to book your Pacific cruise
Take a complete holiday with flights and hotels, book the cruise on its own where available, or let us shape the trip around your dates.
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Complete holiday
Return flights from the UK, transfers, the cruise and hotel nights before or after you sail, all arranged together and ATOL protected.
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Cruise only
Every Pacific itinerary can also be booked as cruise only, so you can make your own travel plans.
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Tailor-made
Add extra nights, upgrade your flights or combine your cruise with a stay elsewhere: the holiday is shaped around you.
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Expert advice
We know these ships and itineraries well, and can help you choose the right cruise, cabin and dates.
The ships
A classic motor sailer and an expedition ship
Two ships suited to their waters: a 49-guest yacht for the lagoons of French Polynesia and a comfortable expedition vessel for the Galápagos.
Panorama II
A classic two-masted motor sailer, 50 metres long, with 25 cabins and a maximum of 49 guests. Sails both of our French Polynesia itineraries.
Galápagos Legend
A boutique expedition vessel with 54 ocean-view cabins, originally built in 2002 and extensively refurbished in 2017 and 2023.
Why the Pacific
What makes a Pacific cruise special
Lagoons and reefs
Swim and snorkel in the clear, warm lagoons of the Society Islands, among coral gardens and tropical fish.
Polynesian culture
Raiatea is regarded as the sacred heart of Polynesian culture, and Huahine keeps a slower, more traditional pace.
Unique wildlife
In the Galápagos you can see sea lions, marine and land iguanas and blue-footed boobies at remarkably close range.
Remote islands
Small ships reach quiet anchorages and islands that larger cruise ships pass by.
Why book with Seafarer
Small ship cruise specialists since 1995
For three decades we have arranged small ship cruises and the flights, hotels and transfers that go with them.
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Three decades of experience
Trading since 1995, with first-hand knowledge of our ships, itineraries and destinations.
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Complete holiday packages
Cruise, flights, hotels and transfers arranged together, around your dates.
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Small ships, closer access
Lagoons, islands and anchorages that large cruise ships cannot reach.
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Independent and family run
A family company, independent since 1995.
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UK agent for Variety Cruises
Official UK General Sales Agent for Variety Cruises boutique yacht cruises.
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ATOL and ABTOT protected
Full financial protection on every booking, with or without flights.
Good to know
Pacific Ocean cruises: FAQs
When is the best time to visit French Polynesia?
Our French Polynesia cruises sail all year round. May to October is the cooler, drier season, at around 26–28°C, while November to April is warmer and more humid, at around 25–30°C, with more chance of showers.
When is the best time to visit the Galápagos?
The Galápagos can be visited all year round. December to May is the warm season, at around 26–30°C, while June to November is cooler, at around 20–26°C.
Are flights included?
Yes. Each holiday includes return flights from the UK, transfers and hotel nights in Tahiti or Quito. You can also book any of these cruises as cruise only and make your own travel plans.
How many guests are on board?
Panorama II carries a maximum of 49 guests in 25 cabins. The Galápagos Legend has 54 ocean-view cabins.
Which Pacific cruise should I choose?
For lagoons, beaches and Polynesian culture, choose French Polynesia: the Society Islands cruise for a week on board, or the Extended Exploration for a slower pace. For wildlife, choose the Galápagos. Our team is happy to help you decide.
Can you tailor-make my Pacific holiday?
Yes. We can add extra nights before or after your cruise, arrange different flights or extend a Galápagos holiday with time in Peru, Costa Rica or the Amazon rainforest.
Speak to a specialist
Plan your Pacific cruise
Tell us when you would like to travel and which cruise appeals, and we will check availability and put your holiday together.
Call our cruise team020 8324 3117
Email[email protected]
Our sister brand
Prefer to sail yourself?
Seafarer Cruises is the small ship cruise brand of Seafarer Cruising & Sailing Holidays.
If you would rather take the helm, our sister brand Seafarer Sailing offers flotilla holidays, bareboat and skippered yacht charter and RYA sailing courses in Greece and Croatia.
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Peace of mind
Book your Pacific cruise with confidence
Every payment you make to us is financially protected, from deposit to balance. Holidays with flights are covered by our ATOL licence, and cruises without flights by our ABTOT membership. Trading since 1995.
ATOL protected: licence 9511All flight-inclusive holidays are fully ATOL protected
ABTOT member: No. 5660Financial protection for bookings without flights
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