Ancestral Cultures of the South Pacific
- ItineraryPapeete, Tahiti Island to Lautoka, Viti Levu IslandDuration14 days
- Dates7 Feb 27 to 20 Feb 27Prices from
Come aboard Le Jacques Cartier for an unforgettable voyage.
Archipelagos emerge in the immensity of the South Pacific, lost between an enchanted ocean and a captivating sky. Fiji, Tonga, Cook Islands, French Polynesia... These legendary lands, shrouded in secrecy, unveil their greatest mysteries. Between crystal-clear lagoons and volcanic mountains draped in greenery, each horizon reveals a promise of pristine landscapes, vibrant traditions and timeless moments.
As you sail to the different ports of call, you will fall under the spell of the turquoise water in the lagoons in which Manta rays and other tropical fish glide around. The infinite beaches, edged with palm trees and bathed in light, offer limitless serenity. The singing and dancing in the villages recount the history of these communities, who remain guardians of an intact culture. Between the quiet waters of the Pacific, the captivating lagoon of Aitutaki and the majestic silhouettes of Moorea, each moment is bewitching.
Your voyage
All-inclusive
Destination
Oceania
Papeete, Tahiti Island to Lautoka, Viti Levu Island
Duration
14 days, 13 nights on board
Timeless
Offers
PONANT Bonus 15%
Diving & initiation dive
Ref: EX070227
Journey
Your daily itinerary
- Between the quiet waters of the Pacific, the captivating lagoon of Aitutaki and the majestic silhouettes of Moorea, each moment is bewitching.A journey between the Society Islands, the Cook Islands, Tonga and Fiji; featuring idyllic atolls and hidden paradises.
- Discovering Polynesian way of life, an intimate barbecue on the Mahana motu, an exclusive islet, and visit of Suva, the sophisticated capital of the Fiji Islands.
- Possibility of diving (PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent) with an experienced instructor to admire the marine species of the South Pacific.
Customize your journey:
Date
6 Feb 27
Date
4 Feb 27
Date
20 Feb 27
Staterooms and suites
Elegance and refinement
Lower deck balcony stateroom
Guests
2
Size
204 ft²
Upper decks balcony stateroom
Guests
2
Size
204 ft²
Deluxe Suite
Guests
3
Size
290 ft²
Prestige Suite
Guests
4
Size
409 ft²
Privilege Suite
Guests
3
Size
344 ft²
Grand Suite
Guests
4
Size
484 ft²
Owner's Suite
Guests
4
Size
484 ft²
*Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability, and subject to change at any time. The category of stateroom to which this price applies may no longer be available.
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Lautoka, Viti Levu Island
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Guam
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Lautoka, Viti Levu Island
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Guam
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Darwin
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Lautoka, Viti Levu Island
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Lautoka, Viti Levu Island
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Papeete, Tahiti Island
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Darwin
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Benoa, Bali
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Benoa, Bali
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£11,740 /person*
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Papeete, Tahiti Island
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Papeete, Tahiti Island
11 nightsaboard the shipLe Paul Gauguin
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From
Papeete, Tahiti Island
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Papeete, Tahiti Island
10 nightsaboard the shipLe Paul Gauguin
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From
Papeete, Tahiti Island
To
Papeete, Tahiti Island
7 nightsaboard the shipLe Paul Gauguin
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From
£4,750 /person*
Ancestral Cultures of the South Pacific
Itinerary
Embarkation 07/02/27 from 16:00 to 17:00 Departure 07/02/27 at 18:00
7 Feb 27 - Papeete, Tahiti Island
Capital of French Polynesia, the city of Papeete is on the north-west coast of the island of Tahiti. You’ll find a relaxed atmosphere here,where urban buzz combines with the legendary laid-back Polynesian lifestyle. Culture is not lacking. You can enjoy sites narrating the history of the archipelago, including the colonial cathedral and the Maison de la reine Marau. The Vaipahi public gardens will win you over by their abundant plant-life. The large municipal market offers local specialities: fresh fruit, spices and all kinds of fish abound on their stalls.
Arrival 08/02/27 Departure 08/02/27 late afternoon
8 Feb 27 - Moorea Island
A part of the Windward Island archipelago just to the west of Tahiti, famous Mo'orea will leave you with a series of unforgettable images and memories. Bask on its heavenly beaches, enjoy a dip in the turquoise waters of its lagoon, and soak up its luscious vegetation and the heady flowers that carpet the inland areas. Get the most out of this natural gem with a trip to the Mo'orea Belvedere. Exceptional views of Mount Rotui unfurl before your eyes, with the Opunohu Bay and its valley to the left, and the famous Cook's Bay, surrounded by notched, cathedral-style peaks, to the right.
