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Experience the vibrant natural landscapes and relaxing pace of French Polynesia.
It might sound like a cliché, but the crystal blue waters, colourful coral and lush green islands of French Polynesia are anything but boring. Snorkelers and swimmers will be in their element, with abundant marine life, stunning lagoons and pristine coral reefs just begging to be explored. On dry land, learning about the fascinating ancient culture of the French Polynesian people is an experience, with temples and archaeological sites abound. From your base on the Panaroma II, a comfortable small ship and an expert crew to show you the way, you’ll embrace the island life in no time.
- Start
- Papeete, French Polynesia
- Finish
- Papeete, French Polynesia
- Destination
- French Polynesia
- Style
- Peregrine
- Theme
- Adventure Cruising
- Code
- PMPT
- Physical rating
- Ages
- Min 7
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 47
Why you'll love this trip
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Snorkel with sting rays and sharks in beautiful Bora Bora.
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Take a tour of a local pearl farm on the lush island of Taha'a.
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Enjoy a speedboat ride down Faaroa River in Raiatea.
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Visit an ancient marae (temple) at Taputapuatea, which was recently listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Is this trip right for you?
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This is a small ship Adventure Cruise, which means you’ll be sailing on a motorised yacht with 30–50 other people. The boat is spacious and comfortable, but this cruise focuses more on the destination than on-board activities. Instead of a pool, we have the sea itself. Instead of a casino, we’ve got board games and a good book. There’s also no formal dress code to worry about. Wi-Fi is available for a small charge.
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Our ship moves under engine power, rather than sailing, so all cabins will experience light engine noise when the ship is moving (and occasionally when we drop anchor). It’s probably worth packing earplugs if you’re a light sleeper.
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The ship will experience some roll and pitch in choppy conditions, however all of our ships come equipped with stabilisers to minimise movement. There will be seasickness tablets on board and your crew will do all they can to minimise any discomfort.
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This trip is very much focused around marine activities so confidence in the water will allow you to make the most of the snorkelling opportunities. Flotation aids will be available on board as well as kayaks and stand-up paddleboards.
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There are no lifts (elevators) on board our ships, so you’ll have to navigate a few steep flights of stairs (fitted with handrails) to access all the decks.
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French Polynesia is a tropical climate, so while the weather is normally quite warm in some parts of the year you might experience a heavy downpour of rain that lasts around 30 minutes or so.
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None of the activities on the trip are included, they are all optional extras.
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Itinerary
Accommodation
- M/Y Panorama II (1 night)
Meals Included
- Dinner
Accommodation
- M/Y Panorama II (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Bora Bora - Guided Snorkelling Tour (half day) - EUR80
- Bora Bora - Cultural Tour by 4WD - EUR105
- Bora Bora - Open Air Lagoon Aquarium Experience: Shark & Ray, Moto Tapu - EUR115
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodation
- M/Y Panorama II (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Bora Bora - Cultural Tour by 4WD - EUR105
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodation
- M/Y Panorama II (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Huahine - Lagoon Tour with Moto Lunch - EUR95
- Huahine - 4WD & Walking Tour: Maeva Village, the Faie & Sacred Site - EUR78
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodation
- M/Y Panorama II (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Taha'a - Taha'a Guided tour by 4WD - EUR69
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodation
- M/Y Panorama II (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Ra'iatea - Faaroa River & Marae Taputapuatea by speed boat - EUR96
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodation
- M/Y Panorama II (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Moorea - Nature & Culture Tour by 4WD - EUR88
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals
7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinnersTransport
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Important notes
Your voyage is operated by our partner company, Variety Cruises.
SHORE EXCURSIONS
On this itinerary, shore excursions are optional and are paid on board the ship in Euro’s. The price and a description of these excursions are listed in the day to day itinerary. Please note there is a a minimum of 12 customers required for all shore excursions to go ahead.
BOOKING CONDITIONS
Adventure Cruising trips have a deposit of A$600 per person (different amounts apply in other currencies) and the balance is due 90 days before departure.
If a booking is cancelled 90 days or more before departure - the cancellation fee is the full loss of the deposit paid.
If a booking is cancelled between 89 and 31 days before departure - the cancellation fee is 50% of the total booking cost, or the deposit, whichever is greater.
if a booking is cancelled 30 days or less prior to departure - the cancellation fee is 100% of the total price of the voyage.
Other fees may apply for air tickets and other arrangements booked in conjunction with a voyage.
SINGLE TRAVELLERS
It is not possible to share with a stranger on a Variety Cruises voyage and single travellers must pay the Single Occupancy rate.

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