This wonderful South Pacific archipelago is dotted with islands sculpted by sky-piercing, moss-green peaks and lined with vivid turquoise lagoons. The Polynesians have long been a sea-faring nation and began island-hopping as far back as their history tells. Small ships with shallow draughts are the only way to travel between the soaring volcanic peaks that any local will tell you are connected by ‘Mana’ – the life force and spirit at the very soul of French Polynesia. This cruise, on the 26 cabin motorsailer Panorama II, harks back to the days when Captain James Cook explored here on the good ship Endeavour en route to discovering Australia.

A CHOICE OF TWO CRUISES

Our main cruise, and the one we operate most frequently, is a 7-night circular exploration of the Society Islands out of Papeete in Tahiti. Occasionally we also add-in a 3-night extension that takes us north into the Tuamotu archipelago. It’s very different cruising here, essentially the Society Islands are typified by high-rise volcanic peaks whereas the Tuamotus are low-lying coral ringed atolls. If you really want to get to know French Polynesia, you should see both archipelagos.

MAKE SURE YOU CHECK OUT OUR PRE-AND POST-CRUISE EXTENSIONS

This wonderful cruise always makes people want to see more and stay longer. Because of that we have a wide range of Extensions both prior to cruising and after you return to Papeete. Make sure you check them out on the HOTEL+ tab on this site.

• Crystal clear waters and pink sandy beaches
• Beaches, lagoons, and amazing snorkeling
• Moorea – James Michener’s mythical ‘Bali Hi’
• Beautiful Bora Bora
• Marae Temples on Huahine
• Stingrays & Sharks Experience
• The sacred blue eels of Faie
• Fabulous botany and incredible fruit