Cook Islands and Society Islands cruise on the Paul Gauguin
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- Visit the small and beautiful island of Aitutaki.
- Spend the day relaxing on the private island of Paul Gauguin, Motu Mahana.
- Snorkel the stunning waters of Moorea.
- Explore and learn about black pearl farms.
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Accommodation: InterContinental Resort Tahiti
Your South Pacific adventure starts today, with international flight to Tahiti, which arrives early the following morning.
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On arrival in Tahiti, you will met and transferred to your hotel which has been pre-registered to allow for immediate check in. Spend your day relaxing and recovering.
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Enjoy a leisurely morning before being transferred to the pier after lunch where you will join your Paul Gauguin cruise. The ship will set sail this evening.
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Your first port of call is Huahine, known as "The Garden Island" for its lush rainforests and dramatic terrain. While here, you can cruise the expansive lagoon, explore the island's culture, or picnic on the beach.
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A day at sea. Spend the day enjoying The Gauguin's Polynesian ambiance: casual, leisurely, and graceful. Perhaps you will take in a lecture by one of the special guests, then dine in the evening over classic French cuisine at L'etoile as you cruise to Aitutaki in the Cook Islands.
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A spectacular day to enjoy the pristine lagoon and white sand beaches of Aitutaki. Go snorkelling, explore the island and perhaps visit the village of Arutanga which is home to the oldest church in the Cook Islands.
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Rugged Rarotonga is the most mountainous of all the Cook Islands and you could spend time here exploring its natural beauty. Snorkel in Muri Lagoon, wander the lush Takitumi Conservation Area or take a hike into the island’s dense interior with Pa, a local naturalist.
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A full day cruising back across the South Pacific towards Bora Bora allows time to relax on deck, read about the amazing islands you are about to visit or perhaps indulge in a spa treatment?
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Pulitzer Prize-winning author James Michener described Bora Bora as "The most beautiful island in the world." You might wish to explore the island with a number of activities, such as a tour of the island paradise that aff...
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A further full day at leisure in the lagoon of Bora Bora.
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Motu Mahana, an islet adjacent to Taha'a, is your very own South Seas paradise, featuring white-sand beaches with swaying palms, crystal-clear waters, and gentle breezes. As an exclusive Paul Gauguin experience, you will s...
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Covered in an abundance of fresh fruits and flowers, spectacular mountain peaks, peaceful multi-hued lagoons, and palm-fringed beaches, Moorea features a magnificent beauty that is unsurpassed. White-sand beaches lapped by...
A further day at leisure in and around Moorea. Perhaps join a dolphin watching cruise in the lagoon with a local marine biologist or head inland into the mountains to the fruit farms and take in the breathtaking views of the coastline from up here.
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