Pearls of the Pacific: Exploring The Society and Tuamotu Islands
Trip Overview
Trip Length: 12 Days
Price Point: $12,110/person
Seasons Available: Spring, Summer
Immerse yourself in the idyllic islands of French Polynesia over 12 days onboard the National Geographic Orion. Discover the world-famous dive drift near the atoll of Fakarava, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, visit Makatea’s sheer volcanic cliffs, surrender to the beauty of Bora Bora and the tall green peaks of Mo’orea. Find out for yourself why these islands are called pearls.
Activities & Sites
- Snorkel and dive remote coral atolls in the Tuamotu’s
- Discover the colorful Polynesain culture at Ra’iatea
- Sail into the stunning and iconic lagoon of Bora Bora
- Hike or ride horseback on Mo’orea
- Visit the UNESCO reserve at Fakarava
Day to Day Itinerary
- Day 1
Depart the US for Tahiti - Day 2
Arrive Tahiti and embark the ship - Day 3-4
Explore the Tuamotu Archipelago - Day 5-6
Visit the UNESCO reserve at Fakarava - Day 7
Explore unique Makatea atoll - Day 8
Visit stunning Bora Bora - Day 9
Set foot in the heart of Polynesia on Ra'iatea - Day 10
Hike, tour and snorkel on Mo'orea - Day 11-12
Disembark in Tahiti and fly home
National Geographic Orion
The 102 passenger National Geographic Orion is gracious and intimate, with a rewarding, almost clubby feeling. Of her many amenities and features, the most appealing is her outside deck space which beckons in the balmy reaches of the Pacific and offers a range of panoramic viewing options for up-close marine life encounters. With her small size, rugged capability and upscale amenities, Orion is considered by many to be the perfect expedition ship.
Expedition cruise into some of the world’s most secluded islands and atolls.
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