Tahuata Its name means “sunrise” in Marquesan and you’ll arrive at diminutive Tahuata soon after that time this morning. Te vibe here is classic South Seas as you stroll into the quaint village of Hapatoni along an ancient royal walkway scented by fragrant tiare flowers and shaded by sacred tamanu trees. In the open-air marketplace, friendly locals display carved wood tikis and other handicrafts.
For a deeper take on the island, consider the Hapatoni Discovery tour—traversing lush wilderness by all-terrain to reach unspoiled villages, an intriguing small historical museum in Viatahu, and a scenic lookout framed by rugged peaks.
Nuku Hiva Already largest of the Marquesas, Nuku Hiva may also qualify as the most wildly scenic. Rugged cliffs plunge down into the ocean, their flanks carpeted in deep green jungle. Giant banyan trees and wild horses range free. Shadows play on the shoreline and knife-edged peaks slice through clouds afloat in an azure sky.
It’s no surprise this primal landscape captured the world’s imagination when novelist Herman Melville described it in Typee, his real-life travelogue published in 1846. Having gone AWOL from his whaling ship only to find himself a guest-slash-captive of the indigenous locals for weeks, he introduced the world to Nuku Hiva and its spectacular Taipivai Valley.
You can experience a much less rigorous introduction to this anthropological landmark on the Visit of Taipivai Valley excursion. Prepare to be captivated yourself.
At Sea With the Marquesas now in her wake and two relaxing sea days ahead asTe Gauguin makes for the Society Islands, you’re once again reminded that many of a journey’s most enjoyable experiences don’t even require setting foot off the ship.
Catch informative guest lectures and voyage- related film screenings at Le Grand Salon (don’t get any crazy ideas fromMutiny on the Bounty!). Savor the everchanging parade of regionally inspired dining menus and behind-the-scenes cooking demos by the executive chef. Share anecdotes and cocktails with like-minded travelers. And dabble in the trivia, chess, and bridge games underway.
Huahine In case you weren’t certain from its appearance, yes, you’ve just arrived in the Garden of Eden’s Polynesia branch. Impossibly green and delightfully under-visited, Huahine remains the best-kept secret in the Society Islands, presided over by a populace known for the warmth of their welcome.
Wander among eight tiny villages spread over two islands. Graze the waterfront eateries of Fare, visit a vanillerie, tour ancient temples and mythical sites in Maeva, or glide below the turquoise water’s surface to marvel at Huahine’s lagoon reefs. Decisions, decisions.
Bora Bora Soaring volcano peaks, impossibly green jungles, flowers exploding with color and scent, and a lagoon so blue it defies description. Like a romance novel brought vividly to life, Bora Bora takes your breath away. And no one is immune.
Whether you spend your day at bliss onTe Gauguin’s private lagoon beach, touring Bora Bora by Le Truck, thrilling to a Sharks & Stingrays Encounter, or spotting the celebs at Bloody Mary’s on Pofai Bay—you’re in for a treat.
Taha’a [Motu Mahana] You open your eyes this morning and notice a volcano-peaked emerald off your balcony, floating in a setting of glittering lapis. Tis is not some beautiful dream, it’s Taha’a—luring you onward for a day full of fresh discoveries.
Tis island is known for its vanilla, a commodity as coveted as Tahitian black pearls. Te Exploration of Taha’a excursion provides
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up-close exposure to both these treasures, calling on a family-owned vanilla plantation and a working pearl farm. Along the way, some adventurous off-road exploring happens as your driver traverses a high mountain and meandering coastline.
Troughout the day, your ship’s tender whisks guests to and fromMotu Mahana, the private offshore beach islet reserved forTe Gauguin’s guests only. Swim or snorkel to your heart’s content, relax under gently swaying palms, and by all means, stay hydrated with refreshments from the floating bar. A deliciously fresh grand beachside barbecue here showcases the edible bounty of French Polynesia.
Moorea As if you’d not yet encountered sufficient Polynesian beauty, along comes the island said to be the model for Michener’s epic page-turner, Tales of the South Pacific. So, tough though it is to have to spend a day in this Eden, you knuckle down and tender into Moorea.
Tis eight-peaked wonderland is known as
“Te Magical Island” for good reason. It beckons, hypnotizes, and bemuses visitors—offering enthralling explorations and adventures above and below its marvelously translucent lagoon. Among them: off-road and ATV excursions, e-biking, shark and dolphin swims, jungle hikes, and assorted options to skim the water by wind or motor power. Tis is the final day of your voyage; spend it fabulously.
Papeete, Tahiti Departing Moorea in the late afternoon, your ship heads back to Tahiti, just 10 miles away as the seagull flies. Anchored in Papeete for this last evening, savor the amazing memories you’ve made over the past two weeks as you raise a glass with your shipmates.
In the morning, you’ll reenter the real world. But a part of you will linger here. Holding your place in paradise, anxious to reunite you with Te Gauguin for another perfect journey.
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