Easter Island to Tahiti – Tales of The Pacific
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions · National Geographic Resolution · 15 days
Day 1: Arrive in Papeete and transfer directly to the hospitality room before embarking the ship in the afternoon. This evening, set sail as you acclimate to island time. Day 2: An uplifted coral atoll, the island of Makatea is one of the most unique landforms in the Pacific. A makatea is a raised coral atoll that is tilted due to plate tectonics. This specific island of Makatea gives its name to all other uplifted coral atolls worldwide. Spend the day exploring the island's limestone caves and grottos with your expedition team and local guides, or search for endemic fruit doves and myriad seabirds, then snorkel among colorful fish on the nearby reef. Day 3: Arrive at Fakarava, one of the…
The sailing, in facts
| Operator | National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions |
|---|---|
| Ship | National Geographic Resolution |
| Length | 15 days |
| Region | Hawaii & Tahiti |
| Departures | 3 listed · 2026-10-16 to 2028-04-03 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Papeete, French Polynesia |
| Day 2 | Makatea, French Polynesia |
| Day 3 | Fakarava, French Polynesia |
| Days 4–5 | Captain's Choice |
| Day 6 | Day-at-Sea |
| Day 7 | Mangareva, France |
| Day 8 | Pitcairn Island, Pitcairn Islands |
| Day 9 | Henderson Island, Pitcairn Islands |
| Days 10–11 | Captain's Choice |
| Days 12–13 | Day-at-Sea |
| Days 14–16 | Hanga Roa, Chile |
| Day 16 | Air travel |
| Day 16 | Santiago, Chile |
Every departure
| Departs | Returns | Days | Ship | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 2026-10-31 | 15 | National Geographic Resolution | Yes |
| 2027-03-24 | 2027-04-10 | 17 | National Geographic Resolution | Yes |
| 2028-04-03 | 2028-04-20 | 17 | National Geographic Resolution | Yes |
Current offers
- 50% Reduced Deposit — Valid for Travel 01 Oct 2026 - 31 Dec 2027
- 5% Savings on Groups of 8 or more — Valid for Travel Now Through 24 Aug 2029
Supplier offers, from the Virtuoso promotions feed. They stack with the advisor benefits on the booking rather than replacing them — how that works.
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