Ponant Cruises luxury itinerary
Le Jacques Cartier December 12-26 2027 EX121227 Cruise & Offers
Papeete, Tahiti Island (French Polynesia) to Papeete, Tahiti Island (French Polynesia)
Review From Confidential French Polynesia to Pitcairn Island, voyage EX121227, with its complete official schedule, accommodation guidance, and current offer assistance.
December 12, 2027 to December 26, 2027 · Voyage EX121227
Ports & shore experiences
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Days 1 & 15
December 12, 2027 & December 26, 2027Papeete, Tahiti Island
Destination overview
Capital of French Polynesia, the city of Papeete is on the north-west coast of the island of Tahiti. You’ll find a relaxed atmosphere here,where urban buzz combines with the legendary laid-back Polynesian lifestyle. Culture is not lacking. You can enjoy sites narrating the history of the archipelago, including the colonial cathedral and the Maison de la reine Marau.
- Day 1 · December 12, 2027Departure 18:00 · Embarkation: 16:00-17:00
- Day 15 · December 26, 2027Arrival 07:30 · Disembarkation: 08:00
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Day 2
December 13, 2027Mataiva, Tuamotu Islands
Destination overview
Situated in the Tuamotu Archipelago , 39 km west of Tikehau, the closest atoll, and 300 km north of Tahiti, Mataiva is the archipelago’s westernmost atoll. It is the only lagoon in French Polynesia to have dozens of pools within it, reaching depths of around 8 metres, and 9 narrow.
- Day 2 · December 13, 2027Arrival 08:30 · Departure 15:00
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Day 3
December 14, 2027Anaa, Tuamotu Islands
Destination overview
All the beauty of Polynesia is concentrated in Anaa Atoll, somewhere in the waters of the Pacific. Here, the most beautiful shades of blue and green are on display to create a heavenly setting. For the inhabitants of the Tuamotu archipelago, Anaa Atoll is intrinsically associated with the raids conducted by the so-called Parata warriors of old.
- Day 3 · December 14, 2027Arrival 10:30 · Departure 17:00
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Day 4
December 15, 2027Hikueru
Destination overview
An isolated atoll in the Tuamotus, Hikueru’s charm stems from the beauty of its landscapes and the authenticity of its inhabitants. Its crystal-clear lagoon, bordered by beaches of white sand and coral reefs, offers ideal conditions for scuba diving and snorkelling.
- Day 4 · December 15, 2027Arrival 07:00 · Departure 13:30
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Days 5, 10 & 11
December 16, 2027, December 21, 2027 & December 22, 2027At sea
Destination overview
These published sea days connect the itinerary without a separate port call. Every applicable date is grouped here, and no arrival or departure time is implied when PONANT leaves it unpublished. Time aboard may include open-water views, wildlife observation, lectures and the ship's scheduled onboard program.
- Day 5 · December 16, 2027No port clock time published
- Day 10 · December 21, 2027No port clock time published
- Day 11 · December 22, 2027No port clock time published
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Day 6
December 17, 2027Rikitea, Gambier Islands
Destination overview
Discover Mangareva , which means “floating mountain” in Polynesian. Located in the Gambier Islands, surrounded by a magnificent coral reef and blessed with generous vegetation, this island, a cradle of Catholicism , has exceptional cultural heritage, with many vestiges of religious buildings dating from the 19 th century.
- Day 6 · December 17, 2027Arrival 13:30 · Departure 19:00
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Day 7
December 18, 2027Aukena, Gambier Islands
Destination overview
Located 5 kilometres southeast of Mangareva, Aukena is today the 4 th -largest of the Gambier Islands in French Polynesia, with a population of around thirty inhabitants. This port of call will be an opportunity for you to dive into the past, to the era when Aukena was discovered by the sailor James Wilson in 1797.
- Day 7 · December 18, 2027No port clock time published
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Days 8 & 9
December 19, 2027 & December 20, 2027Adamstown, Pitcairn Island
Destination overview
If you’ve got a taste for adventure and you love discovering wild, remote lands, you’ll definitely be won over by the Pitcairn islands. This tiny British territory is mainly composed of atolls right in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.
- Day 8 · December 19, 2027Arrival 14:00
- Day 9 · December 20, 2027Departure 20:00
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Day 12
December 23, 2027Amanu, Tuamotu Islands
Destination overview
An unspoilt paradise in the Tuamotu archipelago, Ikitake will delight lovers of nature and culture. This haven of peace offers an idyllic setting in which to recharge your batteries and fully enjoy the natural wonders of Polynesia: pristine beaches, turquoise waters, coral reefs, etc.
- Day 12 · December 23, 2027Arrival 07:00 · Departure 16:00
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Day 13
December 24, 2027Makemo
Destination overview
Makemo is one of the wildest atolls in the Tuamotus. The island is home to the third largest lagoon in the archipelago. It is a haven of unspoilt nature with beaches of white sand and turquoise waters. The setting adds local character and a distinctive sense of place to the published itinerary.
- Day 13 · December 24, 2027Arrival 07:00 · Departure 11:30
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Day 14
December 25, 2027Rangiroa, Tuamotu Islands
Destination overview
A secluded atoll in the Tuamotu Archipelago, Rangiroa , meaning “vast sky” in Polynesian, is very aptly named. The lagoon of the largest atoll in Polynesia is reminiscent of the heavens, imprisoned by hundreds of islets formed by sand that veers from immaculate white to pink.
- Day 14 · December 25, 2027Arrival 09:00 · Departure 14:30
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Planning note: Times appear only when published for this sailing. Blank times remain unpublished; a source-system midnight placeholder is never treated as a genuine call time.
A closer look at this sailing
Papeete, Tahiti Island (French Polynesia) to Papeete, Tahiti Island (French Polynesia) aboard Le Jacques Cartier
On December 12-26 2027, Le Jacques Cartier sails 14 nights from Papeete, Tahiti Island (French Polynesia) to Papeete, Tahiti Island (French Polynesia). From Confidential French Polynesia to Pitcairn Island brings together Mataiva, Tuamotu Islands, Anaa, Tuamotu Islands, Hikueru, At sea, creating a specific progression of ports for travelers comparing destination variety and voyage pace.
This route includes an official day-by-day schedule and published port times. The source lists 15 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.
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