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- Cruise rates: December 03, 2012.
- Ports of Call: Sydney, Australia; Tauranga, New Zealand; Auckland, New Zealand; Nuku'alofa, Tonga; Cross International Dateline; Apia, Western Samoa; Pago Pago, American Samoa; Bora Bora, French Polynesia; Moorea, Polynesia; Tahiti (Papeete), French Polynesia.
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| Day | Ports of Call | Arrive | Depart |
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| Tuesday, December 18, 2012 |
Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia |
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| Wednesday, December 19, 2012 |
Tahiti (Papeete), French Polynesia |
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05:00 PM |
| Thursday, December 20, 2012 |
Huahine, French Polynesia |
08:00 AM |
05:00 PM |
| Friday, December 21, 2012 |
At Sea |
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| Saturday, December 22, 2012 |
Rangiroa, Tahiti |
08:00 AM |
05:00 PM |
| Sunday, December 23, 2012 |
At Sea |
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| Monday, December 24, 2012 |
Raiatea, French Polynesia |
06:00 AM |
11:00 PM |
| Tuesday, December 25, 2012 |
Bora Bora, French Polynesia |
08:00 AM |
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| Wednesday, December 26, 2012 |
Bora Bora, French Polynesia |
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05:00 PM |
| Thursday, December 27, 2012 |
Moorea, French Polynesia |
08:00 AM |
05:00 PM |
| Thursday, December 27, 2012 |
Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia |
08:00 PM |
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| Friday, December 28, 2012 |
Tahiti (Papeete), French Polynesia |
06:00 AM |
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Considered the second largest island in French Polynesia, Raiatea is situated approximately 120 miles northwest of Tahiti. For the Polynesian "Maohi," ancestor of today's Tahitian, Raiatea was known as "Sacred Havai'i" and was the center of royalty, religion, culture and history. The principal village is Uturoa, with a population of over 10,000. This bustling port town features a colorful market and arts and crafts shops along the waterfront. Raiatea is currently undergoing a renaissance, with special attention being given to preserve the island's rich culture and heritage.
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Polynesian Marae.
Raiatea is the most sacred of the Polynesian islands and formerly the religious center of French Polynesia. It has many archaeological ruins called maraes, its most important is Taputapuatea.
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Lagoon Activities.
Raiatea and Tahaa share a protected lagoon enclosed by a single barrier reef that boasts world-class scuba diving, along with snorkeling, swimming, jetskiing, kiteboarding and more.
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Aquatic Adventures.
Raiatea and Tahaa are idyllic destinations for all kinds of water excursions, from sport and deep-sea fishing to shark and ray feedings, to sailing, kayaking and lagoon cruises. Even a motu picnic.
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Tahaa.
Located between Bora Bora and Huahine in the Society Islands, the islands of Tahaa and neighboring Raiatea are enclosed by the same coral reef, and may once have been a single island.
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Black Pearl Farm.
To the Polynesians, the black pearl is a symbol of purity, and the Polynesian islands are the world's leading exporter of fine black pearls with several pearl farms based on Raiatea and Tahaa.
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Vanilla Plantation.
Admiral Hamelin introduced the first vanilla plants to Polynesia in 1848 and efficient cultures emerged in 1880. Today Tahaa, the "Vanilla Island," produces over 70% of French Polynesia's vanilla.
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4WD Excursion.
Discover the sacred Mt. Temehani Plateau. Explore the interior of the only island in Polynesia with a navigable river, the Faaroa, on a 4WD safari. Traverse its canyons, trails and waterfalls.
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Majestic mountains sculpted by ancient volcanoes, a shimmering lagoon and a barrier reef dotted with tiny motu, or islets - welcome to Bora Bora, perhaps the most stunning island in the South Pacific. Only 4,600 people live a seemingly idyllic lifestyle in the main villages of Vaitape, Anau and Faanui. No wonder those generations of travelers - including novelist James Michener - regarded Bora Bora as an earthly paradise.
Connected to its sister islands by water and by air - the landing strip sits atop Motu Mute, one of the reef's islets - Bora Bora remains relatively unspoiled by the modern world.
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Circle Island Tour.
Take a narrated drive on the "Le Truck" along the 22-mile road that circles this legendary island. See all the points of interest, both scenic and historic and stop for numerous photo opportunities.
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Lagoon Excursions.
The shimmering lagoon welcomes visitors to the most stunning island in the South Pacific. Teaming with tropical fish and colorful coral, explore its beauty on a glass-bottom boat or catamaran cruise.
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Aquatic Adventures.
Bora Bora is the perfect playground for watersports. You can scuba dive, snorkel or swim in the sea. You can even don an "Aqua Helmet" and view the underwater delights without getting your hair wet!
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4WD Excursion.
A rugged adventure that takes you on an off-road guided tour of the Bora Bora's tropical fauna. Learn the island's fascinating history, take in panoramic views and visit popular attractions.
