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Thursday, December 17, 2026 |
Papeete, French Polynesia |
Embark |
17:30 |
The city of Papeete (Tahitian Pape'ete; pop. 27,000) is the capital of Tahiti, the largest of the French Polynesian Islands. With its pleasant warm tropical climate, city-lovers will enjoy Papeete's chic shops, specialist stores and boutiques, together with the lively mix of French, Polynesian, and Chinese cultures. Read more about Papeete, French Polynesia
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Friday, December 18, 2026 |
At Sea |
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Saturday, December 19, 2026 |
Fakarava, Tuamotu |
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Sunday, December 20, 2026 |
At Sea |
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Monday, December 21, 2026 |
Omoa, Fatu Hiva, Marq Isles |
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Tuesday, December 22, 2026 |
Hiva Oa, French Polynesia |
08:00 |
21:00 |
Hiva Oa is the largest island of the southern Marquesas group, 1400 km NE of Tahiti. Its population is around 2200. Hiva Oa means “long ridgepole,” likely so named because of its long central ridge. Read more about Hiva Oa, French Polynesia
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Wednesday, December 23, 2026 |
Taiohae, Nuku Hiva, Marq Isles |
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Thursday, December 24, 2026 |
At Sea |
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Friday, December 25, 2026 |
Rangiroa, French Polynesia |
09:00 |
16:00 |
Rangiroa, also known as The Endless Lagoon, is a coral atoll in the Tuamotu Archipelago of French Polynesia. It lies 325 km to the NE of Tahiti. The lagoon is 80 km long and rather narrower, with two main sea passages to the ocean at the northern end. Read more about Rangiroa, French Polynesia
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Saturday, December 26, 2026 |
Bora Bora, French Polynesia |
14:00 |
23:59 |
Bora Bora is an island in the Leeward group of the Society Islands of French Polynesia. The mysteries and romance associated with the words Bora Bora bring an almost mystical presence to the island; it is arguably the most famous island in the world. Part of the allure has to be its almost unbelievable beauty. Read more about Bora Bora, French Polynesia
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Sunday, December 27, 2026 |
Bora Bora, French Polynesia |
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18:00 |
Bora Bora is an island in the Leeward group of the Society Islands of French Polynesia. The mysteries and romance associated with the words Bora Bora bring an almost mystical presence to the island; it is arguably the most famous island in the world. Part of the allure has to be its almost unbelievable beauty. Read more about Bora Bora, French Polynesia
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Monday, December 28, 2026 |
Papeete, French Polynesia |
08:00 |
Disembark |
The city of Papeete (Tahitian Pape'ete; pop. 27,000) is the capital of Tahiti, the largest of the French Polynesian Islands. With its pleasant warm tropical climate, city-lovers will enjoy Papeete's chic shops, specialist stores and boutiques, together with the lively mix of French, Polynesian, and Chinese cultures. Read more about Papeete, French Polynesia
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