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 Mataiva Atoll, Tuamotu Islands, Tuamotu Archipelago, Hikueru, At Sea, Rikitea, Gambier Islands and Aukena, Gambier Islands and 4 more.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 14 nights
- Region
- Pacific
- 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, Tuamotu Islands
Arrive 08:30 · Depart 15:00
- Day3
Tuamotu Archipelago
Arrive 10:30 · Depart 17:00
- Day4
Hikueru
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 13:30
- Day5
At Sea
- Day6
Rikitea, Gambier Islands
Arrive 13:30 · Depart 19:00
- Day7
Aukena, Gambier Islands
Depart 12:30
- Day8
Adamstown
Arrive 14:00 · Depart 23:59
- Day9
Adamstown
Depart 20:00
- Day10
At Sea
- Day11
At 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
- 15 Nov 2026
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, Mataiva Atoll, Tuamotu Islands, Tuamotu Archipelago, Hikueru, At Sea, Rikitea, Gambier Islands, Aukena, Gambier Islands, Adamstown, Amanu, Tuamotu Islands, Makemo and Rangiroa.
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 15 Nov 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.