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The archipelagos and ancestral cultures of the South Pacific

The archipelagos and ancestral cultures of the South Pacific

  • Itinerary
    Lautoka, Viti Levu Island to Papeete, Tahiti Island
    Duration
    15 days
  • Dates
    6 Sept 26 to 20 Sept 26
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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 Motu Mahana, the wild shores of Rarotonga and the majestic silhouettes of Moorea, each moment is bewitching. While the scent of Tahitian flowers floats in the air, the golden glow dusk lights up the landscapes, thus transforming each instant into a unique moment.

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Your voyage

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Destination

Destination

Pacific Islands

Lautoka, Viti Levu Island to Papeete, Tahiti Island

Duration

15 days, 14 nights on board

Timeless

Offers

PONANT Bonus 15%

Diving & initiation dive

Diving & initiation dive

Ref: EX060926

Journey

Your daily itinerary

  • 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.
The archipelagos and ancestral cultures of the South Pacific null

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*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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The archipelagos and ancestral cultures of the South Pacific

Itinerary

Embarkation 06/09/26 from 16:00 to 17:00 Departure 06/09/26 at 18:00

6 Sept 26 - Lautoka, Viti Levu Island
6 Sept 26 - Lautoka, Viti Levu Island

Arrival 07/09/26 Departure 07/09/26

7 Sept 26 - Suva, Viti Levu Island
7 Sept 26 - Suva, Viti Levu Island

Arrival 08/09/26 Departure 08/09/26

8 Sept 26 - Beqa Island
8 Sept 26 - Beqa Island

Arrival 09/09/26 Departure 09/09/26

9 Sept 26 - Savusavu, Vanua Levu Island
9 Sept 26 - Savusavu, Vanua Levu Island

Arrival 10/09/26 Departure 10/09/26

10 Sept 26 - At sea
10 Sept 26 - At sea

Arrival 11/09/26 Departure 11/09/26

11 Sept 26 - Vava'u Islands
11 Sept 26 - Vava'u Islands

Arrival 12/09/26 Departure 12/09/26

12 Sept 26 - At sea
12 Sept 26 - At sea

Arrival 12/09/26 Departure 12/09/26

12 Sept 26 - Crossing the International Date Line
12 Sept 26 - Crossing the International Date Line

Arrival 13/09/26 Departure 13/09/26

13 Sept 26 - Rarotonga
13 Sept 26 - Rarotonga

Arrival 14/09/26 Departure 14/09/26

14 Sept 26 - At sea
14 Sept 26 - At sea

Arrival 15/09/26 Departure 16/09/26

15 Sept 26 > 16 Sept 26 - Bora Bora, Society Islands
15 Sept 26 > 16 Sept 26 - Bora Bora, Society Islands

6 available excursionsto this stopover

Arrival 17/09/26 Departure 17/09/26

17 Sept 26 - Motu Mahana, Taha'a Island, Society Islands
17 Sept 26 - Motu Mahana, Taha'a Island, Society Islands

Arrival 18/09/26 Departure 19/09/26

18 Sept 26 > 19 Sept 26 - Moorea Island
18 Sept 26 > 19 Sept 26 - Moorea Island

Arrival 19/09/26 Disembarkation 20/09/26 at 7:00

19 Sept 26 > 20 Sept 26 - Papeete, Tahiti Island
19 Sept 26 > 20 Sept 26 - Papeete, Tahiti Island

The archipelagos and ancestral cultures of the South Pacific

Customize your journey

Relaxing sojourn in fiji islands (2 nights)

Relaxing sojourn in Fiji Islands (2 nights)
Details

With PONANT extend your trip with a restful stopover as you enjoy three relaxing days in a pleasant and comfortable setting.

Day 1 & 2 - Lautoka

Meet and greet at the airport arrival hall. Look for PONANT sign. You will be greeted by our local English-speaking representative off the PONANT selected flight.

Group transfer from the airport to the hotel Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa 5*.

The days are at leisure.

The hotel Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa offers all comfort to relax in your room, by its swimming pools or on its beach.

