Voyage Across the Remote Pacific Taipei to Tahiti

29 DAYS FROM $37,830

• Snorkel Japan’s Ryukyu Islands looking for dugongs, and dive the shipwrecks of Chuuk Lagoon. • Visit the mysterious ruins of Nan Madol, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Micronesia. • Explore the atolls of Tokelau, one of the planet’s most difficult to reach island groups.

Expedition Cruise Light or Moderate

Grand Hyatt Taipei (or similar); National Geographic Resolution for the remainder of the trip | Meals: 9B, 9L, 9D

DAYS 12–23 I MICRONESIA/KIRIBATI/ TOKELAU, NEW ZEALAND Anchor off Chuuk to snorkel or dive the lagoon’s renowned World War II wrecks, go on rainforest walks, and learn about Micronesian culture. Continue to Pohnpei to visit ancient Nan Madol, built entirely on coral flats. In Kiribati, explore the mangroves at Butaritari Atoll, and delve into local culture on Tarawa. After three days to relax at sea, arrive at remote Tokelau. Learn about the island’s strong Polynesian culture, and snorkel and dive the rich coral reefs. Meals: 12B, 12L, 12D

DAYS 24–29 I COOK ISLANDS/FRENCH POLYNESIA/TAHITI/U.S. Land at Palmerston Island, populated solely by the descendants of an English adventurer. Meet these families to hear about modern life on a remote island. Sail east to Raiatea and visit the Taputapuatea marae, one of the most important spiritual sites in the Polynesian world. Enjoy an afternoon on our private motu at Tahaa. Disembark in Papeete and tour the town before your overnight flight home. Meals: 5B, 5L, 4D

DAYS 1–11 I U.S./TAIPEI, TAIWAN/RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN/GUAM Arrive in Taipei after an overnight flight and enjoy a city tour. Explore Japan’s tiny Ryukyu Islands, watching for birds in the mangroves and snorkeling reefs in search of the elusive Okinawan dugong. Settle into life aboard the ship during two days at sea. On Guam, discover remote beaches and get acquainted with the island’s history and unique Chamorro culture. Traverse more than 500 nautical miles en route to Micronesia.

A diverse expedition team, including an Expedition Leader, a photo instructor, and local naturalists will accompany this trip.

Susan Seubert National Geographic Photographer Susan Seubert has produced more than 30 stories for National Geographic Traveler on assignments from Canada to the Caribbean and Texas to Thailand. She won Columbia University's Alfred Eisenstadt Award and the North American Travel Journalists Association award for excellence in photography. Susan lectures regularly at institutions like Harvard University and the Portland Art Museum.

INFORMATION

This trip is operated in collaboration with Lindblad Expeditions. Dates: This expedition is offered in October.

Prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and vary by cabin category. Single supplement applies; please see our website. Airfare is not included in the price. All prices and fares are quoted in U.S. dollars and subject to change. This itinerary is for informational purposes only and is subject to change at any time without notice.