Cruise itinerary
13-Night Polynesia Cruise from Lautoka
13 nights · Polynesia · 9 ports of call
13-night Polynesia cruise aboard Le Jacques Cartier, departing Lautoka and calling at Suva, Beqa Island Fiji, Savusavu, Vavau Islands Tonga, Bora-Bora and Motu Mahana Island French Polynesia and 2 more.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 13 nights
- Region
- Polynesia
- Departs
- Lautoka
- Returns
- Papeete, Tahiti
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Lautoka
Depart 18:00
Fiji's second city and main sugar port, set on the western coast of Viti Levu. It is a departure point for the Mamanuca and Yasawa islands, with their reef-fringed lagoons, and sits within reach of the drier coral coast and inland highlands.
- Mamanuca Islands
- Yasawa Islands
- Viti Levu
- Day2
Suva
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
The capital of Fiji, set on the south-east coast of the main island of Viti Levu. A green, rainy harbour city, it keeps colonial-era buildings, a lively municipal market and the Fiji Museum amid the surrounding tropical hills.
- Municipal market
- Fiji Museum
- Thurston Gardens
- Day3
Beqa Island Fiji
Arrive 18:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day4
Savusavu
Arrive 07:30 · Depart 18:00
- Day5At sea
- Day6
Vavau Islands Tonga
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day7At sea
- Day8At sea
- Day9At sea
- Day10
Bora-Bora
Arrive 13:30 · Depart 18:00
A volcanic island in French Polynesia, ringed by a turquoise lagoon and a barrier reef. The jagged peak of Mount Otemanu rises at its centre, while overwater bungalows, coral gardens and lagoon excursions draw visitors across the South Pacific.
- Mount Otemanu
- Turquoise lagoon
- Coral gardens
- Day11At sea
- Day12
Motu Mahana Island French Polynesia
Arrive 18:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day13
Moorea
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
A volcanic island in French Polynesia in the South Pacific, just northwest of Tahiti. Jagged green peaks rise above two deep bays, Cook's and Opunohu, with a turquoise lagoon, coral reefs and pineapple plantations on the slopes.
- Cook's Bay
- Mount Rotui
- Lagoon snorkelling
- Day14
Papeete, Tahiti
Arrive 19:30
The capital of French Polynesia, on the island of Tahiti in the South Pacific. Its waterfront market sells black pearls and tropical fruit, food-truck roulottes gather by the harbour at night, and it serves as the gateway to nearby Moorea and Bora Bora.
- Papeete Market
- Black pearls
- Moorea ferry
Upcoming departures
- 6 Sep 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
13-Night Polynesia Cruise from Lautoka FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 13-night Polynesia cruise calls at Lautoka, Suva, Beqa Island Fiji, Savusavu, Vavau Islands Tonga, Bora-Bora, Motu Mahana Island French Polynesia, Moorea and Papeete, Tahiti.
How many days are spent at sea?
5 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Lautoka and ends in Papeete, Tahiti.
How long is this cruise?
13 nights aboard Le Jacques Cartier.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 6 Sep 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.