Lunches and dinners are on your own.

Day 3 - Lautoka

The morning is at leisure. Your room is available until 11.00a.m.

Lunch at the hotel.

In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the pier to embark on board your ship.

Your hotel:

Located by the sparkling bay of Nai, the Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa is the ideal base to combine relaxation and discovery of Lautoka. You will have access to all the infrastructures of the hotel: the swimming pools, the beachfront restaurant, as well as the Spa and the diving center, both available on a supplement basis.

Upgraded rooms are also available depending on availability and on a supplement basis. Contact your travel professional for further detail.

Your programme includes:

·        2-night accommodation in Luxury room at the hotel Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa 5*, local standards (or similar) including breakfast.

·        Lunch on Day 3.

·        Early check-in on day 1, from 6.00 a.m.

·        Beverages package during meal (mineral water + 1 soft drink or 1 local beer + 1 coffee or tea).

·        Transfers as mentioned in the programme.

·        The services of a local English-speaking guide.

Your programme does not include:

·        Lunches and dinners on Day 1 and 2.

·        Tips for the driver and local guide.

·        Personal expenses.

·        Other services not mentioned in the programme.

Please note:

·        The official check-out time at the hotel Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa is at 11.00a.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:

Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa
Denarau Island
Nadi, Fiji Islands
Telephone number: +679 675 1111

To know your flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.


Total

£1,250/person*

Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability.

Discover papeete and day use at the hotel

Discover Papeete and Day Use at the Hotel
Details

PONANT converts your transfer into a restful stopover as you enjoy a relaxing day in a pleasant and comfortable setting.

Papeete

After disembarkation procedures are completed, you will be greeted at the port by our local English-speaking representative and you will depart by coach on an island exploration.

After passing through downtown Papeete, several stops or visit will be offered during this morning tour.

The tour will end at your 4* hotel, where lunh will be served.

After lunch, check in to your day room. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon/evening relaxing in your room or taking advantage of the hotel facilities.

Dinner is on your own. You will then be transferred to the Faa’a International Airport in the late afternoon in time for check-in for the PONANT selected flight.

Your programme includes:

·        1 day-use room from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., at a hotel 4*, local standards (or similar).

·        Meal as mentioned in the programme.

·        Beverages package during lunch (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

·        The assistance of an English-speaking representative.

·        Accommodation tax.

Your programme does not include:

·        Dinner.

·        Tips for the driver and the guide.

·        Personal expenses (beverages, meals at the resort, etc.).

·        Any other services not mentioned in the “included” list.

Please note:

·        The contact of the hotel will be given closer to the departure.

·        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 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.

In the event of schedule changes of PONANT’s selected flight, your programme will be adapted to ensure the most seamless and enriching experience. The content of your revised programme will be updated on the PONANT website, in My Ponant space and on the PONANT app. The final programme will also be sent to you along with your cruise documents.


Total

£420/person*

Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability.

Tahitian fragrance and culture (2 nights)

Tahitian Fragrance and Culture (2 Nights)
Details

Enhance your cruise and make the most of your trip to the islands with a relaxing two-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 / 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

Check out after an included breakfast and 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.

You will then be transferred to the pier to 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:

·        2-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.

·        Beverages package during lunch (mineral water + 1 soft drink + 1 coffee or tea).

·        Transfers and visits 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-out time at the hotel is at 11 a.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
Polynésie française
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.


Total

£1,090/person*

Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability.

Flights from/ to paris + relaxing sojourn in fiji islands 2n (pre) + discover papeete and day use at the hotel (post)

Flights from/ to Paris + Relaxing sojourn in Fiji Islands 2N (PRE) + Discover Papeete and Day Use at the Hotel (POST)
Details

Total

-.-/person*

Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability.

Flights from/ to paris in business class + relaxing sojourn in fiji islands 2n (pre) + discover papeete and day use at the hotel (post)

Flights from/ to Paris in business class + Relaxing sojourn in Fiji Islands 2N (PRE) + Discover Papeete and Day Use at the Hotel (POST)
Details

Total

-.-/person*

Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability.