Cruise itinerary
14-Night Polynesia Cruise from Papeete, Tahiti
14 nights · Polynesia · 11 ports of call
14-night Polynesia cruise aboard Le Jacques Cartier, departing Papeete, Tahiti and calling at Moorea, Makatea Island Tuamotus, Rangiroa, Ua Pou Island, Nuku Hiva Island and Ua Huka Island and 4 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
Moorea
Arrive 17:30 · Depart 17:30
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
- Day3
Makatea Island Tuamotus
Arrive 06:30 · Depart 21:30
- Day4
Rangiroa
Arrive 06:30 · Depart 12:30
- Day5At sea
- Day6
Ua Pou Island
Arrive 10:30 · Depart 22:00
- Day7
Nuku Hiva Island
Arrive 06:30 · Depart 18:00
- Day8At sea
- Day9
Ua Huka Island
Arrive 19:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day10
Hiva Oa Island
Arrive 06:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day11
Fatu Hiva Island
Arrive 06:30 · Depart 22:00
- Day12
Tahuata Island
Arrive 06:00 · Depart 12:00
- Day13At sea
- Day14
Fakarava
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 11:00
- 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
- 4 Oct 2026
- 1 Nov 2026
- 29 Nov 2026
- 27 Dec 2026
- 10 Jan 2027
- 24 Jan 2027
- 31 Oct 2027
- 28 Nov 2027
- 26 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, Moorea, Makatea Island Tuamotus, Rangiroa, Ua Pou Island, Nuku Hiva Island, Ua Huka Island, Hiva Oa Island, Fatu Hiva Island, Tahuata Island and Fakarava.
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?
14 nights aboard Le Jacques Cartier.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 4 Oct 2026, 1 Nov 2026, 29 Nov 2026 and 27 Dec 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.