Explore Fiji, the Cook Islands, and Polynesia on a spectacular South Pacific cruise with Adventure Life. Small luxury ships offer an intimate exploration of the islands that enables the traveler to enter smaller ports and get far off the tourist trail. Snorkel and/or SCUBA dive nearly every day to explore colorful coral reefs and a plethora of tropical fish. Experience these emerald islands that rise from turquoise lagoons, white-sand beaches, and placid seascapes with Adventure Life. Our Fijian cruises frequently start or finish in Lautoka, Fiji and/or Papeete, Tahiti, with some disembarking in the Solomon Islands or Guam. Contact one of our Fiji cruise experts for help finding the perfect voyage to Fiji matched to your interests, schedule, and budget.

10 Best Small Ship Cruises to Fiji for 2022-2023

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South Pacific Expedition: Cairns to Lautoka

2022
17 Days from $11,070

Join the Silver Explorer on this 17-day Melanesian expedition cruise. Departing from Cairns, travel to hot springs and view birds of paradise in Papua New Guinea, swim and snorkel the clear waters of the Solomon Islands, and explore Vanuatu before concluding your voyage in Fiji.

Women wearing traditional dress of the South Pacific.

Society Islands, Cook Islands, Tonga & Fiji

15 Days from $7,640

Discover the South Pacific's most storied, beautiful, and culturally vibrant islands, towns, and cities during this 15-day cruise on the luxury ship, Paul Gauguin. Soak in the sun on the white-sand beaches of the Society Islands and immerse yourself in the cultures of Fiji and Tonga.

Relax in the magnificent beaches of Fiji

Fiji to Bali

17 Days from $7,300

Embark Paul Gauguin and join this 17-day sailing trip to the Far East. Sail to exotic ports in Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, and the tiny new nation of Timor-Leste.

Explore the landscape of French Polynesia.

Fiji, Tonga, Cook & Society Islands

Lautoka to Papeete
13 Days from $8,460

Fall in love with the Polynesian culture and natural beauty on this 13-day cruise, which departs from Lautoka and ends in Papeete. Take a trip to Aitutaki, a tiny Cook Islands island with one of the world's most beautiful lagoons, and then cross the International Date Line.

Fiji, Tonga, Cook & Society Islands

12 Days from $7,200

Departing from Lautoka, this 12-day cruise takes your breath away at every stop with all the natural beauty and incredible culture of this region. Cross the International Date Line while en route to Aitutaki, a tiny island in the Cook Islands that's home to one of the world's most spectacular lagoons.

Relax on the beaches of the South Pacific

Tahiti to Fiji: Reefs, Lagoons and Volcanic Isles

Papeete to Lautoka
15 Days from $15,610

Board the National Geographic Orion on this 15-day expedition cruise and sail from Tahiti’s lush volcanic crags to the sparkling white shores of Fiji. Along the way, discover a fascinating geology and a stunning wealth of bird species and marine life.

Lautoka to Cairns

17 Days from $17,400

Explore the enchanting islands that highlights the gems of Melanesia! Experience underwater wonders by snorkeling, swimming, and diving where hundreds of count of fish and coral species can be found

Rites and Relics: From the Solomon Islands to Fiji

Brisbane to Lautoka
13 Days from $12,990

Board the National Geographic Orion for a unique 13-day Solomon Islands to Fiji cruise. Receive warm welcomes in the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu; you’ll be greeted with traditional dances as you land by Zodiac on remote and verdant shores.

Table Mountain and Cape Town Harbour, South Africa

142-Day Extraordinary Discoveries

Miami to Barcelona
100 Days from $192,598

From Miami to Barcelona, embark on Seabourn Sojourn for a 142-day world cruise to discover 61 destinations and 32 countries. The voyage includes overnights in 10 cities and late-night stays in 16 ports, providing travelers ample time to explore South American, Mediterranean, and Polynesian locations.

