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
2026-11-15 00:00:00
Depart
2026-11-15 18:00:00
Day 2
Mataiva Atoll, Tuamotu Islands
French Polynesia
Dive into one of the world's largest and most pristine coral lagoons teeming with tropical fish and reef sharks.
Arrive
2026-11-16 08:30:00
Depart
2026-11-16 15:00:00
Day 3
Tuamotu Archipelago
French Polynesia
Drift through pristine lagoons and dive into world-class coral gardens teeming with tropical fish and sharks.
Arrive
2026-11-17 10:30:00
Depart
2026-11-17 17:00:00
Day 4
Hikueru
French Polynesia
Glide through turquoise lagoons teeming with tropical fish and discover pristine coral gardens in this remote atoll paradise.
Arrive
2026-11-18 07:00:00
Depart
2026-11-18 13:30:00
Day 5
🌊 At Sea
Day 6
Rikitea, Gambier Islands
French Polynesia
Discover a tranquil lagoon paradise where pearl farming traditions meet pristine underwater gardens teeming with tropical fish.
Arrive
2026-11-20 13:30:00
Depart
2026-11-20 19:00:00
Day 7
Aukena, Gambier Islands
French Polynesia
Dive into crystalline lagoons teeming with tropical fish and discover haunting archaeological sites of pre-Columbian stone tikis.
Arrive
2026-11-21 00:00:00
Depart
2026-11-21 12:30:00
Day 8
Adamstown
Pitcairn
Walk through living history in the world's least populous national capital, where descendants of the Bounty mutineers share their remarkable island heritage.
Arrive
2026-11-22 14:00:00
Depart
2026-11-22 23:59:00
Day 9
Adamstown
Pitcairn
Walk through living history in the world's least populous national capital, where descendants of the Bounty mutineers share their remarkable island heritage.
Arrive
2026-11-23 00:00:00
Depart
2026-11-23 20:00:00
Day 10
🌊 At Sea
Day 11
🌊 At Sea
Day 12
Amanu, Tuamotu Islands
French Polynesia
Dive into crystalline lagoons teeming with colorful tropical fish and pristine coral gardens that rival any South Pacific paradise.
Arrive
2026-11-26 07:00:00
Depart
2026-11-26 16:00:00
Day 13
Makemo
French Polynesia
Dive into crystalline lagoons teeming with tropical fish and explore pristine coral gardens in one of French Polynesia's most untouched atolls.
Arrive
2026-11-27 07:00:00
Depart
2026-11-27 11:30:00
Day 14
Rangiroa
French Polynesia
Drift through the world's second-largest atoll and encounter sharks, rays, and tropical fish in crystalline lagoon waters.
Arrive
2026-11-28 09:00:00
Depart
2026-11-28 14:30:00
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
2026-11-29 07:30:00
About This Cruise
<p>Set off a unique odyssey into the heart of the Pacific Ocean, an intimate adventure discovering pristine French Polynesian archipelagos from Tuamotu and the Gambier Islands to mythical Pitcairn Island. Mataiva, Anaa, Hikueru, Rikitea, Aukena…These intact islands are scattered like precious pearls throughout your journey, offering a breathtaking natural show that features mysterious atolls, turquoise lagoons, immaculate beaches, and extraordinarily rich coral reefs. In addition to the splendid scenery, each port of call will invite you to discover ancestral practices, local cultures, exhilarating dances and songs plunging the visitor into the profound Polynesian soul via activities co-constructed with local players.</p>
From $10,780 per person
14 nights on
Le Jacques Cartier
with
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