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 Fakarava, Tuamotu Archipelago, Hikueru, At Sea, Aukena, Gambier Islands and Rikitea, Gambier Islands and 4 more.
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Duration
15 nights
Region
Pacific · Oceania · Polynesia
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
Fakarava
Arrive 14:30 · Depart 22:00 - Day 3
Tuamotu Archipelago
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00 - Day 4
Hikueru
Arrive 06:30 · Depart 13:30 - Day 5
At Sea
- Day 6
Aukena, Gambier Islands
Arrive 13:00 · Depart 23:59 - Day 7
Rikitea, Gambier Islands
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 12:30 - Day 8
At Sea
- Day 9
Rapa Island
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 23:59 - Day 10
Rapa Island
Depart 12:00 - Day 11
Raivavae
Arrive 13:00 · Depart 19:00 - Day 12
Tubuai
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00 - Day 13
Rurutu, Austral Islands
Arrive 06:30 · Depart 16:30 - Day 14
At Sea
- Day 15
Papeete, Tahiti
when to sail
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.
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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, 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?
15 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.
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