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Secret Polynesia from the Society to the Austral Islands

Secret Polynesia from the Society to the Austral Islands

  • Itinerary
    Papeete, Tahiti Island to Papeete, Tahiti Island
    Duration
    15 days
  • Dates
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Come aboard Le Jacques Cartier for an unforgettable voyage.

At the edges of the world, set off on an all-new adventure discovering Polynesia’s best-kept secrets. Far off the beaten path, the shores of Tuamotu, the wild Gambier Islands and the Austral archipelago will unveil their sovereign nature and insular culture, which is very much still alive. Atolls just above the water, turquoise lagoons, fine sandy beaches and cliffs sculpted by the ocean serve as a decor for the special ports of call and the activities designed hand-in-hand with the local communities. Sail from island to island, encountering their unique traditions and fascinating ecosystems.  

Overview

Your voyage

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Destination

Destination

Oceania

Papeete, Tahiti Island to Papeete, Tahiti Island

Duration

15 days, 14 nights on board

Discoveries

No single supplement, PONANT Bonus 20%

Diving

Diving

Ref: EX131226

Journey

Your daily itinerary

  • Discover the Gambier and Austral archipelagos, little-known territories that are among the wildest and the most isolated in Polynesia.
  • Immersion in the heart of typical landscapes (lagoons, coral reefs, atolls, lush mountains) and authentic encounters with insular communities from one little-known port of call to another.
  • Included activities designed and operated with local guides and transport or led by our naturalist guides, subject to capacity.
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Staterooms and suites

Elegance and refinement

*Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability, and subject to change at any time. The category of stateroom to which this price applies may no longer be available.

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Secret Polynesia from the Society to the Austral Islands

Itinerary

Embarkation 13/12/26 from 16:00 to 17:00 Departure 13/12/26 at 18:00

13 Dec 26 - Papeete, Tahiti Island
13 Dec 26 - Papeete, Tahiti Island

Arrival 14/12/26 Departure 14/12/26

14 Dec 26 - Fakarava, Tuamotu Islands
14 Dec 26 - Fakarava, Tuamotu Islands

2 available excursionsto this stopover

Arrival 15/12/26 Departure 15/12/26

15 Dec 26 - Anaa, Tuamotu Islands
15 Dec 26 - Anaa, Tuamotu Islands

Arrival 16/12/26 Departure 16/12/26

16 Dec 26 - Hikueru
16 Dec 26 - Hikueru

Arrival 17/12/26 Departure 17/12/26

17 Dec 26 - At sea
17 Dec 26 - At sea

Arrival 18/12/26 Departure 18/12/26

18 Dec 26 - Aukena, Gambier Islands
18 Dec 26 - Aukena, Gambier Islands

Arrival 19/12/26 Departure 19/12/26

19 Dec 26 - Rikitea, Gambier Islands
19 Dec 26 - Rikitea, Gambier Islands

Arrival 20/12/26 Departure 20/12/26

20 Dec 26 - At sea
20 Dec 26 - At sea

Arrival 21/12/26 Departure 22/12/26

21 Dec 26 > 22 Dec 26 - Rapa
21 Dec 26 > 22 Dec 26 - Rapa

Arrival 23/12/26 Departure 23/12/26

23 Dec 26 - Raivavae, Austral Islands
23 Dec 26 - Raivavae, Austral Islands

Arrival 24/12/26 Departure 24/12/26

24 Dec 26 - Tubuai, Austral Islands
24 Dec 26 - Tubuai, Austral Islands

Arrival 25/12/26 Departure 25/12/26

25 Dec 26 - Rurutu, Austral Islands
25 Dec 26 - Rurutu, Austral Islands

Arrival 26/12/26 Departure 26/12/26

26 Dec 26 - At sea
26 Dec 26 - At sea

Arrival 27/12/26 early morning Disembarkation 27/12/26 at 0:00

27 Dec 26 - Papeete, Tahiti Island
27 Dec 26 - Papeete, Tahiti Island

Secret Polynesia from the Society to the Austral Islands

Customize your journey

Tahitian relaxation (1 night)

Tahitian Relaxation (1 night)
Details

Enhance your cruise and make the most of your trip to the islands with a relaxing one-night pre-cruise stay at a beautiful Tahitian resort.

Day 1 – Papeete

Meet at Faa’a International Airport in the Arrival hall. You will be greeted by our local representative off the flight selected by PONANT.