Arrival 09/02/27 early morning Departure 10/02/27 late afternoon
9 Feb 27 > 10 Feb 27 - Bora Bora, Society Islands
Paradisiacal atoll of the archipelago of the Leeward Islands, west of French Polynesia, mythical Bora Bora offers a natural spectacle of captivating beauty. You’ll be won over as much by the white sandy beaches as by its famous lagoon, one of the most beautiful in the world, where colourful fish frolic in waters of incomparable turquoise. The island is covered with tropical vegetation, and dominated by the majestic outline of Mount Otemanu. A promenade through this volcanic landscape will enable you to discover a number of villages and meet local communities.
8 available excursionsto this stopover
Arrival 11/02/27 Departure 11/02/27
11 Feb 27 - At sea
During your journey at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness centre. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. This journey without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the conferences or shows proposed on board, depending on the activities offered, or to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet the PONANT photographers in their dedicated space. As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship’s upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest and entertainment.
Arrival 12/02/27 early morning Departure 12/02/27 late afternoon
12 Feb 27 - Aitutaki
Aitutaki is a little island of 16 km², with a small fishing port with few motor boats, where a simple and peaceful life endures. During your visit, don’t miss the opportunity to walk along this magnificent lagoon, reputed as one of the most beautiful and spectacular in the world. Snorkelling fans will discover the treasures of underwater life here. The island is specialised in the sale of black pearls and the production of coloured sarongs, as well as “tivaevae” — patchwork quilting and handiworks. This local manufacture has great value because of its careful artisanal fabrication, and the pieces made are generally offered at important occasions.
Arrival 13/02/27 Departure 15/02/27
13 Feb 27 > 15 Feb 27 - At sea
During your journey at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness centre. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. This journey without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the conferences or shows proposed on board, depending on the activities offered, or to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet the PONANT photographers in their dedicated space. As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship’s upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest and entertainment.
Arrival 15/02/27 Departure 15/02/27
15 Feb 27 - Crossing the International Date Line
Your itinerary enables you to cross the International Date Line. This imaginary line across the Earth’s surface approximately follows the 180th meridian in the Pacific Ocean. Because of the roundness of the Earth and the necessity of having reference time meridians, we have to change dates when we cross this line. So if your ship is travelling west, you will need to add a day to the expected date; conversely, if travelling east, you will take away a day. This paradox, already noted by Magellan’s crews during his circumnavigation, serves as dramatic motivation in several novels, including Jules Verne’s famous Around the World in Eighty Days.
Arrival 16/02/27 early morning Departure 16/02/27 late afternoon
16 Feb 27 - Vava'u Islands
Vava’u is a splendid archipelago in Tonga made up of around forty picture-postcard coral islands scattered across the turquoise waters of the south Pacific Ocean. The main island is dominated by Mount Talau which offers a magnificent panoramic view over the islands. Along the long fine sandy beaches of these idyllic islets, the teeming marine life can be seen in the coral reefs, the gorgonian coral gardens and the underwater caves. The lush vegetation of the island will delight amateur botanists. The traditional local know-how reveals all the richness of this incredible natural heritage: woven leaves from the legendary pandanus, production of Noni juice with its many virtues, extraction of vanilla essence.
Arrival 17/02/27 Departure 17/02/27
17 Feb 27 - At sea
During your journey at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness centre. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. This journey without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the conferences or shows proposed on board, depending on the activities offered, or to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet the PONANT photographers in their dedicated space. As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship’s upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest and entertainment.
Arrival 18/02/27 early morning Departure 18/02/27 late afternoon
18 Feb 27 - Savusavu, Vanua Levu Island
Receiving fewer visitors than its neighbour Viti Levu, lying some sixty kilometres to the south, Vanua Levu is the second largest island of Fiji. From Savuasvu, set out to discover some of the many treasures of this mountainous island and its luxuriant vegetation. You will be enchanted by the fragrances and intense colours of its tropical rainforest, which hides sumptuous and refreshing waterfalls. You will be charmed by the hospitality of the Fijian people. Among the local traditions, there is the famous kava ceremony, where a drink made from a plant similar to the pepper plant is served in half a coconut shell. Snorkelling fans will be delighted by the beauty of the underwater world, renowned for its incredible visibility.
