

PONANT EXPLORATIONS · Le Jacques Cartier · Itinerary
15-Night Pacific Cruise from Papeete, Tahiti
15-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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PONANT EXPLORATIONS
Duration
15 nights
Region
Pacific
Departs
Papeete, Tahiti
Returns
Papeete, Tahiti
the voyageVoyage route — calls shown in order; map is schematic.
Where this voyage takes you
day by day
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1

- Day 2
Mataiva Atoll, Tuamotu Islands
Arrive 08:30 · Depart 15:00 - Day 3
Tuamotu Archipelago
Arrive 10:30 · Depart 17:00 - Day 4
Hikueru
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 13:30 - Day 5
At Sea
- Day 6
Rikitea, Gambier Islands
Arrive 13:30 · Depart 19:00 - Day 7
Aukena, Gambier Islands
Depart 12:30 - Day 8
Adamstown
Arrive 14:00 · Depart 23:59 - Day 9
Adamstown
Depart 20:00 - Day 10
At Sea
- Day 11
At Sea
- Day 12
Amanu, Tuamotu Islands
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00 - Day 13
Makemo
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 11:30 - Day 14

Rangiroa
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 14:30 - Day 15

Papeete, Tahiti
Arrive 07:30
when to sail
Upcoming departures
- 15 Nov 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
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15-Night Pacific Cruise from Papeete, Tahiti FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 15-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?
15 nights aboard Le Jacques Cartier.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 15 Nov 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.
Narrow your 15-night sailing
Tell us your dates and group — a NestCruise advisor narrows this voyage to the right cabin and confirms your live fare. No booking fees.