Transfer to the hotel Le Tahiti by Pearl Resorts 4* and check in upon arrival.

Dinner at leisure.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 – Papeete

Start your day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel and enjoy a leisurely morning relaxing in your room or taking advantage of the hotel facilities. Check-out is at 11 a.m. followed by lunch at the hotel.

In the afternoon, you will then be transferred to the pier to embark on board your ship.

Your hotel:

Located in the historical Matavai Bay, Le Tahiti by Pearl Resorts is surrounded by the Lafayette Beach. The hotel offers an infinity swimming pool, a renowned spa and a local arts and crafts 'fare'.

Upgraded rooms are also available depending on availability and on a supplement basis. Contact your travel professional for further detail.

Your programme includes:

·        1-night accommodation in Ocean View room or Signature Ocean Front Room at the hotel Le Tahiti by Pearl Resorts 4*, local standards (or similar) including breakfast.

·        Meals as mentioned in the programme.

·        Beverage package during meals (bottled water + 1 soft drink or 1 glass of wine or 1 local beer and 1 coffee or tea).

·        Transfers as mentioned in the programme.

·        Assistance from our local English-speaking representative.

·        Accommodation tax.

Your program does not include:

·        Dinner on Day 1.

·        Tips for the driver and the guide.

·        Personal expenses: beverages, meals (other than the ones listed in the “included” list), sightseeing, diving, spa, etc.

·        Early check-in and late check-out.

·        Any other services not mentioned in the “included” list.

Please note:

·        It is imperative that the details of your departure flight are provided to your travel agent, no later than 30 days before the start date of your cruise, to secure the proper private transfer.

·        The official check-in time at the hotel is at 3 p.m.

·        The official check-out time at the hotel is at 11 a.m.

·        Early check-in or late check-out might be available depending on availability and on a supplement basis.

·        A minimum number of participants is required for this trip to proceed. As a result, both the price and itinerary may be adjusted based on the final number of participants. Should the minimum number not be met, we will offer you an alternative arrangement.

Contact of your hotel:

Le Tahiti by Pearl Resorts
BP 14170 - 98701
Arue, Tahiti
Polynésie française
Telephone number: +689 4086 5110

To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.


Total

400 €/person*

Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability.

Discover papeete and day use at the hotel

Discover Papeete and Day Use at the Hotel
Details

PONANT converts your transfer into a restful stopover as you enjoy a relaxing day in a pleasant and comfortable setting.

Papeete

After disembarkation procedures are completed, you will be greeted at the port by our local English-speaking representative and you will depart by coach on an island exploration.

After passing through downtown Papeete, several stops or visit will be offered during this morning tour.

The tour will end at your 4* hotel, where lunh will be served.

After lunch, check in to your day room. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon/evening relaxing in your room or taking advantage of the hotel facilities.

Dinner is on your own. You will then be transferred to the Faa’a International Airport in the late afternoon in time for check-in for the PONANT selected flight.

Your programme includes:

·        1 day-use room from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., at a hotel 4*, local standards (or similar).

·        Meal as mentioned in the programme.

·        Beverages package during lunch (bottled water + 1 soft drink or 1 glass of wine or 1 local beer and 1 coffee or tea).

·        Transfers as mentioned in the programme

·        The assistance of an English-speaking representative.

·        Accommodation tax.

Your programme does not include:

·        Dinner.

·        Tips for the driver and the guide.

·        Personal expenses (beverages, meals at the resort, etc.).

·        Any other services not mentioned in the “included” list.

Please note:

·        The contact of the hotel will be given closer to the departure.

·        A minimum number of participants is required for this trip to proceed. As a result, both the price and itinerary may be adjusted based on the final number of participants. Should the minimum number not be met, we will offer you an alternative arrangement.

Duration and order of the visits may vary. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.

In the event of schedule changes of PONANT’s selected flight, your programme will be adapted to ensure the most seamless and enriching experience. The content of your revised programme will be updated on the PONANT website, in My Ponant space and on the PONANT app. The final programme will also be sent to you along with your cruise documents.


Total

470 €/person*

Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability.

Relaxing sojourn in moorea and tahiti (4 nights)

Relaxing sojourn in Moorea and Tahiti (4 nights)
Details

Enhance your cruise and make the most of your trip to the islands with a relaxing three-night post-cruise stay at a beautiful Tahitian resort.

