French Polynesia cruises are about as close as you can get to stepping into a postcard, with turquoise lagoons, volcanic peaks, and tiny islands scattered across the South Pacific. And when the view from your balcony is this good, there’s really no need to rush anywhere.

Begin in Papeete, the lively gateway to the islands, before sailing towards the unmistakable beauty of Bora Bora, Moorea, and Raiatea. Depending on your itinerary, you could venture further to the Tuamotu or Marquesas Islands, discovering a side of French Polynesia that feels wonderfully far from the everyday.

Choose from South Pacific cruises, fly cruises, and longer voyages that combine French Polynesia with Fiji, the Cook Islands or other island gems. With sailings available from Papeete aboard cruise lines including Silversea, Windstar and Oceania, this is cruising at its most idyllic.