Cruise itinerary
14-Night Pacific Cruise from Papeete, Tahiti
14 nights · Pacific · 11 ports of call
14-night Pacific cruise aboard Le Jacques Cartier, departing Papeete, Tahiti and calling at Fakarava, Tuamotu Archipelago, Hikueru, At Sea, Aukena, Gambier Islands and Rikitea, Gambier Islands and 4 more.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 14 nights
- Region
- Pacific · Oceania · 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
Tuamotu Archipelago
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day4
Hikueru
Arrive 06:30 · Depart 13:30
- Day5
At Sea
- Day6
Aukena, Gambier Islands
Arrive 13:00 · Depart 23:59
- Day7
Rikitea, Gambier Islands
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 12:30
- Day8
At Sea
- Day9
Rapa Island
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 23:59
- Day10
Rapa Island
Depart 12:00
- Day11
Raivavae
Arrive 13:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day12
Tubuai
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day13
Rurutu, Austral Islands
Arrive 06:30 · Depart 16:30
- Day14
At Sea
- Day15
Papeete, Tahiti
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
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
14-Night Pacific Cruise from Papeete, Tahiti FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 14-night Pacific cruise calls at Papeete, Tahiti, Fakarava, Tuamotu Archipelago, Hikueru, At Sea, Aukena, Gambier Islands, Rikitea, Gambier Islands, Rapa Island, Raivavae, Tubuai and Rurutu, Austral Islands.
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 18 Oct 2026, 13 Dec 2026 and 17 Oct 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.