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Orion, Reefs Lagoons & Volcanic Isles ex Papeete to Lautoka
Cruise Orion, Reefs Lagoons & Volcanic Isles ex Papeete to Lautoka
Cruise Line Lindblad Expeditions
Ship National Geographic Orion
Destination South Pacific & New Zealand
Brief Description 14 Night Cruise sailing from Papeete to Lautoka aboard National Geographic Orion.
Type of Cruise Expedition
Departure Date 13 Sep 2022
Cruise Description 14 Night Cruise sailing from Papeete to Lautoka aboard National Geographic Orion.

The archipelagos of the South Pacific have defined our notion of “island paradise” since Robert Louis Stevenson told his tales and Paul Gauguin captured Polynesia in paint. As we sail from Tahiti’s lush volcanic crags to the sparkling white shores of Fiji, discover a fascinating geology and a stunning wealth of bird species and marine life. Dive or snorkel among underwater canyons and tunnels formed from lava. Meet island communities. And explore the far-flung reef systems of the extraordinary archipelagos of the South Pacific.

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.

Aitutaki
Aitutaki, also traditionally known as Araura, Ararau and Utataki, is one of the Cook Islands, north of Rarotonga. It has a population of approximately 2,000. Aitutaki is the second most visited island of the Cook Islands. The capital (main village) is Arutanga (Arutunga) on the west side.

Aitutaki is famous for its turquoise central lagoon, uninhabited islands and palm-fringed beaches. Another advantage is that until now it has been spared by mass tourism. Noteworthy also are an old church (the oldest in the Cook Islands) and some gigantic Banyan Trees.

One Foot Island, a small islet in the south-east of the lagoon, is often said to be the most important attraction. It is regarded as providing the visitor with the best views of the Aitutaki lagoon and depending on the tide one is able to walk on a sandbank a decent distance away from One Foot Island.

Wallis & Futuna
Wallis and Futuna is a Polynesian French island territory in the South Pacific. It consists of two small island groups near Fiji and Samoa known as the Hoorn Islands and Wallis Islands. The village of Mata-Utu is the capital of the territory, located on Wallis Island.

Downtown Mata-Utu is dominated by the Matâ'Utu Cathedral, a French national monument. Within its vicinity is the palace of the King of Uvéa and near Mata-Utu are two important archaeological sites: Talietumu and Tonga Toto.

Lautoka
Lautoka is the second largest city of Fiji. It is in the west of the island of Viti Levu, 24 kilometers north of Nadi, and is capital of the Western Division of Fiji. It is a quiet, shady town of broad avenues, shady sidewalks and towering royal palms which run down the middle of Vitogo Parade, the main drag running from the harbor to the heart of town.

The duty-free shops and other stores along Vitogo Parade mark the boundary of Lautoka's business district; behind them are several blocks of stores and the lively Lautoka Market. Handcraft stalls at the front of the market offer a variety of goods, especially when cruise ships are in port. Everywhere you go, shop owners and people on the street are always quick to greet you with a friendly smile. On the other side of Vitogo Parade, there are residential streets which trail off beyond the playing fields of Churchill Park. The Hare Krishnas have their most important temple in the South Pacific on Tavewa Avenue.
Sailing Dates
13 Sep 2022
Pricing
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Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
13 Sep 2022 Papeete, Tahiti
14 Sep 2022 Tahaa, French Polynesia
15 Sep 2022 Raiatea, French Polynesia
16 Sep 2022 At Sea    
17 Sep 2022 Aitutaki, Cook Islands
18 Sep 2022 At Sea    
19 Sep 2022 At Sea    
20 Sep 2022 Apia, Western Samoa
21 Sep 2022 Apia, Western Samoa
22 Sep 2022 Wallis & Futuna Islands
23 Sep 2022 Wallis & Futuna Islands
24 Sep 2022 Taveuni Island (Naselesele), Fiji
25 Sep 2022 Taveuni Island (Naselesele), Fiji
26 Sep 2022 Beqa, Fiji
27 Sep 2022 Lautoka, Fiji
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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