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TAHITI - FRENCH POLYNESIA
TAHITI & ITS ISLANDS
TAHITI & THE PEARLS OF FRENCH POLYNESIA
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YOUR CRUISE AT A GLANCE
ON BOARD PANORAMA II
Sailing into Bora Bora Lagoon © Grégoire Le Bacon
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Ship: M/S Panorama II Dates: December 2020 - March 2021 Accommodating: 49 guests in 25 oceanview cabins Embarkation: Fridays from Papeete, Tahiti Duration: 8 days / 7 nights Optional Excursions: • Bora Bora • Huahine • Taha’a • Raiatea • Moorea
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TAHITI, THE SOCIETY & TUAMOTU ISLANDS
Day 1: PAPEETE, TAHITI Day 2: BORA BORA Day 3: BORA BORA – TAHA’A Day 4: RAIATEA Day 5: RAIATEA – HUAHINE Day 6: TETIAROA Day 7: TIKEHAU Day 8: AHE Day 9: RANGIROA Day 10: RANGIROA Day 11: MOOREA Day 12: PAPEETE, TAHITI
Be embraced by Mana © Tahiti Tourisme
ABOUT MY VOYAGE
> Full-Board: Buffet breakfast & Lunch & Dinner > Housewarming Cocktails > Captain’s Honor Night > Host/ Cruise Director (*English speaking) > Shore Excursions (*optional) > 6 islands in 7 nights
Snorkel with stingrays © David Kirkland Your yacht is waiting - MS Panorama II
Day 1 | Friday: PAPEETE, TAHITI
Embarkation 2.30-4 p.m at Papeete Port, Tahiti. Afternoon sailing to Bora Bora. Welcome dinner and overnight at sea.
Day 2 | Saturday: BORA BORA
Early morning sailing into Bora Bora lagoon with Mount Otemanu standing tall in the center. We will be spending 2 days in this paradise and choose from a variety of optional activities: Bora Bora Cultural Tour by 4x4, snorkeling with Stingrays and Sharks, Open air Lagoon Aquarium experience, The Bora Bora tour by “le Truck” and more. Overnight at anchor.
Day 3 | Sunday: BORA BORA – HUAHINE
We continue our optional Bora Bora activities. After lunch we cruise the Bora Bora lagoon and sail to Huahine. Overnight at anchor inside the lagoon.
Day 4 | Monday: HUAHINE
Huahine, an immense tropical jungle, maintains the largest concentration of ancient marae (temples) in French Polynesia. Optional half day or full day tours by 4x4 vehicle around the island and a boat excursion. Overnight at anchor.
DAY BY DAY
Day 5 | Tuesday: HUAHINE – TAHA’A
Early morning sailing and arrival to nearby Taha, sharing a magnificent lagoon with Raiatea. Optional half day excursion by 4x4 to discover its luxurious tropical vegetation, visit a pearl farm and a traditional vanilla plantation and the magnificent turquoise bay of Haamene. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the island’s beaches. Overnight at anchor.
Day 6 | Wednesday: TAHA’A - RAIATEA
We sail inside the lagoon to reach nearby Raiatea. Optional excursion to the Faaroa River, French Polynesia’s only navigable river, by kayak with your expert guide. Visit the ancient marae temple at Taputapuatea, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Late in the evening we sail to Moorea. Overnight at sea.
Voluminous mountain peaks, Moorea © Tahiti Tourisme
Day 7 | Thursday: MOOREA
This morning we reach Moorea, a geographical marvel. Eight voluminous mountain peaks rise from its translucent lagoon. Choose from 2 optional excursions, a Snorkeling and ray feeding tour or the 3 Coconuts Hiking tour. Farewell Dinner and overnight at anchor.
Day 8 | Friday: PAPEETE, TAHITI
Early morning sailing and arrival in Papeete. Disembarkation at 9 to 10 am.
Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of Variety Cruises and of the Vessel’s Captain in case of adverse weather conditions - winds of 6/7 beaufort or more depending on the vessel - on port authorities not allowing a vessel to leave port or in case of other extraordinary conditions. Such itinerary changes do not automatically entitle passengers to any refunds but Variety Cruises guarantees that disembarkation of passengers shall take place at the advertised port of disembarkation on time for guests flights.
