Polynesian Bliss: Marquesas and Tuamotu
Route Map
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Papeete, Tahiti
French Polynesia
Dive into crystalline lagoons teeming with tropical fish and glide past lush volcanic peaks that inspired Gauguin's greatest masterpieces.
Arrive
2026-10-04 00:00:00
Depart
2026-10-04 18:00:00
Day 2
Moorea
French Polynesia
Snorkel pristine lagoons teeming with tropical fish and glide beneath towering basalt peaks draped in lush jungle vegetation.
Arrive
2026-10-05 00:00:00
Depart
2026-10-05 17:30:00
Day 3
Makatea Atoll, Tuamotu Islands
French Polynesia
Dive into pristine lagoons surrounded by towering coral cliffs and discover world-class pearl farms in this remote Pacific paradise.
Arrive
2026-10-06 06:30:00
Depart
2026-10-06 21:30:00
Day 4
Rangiroa
French Polynesia
Drift through the world's second-largest atoll and encounter sharks, rays, and tropical fish in crystalline lagoon waters.
Arrive
2026-10-07 06:30:00
Depart
2026-10-07 12:30:00
Day 5
🌊 At Sea
Day 6
Hakahau, Ua Pou Island
French Polynesia
Hike through lush valleys to discover dramatic basalt spires rising 1,200 meters above pristine Polynesian landscapes and hidden beaches.
Arrive
2026-10-09 10:30:00
Depart
2026-10-09 22:00:00
Day 7
Hatiheu
French Polynesia
Swim alongside tropical fish in crystal-clear lagoons while discovering ancient Polynesian archaeological sites nestled in lush valleys.
Arrive
2026-10-10 06:30:00
Depart
2026-10-10 18:00:00
Day 8
Taiohae
French Polynesia
Hike to ancient Hanavave Bay and discover dramatic sea cliffs plunging into turquoise waters surrounded by lush tropical valleys.
Arrive
2026-10-11 00:00:00
Depart
2026-10-11 18:00:00
Day 9
Ua Huka
French Polynesia
Encounter wild horses roaming pristine valleys while discovering ancient stone tikis nestled in lush tropical landscapes.
Arrive
2026-10-12 00:00:00
Depart
2026-10-12 19:00:00
Day 10
Hanaiapa
French Polynesia
Dive into pristine turquoise lagoons teeming with tropical fish and glide past dramatic volcanic cliffs in this remote Marquesas island paradise.
Arrive
2026-10-13 13:45:00
Depart
2026-10-13 19:00:00
Day 10
Hiva Oa Island
French Polynesia
Explore the mystical valley where Gauguin and Jacques Brel found inspiration amidst towering volcanic cliffs and pristine tropical landscapes.
Arrive
2026-10-13 06:00:00
Depart
2026-10-13 12:00:00
Day 11
Hana Vave, Fatu Hiva Island
French Polynesia
Paddle through dramatic sea cliffs and swim in pristine emerald lagoons surrounded by untouched Polynesian wilderness.
Arrive
2026-10-14 13:15:00
Depart
2026-10-14 22:00:00
Day 11
Omo'a, Fatu Hiva
French Polynesia
Swim beneath dramatic sea cliffs to encounter manta rays and tropical fish in one of the South Pacific's most pristine coral gardens.
Arrive
2026-10-14 06:30:00
Depart
2026-10-14 12:00:00
Day 12
Hapatoni, Tahuata
French Polynesia
Dive into crystalline lagoons teeming with tropical fish and encounter remote Polynesian villages frozen in time on this pristine South Pacific island.
Arrive
2026-10-15 06:00:00
Depart
2026-10-15 12:00:00
Day 13
🌊 At Sea
Day 14
Fakarava
French Polynesia
Drift through the lagoon's crystalline waters to witness thousands of sharks gathering in the famous South Pass during seasonal migrations.
Arrive
2026-10-17 07:00:00
Depart
2026-10-17 11:00:00
Day 15
Papeete, Tahiti
French Polynesia
Dive into crystalline lagoons teeming with tropical fish and glide past lush volcanic peaks that inspired Gauguin's greatest masterpieces.
Arrive
2026-10-18 07:30:00
About This Cruise
<p>If heaven were a place on Earth, French Polynesia would probably be it. It has always fascinated and moved all those who have stepped foot on it. Its nature and culture have the power to enchant, and have been creating extraordinary landscapes and recounting ancestral legends for thousands of years. The Marquesas, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, steeped in mystery and a source of inspiration to artists like Jacques Brel and Paul Gauguin, will unveil their wild and mystical soul, between majestic cliffs and lush green valleys. Go back in time to encounter Tikis on the sacred Te I'ipona archaeological site on the island of Hiva Oa, or to see the “petroglyphs” on Nuku Hiva.</p>
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