{"id":99746,"date":"2026-10-22T19:54:31","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T19:54:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/transpacific-freighter-travel"},"modified":"2026-10-22T19:54:34","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T19:54:34","slug":"transpacific-freighter-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/transpacific-freighter-travel","title":{"rendered":"Voyages en cargo transpacifique : les navires de fret entre les \u00c9tats-Unis, l'Asie et l'Australie"},"content":{"rendered":"<head><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\n    \"@graph\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\n            \"headline\": \"Transpacific Freighter Travel: Cargo Ships Between the USA, Asia and Australia\",\n            \"description\": \"Cross the Pacific by cargo ship: freighter routes from the US west coast to Asia, Australia and New Zealand, journey times, costs and what to expect.\",\n            \"mainEntityOfPage\": \"https:\\\/\\\/cargoholidays.com\\\/transpacific-freighter-travel\",\n            \"image\": \"https:\\\/\\\/cargoholidays.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/10\\\/transpacific-freighter-travel-cargoholidays-1024x576.jpg\",\n            \"datePublished\": \"2026-10-22\",\n            \"dateModified\": \"2026-10-22\",\n            \"inLanguage\": \"en-GB\",\n            \"author\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n                \"name\": \"CargoHolidays\"\n            },\n            \"publisher\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n                \"name\": \"CargoHolidays\",\n                \"url\": \"https:\\\/\\\/cargoholidays.com\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n            \"mainEntity\": [\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"Can you cross the Pacific on a cargo ship?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"Yes. 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Southern and tropical routes are usually calmer.\"\n                    }\n                }\n            ]\n        }\n    ]\n}<\/script>\n<\/head><div class=\"ch-post\"><p class=\"ch-updated\">Derni\u00e8re mise \u00e0 jour : 22 octobre 2026<\/p><p><strong>The Pacific is the biggest ocean on Earth, and crossing it on a working cargo ship is one of the great slow-travel adventures.<\/strong> For American travellers, a freighter from the west coast is a way to reach Asia, Australia or New Zealand without flying. For Europeans, it can be the second half of a round-the-world voyage.<\/p><h2>Main transpacific freighter routes<\/h2><div class=\"ch-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Itin\u00e9raire<\/th><th>Typical ports<\/th><th>Approximate sea time<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>US west coast &rarr; North Asia<\/td><td>Los Angeles\/Long Beach, Oakland, Seattle &rarr; Busan, Shanghai, Yokohama<\/td><td>About 2&ndash;3 weeks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>North Asia &rarr; US west coast<\/td><td>Shanghai, Ningbo, Busan &rarr; Los Angeles, Oakland<\/td><td>About 2&ndash;3 weeks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>US west coast &rarr; Australia \/ NZ<\/td><td>Los Angeles, Oakland &rarr; Auckland, Sydney, Melbourne<\/td><td>About 3&ndash;4 weeks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>US east coast &rarr; Australia via Panama<\/td><td>Savannah, New York &rarr; Panama &rarr; South Pacific &rarr; Australia<\/td><td>About 4&ndash;5 weeks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Round-the-world services<\/td><td>Europe &rarr; Panama &rarr; Pacific &rarr; Asia &rarr; Suez &rarr; Europe<\/td><td>About 3&ndash;4 months<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p>Ships with passenger cabins on Pacific routes are fewer than on Atlantic routes, and availability changes from season to season. Flexible dates help a lot.<\/p><figure style=\"margin:1.6em 0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/AdobeStock_416832706-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"Cargo ship sailing at sunset\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px;display:block\" title=\"Cargo ship sailing at sunset\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.85em;color:#6b7280;margin-top:.45em;text-align:center\">Pacific crossings are among the longest stretches without land on any freighter route.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2>What it is like crossing the Pacific<\/h2><ul><li><strong>Long sea days:<\/strong> often a week or more without seeing land<\/li><li><strong>The International Date Line:<\/strong> you gain or lose a whole day, a moment many crews mark<\/li><li><strong>Weather:<\/strong> the North Pacific can be rough in winter, and the tropics bring warm, calmer seas<\/li><li><strong>Wildlife:<\/strong> albatrosses, flying fish and sometimes whales<\/li><li><strong>Stars:<\/strong> some of the darkest night skies you will ever see<\/li><\/ul><p>Read <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/life-on-a-container-ship\/\">la vie \u00e0 bord d'un porte-conteneurs<\/a> for a typical day on board.<\/p><h2>How much does it cost?<\/h2><p>Fares are usually charged per day, around <strong>US$90&ndash;150 per person<\/strong>, including cabin and meals. A three-week crossing typically costs about <strong>US$1,900&ndash;3,200 per person<\/strong>, plus booking fees, port taxes and specialist insurance.