Cruise
16-Day Bora Bora Overwater Bungalow & South Pacific Cruise Tour for 2: Papeete to Honolulu
At a Glance
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- Duration
- 16 Days
- Price
- From $7,950 p/person
- Ship
- Norwegian · Norwegian Spirit
- Route
- Papeete to Honolulu
- Dates
- 2027 / 2028 sailings
- Suite
- Balcony stateroom for 2
What's included
- 3 nights Westin Bora Bora — Overwater Bungalow
- 12-day Norwegian Spirit cruise — Balcony stateroom for 2
- All taxes and gratuities included
- Unlimited open bar
- Specialty dining
- Excursion credits
- Wi-Fi
- $500 onboard credit
- Airport, hotel, and pier transfers
SPECIAL OFFERS
Norwegian · Norwegian Spirit
From $7,950 p/person
- 3 nights Westin Bora Bora — Overwater Bungalow
- 12-day Norwegian Spirit cruise — Balcony stateroom for 2
- All taxes and gratuities included
- Unlimited open bar
- Specialty dining
- Excursion credits
- Wi-Fi
- $500 onboard credit
- Airport, hotel, and pier transfers
- Inter-island air between Bora Bora and Papeete
- 2 adults — double occupancy
- Air from LAX into French Polynesia and home from Honolulu (HNL)
We have contracts nationwide — request a customized quote for your departure airport and travel dates.
Overview
Why this land-and-sea order beats a cruise-only booking: A standard Norwegian Papeete embarkation day often means rushing from the airport to the pier after an overnight flight. By placing three nights in a Westin Bora Bora overwater bungalow first, you recover from the LAX overnight on the lagoon, enjoy dedicated resort time without port clocks, and board Norwegian Spirit rested — so Moorea, Raiatea, and the Pacific crossing feel like vacation from hour one, not recovery.
- Eliminate jet lag before embarkation — use the Westin lagoon days to reset sleep before Freestyle Cruising begins.
- Real Bora Bora overwater time — not a rushed cruise call; swim off your private deck, snorkel the lagoon, and settle in as a couple before you sail.
- Smarter couple cabin value — a Balcony stateroom keeps two guests together for the 12-day Papeete-to-Honolulu crossing with a private outdoor space at sea.
Unlike a cruise-only booking, this South Pacific cruise tour package with land stay pairs an overwater bungalow with a one-way ocean crossing. You get a true Bora Bora land and sea package for two: lagoon nights at The Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa, then Freestyle Cruising aboard Norwegian Spirit from Papeete to Honolulu.
Traveling with kids? See the family beach-bungalow version for 4. Compare more sailings on our Norwegian cruises hub, or browse additional Bora Bora vacation packages if you want a land-only resort stay.
- Ship: Norwegian Spirit (Norwegian Cruise Line)
- Route: Papeete, Tahiti → Honolulu, Oahu
- Land stay: 3 nights Westin Bora Bora — Overwater Bungalow
- Featured stateroom: Balcony (2 guests)
- Cruise inclusions: Taxes & gratuities, unlimited open bar, specialty dining, excursion credits, Wi-Fi, $500 onboard credit
Westin Bora Bora overwater bungalow
The land portion of this Bora Bora overwater bungalow and Norwegian cruise combo is three nights in an overwater bungalow at the Westin — the lagoon-on-stilts stay couples come to Bora Bora for, with a private terrace and direct water access before the cruise.
- King Heavenly® Bed for 2
- Glass floor panel for lagoon marine life
- Private sundeck with ladder into the lagoon
- Living/sitting area and indoor bath
- Boat transfers to and from the resort included in the package
Read more about the resort on our Westin Bora Bora hotel page, or explore other South Pacific and Hawaii cruise options.
16 Days From $7,950 p/person with Air from LAX — for 2. Three nights in a Westin Bora Bora overwater bungalow, then a 12-day Papeete-to-Honolulu sailing with transfers, open bar, specialty dining, and $500 in onboard credit.
Itinerary
Here is the day-by-day Norwegian Spirit Papeete to Honolulu itinerary for this couples cruise-tour. Times are typical for “Kauai & Maui” sailings; alternate departures may call at Kailua-Kona instead of Kahului.
Day 1: Arrive Bora Bora — Westin Overwater Bungalow
Land in Bora Bora and transfer by boat to Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa. Check into your overwater bungalow — a king Heavenly® Bed, glass floor panel, and a private terrace with a ladder into the lagoon.
Day 2: Bora Bora — Lagoon and overwater day
A full resort day for swimming off your deck, snorkeling the motu, non-motorized water sports, and easy couple time. This is the heart of the Bora Bora overwater bungalow and Norwegian cruise combo — land first, sea later.
Day 3: Bora Bora — Final land day
Another leisurely day at the Westin. Optional lagoon excursions or simply more pool and bungalow time before tomorrow’s transfer to Papeete for embarkation.
Day 4: Fly to Papeete — Embark Norwegian Spirit
Inter-island air to Papeete, then pier transfer to board Norwegian Spirit. The ship typically departs about 10:00 PM. Settle into your Balcony stateroom for two and explore Freestyle dining venues on embarkation night.
Day 5: Moorea, Society Islands
Arrive about 7:00 AM, depart about 8:00 PM. Moorea’s jagged peaks and lagoon make a classic first French Polynesia port — snorkeling, 4x4 inland tours, and pineapple plantation stops are popular choices.
Day 6: Raiatea, Society Islands
Arrive about 7:00 AM, depart about 8:00 PM. Raiatea is the “sacred island,” known for marae temples, river trips, and lagoon scenery shared with neighboring Tahaʻa.
Day 7: Bora Bora, Society Islands
Arrive about 7:00 AM, depart about 7:00 PM. See Bora Bora again — this time from the cruise, with shark-and-ray snorkel tours and lagoon views of Mount Otemanu before the Pacific crossing begins.
Day 8: At Sea
First full sea day on the South Pacific crossing. Use the pools, Spice H2O adults-only lounge, and included specialty dining while Freestyle Cruising between French Polynesia and Hawaiʻi.
Day 9: At Sea
Continue across the Pacific. Unlimited open bar and Wi-Fi are included — a relaxed mid-crossing day for movies, spa appointments (extra), or simply deck time as a couple.
Day 10: At Sea
Mid-crossing sea day aboard Norwegian Spirit — sports court, jogging track, and evening shows in the Stardust Theater.
Day 11: At Sea
Another Freestyle sea day. A good time to plan Hawaiian shore excursions with your included excursion credits.
Day 12: At Sea
Final full sea day before Hawaiʻi. Pack shore bags for Hilo and enjoy one more evening of specialty dining and entertainment.
Day 13: Hilo, Island of Hawaiʻi
Arrive about 7:00 AM, depart about 4:00 PM. Hilo is the gateway to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, waterfalls, and black-sand beaches — a strong use of package excursion credits.
Day 14: Nāwiliwili, Kauaʻi
Arrive about 9:00 AM, depart about 5:00 PM. Kauaʻi’s “Garden Isle” offers Waimea Canyon lookouts, Wailua River scenery, and calm beaches near the port.
Day 15: Kahului, Maui
Arrive about 8:00 AM, depart about 5:00 PM. Maui port day for beach time, the Road to Hāna (full-day tours), or a shorter island overview before the final overnight sail to Oahu.
Day 16: Honolulu, Oahu — Disembark
Arrive about 6:00 AM and disembark in Honolulu. Connect to your included flight home from HNL, or extend with a Waikiki hotel night if you want more Oahu time — we can add that when you request a quote.
The Norwegian Spirit Papeete to Honolulu itinerary above reflects typical Kauai & Maui sailings. Ports and times can change by departure date — we confirm the final schedule when you book.
Staterooms
Balcony
Featured category for this couples sailing: Balcony — a private outdoor space for two with ocean views for the Papeete-to-Honolulu crossing.
- 2 guests
- Private balcony with ocean views
- Two lower beds that convert to a queen
- Private bathroom with shower
- TV, safe, hair dryer, and climate control
- Approx. 160–220 sq. ft. plus balcony (category dependent)
Oceanview, Inside, and The Haven suites are available as alternatives — ask when you request a quote.
Dining
Freestyle Dining means no fixed seating and no formal nights. This package includes unlimited open bar and specialty dining alongside complimentary main dining rooms.
Complimentary dining
- Windows — Main dining room with rotating multi-course menus and ocean views.
- Taste — Second main dining room with Freestyle seating.
- Garden Café — Indoor buffet for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- The Great Outdoors — Casual outdoor buffet and afternoon snacks.
- The Local Bar & Grill — Burgers, wings, fish and chips with extended hours.
Specialty dining included
- Cagney’s Steakhouse — Premium Black Angus beef and seafood.
- Le Bistro — French cuisine in an intimate setting.
- Onda by Scarpetta — Modern Italian pasta, pizza, and gelato.
- Moderno Churrascaria — Brazilian steakhouse with tableside carved meats.
- Teppanyaki — Live-grill Japanese experience.
- Silk — Pan-Asian specialty venue.
Shipboard Activities
Sea days on the Pacific crossing are built for Freestyle fun; Hawaiian ports are where excursion credits shine.
- Stardust Theater — Two-deck Broadway-style productions.
- Oasis Pool & hot tubs — Outdoor pool complex and sun decks.
- Spice H2O — Adults-only outdoor lounge.
- Pulse Fitness Center — Ocean-view gym.
- Sports court, jogging track, casino, and live music lounges
Mandara Spa treatments, extra shore tours beyond included credits, and photo packages are available à la carte.
