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Panorama II, Tahiti & Pearls of French Polynesia ex Papeete Return

Cruise Panorama II, Tahiti & Pearls of French Polynesia ex Papeete Return
Cruise Line Variety Cruises
Ship Panorama II
Destination South Pacific & New Zealand
Brief Description 7 Night cruise departing roundtrip from Papeete onboard Variety Cruises.
Type of Cruise Speciality
Departure Date 21 Jun 2024
Cruise Description 7 Night cruise departing roundtrip from Papeete onboard Variety Cruises.

Sailing round-trip from Papeete port, Tahiti, uncover the world-famous Society islands of French Polynesia by small ship. Bora Bora, Taha'a, Moorea, Huahine, Raiatea - islands sculpted by sky-piercing, moss-green peaks and lined with vivid turquoise lagoons. Island hopping allows you to see every landscape, from geometric ridges strung with waterfalls on the high islands to flat, desert-like atolls where lagoons far outsize the landmass. There are many sides to the Islands of Tahiti, yet they are all connected by Mana. Mana is a life force and spirit that surrounds us. You can see it. Touch it. Taste it. Feel it. And from the moment you arrive, you will understand why locals say the islands are embraced by Mana.

Day by Day Itinerary:

Day 1 | Friday
PAPEETE PORT, TAHITI
Papeete,Tahiti (2PM - 3PM).
Maeva [mah-yeh-vah] - that’s welcome in Tahitian, and we extend a very warm welcome to you on our French Polynesia cruise. Settle in and meet your crew and cabin mates, we begin by setting sail for Moorea this evening. Late evening arrival and overnight at anchor.

Day 2 | Saturday
MOOREA, SOCIETY ISLANDS
This morning we are in Moorea, which is believed to be the inspiration for the mythical Bali Hai from James Michener's Tales of the South Pacific. Eight gargantuan mountain peaks rise from its magnificent lagoon, creating a distinctive silhouette visible from the western coast of Tahiti. Morning and afternoon optional half day excursions; a/ Dolphin watching expedition by Dr Poole’s biologist team b/ Culture Eco Tour. Late evening departure to Huahine.

Day 3 | Sunday
HUAHINE, SOCIETY ISLANDS
Huahine, once home to Tahitian royalty, is considered the cradle of Polynesian culture. The two islands maintain the largest concentration of ancient marae (temples) in French Polynesia, some of which are believed to date back to around 700 AD. Huahine is a colossal tropical jungle burgeoning with coconut plantations, vanilla orchids, banana groves, breadfruit trees and watermelon fields. Our optional half-day tour takes us around the island to visit the small villages of Maeva, an archaeological site, and a vanilla plantation. There will also be an opportunity to see and feed the sacred blue-eyed eels of Faie Bay. Late night departure to Bora Bora. Overnight at sea.

Day 4 | Monday
BORA BORA, SOCIETY ISLANDS
Early morning arrival in Bora Bora, possibly the most photographed place on earth. Our ship sails into Bora Bora lagoon with Mount Otemanu rising proudly at the center. In Bora Bora we will have a variety of optional activities to choose from, such as: a) A Bora Bora Cultural Safari by 4x4; b) An excursion to snorkel with sting rays and sharks and explore the lagoon c) The Bora Bora tour by "Le Truck" and more. Late night departure to Taha’a. Overnight at sea.

Day 5 | Tuesday
TAHA'A, SOCIETY ISLANDS
Early morning arrival in Taha'a, which shares a magnificent lagoon with Raiatea Island. The fertile island is covered with banana, watermelon and coconut groves. The island also acts as a vast natural greenhouse for the treasured Tahitian vanilla orchid. Our optional morning excursion will allow us to explore the beautiful interior of the island by 4x4 vehicle, through the island of Taha’a to visit a pearl farm, a vanilla plantation and a rum factory. Discover the black pearl and the vanilla culture, two precious treasures of Taha’a. In the afternoon, we will have plenty of time for swimming and snorkeling from a “motu”, or reef islet. Overnight in port.

Day 6 | Wednesday
RAIATEA, SOCIETY ISLANDS
Early in the morning we sail across the lagoon to reach nearby Raiatea, which translates to “faraway heaven” and “sky with soft light”. Originally known as Havai’i, Raiatea is considered the homeland of the ancient Polynesians. We will have a variety of optional activities to choose from, such as: a) Morning tour with local truck to Marae Taputapuatea b) Morning or afternoon visit to Anapa Pearl farm. Tonight we will enjoy our Farewell Dinner. Overnight in port.

Day 7 | Thursday
RAIATEA - PAPEETE PORT, TAHITI
This morning, discover the local market of Raiatea or join our optional Faaroa river and Motu Beach break excursion. After lunch, we sail to Papeete. Overnight at sea.

Day 8 | Friday
PAPEETE PORT, TAHITI
Morning arrival in Papeete. Disembarkation at 9:00 am after breakfast.

Sailing Dates
03 Feb 2023
10 Mar 2023
10 Feb 2023
17 Mar 2023
05 May 2023
02 Jun 2023
09 Jun 2023
16 Jun 2023
21 Jul 2023
28 Jul 2023
04 Aug 2023
15 Sep 2023
22 Sep 2023
20 Oct 2023
27 Oct 2023
24 Nov 2023
01 Dec 2023
02 Feb 2024
22 Mar 2024
03 May 2024
31 May 2024
07 Jun 2024
12 Jul 2024
19 Jul 2024
16 Aug 2024
13 Sep 2024
04 Oct 2024
11 Oct 2024
18 Oct 2024
25 Oct 2024
01 Nov 2024
29 Nov 2024
06 Dec 2024
19 Apr 2024
26 Apr 2024
10 May 2024
21 Jun 2024
05 Jul 2024
26 Jul 2024
02 Aug 2024
09 Aug 2024
06 Sep 2024
13 Dec 2024
Pricing
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Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
21 Jun 2024 Papeete, Tahiti
22 Jun 2024 Moorea, French Polynesia
23 Jun 2024 Huahine, French Polynesia
24 Jun 2024 Bora Bora, French Polynesia
25 Jun 2024 Tahaa, French Polynesia
26 Jun 2024 Raiatea, French Polynesia
27 Jun 2024 Raiatea, French Polynesia
28 Jun 2024 Papeete, Tahiti
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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