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Guests paddleboard at Fatu Hiva, Marquesas Archipelago, Pacific Ocean, French Polynesia
Guests paddleboard at Fatu Hiva, Marquesas Archipelago, Pacific Ocean, French Polynesia
ExpeditionsAncient Polynesia: Tuamotu and Marquesas Islands

Ancient Polynesia: Tuamotu and Marquesas Islands

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A local woman wearing flower bracelet at a cultural event in Marquesas, French Polynesia
  • Explore one of the world's largest groups of coral atolls and their incredible blue lagoons via kayak, Zodiac, or stand-up paddleboard

  • Dive and snorkel in an extraordinary undersea world of massive manta rays, green sea turtles, and vast schools of pelagic fish

  • Connect with island residents through visits to ancient maraes (sacred sites), sample local foods, and connect with Nuku Hiva residents during a cultural dance performance

  • On jungle hikes, be on the lookout for birds including endangered ultramarine lorikeet, zebra doves, manikins, and fairy terns

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Ship National Geographic Orion in Opunohu Bay at the island of Mo'orea, French Polynesia.

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53

An authentic expedition ship, purpose-built for exploring the South Pacific and its surrounding regions

Featuring 53 cabins, the gracious and intimate National Geographic Orion takes travelers to little-known waters and isles in the South Pacific, Australia, New Zealand, and Indonesia to experience each location's natural and cultural wonders up close. With her high ice-class rating, National Geographic Orion is strong enough to explore the polar regions, yet her elevated maneuverability allows for navigation practically anywhere accessible by sea.

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French Polynesia and the Pacific Islands 2022-25

South Pacific & French Polynesia 2023-25


Join the legacy of explorers, writers, and artists like James Cook, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Paul Gauguin who crossed oceans seeking distant landscapes and discovered a paradise rich in ancient culture and astonishing marine life. On this expedition to the sparsely populated Marquesas Islands, encounter giant tikis on Hiva Oa, thousand-year-old petroglyphs on Nuku Hiva, the wild horses of Ua Huka, lush rainforests with rare birds, and the abundant biodiversity of the surrounding sea.

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Feb
duration
12 Days

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French Polynesia and the Pacific Islands 2022-25

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duration
12 Days

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French Polynesia and the Pacific Islands 2022-25

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From

$12,363

/ per person

Book Now
dates
Feb
duration
12 Days

View our brochures for more details

French Polynesia and the Pacific Islands 2022-25

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