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French Polynesia – The Society Islands and Tuamotus

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions · National Geographic Orion · 13 days

French Polynesia – The Society Islands and Tuamotus

Day 1: Arrive in Papeete, the vibrant capital of French Polynesia. Transfer from the airport to the meetup hotel for breakfast before embarking the ship. Day 2: Huahine is one of French Polynesia's lesser-visited islands, where lush mountains, sacred archaeological sites, and crystalline lagoons offer a glimpse into the region's deep history and enduring traditions. Discover ancient marae—ceremonial stone temples that once served as important centers of Polynesian spiritual and community life—and learn about the island's connection to generations of Polynesian navigators and royalty. There will also be opportunities to explore the island's dazzling lagoon. Day 3: Arrive in Taha'a and spend…

The sailing, in facts

OperatorNational Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions
ShipNational Geographic Orion
Length13 days
RegionHawaii & Tahiti
Departures9 listed · 2028-04-22 to 2028-09-09

Day by day

The route as the supplier files it. Ports and stops without a coordinate are still listed — they are calls, not gaps.
DayWhere
Day 1Papeete, French Polynesia
Day 2Huahine, French Polynesia
Day 3Tahaa, French Polynesia
Day 3Raiatea, French Polynesia
Day 4Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Day 5Tupai, French Polynesia
Day 5Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Days 6–7Moorea, French Polynesia
Day 8Papeete, French Polynesia
Day 9Makatea, French Polynesia
Day 10Rangiroa, French Polynesia
Day 11Fakarava, French Polynesia
Day 12Captain's Choice
Day 13Day-at-Sea
Days 13–14Moorea, French Polynesia
Day 14Papeete, French Polynesia

Every departure

9 departures of this itinerary in the atlas. Dates come from the supplier feed and are refreshed nightly.
DepartsReturnsDaysShipOffer
2028-04-222028-05-0513National Geographic OrionYes
2028-05-062028-05-1913National Geographic OrionYes
2028-05-202028-06-0213National Geographic OrionYes
2028-06-172028-06-3013National Geographic OrionYes
2028-07-012028-07-1413National Geographic OrionYes
2028-07-152028-07-2813National Geographic OrionYes
2028-08-122028-08-2513National Geographic OrionYes
2028-08-262028-09-0813National Geographic OrionYes
2028-09-092028-09-2213National Geographic OrionYes

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