Cruise itinerary
13-Night Polynesia Cruise from Papeete, Tahiti
13 nights · Polynesia · 6 ports of call
13-night Polynesia cruise aboard Le Jacques Cartier, departing Papeete, Tahiti and calling at Fakarava, Anaa, Hikueru, Gambier Islands and Austral Islands.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 13 nights
- Region
- Polynesia
- Departs
- Papeete, Tahiti
- Returns
- Papeete, Tahiti
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Papeete, Tahiti
Depart 18:00
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
- Day2
Fakarava
Arrive 14:30 · Depart 22:00
- Day3
Anaa
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day4
Hikueru
Arrive 06:30 · Depart 13:30
- Day5At sea
- Day6
Gambier Islands
Arrive 13:00 · Depart 12:30
- Day7At sea
- Day8At sea
- Day9
Austral Islands
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 16:30
- Day10At sea
- Day11At sea
- Day12At sea
- Day13At sea
- Day14
Papeete, Tahiti
Arrive 19:00
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
- 18 Oct 2026
- 13 Dec 2026
- 17 Oct 2027
- 14 Nov 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
13-Night Polynesia Cruise from Papeete, Tahiti FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 13-night Polynesia cruise calls at Papeete, Tahiti, Fakarava, Anaa, Hikueru, Gambier Islands and Austral Islands.
How many days are spent at sea?
7 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?
13 nights aboard Le Jacques Cartier.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 18 Oct 2026, 13 Dec 2026, 17 Oct 2027 and 14 Nov 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.