Cruise |
Orion, Pearls of the Pacific ex Papeete Return |
Cruise Line |
Lindblad Expeditions |
Ship |
National Geographic Orion |
Destination |
South Pacific & New Zealand |
Brief Description |
9 Night Cruise sailing from Papeete roundtrip aboard National Geographic Orion. |
Type of Cruise |
Expedition |
Departure Date |
24 Aug 2022 |
Cruise Description |
9 Night Cruise sailing from Papeete roundtrip aboard National Geographic Orion.
From snorkeling with sea turtles and sharks to swimming into a hidden grotto and dining on a privatemotu, this South Pacific expedition is an adventure in paradise. Begin with bucket-list underwater explorations in the Tuamotu Archipelago and Fakarava, whose flora and fauna are so diverse that its breathtaking reefs and other habitats are protected by UNESCO. Makatea’s sheer volcanic cliffs, Bora Bora’s jagged Mount Otemanu, and the tall green peaks of Mo'orea create indelible memories and complement the underwater Gardens of Eden that surround these remarkable remote tropical islands.
Highlights of this cruise:
Papeete
Tahiti is the largest of the Polynesian islands with its population most concentrated in Papeete which is a major shipping crossroad located on Tahiti's northwest corner.
Shopping-lovers will enjoy Papeete's chic shops, busy municipal market, waterfront area and lively mix of French, Polynesian, and Chinese cultures. Its suburbs sprawl up the mountains overlooking the city for miles along the coast in both directions.
The interior of the island offers splendid and unforgettable opportunities for hiking or safari 4x4 excursions, with impressive waterfalls, archeological sites, grottos and more.
Fakarava
Fakarava is an atoll in the west of the Tuamotu group in French Polynesia. It is the second largest of the Tuamotu atolls. The nearest land is Toau Atoll, which lies 14 Km to the northwest. The atoll is rectangular in shape and has a wide and deep lagoon with two passes. The main pass to enter the lagoon, located in its northeastern end, is known as Passe Garuae and it is the largest pass in French Polynesia; the southern pass is called Tumakohua. The island’s main village is called Rotoava.
Fakarava's immense lagoon has several black pearl farms, stunning white sand beaches and is dotted with small islands, homes to many breeds of nesting birds. The passes provide excellent conditions for snorkeling and scuba diving.
Bora Bora
Bora Bora is the largest island in the Leeward group of the Society Islands of French Polynesia in the southern Pacific Ocean. The island, located about 230 kilometres northwest of Papeete, is surrounded by a lagoon and a barrier reef. In the center of the island are the remnants of an extinct volcano rising to two peaks, Mount Pahia and Mount Otemanu. The main settlement on the island is Vaitape.
The main attraction on the island is its lagoon, which is excellent for swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving. There are a variety of other nautical activities, as well as horse riding, biking and jeep tours of the island.
Moorea
Moorea is situated approximately 17 km’s northwest of Tahiti, in the French Polynesian Society group of islands, located in the South Pacific Ocean. The scenery on Moorea is spectacular with its volcanic peaks best viewed from Cook's Bay and Opunohu Bay, or from the Belvedere Lookout point between the two bays. Its mountain slopes are covered with rain forest or pineapple plantations, and white sand beaches border crystal blue lagoons.
Attractions on the island include the Tiki village, the beautiful large garden and old colonial home at Kellum, Opunohu valley and island tours. There are a broad range of nautical activities on offer, including deep sea fishing, motor boat cruising, sailing, scuba diving, coral gazing and shell collecting using glass-bottom boats. |
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Sailing Dates |
26 May 2022 |
05 Jun 2022 |
15 Jul 2022 |
25 Jul 2022 |
14 Aug 2022 |
24 Aug 2022 |
03 Sep 2022 |
Pricing |
Please enquire for pricing |
Cruise Itinerary
Date |
Port |
Arrive |
Depart |
24 Aug 2022 |
Papeete, Tahiti |
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25 Aug 2022 |
Tuamotu Atolls, French Polynesia |
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26 Aug 2022 |
Tuamotu Atolls, French Polynesia |
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27 Aug 2022 |
Fakarava, French Polynesia |
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28 Aug 2022 |
Fakarava, French Polynesia |
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29 Aug 2022 |
Makatea, French Polynesia |
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30 Aug 2022 |
Tahaa, French Polynesia |
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30 Aug 2022 |
Bora Bora, French Polynesia |
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31 Aug 2022 |
Bora Bora, French Polynesia |
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31 Aug 2022 |
Raiatea, French Polynesia |
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1 Sep 2022 |
Moorea, French Polynesia |
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2 Sep 2022 |
Moorea, French Polynesia |
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2 Sep 2022 |
Papeete, Tahiti |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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