

Cruise itinerary
14-Night Pacific Cruise from Papeete, Tahiti
14 nights · Pacific · 15 ports of call
14-night Pacific cruise aboard Le Jacques Cartier, departing Papeete, Tahiti and calling at Moorea, Makatea Atoll, Tuamotu Islands, Rangiroa, At Sea, Hakahau, Ua Pou Island and Hatiheu and 8 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

Moorea
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 Atoll, Tuamotu Islands
Arrive 06:30 · Depart 21:30
- Day4

Rangiroa
Arrive 06:30 · Depart 12:30
- Day5
At Sea
- Day6
Hakahau, Ua Pou Island
Arrive 10:30 · Depart 22:00
- Day7
Hatiheu
Arrive 06:30 · Depart 18:00
- Day8

Taiohae
Depart 18:00
- Day9
Ua Huka
Depart 19:00
- Day10
Hanaiapa
Arrive 13:45 · Depart 19:00
Hiva Oa Island
Arrive 06:00 · Depart 12:00
- Day11
Hana Vave, Fatu Hiva Island
Arrive 13:15 · Depart 22:00

Omo'a, Fatu Hiva
Arrive 06:30 · Depart 12:00
- Day12

Hapatoni, Tahuata
Arrive 06:00 · Depart 12:00
- Day13
At 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
- 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 Pacific Cruise from Papeete, Tahiti FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 14-night Pacific cruise calls at Papeete, Tahiti, Moorea, Makatea Atoll, Tuamotu Islands, Rangiroa, At Sea, Hakahau, Ua Pou Island, Hatiheu, Taiohae, Ua Huka, Hanaiapa, Hiva Oa Island, Hana Vave, Fatu Hiva Island, Omo'a, Fatu Hiva, Hapatoni, Tahuata and Fakarava.
How many days are spent at sea?
2 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, 31 Oct 2027 and 28 Nov 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.