11 nights


Cook Islands & Society Islands


An exotic destination for those who really want to get away from it all is the Cook Islands, where the authentic flavor of an old-time South Seas trading station is still maintained. Here, too, you’ll find that a strong traditional culture is kept alive and vibrant through song, dance, legends, and crafts.


On this unique itinerary, you’ll call on two of the Cook Islands that also serve as a fascinating study in contrasts. On Aitutaki, find a terrain so flat, you can see the ocean from nearly any point on the island. Rugged sister island Rarotonga, on the other hand, features jagged peak, fertile slopes of red earth, and deep green valleys. Its sparkling aquamarine lagoon is also a delight. At high tide, snorkelers can float above its coral massif and see colorful reef life up close.


Your voyage to the Cook Islands is framed by port calls in the Society Islands. First call on Huahine, an unspoiled paradise aptly nicknamed “The Garden Island.” And on your return from the Cook Islands, sail to the soul of the Society Islands, with a full day to revel in the luxury of The Gauguin en route.


When Bora Bora rises into view, you’ll recognize it from Mount Otemanu rising from the sea. This half-atoll, half-mountain is surrounded by a spectacular lagoon and a series of smaller islands—including an island with our own private beach. You’ll also spend a day on our private island off the coast of Taha’a and two days on spectacular Moorea, with its dramatic bays and lush tropical landscape, before disembarking in Tahiti for your flight home.


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