<\/p><figure style=\"margin:1.6em 0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/AdobeStock_289567165-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"Container port in Hong Kong at night\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px;display:block\" title=\"Container port in Hong Kong at night\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.85em;color:#6b7280;margin-top:.45em;text-align:center\">Asian hubs such as Hong Kong, Shanghai and Busan link with US west coast ports.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2>Paperwork and health<\/h2><ul><li><strong>Visas:<\/strong> check entry rules for every port of call, not just your final destination. Australia and New Zealand require electronic authorities or visas for most visitors.<\/li><li><strong>US departure:<\/strong> non-US citizens leaving by sea should keep evidence of their exit and travel dates.<\/li><li><strong>Certificat m\u00e9dical et assurance<\/strong> covering evacuation at sea, which is particularly important given the long distances from land on Pacific routes<\/li><li><strong>Medication:<\/strong> pack enough for the voyage plus a buffer for delays<\/li><\/ul><h2>Combining routes<\/h2><p>Many travellers combine a Pacific crossing with an Atlantic one to circle the globe without flying. Start with a <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/boat-from-uk-to-usa\/\">par bateau, du Royaume-Uni vers les \u00c9tats-Unis<\/a>, cross the country by train, then sail the Pacific to <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/cargo-ship-to-new-zealand\/\">Nouvelle-Z\u00e9lande<\/a> or Australia. Or sail from <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/ship-from-england-to-australia\/\">England to Australia<\/a> and return via the Pacific.<\/p><h2>Foire aux questions<\/h2><div class=\"ch-faq\"><h3>Can you cross the Pacific on a cargo ship?<\/h3><p>Yes. Some container ships between the US west coast, Asia, Australia and New Zealand carry a few paying passengers.<\/p><h3>How long does it take a cargo ship to cross the Pacific?<\/h3><p>Roughly 2&ndash;3 weeks between the US west coast and North Asia, and 3&ndash;4 weeks to Australia or New Zealand.<\/p><h3>How much does freighter travel across the Pacific cost?<\/h3><p>Usually US$90&ndash;150 per person per day, including meals.<\/p><h3>Can I travel by freighter from the USA to Australia?<\/h3><p>Yes, from west coast ports or from the east coast via the Panama Canal, subject to cabin availability.<\/p><h3>Is the Pacific rough on a cargo ship?<\/h3><p>The North Pacific can be rough in winter. Southern and tropical routes are usually calmer.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"ch-cta\"><strong>Cross the world&rsquo;s biggest ocean<\/strong><p>Tell us your departure port and dates and we&rsquo;ll check Pacific freighter cabins.<\/p><a class=\"ch-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/sinformer-pour-une-croisiere-cargo\/\">Ask about Pacific voyages &rarr;<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<style>\n.ch-post{font-family:inherit;line-height:1.7;color:#1f2937;max-width:820px;margin:0 auto}\n.ch-post h2{font-size:1.6em;margin:1.8em 0 .6em;color:#0b2545;border-bottom:3px solid #f5a623;padding-bottom:.25em}\n.ch-post h3{font-size:1.15em;margin:1.4em 0 .3em;color:#0b2545}\n.ch-post p{margin:0 0 1em}\n.ch-post ul,.ch-post ol{margin:0 0 1.2em 1.3em}\n.ch-post li{margin:.35em 0}\n.ch-post .ch-updated{font-size:.9em;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.2em}\n.ch-post .ch-table{overflow-x:auto;margin:1.2em 0 1.6em}\n.ch-post table{border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:.95em}\n.ch-post th{background:#0b2545;color:#fff;text-align:left;padding:.65em .8em}\n.ch-post td{padding:.6em .8em;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top}\n.ch-post tr:nth-child(even) td{background:#f6f8fb}\n.ch-post .ch-faq{background:#f6f8fb;border-radius:12px;padding:1em 1.4em;margin:1em 0 2em}\n.ch-post .ch-faq h3{margin-top:1em}\n.ch-post .ch-cta{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0b2545,#13315c);color:#fff;border-radius:14px;padding:1.6em 1.8em;margin:2.2em 0;text-align:center}\n.ch-post .ch-cta strong{display:block;font-size:1.35em;margin-bottom:.4em;color:#fff}\n.ch-post .ch-cta p{color:#dbe4f0;margin:.2em 0 1.1em}\n.ch-post .ch-btn{display:inline-block;background:#f5a623;color:#0b2545 !important;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;padding:.8em 1.6em;border-radius:999px}\n.ch-post .ch-btn:hover{background:#ffbb45}\n.ch-post em{color:#4b5563}\n<\/style>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Traverser le Pacifique \u00e0 bord d'un cargo : itin\u00e9raires des navires de fret reliant la c\u00f4te ouest des \u00c9tats-Unis \u00e0 l'Asie, \u00e0 l'Australie et \u00e0 la Nouvelle-Z\u00e9lande, dur\u00e9es de trajet, co\u00fbts et \u00e0 quoi s'attendre.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":99745,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"single3.php","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[356,1018,357],"tags":[1599,1600,1155,1597,1598],"yst_prominent_words":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99746"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=99746"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99746\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":99747,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99746\/revisions\/99747"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/99745"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=99746"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=99746"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=99746"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=99746"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}