

Cruise itinerary
14-Night Polynesia Cruise from Papeete, Tahiti
14 nights · Polynesia · 9 ports of call
14-night Polynesia cruise aboard Le Jacques Cartier, departing Papeete, Tahiti and calling at Mataiva Atoll Tuamotus, Anaa, Hikueru, Gambier Islands, Pitcairn Island and Amanu, Tuamotu Islands and 2 more.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 14 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
Mataiva Atoll Tuamotus
Arrive 08:30 · Depart 15:00
- Day3
Anaa
Arrive 10:30 · Depart 17:00
- Day4
Hikueru
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 13:30
- Day5At sea
- Day6
Gambier Islands
Arrive 13:30 · Depart 13:30
- Day7At sea
- Day8

Pitcairn Island
Arrive 14:00 · Depart 20:00
- Day9At sea
- Day10At sea
- Day11At sea
- Day12
Amanu, Tuamotu Islands
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day13
Makemo
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 11:30
- Day14

Rangiroa
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 14:30
- Day15

Papeete, Tahiti
Arrive 07:30
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
- 12 Dec 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
14-Night Polynesia Cruise from Papeete, Tahiti FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 14-night Polynesia cruise calls at Papeete, Tahiti, Mataiva Atoll Tuamotus, Anaa, Hikueru, Gambier Islands, Pitcairn Island, Amanu, Tuamotu Islands, Makemo and Rangiroa.
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 is a round-trip sailing from Papeete, Tahiti.
How long is this cruise?
14 nights aboard Le Jacques Cartier.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 12 Dec 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.