Arrival 19/02/27 early morning Departure 19/02/27 late afternoon
19 Feb 27 - Suva, Viti Levu Island
Viti Levu, the largest island in Fiji, is teeming with natural and cultural richness. Dominated by Mount Tomanivi, the island is covered with dense and luxuriant tropical vegetation to the south and vast sugar cane plantations to the north. Suva, the modern and dynamic capital of Fiji, is home to the historical heritage of the islands. In Thurston Gardens, the Fiji Museum showcases the magnificent collections of archaeological objects, illustrating human activity for more than 3,000 years. Whether under the green and luminous highlights of the vertiginous forest canopy or under the turquoise waters of the Beqa lagoon, exploring the natural treasures of Viti Levu is an unforgettable experience.
Arrival 20/02/27 early morning Disembarkation 20/02/27 at 7:00
20 Feb 27 - Lautoka, Viti Levu Island
Lautoka is the second largest city of Fiji. Located on the western side of the island of Viti Levu, 24 kilometres north of Nadi. Lying in the heart of Fiji's sugar cane growing region, it is known as the Sugar City. Lautoka is the gateway to Fiji’s “Sun coast” a land of abundant sunshine, azure skies and dramatic grass-covered peaks chequered with sugar-cane fields, rural villages and quaint market towns.
Ancestral Cultures of the South Pacific
Customize your journey
Tahitian relaxation (1 night)
Enhance your cruise and make the most of your trip to the islands with a relaxing one-night pre-cruise stay at a beautiful Tahitian resort.
Day 1 – Papeete
Meet at Faa’a International Airport in the Arrival hall. You will be greeted by our local representative off the flight selected by PONANT.
Transfer to the hotel Le Tahiti by Pearl Resorts 4* and check in upon arrival.
Dinner at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 – Papeete
Start your day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel and enjoy a leisurely morning relaxing in your room or taking advantage of the hotel facilities. Check-out is at 11 a.m. followed by lunch at the hotel.
In the afternoon, you will then be transferred to the pier to embark on board your ship.
Your hotel:
Located in the historical Matavai Bay, Le Tahiti by Pearl Resorts is surrounded by the Lafayette Beach. The hotel offers an infinity swimming pool, a renowned spa and a local arts and crafts 'fare'.
Upgraded rooms are also available depending on availability and on a supplement basis. Contact your travel professional for further detail.
Your programme includes:
· 1-night accommodation in Ocean View room or Signature Ocean Front Room at the hotel Le Tahiti by Pearl Resorts 4*, local standards (or similar) including breakfast.
· Meals as mentioned in the programme.
· Beverage package during meals (bottled water + 1 soft drink or 1 glass of wine or 1 local beer and 1 coffee or tea).
· Transfers as mentioned in the programme.
· Assistance from our local English-speaking representative.
· Accommodation tax.
Your program does not include:
· Dinner on Day 1.
· Tips for the driver and the guide.
· Personal expenses: beverages, meals (other than the ones listed in the “included” list), sightseeing, diving, spa, etc.
· Early check-in and late check-out.
· Any other services not mentioned in the “included” list.
Please note:
· It is imperative that the details of your departure flight are provided to your travel agent, no later than 30 days before the start date of your cruise, to secure the proper private transfer.
· The official check-in time at the hotel is at 3 p.m.
· The official check-out time at the hotel is at 11 a.m.
· Early check-in or late check-out might be available depending on availability and on a supplement basis.
· A minimum number of participants is required for this trip to proceed. As a result, both the price and itinerary may be adjusted based on the final number of participants. Should the minimum number not be met, we will offer you an alternative arrangement.
Contact of your hotel:
Le Tahiti by Pearl Resorts
BP 14170 - 98701
Arue, Tahiti
Polynésie française
Telephone number: +689 4086 5110
To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.
£360/person*
Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability.Tahitian fragrance and culture (3 nights)
Enhance your cruise and make the most of your trip to the islands with a relaxing three-night pre-cruise stay at a beautiful Tahitian resort.
Day 1 – Papeete
Meet at Faa'a International Airport in the Arrival hall. You will be greeted by our local representative off the flight selected by PONANT.
Transfer to the hotel Le Tahiti by Pearl Resorts 4* and check in upon arrival.
Dinner at leisure.
Day 2 – Papeete / Punaauia
Morning at leisure at the hotel.
