Cruises from Papeete depart year-round.
Papeete is the capital of Tahiti and houses all the government offices as well as several historical landmarks. Wander the cafes, shops, narrow streets and busy waterfront of this Polynesian paradise, which lured artist Paul Gauguin and writer Robert Louis Stevenson to its sandy shores. Art lovers will want to visit the Gauguin Museum. You also can explore botanical gardens or enjoy the beaches lapped by blue-green waters.
Language: French Currency: CFP franc (XPF)
