Pearls of the Pacific: Exploring the Society and Tuamotu Islands
Experience idyllic islands and atolls of renowned biodiversity and untouched beauty. Begin with underwater explorations in the Tuamotu Archipelago and Fakarava, whose flora and fauna are so diverse that its breathtaking reefs and other habitats are protected by UNESCO. Makatea's sheer volcanic cliffs, Bora Bora's jagged Mount Otemanu, and the tall green peaks of Mo'orea create indelible memories and complement the underwater Gardens of Eden that surround these remote tropical islands.
Highlights
Discover an extraordinary undersea world of whales and dolphins, manta rays and sea turtles, sharks and vast schools of colorful fish
Swim into an otherworldly grotto on Makatea and float in a hidden cave surrounded by stalagmites and stalactites
Learn about Polynesian history and culture at Ra'iatea’s Marae Taputapuātea, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Enjoy a barbecue with live music on a private motu in Bora Bora and a lunch of Polynesian specialties at a beachside restaurant in Ra'iatea
See iconic and awe-inspiring landscapes like Bora Bora’s verdant Mount Otemanu, jutting 2,400 feet above turquoise waters, and Makatea’s steep cliffs that drop straight to deserted beaches
Spend a day on the small island of Anaa and in its biodiverse lagoon, meeting fishermen and skilled local artisans
Be on the lookout for endemic birds like the blue lorikeet, chattering kingfisher, and Makatea fruit dove
Join National Geographic Photography Experts Jennifer Hayes and David Doubilet on the Mar. 19, 2024, departure
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From
$12,727
/ per person
ASIA & PACIFIC: ROUND-TRIP AIR INCLUDED UP TO $5,000
View our brochure for more details
Video
A Heroic History - The Story of Polynesian Voyaging
- Sep 2023
“The Pacific Ocean is absolutely enormous, and basically empty,” explains Christina Thompson, editor of Harvard Review and author of Sea People: The Puzzle of Polynesia. Yet 1,000 years ago, the Polynesian people made voyages almost unimaginable in their length. Watch as Christina takes us through the incredible history of the intrepid and innovative explorers who settled the last uninhabited part of the world.
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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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