in your cabin, because on Motu Mahana, you have no schedule, no deadlines and definitely no stress. Doze on a chaise lounge under a blue-sky canopy. Grab your favorite drink from the floating bar and find a perfect spot to enjoy it. Join in a game of beach volleyball, take to the water on a kayak, or experience the underwater life while out snorkeling. When you’ve worked up an appetite, a beach barbecue awaits. Tis is the life.
BORA BORA (OVERNIGHT) On Bora Bora, you’re inside the postcard looking out. With the castle-like centerpiece of Mount Otemanu soaring skyward, the Romantic Island offers a decadent display of endless azure skies, emerald waters and colorful wildlife on land, sea and air. Tuck a hibiscus flower behind your ear, go native and surrender to the fragrant breezes of one of the world’s top honeymoon destinations.
After vising Motu Mahana, you’ve likely become accustomed to the private beach life. If so, another great getaway awaits you in Bora Bora: your own private beach. Bring a towel from the ship and bask in the warm sun of the South Pacific. Te waters are refreshing, so take a dip or two.
While you can easily spend a day simply wandering the beaches and marveling at the blue waters of the lagoon, more active pursuits beckon as well. Head inland and explore by foot or 4x4.
One of the most unforgettable experiences you’ll find in the South Pacific is the opportunity to stand in shallow waters as beautiful, playful (and harmless) stingrays swim around you. Te rays are accustomed to visitors and gently glide around you as your guide feeds them, and even holds them, giving you the chance to stroke their satiny skin. Keep your eyes open to your surroundings and you may also see lemon sharks, black-tip reef sharks, and schools of colorful fish. Tis story of your Sharks & Stingrays Encounter will inspire disbelief every time you tell it.
MOOREA (OVERNIGHT) It’s okay to stare open-mouthed. Moorea is used to it. Tis island is everything you imagine a South Pacific island would be. Majestic. Mysterious. Alluring. Hypnotic. Waterfalls tumble from volcanic ridges and ferns dance in the spray. Te plush landscape bursts with coffee, sugarcane, pineapple and cotton. Warm waters beckon with open arms. If heaven exists on earth, it must be here.
In this setting, you may need to express yourself with something other than words. Let your inner artist out to paint, sketch, doodle— even photograph Moorea’s epic vistas or something smaller scale. You will find much to inspire you.
In addition to creative pursuits, Moorea is a wonderland for active travelers. How will you get your adrenaline pumping during these two days? SCUBA excursions, dolphin watching tours, and waverunners await.
Curious about paddleboarding? Venture to the ship's watersports marina and try it out for yourself. Tere's no better place to learn than the warm, crystal-clear waters of these islands. Kayaks are also available if you're feeling active.
Get off the beaten path with the Aito Off- Road Safari excursion. During this four-hour adventure, you can explore the volcanic crater from which Moorea was born via an off-road vehicle. If you work up an appetite while off- roading, don’t worry. Tere will be plenty of time to stop for local treats, like homemade jam, ice cream, and fresh fruit juice.
Papeete, Tahiti Your evening arrival in Papeete gives you the opportunity to sample the city’s nightlife. Take the short walk to the park across from the harbor, Vai’ete Square, where more than 30 food trucks, called Les Roulottes, serve up fresh, inexpensive and very good food—everything from Chinese to French to the local catch of the day. In Papeete, many stores are open in the evening, giving you one last chance for souvenir shopping. Don’t ignore the call of that black Tahitian pearl.
With the sunrise comes the conclusion of your cruise experience. How did it come so quickly? Te best news is Te Gauguin considers you family and eagerly awaits your return.
Tahiti & the Society Islands Roundtrip Papeete, Tahiti
7 NIGHTS from $2,510-$16,820* per person
2022 SAILING DATES:
January 15, 22, 29; February 19, 26; March 26; April 2, 30; May 7; July 16, 23; August 13, 20; September 17; October 29; November 5, 12
2023 SAILING DATES:
May 6, 13; June 10, 17, 24; July 22, 29; August 5, 26; September 2; October 14, 21; December 2, 9
*See page 59 for Terms & Conditions
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