Les Gauguines welcome you with authentic Polynesian music, and then your time is your own. Leave your watch in your stateroom, because on Motu Mahana there are no schedules, no deadlines, and definitely no stress. Doze on a chaise lounge under a blue-sky canopy. Grab your favorite libation from the floating bar and find a perfect spot to enjoy. Join in a game of beach volleyball, take to the water on a kayak, or explore the underwater wonders with complimentary snorkel equipment. When you’ve worked up an appetite, a beach barbecue awaits. Tis is life in paradise.
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, turquoise waters, and Technicolor wildlife on land, sea, and air. Tuck a hibiscus flower behind your ear and surrender to the fragrant breezes of one of the world’s top honeymoon destinations.
After indulging in the enchantment of your own private isle on Motu Mahana, your visit to Bora Bora rewards with yet another exclusive beach experience. Bring a towel from the ship and find your own spot on these private shores to bask in the warmth of the South Pacific sunshine and swim in the crystal-clear waters. While you can easily spend a day simply wandering
the beaches and being mesmerized by the lagoon’s legendary blue waters, more active pursuits beckon inland, either on a 4x4 excursion or a scenic journey by Le Truck, an authentic Polynesian mode of transport.
One of the most unforgettable experiences you’ll find in the South Pacific is the opportunity to stand in shallow waters as playful (and harmless) stingrays swim their ballet-like dance around you. The rays are accustomed to visitors and gently glide around as your guide feeds them. Keep your eyes open for possible sightings of lemon sharks, blacktip reef sharks, and schools of colorful fish. Te story of your Sharks & Stingrays Encounter will inspire awe every time you tell it.
MOOREA (OVERNIGHT) It’s okay to stare in wide-eyed amazement. Moorea is used to it. Tis island is everything you imagine a South Pacific island would be: majestic and mysterious; alluring and hypnotic. Waterfalls tumble from volcanic ridges as ferns dance in the spray. Te lush landscape bursts with vanilla and pineapple. 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 on a smaller scale. Tere is endless beauty here to inspire you.
In addition to creative pursuits, Moorea is a wonderland for active travelers. How will you get your adrenaline pumping during your two days here? SCUBA excursions, snorkeling adventures, paddleboarding, kayaking, and wave runners await – and many of these activities can be launched from the ship’s watersports
marina.You can also go off the beaten path on an Aito Off-Road Safari excursion. Tis four-hour adventure explores the volcanic crater from which Moorea was born via an off-road vehicle, with plenty of time included to stop for local treats like homemade jam, ice cream, and fresh fruit juice.
Papeete, Tahiti Your overnight stay 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 a last chance to collect a special memento or treasured bauble… maybe even some Tahitian pearls.
All too soon, the sunrise comes and with it, the conclusion of your cruise experience. Te best news is Te Gauguin considers you family and eagerly awaits your return.
Tahiti & the Society Islands Roundtrip Papeete, Tahiti
7 NIGHTS from $2,990 per person Includes 30% Early Bonus Savings*
2024 SAILING DATES:
April 6; June 22; July 27; September 7; October 19; November 23, 2024
*See page 79 for Terms & Conditions
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