Velvety mountain peaks, white-sand beaches with swaying palms, sheltered azure bays and gentle breezes: Moorea is the very picture of the ideal island getaway. And you can immerse yourself in its splendor with a stay at a luxury resort that offers world-class service in a spectacular setting.

Day 1 – Papeete/Moorea

After disembarkation procedures are completed, you will be greeted at the port by our local representative.

You will be transferred to your ferry to Moorea. Upon arriving Moorea, you will be met by a representative from the Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort 5* and be transferred to the resort.

After check-in, the afternoon is at leisure.

Dinner at the hotel.

Day 2 to 4 – Moorea

Set against a stunning mountain backdrop melting into a crystal clear lagoon with views over the island of Tahiti, the Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort is the perfect setting for a relaxing vacation. The bungalows, built over the water or surrounded by landscaped gardens, are made from natural materials and feature a rain shower. Make the most of the resort's white sandy beach, the most beautiful on Moorea, to sunbathe or explore a lagoon teeming with tropical marine life. Facilities include two restaurants, a bar, an outdoor swimming pool and a day spa.

Lunches are on your own.

Dinners at the hotel.

Day 5 – Moorea/Papeete

Check out after an included breakfast and you will be transferred to the port of Moorea, to embark on a ferry to Papeete. Upon arriving in Tahiti, a local representative will assist you in transporting you to your Day Room at the Hilton Tahiti 4*.

Check-in and then relax in your room or take advantage of the resort’s amenities.

The Hilton Tahiti offers an ideal location, overlooking Moorea Island and close to the city centre. The elegant rooms are light and equipped with contemporary furniture for a warm and comfortable ambience. The hotel features a large outdoor pool, six bars and restaurants, a fitness centre and a spa.

Lunch and dinner are on your own. You will then be transferred to the Faa’a International Airport in time for check-in for the PONANT selected flight.

This program includes the accommodation in Luxury Bungalow Garden View at the Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort. Superior Overwater Bungalow and Horizon Overwater Bungalow are also available on a supplement basis. Contact your travel professional for further detail.

Your program includes:

·        4 nights accommodations in Luxury Bungalow Garden View, Superior Overwater Bungalow or Horizon Overwater Bungalow (depending on your choice) at the Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort 5*, local standards (or similar) including breakfast and dinner.

·        1 day-use in King Bed Ocean View Room from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Hilton Tahiti 4*, local standards (or similar).

·        Roundtrip ferry service from Papeete to Moorea.

·        All transfers mentioned above; between ship/ferry/resorts/airport.

·        The assistance of an English-speaking representative.

·        Accommodation tax.

Your program does not include:

·        Dinner on Day 5 and lunches.

·        Tips for the driver and the guide.

·        All personal expenses (beverages, spa services, meals other than breakfasts, sightseeing, SCUBA, etc.).

·        Any other services not mentioned in the “included” list.

Please note:

·        The check-out time at the hotel Hilton Tahiti is at 8 p.m.

·        Kindly note that a minimum number of participants is required for this trip to proceed. As a result, both the price and itinerary may be adjusted based on the final number of participants. Should the minimum number not be met, we will offer you an alternative arrangement.

Resorts Contact Information:

Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort
Moorea, BP 28
98728 MAHAREPA
FRENCH POLYNESIA
Telephone number: +689 40 55 12 12

Hilton Tahiti
Auae Faaa, Papeete 98713
FRENCH POLYNESIA
Telephone number: +689 4086 4848

To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.


Total

1,940 €/person*

Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability.

Relaxing sojourn in bora bora and tahiti (4 nights)

Relaxing sojourn in Bora Bora and Tahiti (4 nights)
Details

Enhance your cruise and make the most of your trip to the islands with a relaxing three-night post-cruise stay at a beautiful Tahitian resort.

With its turquoise lagoons, sugar sand beaches, and jagged volcanic peaks, Bora Bora is an unspoiled gem in the emerald necklace of French Polynesia. Discover the marine life teeming in its coral reefs, glide over the water on a jet ski or glass-bottom boat, or embark on an off-road 4x4 safari offering breathtaking views. You will see for yourself why author James Michener called Bora Bora “the most beautiful island in the world.”

Day 1 – Papeete/Bora Bora

After disembarkation procedures are completed, you will be greeted at the port by our local representative.

You will be transferred to the Faa’a International Airport for your flight to Bora Bora.