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Matira Beach.
Ascend Pahonu Hill for capturing views of Matira Beach, the island's finest. A picture perfect tropical paradise, the sparkling lagoon highlights the beach's one-mile stretch of pearl-white sand.
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Bloody Mary's Restaurant and Bar.
Search the board posted in front of the island's most famous watering hole for names of celebrity patrons. Inside, sit on a coconut stump, feel the sugar sand floor beneath your toes and enjoy!
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To discover the storied Polynesia of Melville, Gauguin and Michener, you have to travel to Tahiti's outer islands. Moorea, the former haunt of Tahitian royalty, is one such island where you still see fishermen paddling outrigger canoes, pareo-clad women strolling along the roads and children fishing from island bridges. Moorea is an island of vertiginous mountains - most of its 14,000 people live along the narrow coastal shelf. Behind tin-roofed wooden houses lie lush green mountains rushing up to fill the sky.
French Polynesia comprises some 130 islands, of which Tahiti is the best known. Just 12 miles across the lagoon from Tahiti lies Moorea.
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Circle Island Tour.
Discover Moorea on a journey around the island along the coastline to Belvedere Lookout. Travel past lush pineapple fields and coffee plantations to the ruins of a Polynesian temple or "marae."
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Belvedere Lookout.
This vantage point at the summit of Mt. Rotui is a must-see offering panoramic views of the lush green valley, as well as the two bodies of water: Opunohu Bay and Cook's Bay, flanking the mountain.
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Tiki Village Theatre.
Visit a cultural center where you can buy authentic woodcarvings, vahine weavings, leis, quilts, dyed cloth and more from artisans, then watch a traditional dance performance and tour a pearl farm.
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Moorea Fruit Juice Factory.
This local factory produces an assortment of incredibly fresh juices harvested from local fruits: papaya, pineapple, star fruit, ginger, coconut and grapefruit, as well as fruit brandies and liqueurs.
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Aquatic Adventures.
Moorea's two gentle lagoons make a wide array of activities possible, some of which include boating, jet and water skiing, paragliding and picnicking on the motu, scuba diving or even shark feeding.
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Lagoon Excursions.
The shimmering lagoon welcomes visitors to the most stunning island in the South Pacific. Teaming with tropical fish and colorful coral, explore its beauty on a glass-bottom boat or catamaran cruise.
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4WD Excursion & Hiking.
Take an off-road expedition through the forest, past bamboo groves and fruit plantations, or go on foot to Belvedere Lookout and up Magic Mountain for stunning views of the North Shore.
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Dolphin Watching.
Moorea is home to the amazingly intelligent spinner and rough-tooth dolphins. Visit the Dolphin Center for an interactive program or join a marine biologist on the water for a dolphin-viewing outing.
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Tahiti is not just an island - Tahiti has always been a state of mind. The bustling capital of Tahiti and her islands, Papeete is the chief port and trading center, as well as a provocative temptress luring people to her shores. Immortalized in the novel "Mutiny on the Bounty," who could blame the men of "HMS Bounty" for abandoning their ship in favor of basking in paradise? And what would Modern Art be without Tahiti's influence on Gauguin and Matisse? Today the island is a charming blend of Polynesian "joie de vivre" and Gallic sophistication. But venture out from Papeete and you find a landscape of rugged mountains, lush rainforests, cascading waterfalls and deserted beaches.
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Circle Island Drive.
A drive around Tahiti is the best way to see the outlying sights and a bit of old Polynesia away from Papeete's bustle, including Tahara'a Hill, Point Venus, Arahoho Blowhole and the Faarumai waterfalls.
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Paul Gauguin Museum.
The Paul Gauguin Museum is dedicated to the life and works of Post-Impressionist painter Paul Gauguin. The museum features Gauguin sketches and a sculpture.
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James Norman Hall's Home.
The American writer and co-author of the "Bounty Trilogy" lived in Tahiti for over 30 years. The museum is an exact replica of his house and stands a few yards from the sea overlooking Matavai Bay.
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Point Venus.
Explorers Bligh, Wallis and Cook anchored their ships at Point Venus. It was here that Cook's expedition observed the transit of the planet of Venus across the sun in 1769.
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Museum of Tahiti.
Considered one of the best museums in the South Pacific, the museum tells the story of Tahiti and her islands featuring exhibits on Polynesian history, culture, environment and ethnology.
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Tomb of Pomare V.
The last king of Tahiti, Pomare V, is buried in this tomb constructed from coral slabs and lava rocks in a tower-like shape that resembles a Grecian urn.
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4WD Excursion.
Some of Tahiti's most beautiful spots are accessible only by 4WD. Journey into the island's heart as you travel unpaved trails up the Papenoo Valley crossing rivers with photo stops of the numerous waterfalls on the island.
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Faarumai Waterfalls.
The valley of Faarumai is home to Vaimahuta, one of the most photographed and breathtaking waterfalls on Tahiti.
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