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Marquesas, Tuamotus &
Society Islands
ABOARD THE
PAUL GAUGUIN
On this South Pacific idyll, take in the beauty of French
Polynesia, a dreamy realm of majestic mountains, blue
lagoons, and vibrant cultures. Explore captivating Fakarava,
an atoll known for its pristine beaches and exceptional
snorkeling, and the utterly remote Marquesas Islands,
home to ancient cultural traditions. Your voyage circles
back by way of the Society Islands, including Bora Bora,
legendary for its immense
turquoise lagoon
and barrier reef, and
spectacular Moorea, with
its jagged mountains.
DAYS 1-4 PAPEETE,
TAHITI / FAKARAVA
From Papeete, head to Fakarava, a sanctuary for rare birds, plants,
and crustaceans in the remote and pristine Tuamotus. Stroll along
pink-sand beaches and visit the island’s black pearl farm.
DAY 5-10 MARQUESAS
In the Marquesas, discover wild Fatu
Hiva and Hiva Oa, where Paul Gauguin is buried, and call at the
seafront village of Hapatoni. Days 9-10 are at sea.
DAYS 11-15 SOCIETY ISLANDS
Visit remote Huahine,
idyllic Taha’a, and Bora Bora, where the famous lagoon offers a
chance for a swim, snorkel, or outrigger cruise. Try your hand at
water sports on Moorea, and disembark on Day 15 in Papeete.
DATES
Jun 25-Jul 9, 2016
Nov 19-Dec 3, 2016
Jan 28-Feb 11, 2017
Nov 18-Dec 2, 2017
TRIP COST
From $7,245
Price is per person, and depends
on cabin type. Includes airfare
from Los Angeles!
Faces of Polynesia: Fiji to Tahiti
ABOARD THE
CALEDONIAN SKY
From the jungle-draped volcanic mountains of Tonga to the
tiny, low-lying Cook Islands, this voyage reveals a world of
supreme natural beauty and people proud to share their
ceremonial traditions of music and dance. Warm cultural
encounters, spectacular natural beauty, nature hikes, fantastic
snorkeling—it’s no wonder travelers are drawn to the South
Sea’s magical shores.
DAYS 1-6 NADI, FIJI / WALLIS AND FUTUNA
Explore Viti
Levu, then cruise to Taveuni, “the garden island,” and Wallis and
Futuna for nature walks, birding excursions, and snorkeling amid Fiji’s
famed soft corals and incredible diversity of fish.
DAYS 7-10 NIUAFO’OU /
NEIAFU, VAVA’U ISLANDS
/ NIUE
Tonga’s northernmost
island, Niuafo’ou, is the tip of
an underwater volcano, and
you’ll step ashore to visit its
interior caldera lake. Locals welcome you ashore on Neiafu, and you’ll
snorkel off one its tiny surrounding islands. A hike on Niue brings
you to some of its dramatic limestone sea caves.
DAYS 11-18 COOK ISLANDS / BORA BORA
A warm welcome
awaits on Palmerston and Atiu islands, where friendly locals share
their unique customs, and more snorkeling is in store at Aitutaki’s
famous reef-encircled lagoon. Tour Bora Bora, then snorkel in its
dazzling sapphire-hued lagoon, where graceful sting rays and colorful
fish reside. Disembark in Papeete and depart.
DATES
Oct 22-Nov 7, 2017
TRIP COST
From $14,980
Price is per person and depends on cabin type