Secret Polynesia: Unexplored Tuamotu, the Gambier Islands and the Austral Islands Cruise
- Departure DateSun 13th Dec 2026
- Ponant Le Jacques Cartier
- 14 Night Cruise From Papeete
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Arrive: Sun 13 December 2026 / Depart: Sun 13 December 2026 at 18:00
Capital of French Polynesia, the city of Papeete is on the north-west coast of the island of Tahiti. You’ll find a relaxed atmosphere here,where urban buzz combines with the legendary laid-back Polynesian lifestyle. Culture is not lacking. You can enjoy sites narrating the history of the archipelago, including the colonial cathedral and the Maison de la reine Marau. The Vaipahi public gardens will win you over by their abundant plant-life. The large municipal market offers local specialities: fresh fruit, spices and all kinds of fish abound on their stalls.
Arrive: Mon 14 December 2026 / Depart: Mon 14 December 2026
Listed as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Fakarava’s coral ellipsis is a narrow stretch of land sitting on a crystal-clear sea. Travellers here are surprised by the immensity of the lagoon, whose colours evoke an infinite palette. The atoll, renowned for its immaculate beaches and preserved nature, is home to rare bird species, plants and crustaceans. You’ll disembark in a Zodiac® and berth in front of the Veke Veke guesthouse, where you will be welcomed with garlands of flowers and traditional music. You will then be able to go for a walk along the beach or put on flippers, mask and snorkel to make the most of the warm waters of Fakarava and observe its brightly coloured coral.
Arrive: Tue 15 December 2026 / Depart: Tue 15 December 2026
Arrive: Sat 19 December 2026 / Depart: Sat 19 December 2026
Rikitea is a small town on Mangareva, which is part of the Gambier Islands in French Polynesia. A majority of the islanders live in Rikitea.
Arrive: Mon 21 December 2026
Depart: Tue 22 December 2026
Arrive: Sun 27 December 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 27 December 2026
Capital of French Polynesia, the city of Papeete is on the north-west coast of the island of Tahiti. You’ll find a relaxed atmosphere here,where urban buzz combines with the legendary laid-back Polynesian lifestyle. Culture is not lacking. You can enjoy sites narrating the history of the archipelago, including the colonial cathedral and the Maison de la reine Marau. The Vaipahi public gardens will win you over by their abundant plant-life. The large municipal market offers local specialities: fresh fruit, spices and all kinds of fish abound on their stalls.
Le Jacques Cartier 18 October 2026 14 nights
Itinerary: Papeete - Fakarava - Anaa - Rikitea - Rapa - Papeete
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