From French Polynesia to Pitcairn Island

From $11,080 per person

12 days

Ship: Le Jacques Cartier

From French Polynesia to Pitcairn Island
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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.

Journey Summary

  • Day 1 - Nov. 15, 2026, Sun. - Papeete, Tahiti
  • Day 2 - Nov. 16, 2026, Mon. - Mataiva Atoll, Tuamotu Islands
  • Day 3 - Nov. 17, 2026, Tue. - Tuamotu Archipelago
  • Day 4 - Nov. 18, 2026, Wed. - At Sea
  • Day 5 - Nov. 19, 2026, Thu. - Rikitea, Gambier Islands
  • Day 6 - Nov. 20, 2026, Fri. - Aukena, Gambier Islands
  • Day 7 - Nov. 21, 2026, Sat. - Adamstown
  • Day 8 - Nov. 22, 2026, Sun. - Adamstown
  • Day 9 - Nov. 23, 2026, Mon. - At Sea
  • Day 10 - Nov. 24, 2026, Tue. - At Sea
  • Day 11 - Nov. 25, 2026, Wed. - Rangiroa
  • Day 12 - Nov. 26, 2026, Thu. - Papeete, Tahiti

Detailed Itinerary

Day-by-day description of your cruise and cruise activities.

Day 1 - November 15, 2026

Papeete, Tahiti

Papeete will be your gateway to the tropical paradise of French Polynesia, where islands fringed with gorgeous beaches and turquoise ocean await to soothe the soul. This spirited city is the capital of French Polynesia, and serves as a superb base for onward exploration of Tahiti – an island of breathtaking landscapes and oceanic vistas. Wonderful lagoons of crisp, clear water beg to be snorkelled, stunning black beaches and blowholes pay tribute to the island's volcanic heritage, and lush green mountains beckon you inland on adventures, as you explore extraordinary Tahiti. Visit to relax inside picturesque stilted huts, which stand out over shimmering water, as you settle into the intoxicating rhythm of life, in this Polynesian paradise.

Day 2 - November 16, 2026

Mataiva Atoll, Tuamotu Islands

Day 3 - November 17, 2026

Tuamotu Archipelago

Day 4 - November 18, 2026

At Sea

Day 5 - November 19, 2026

Rikitea, Gambier Islands

Day 6 - November 20, 2026

Aukena, Gambier Islands

After this visit, make your way through the turbulent Woolly Gut strait and emerge in the stillness of Grave Cove. Located in the northern edge of the Falkland Islands, this bay owes its name to the vestiges of whalers’ graves that overlook the white sandy beach.

Day 7 - November 21, 2026

Adamstown

Day 8 - November 22, 2026

Adamstown

Day 9 - November 23, 2026

At Sea

Day 10 - November 24, 2026

At Sea

Day 11 - November 25, 2026

Rangiroa

Day 12 - November 26, 2026

Papeete, Tahiti

Papeete will be your gateway to the tropical paradise of French Polynesia, where islands fringed with gorgeous beaches and turquoise ocean await to soothe the soul. This spirited city is the capital of French Polynesia, and serves as a superb base for onward exploration of Tahiti – an island of breathtaking landscapes and oceanic vistas. Wonderful lagoons of crisp, clear water beg to be snorkelled, stunning black beaches and blowholes pay tribute to the island's volcanic heritage, and lush green mountains beckon you inland on adventures, as you explore extraordinary Tahiti. Visit to relax inside picturesque stilted huts, which stand out over shimmering water, as you settle into the intoxicating rhythm of life, in this Polynesian paradise.

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