A World of Islands

Seattle to Sydney
66 Days from $39,999

Discover the tranquil sea and its many islands on the new Grand Pacific Voyage, A World of Islands. The 66-day cruise from Seattle to Sydney visits 41 ports, 30 islands, and 12 countries. Enjoy Maupiti Island, French Polynesia, Ureparapara, Vanuatu, Ghizo Island, Solomon Islands, and Savusavu, Vanau Levu, Fiji.

All Luxury Cruises to Fiji

4 Best Luxury Small Ship Cruises to Fiji for 2022-2023

Trip Name	From	Days	Next Departure	Summary
South Pacific Expedition: Cairns to Lautoka	$11070	17	Sep 24, 2022	Join the Silver Explorer on this 17-day Melanesian expedition cruise. Departing from Cairns, travel to hot springs and view birds of paradise in … 0
Society Islands, Cook Islands, Tonga & Fiji	$7640	15	Sep 24, 2022	Discover the South Pacific's most storied, beautiful, and culturally vibrant islands, towns, and cities during this 15-day cruise on the luxury ship, … 0
Fiji to Bali	$7300	17	Jan 21, 2023	Embark Paul Gauguin and join this 17-day sailing trip to the Far East. Sail to exotic ports in Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, … 0
Fiji, Tonga, Cook & Society Islands	$8460	13	Mar 20, 2023	Fall in love with the Polynesian culture and natural beauty on this 13-day cruise, which departs from Lautoka and ends in Papeete. Take a trip to … 0

Top 3 Luxury Small Ships Cruising Fiji for 2022-2023

Ship Name	Max Passengers	From	Summary
Paul Gauguin	332	$7200	The Paul Gauguin was designed specifically to sail the shallow seas of Tahiti and French Polynesia, visiting small ports that larger ships …
L'Austral	264	$1450	The L'Austral, sister ship to the Le Boreal, is the fruit of Italian expertise and French sophistication. A superb mega-yacht with 132 cabins, the …
Silver Explorer	144	$11070	Embark on a luxurious expedition to the best far-flung destinations in the world aboard Silver Explorer, a purpose-built expedition ship unlike any …

Fiji Travel Guide

In the remote waters of the South Pacific are the incredible Fiji islands. Some of the best beaches in the region can be found here, whether travelers are looking for luxurious resorts or secluded lagoons and solitary stretches of sand. Discover the perfect way for you to experience Fiji.

Fiji Highlights
In the heart of the South Pacific, Polynesia is one of the planet's last pristine paradises, with sun-kissed white beaches, vibrant reefs that teem with life, and turquoise waters perfect for marine exploration. The islands themselves even maintain a lush verdant cover in the tropical sun.

Our Fiji tours allow for several days exploring this colorful archipelago either before or after cruising through other parts of French Polynesia. Highlights of these tours include:

Explore the waterfalls of nearby Bouma National Heritage Park
Snorkel & dive in a marine park
Meet the local people of Waitabu
Visit the Garden of the Sleeping Giant, where there are more than 2,000 varieties of orchids
Stop by the friendly Vei Sei Sei village
Explore the emerald "garden island" of Taveuni, where you can see the falls of Bouma National Park, try your hand at cooking with the locals, or snorkel and dive around the island's breathtaking reefs.

Best Fiji Islands Small Ship Cruise Lines for 2022-2023

Silversea Cruises ensures that each suite has a dedicated Butler to attend to guests' needs round the clock. Silversea cruises are renowned for their culinary brilliance, innovative spirit, and all-inclusive luxury. Silver Explorer goes to paradisiacal places such as Fiji, Tonga, the Cook Islands, and French Polynesia.
Ponant offers 5-Star Culture and Relaxation cruises that offer you a new way to travel, by combining cultural enrichment with time to unwind in a luxury setting and sites that only insiders know about. Paul Gauguin cruises offer Fiji, Tonga, Cook & Society Islands itineraries.