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Fiji, Tonga, Cook Islands and Society Islands Cruise

  • Departure DateWed 13th Jan 2027
  • Ponant Le Paul Gauguin
  • 15 Night Cruise From Papeete
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Itinerary

  • Papeete
  • Moorea
  • Motu Mahana
  • Bora Bora
  • Aitutaki
  • Vavau, Tonga Islands
  • Savusavu, Fidschi
  • Suva
  • Beqa Island, Fiji
  • Lautoka

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Day 1 - Papeete

Arrive: Wed 13 January 2027 / Depart: Wed 13 January 2027 at 18:30

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.

Day 2 - Moorea

Arrive: Thu 14 January 2027 / Depart: Thu 14 January 2027

A part of the Windward Island archipelago just to the west of Tahiti, famous Mo'orea will leave you with a series of unforgettable images and memories. Bask on its heavenly beaches, enjoy a dip in the turquoise waters of its lagoon, and soak up its luscious vegetation and the heady flowers that carpet the inland areas. Get the most out of this natural gem with a trip to the Mo'orea Belvedere. Exceptional views of Mount Rotui unfurl before your eyes, with the Opunohu Bay and its valley to the left, and the famous Cook's Bay, surrounded by notched, cathedral-style peaks, to the right.

Day 3 - Motu Mahana

Arrive: Fri 15 January 2027 / Depart: Fri 15 January 2027

Day 4 - Bora Bora

Arrive: Sat 16 January 2027

Paradisiacal atoll of the archipelago of the Leeward Islands, west of French Polynesia, mythical Bora Bora offers a natural spectacle of captivating beauty. You’ll be won over as much by the white sandy beaches as by its famous lagoon, one of the most beautiful in the world, where colourful fish frolic in waters of incomparable turquoise. The island is covered with tropical vegetation, and dominated by the majestic outline of Mount Otemanu. A promenade through this volcanic landscape will enable you to discover a number of villages and meet local communities.

Day 5 - Bora Bora

Depart: Sun 17 January 2027

Paradisiacal atoll of the archipelago of the Leeward Islands, west of French Polynesia, mythical Bora Bora offers a natural spectacle of captivating beauty. You’ll be won over as much by the white sandy beaches as by its famous lagoon, one of the most beautiful in the world, where colourful fish frolic in waters of incomparable turquoise. The island is covered with tropical vegetation, and dominated by the majestic outline of Mount Otemanu. A promenade through this volcanic landscape will enable you to discover a number of villages and meet local communities.

Day 6 - At Sea

Day 7 - Aitutaki

Arrive: Tue 19 January 2027 / Depart: Tue 19 January 2027

Aitutaki is a little island of 16 km², with a small fishing port with few motor boats, where a simple and peaceful life endures. During your visit, don’t miss the opportunity to walk along this magnificent lagoon, reputed as one of the most beautiful and spectacular in the world. Snorkelling fans will discover the treasures of underwater life here. The island is specialised in the sale of black pearls and the production of coloured sarongs, as well as “tivaevae” — patchwork quilting and handiworks. This local manufacture has great value because of its careful artisanal fabrication, and the pieces made are generally offered at important occasions.

Day 8 - At Sea

Day 9 - Crossing Date line

Day 10 - At Sea

Day 11 - Vavau, Tonga Islands

Arrive: Sat 23 January 2027 / Depart: Sat 23 January 2027

Vava?u is an island group, consisting of one large island and 40 smaller ones, in Tonga. It is part of Vava?u District, which includes several other individual islands. According to tradition, the Maui god created both Tongatapu and Vava?u, but put a little more effort into the former. Wikipedia Total islan

Day 12 - At Sea

Day 13 - Savusavu, Fidschi

Arrive: Mon 25 January 2027 / Depart: Mon 25 January 2027

Day 14 - Suva

Arrive: Tue 26 January 2027 / Depart: Tue 26 January 2027

Suva is the capital of the South Pacific island nation of Fiji. It's a city of broad avenues, lush parks and grand British colonial buildings, such as the Suva City Library. Suva's colorful, lively Municipal Market offers a range of local fruit and vegetables. Fiji Museum, set within the Victorian-era Thurston Gardens, contains examples of traditional canoes, war clubs and tattooing tools.

Day 15 - Beqa Island, Fiji

Arrive: Wed 27 January 2027 / Depart: Wed 27 January 2027

Day 16 - Lautoka

Arrive: Thu 28 January 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 28 January 2027

Lautoka is the second largest city of Fiji. Located on the western side of the island of Viti Levu, 24 kilometres north of Nadi. Lying in the heart of Fiji's sugar cane growing region, it is known as the Sugar City. Lautoka is the gateway to Fiji’s “Sun coast” a land of abundant sunshine, azure skies and dramatic grass-covered peaks chequered with sugar-cane fields, rural villages and quaint market towns.

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