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Paul Gauguin Cruise: Tahiti & Society Islands - Porthole Stateroom-13 Days
Itinerary-13 Days
Day 1: Fly to Los Angeles
Day 2: Fly to Papeete
Fly from Los Angeles to Papeete. On arrival transfer to the Hotel. (N)
Day 3: Papeete
Board the MS Paul Gauguin this evening in the capital of Tahiti and begin your 7-night cruise. (D)
Day 4: Huahine
The first port of call is Huahine, known as The Garden Island for its lush rainforests. This island is great for snorkelling and home to some of the best-preserved archaeological remains in French Polynesia. (B, L, D)
Day 5: Motu Mahana
Motu Mahana is Paul Gauguin Cruises’ private islet, adjacent to Taha’a, which is home to whitesand beaches and crystal-clear waters. On this island paradise a barbecue lunch will be served followed by a performance of Polynesian music and dance. (B, L, D)
Day 6: Bora Bora
Cruise to the romantic islands and lagoons of Bora Bora. Immediately recognisable by Mount Otemanu rising from the ocean, this half-atoll half-mountain is surrounded by a spectacular lagoon and a series of smaller islands. There is an option to stay overnight at the Hotel. (B, L, D)
Day 7: Bora Bora
Day at leisure in Bora Bora, with optional excursions including a 4x4 safari and a glassbottom boat trip. The ship will set sail this evening, allowing for final views of Bora Bora before dinner. (B, L, D)
Day 8: Moorea
Today, you will anchor off the island of Moorea, one of French Polynesia’s most alluring islands. The ship will overnight offshore, with time for optional excursions including an off-road safari, snorkelling and a dolphin-watching expedition with a marine biologist. (B, L, D)
Day 9: Moorea • Papeete
This morning, explore Moorea further as the ship will be moored here until the afternoon. Enjoy the fresh ocean air on the final leg of this cruise as the ship sails to Papeete where it will moor overnight. (B, L, D)
Day 10: Papeete
Disembark the MS Paul Gauguin in Papeete this morning. You will be transferred to the Hotel for an overnight stay. (B)
Days 11-13: Fly back home
Transfer to the airport this evening and fly back home. (N)