Lunch will be served at the hotel.
During this afternoon dedicated to the Scents & Culture of Fenua, get comfortable on board an air-conditioned van, heading for the Cosmetology Laboratory located about an hour away.
On the way, drive through the city of Papeete and its suburbs to gradually enter the wilder nature of the South coast of the island of Tahiti. Once at the Laboratory, discover the real Monoi de Tahiti, a natural blend of virgin coconut oil and Tiare flowers used by the Polynesian people for over 2000 years. From the flower on its shrub to the bottling, discover the whole manufacturing process and learn about its multiple uses.
Then head for the Museum of Tahiti and its Islands. Enter in a completely renovated, modern and interactive museum that reopened its doors to the public in early 2023. A real tribute to Polynesian culture with its 1400 m² (15,069.46 sq ft) exhibition room and its different areas to visit freely. Ancient canoes, art objects, imposing sculptures, utensils of daily life and even some exceptional pieces lent by the Quai Branly Museum, the Cambridge Museum and the British Museum... so many witnesses of the cultural wealth of our islands.
Dinner will be served at the hotel.
Day 3 – Papeete
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the city center to discover downtown Papeete.
Join the market in an air-conditioned van, stroll from stand to stand to meet the local vendors and artisans. Pearl and mother-of-pearl jewelry, wood and stone sculptures, baskets and various woven objects, pareos and local dresses… but also florists, market gardeners, fishermen, butchers... your guide will invite you to taste some authentic products from the three main culinary cultures of the country : Tahitian, Chinese and French (seasonal fruits, salty or sweet snacks, fish dishes, etc.…)
The walk continues on the pedestrian walkway of the waterfront, along the marina and the public gardens of Paofai, to the restaurant.
After a welcome cocktail, lunch will be served in a local restaurant.
Return to the hotel after lunch and enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure.
Dinner will be served at the hotel.
Day 4 – Papeete
Morning at leisure leisure to enjoy the hotel’s facilities or relax by the beach or pool.
Your room will be available until the official check out time.
Buffet lunch will be served at the hotel.
In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the pier to embark on board your ship.
Your hotel:
Located in the historical Matavai Bay, Le Tahiti by Pearl Resorts is surrounded by the Lafayette Beach. The hotel offers an infinity swimming pool, a renowned spa and a local arts and crafts ‘fare’.
Your programme includes:
· 3-night accommodation in Ocean View room or Signature Ocean Front Room at Le Tahiti by Pearl Resorts 4*, local standards (or similar), including breakfast.
· Meals as mentioned in the programme.
· Beverage package during lunches (mineral water + 1 soft drink + 1 coffee or tea).
· Visits and transfers as mentioned in the programme.
· Assistance from our local English-speaking guide.
· Accommodation tax.
Your programme does not include:
· Dinner on Day 1.
· Tips for the driver and the guide.
· Personal expenses.
· Any other services not mentioned in the "included" list.
Please note:
· The check-in time at the hotel is at 2 p.m.
· Kindly note that a minimum number of participants is required for this trip to proceed. As a result, both the price and itinerary may be adjusted based on the final number of participants. Should the minimum number not be met, we will offer you an alternative arrangement.
Contact of your hotel:
Le Tahiti by Pearl Resorts
BP 14170 – 98701
Arue, Tahiti
French Polynesia
Telephone number: +689 4086 5110
Duration and order of the visits may vary. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.
£1,120/person*
Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability.Flights from/ to paris - cruise tahitian relaxation 1 night (pre) + cruise en route to nadi airport (post)
-.-/person*
Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability.Flights from/ to paris - tahitian fragrance and culture 3 nights (pre) + en route to nadi airport (post)
-.-/person*
Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability.En route to nadi airport
Travel with peace of mind as PONANT organises your transfer between your port of disembarkation and the airport.
Nadi
After disembarkation procedures are completed, you will be greeted at the port by our local representative.
You will be transferred to the international airport in time for check-in for the PONANT selected flight.
Your programme includes:
· Transfer by coach from the port to the airport.
· Services of a local English-speaking hostess.
Your programme does not include:
· Tips for the driver and hostess.
· Personal expenses and other services not mentioned in the programme.
Please note :
· Kindly note that a minimum number of participants is required for this trip to proceed. As a result, both the price and itinerary may be adjusted based on the final number of participants. Should the minimum number not be met, we will offer you an alternative arrangement.
Duration of the transfer may vary. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.
£90/person*
Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability.