South Pacific Cruise

Land into island paradise and check into your hotel in Tahiti before spending time to unwind after your journey. Pamper yourself with an invigorating massage at the spa, walk along the white sand beach, and enjoy the wonders of the turquoise lagoon kayaking and snorkelling to spot colourful marine life. The next day explore the capital city which boasts a variety a shops, restaurants and markets, before boarding your cruise boat at 3pm.

Discover the rich green vegetation and dense rainforests of Huahine, known as the 'Garden Island'. Follow trails to see archaeological landmarks, sacred temples and stunning landscapes. Be enchanted by the crystal clear lagoon and embark on a snorkelling tour to spot tropical fish, turtles and reef sharks.

Leave Huahine and spend your day relaxing on the ship as you sail towards the Cook Islands.

The next day arrive into the beautiful Aitutaki Lagoon. Here do as much or as little as you desire. Choose from a range of optional excursions on offer from exploring your surroundings on an island tour or lagoon cruise to taking a short hike to the highest peak on the island to be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views.

Cruise over to Aitutaki's sister island Rarotonga today, and discover the island's lush and rugged landscape. Take an optional four-wheel drive safari and explore Rarotonga's pristine natural beauty.

Spend the next day relaxing on board as you sail back towards the Society Island and the awe-inspiring Bora Bora. 

Make sure you are out on the deck as you cruise into Bora Bora and get a glimpse of the iconic Mount Otemanu, Enjoy the next couple of days exploring the endless pristine beaches with the silky white sand between your toes, and the crystal clear lagoons boasting an abundance of diverse marine life, or simply relax and unwind. Choose any of the optional excursions on offer which include an island tour, helicopter sightseeing excursion and a snorkelling experience.

Accessible only by boat, Taha'a is an island with true authenticity and simply the ultimate paradise escape. This sleepy island produces 90% of French Polynesia's vanilla, we would recommend spending time at one the vanilla plantations for some of your day. Relax on Motu Mahana, a private island exclusively reserved for Paul Gauguin Cruises, and be welcomed here by traditional music and enjoy a beachside barbecue.

Your next island is Moorea which sits off the coast of Tahiti and is surrounded a lagoon boasting an abundance of coral reefs and sparkling waters. Take a diving course and learn the basics as you discover the beauty of the underwater world and spot dolphins, rays and turtles. Explore the island on one of the many land-based excursions, from an off-road safari inside the volcanic crater, to a five-hour hike of the Sister Island's three coconut trails. 

Disembark the ship today and check into your hotel in Tahiti for your last night and days in paradise before your onward travels.