Upon arriving at the Bora Bora Airport, a representative from the Conrad Bora Bora Nui 5* will meet you and you will be transferred by boat to the resort where you will check-in to your overwater villa.

Dinner at the hotel.

Days 2 to 4 – Bora Bora

After an included breakfast, spend your days at leisure enjoying the resort’s stunning setting. Lounge by the pool, skim across the lagoon on a rented sailboat, kayak or paddleboard—or sign up for a SCUBA course to discover the graceful marine life inhabiting the lagoon.

Lunches are on your own.

Dinners at the hotel.

Day 5 – Bora Bora/Papeete

Check out after an included breakfast and catch your boat transport to the Bora Bora Airport, where you will board your flight back to Papeete. Upon arriving Tahiti, a local representative will assist you in transporting to your Day Room at the Hilton Tahiti 4*.

Check-in and then relax in your room or take advantage of the resort’s amenities. If time and availability allow, there is also a spa and a dive center at additional cost.

Lunch and dinner are on your own. You will then be transferred to the Faa’a International Airport  in time for check-in for the PONANT selected flight.

This program includes the accommodation in Tropical Pool Beach View Villa at the Conrad Bora Bora Nui. Overwater Pool Villa are also available on a supplement basis. Contact your travel professional for further detail.

Your program includes:

·        Papeete/Bora Bora/Papeete return tickets on scheduled Air Tahiti flights, economy class.

·        4 nights accommodations in a Tropical Pool Beach View Villa or Overwater Pool Villa depending on your reservation at the Conrad Bora Bora Nui 5*, local standards (or similar) including breakfast and dinners.

·        Meals as mentioned in the programme.

·        1 day-use Ocean View room from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Hilton Tahiti 4*, local standards (or similar).

·        All transfers mentioned above; between ship/resorts/airports.

·        The assistance of an English-speaking representative.

·        Accommodation tax.

Your program does not include:

·        Dinner on day 5 and lunches.

·        Tips for the driver and the guide.

·        Excess baggage charges.

·        All personal expenses (beverages, spa services, meals other than breakfasts, sightseeing, SCUBA, etc.).

·        Any other services not mentioned in the “included” list.

Please note:

·        The check out time at the hotel Hilton Tahiti is at 8 p.m.

·        Kindly note that a minimum number of participants is required for this trip to proceed. As a result, both the price and itinerary may be adjusted based on the final number of participants. Should the minimum number not be met, we will offer you an alternative arrangement.

·        The included luggage allowance for inter-island flights is: 23 kg (50 lb) per person, maximum 3 items, the dimensions of which should not exceed length + width + height = 150 cm (59 in) for the Air Tahiti Papeete/Bora Bora/Papeete flights. One carry-on, the weight and size of which must not exceed 5 kg (11 lb) and 45 x 35 x 20 cm (17.6 in x 13.7 in x 7.8 in). The cabins and overhead lockers on the planes are not big enough to take extra items such as laptops, cameras, etc. All your cabin effects must fit into your luggage items, as described above.

To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.


Total

4,630 €/person*

Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability.

Flights from/ to paris + tahitian relaxation 1 night (pre) + discover papeete and day use at the hotel (post)

FLIGHTS FROM/ TO PARIS + TAHITIAN RELAXATION 1 NIGHT (PRE) + DISCOVER PAPEETE AND DAY USE AT THE HOTEL (POST)
Details

Total

2,710 €/person*

Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability.

Flights from/ to paris in business class + tahitian relaxation 1 night (pre) + discover papeete and day use at the hotel (post)

FLIGHTS FROM/ TO PARIS IN BUSINESS CLASS + TAHITIAN RELAXATION 1 NIGHT (PRE) + DISCOVER PAPEETE AND DAY USE AT THE HOTEL (POST)
Details

Total

8,200 €/person*

Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability.

Flights from/ to paris - tahitian relaxation 1 night (pre) + relaxing sojourn in moorea and thaiti 4 nights (post)

FLIGHTS FROM/ TO PARIS - TAHITIAN RELAXATION 1 NIGHT (PRE) + RELAXING SOJOURN IN MOOREA AND THAITI 4 NIGHTS (POST)
Details

Total

4,180 €/person*

Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability.

Secret Polynesia from the Society to the Austral Islands

Other available date

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No single supplement, PONANT Bonus 20%

From

9,410 €

/person*

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14 nights aboard the ship LE JACQUES CARTIER

PONANT Bonus 10%

From

10,060 €

/person*

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