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PONANT EXPLORATIONS · Le Jacques Cartier · Itinerary

15-Night Pacific Cruise from Papeete, Tahiti

15-night Pacific cruise aboard Le Jacques Cartier, departing Papeete, Tahiti and calling at Mataiva Atoll, Tuamotu Islands, Tuamotu Archipelago, Hikueru, At Sea, Rikitea, Gambier Islands and Aukena, Gambier Islands and 4 more.

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PONANT EXPLORATIONS
Duration
15 nights
Region
Pacific
Departs
Papeete, Tahiti
Returns
Papeete, Tahiti
the voyage

Where this voyage takes you

Papeete, TahitiMataiva Atoll, Tuamotu IslandsTuamotu ArchipelagoHikueruRikitea, Gambier IslandsAukena, Gambier IslandsAdamstownAmanu, Tuamotu IslandsMakemoRangiroa
Voyage route — calls shown in order; map is schematic.
day by day

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1
    Papeete, Tahiti

    Papeete, Tahiti

    Depart 18:00
  2. Day 2

    Mataiva Atoll, Tuamotu Islands

    Arrive 08:30 · Depart 15:00
  3. Day 3

    Tuamotu Archipelago

    Arrive 10:30 · Depart 17:00
  4. Day 4

    Hikueru

    Arrive 07:00 · Depart 13:30
  5. Day 5

    At Sea

  6. Day 6

    Rikitea, Gambier Islands

    Arrive 13:30 · Depart 19:00
  7. Day 7

    Aukena, Gambier Islands

    Depart 12:30
  8. Day 8

    Adamstown

    Arrive 14:00 · Depart 23:59
  9. Day 9

    Adamstown

    Depart 20:00
  10. Day 10

    At Sea

  11. Day 11

    At Sea

  12. Day 12

    Amanu, Tuamotu Islands

    Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
  13. Day 13

    Makemo

    Arrive 07:00 · Depart 11:30
  14. Day 14
    Rangiroa

    Rangiroa

    Arrive 09:00 · Depart 14:30
  15. Day 15
    Papeete, Tahiti

    Papeete, Tahiti

    Arrive 07:30
when to sail

Upcoming departures

  • 15 Nov 2026

Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.

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15-Night Pacific Cruise from Papeete, Tahiti FAQ

Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 15-night Pacific cruise calls at Papeete, Tahiti, Mataiva Atoll, Tuamotu Islands, Tuamotu Archipelago, Hikueru, At Sea, Rikitea, Gambier Islands, Aukena, Gambier Islands, Adamstown, Amanu, Tuamotu Islands, Makemo and Rangiroa.
How many days are spent at sea?
3 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It is a round-trip sailing from Papeete, Tahiti.
How long is this cruise?
15 nights aboard Le Jacques Cartier.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 15 Nov 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.
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