New Seattle–Tahiti Flights, a Taha'a Private Island and Early 2027 Deals

There is a pleasant rhythm to news from French Polynesia just now: a new air bridge from North America taking shape, a small private-island address opening in Taha'a, and a spread of offers worth knowing about as you sketch out the year ahead. Some of what follows is genuinely fresh; some is simply currently on offer. We have tried to be clear about which is which.

New air links to watch

The biggest story is the confirmation of nonstop service between Seattle and Papeete. Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines announced the route on 21 October, with Hawaiian operating it on Airbus A330 aircraft. Flights are due to begin on 11 June 2027, three times weekly between Seattle-Tacoma and Tahiti-Faa'a, with return service from 12 June. Family Travel describes it as year-round, and The Travel Magazine notes it gives UK travellers another way in. Aéroport lemag adds that it will bring Tahiti-Faa'a's international destinations to eleven. Introductory round-trip fares are being advertised for a limited time, according to Secret Seattle.

Closer in, Air Tahiti's all-business ATR service, Air Tahiti Signature, has opened reservations for flights starting 11 November, with five weekly morning triangular services linking Papeete with Bora Bora and Raiatea-Taha'a, as Simple Flying reports.

For travellers coming from Japan, Air Tahiti Nui is currently selling Tokyo/Narita–Tahiti round-trip economy fares from ¥138,580 all-in, with a 3-night/5-day or 6-night/8-day stay and travel from 8 February to 30 September 2027. The sale ends 10 November; fares are non-refundable, do not earn miles and carry blackout dates. Details on May Money.

A new address in Taha'a

Vahine Private Island has opened on a private motu in Taha'a with nine keys, including the royal villa Ari'i Vahine, which has a pool and views toward Bora Bora. Access is by boat only. La Revue des Hôtels has the details.

Hotel offers currently listed

Hilton Hotel Tahiti is listing several promotions, including savings of up to 10% or 20% on advance purchase pricing, up to 40% off, and up to 20% off the Stay Longer in Paradise package at select properties. Over on Moorea, Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort and Spa offers up to 20% off with the Honors Tahitian Escape offer. The same resort's Festive Season offer is priced at XPF 25,000 per adult, or XPF 35,000 for the higher option, with children 5–11 at 50% off and infants 0–4 free.

Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort is offering up to 25% off with its Advance Saver rate when booking early, with ALL members receiving up to an extra 10%, as listed on Sofitel's site. The same resort's Celebrate in Your Room package, available 1 January to 31 December 2026, includes breakfast delivered by canoe, a private romantic dinner and in-room surprises.

On Ua Pou in the Marquesas, Pension Aito Moana in Hakahau is offering a free night for every seven booked, valid until 31 December, with rates from 12,000 to 35,000 XPF, according to its listing.

At sea

PONANT's Tempting Tahiti offer gives a $1,000 shipboard credit per stateroom or suite on select Le Jacques Cartier French Polynesia sailings, including a 14-night Polynesian Bliss cruise from 14 to 28 November 2027, listed from $12,430 per person. Luxury Cruise News has the terms. Separately, Ponant and Paul Gauguin Cruises have reduced the required deposit for new bookings to 10% across 350 small-ship sailings through 2029, per Wisevoter. Paul Gauguin Cruises is listing 7-night Tahiti and Society Islands sailings aboard m/s Paul Gauguin from $5,390 per person, with a back-to-back offer and 30% PG Bonus.

Keep dreaming, and keep planning — the islands will be ready when you are.