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Le Jacques Cartier January 10-24 2027 EX100127 Cruise & Offers
Papeete, Tahiti Island (French Polynesia) to Papeete, Tahiti Island (French Polynesia)
Review Polynesian Bliss : Marquesas and Tuamotu, voyage EX100127, with its complete official schedule, accommodation guidance, and current offer assistance.
January 10, 2027 to January 24, 2027 · Voyage EX100127
Ports & shore experiences
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Days 1 & 15
January 10, 2027 & January 24, 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 · January 10, 2027Departure 18:00 · Embarkation: 16:00-17:00
- Day 15 · January 24, 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
January 11, 2027Moorea Island
Destination overview
A part of the Windward Island archipelago just to the west of Tahiti, famous Mo'orea will leave you with a series of unforgettable images and memories. Bask on its heavenly beaches , enjoy a dip in the turquoise waters of its lagoon, and soak up its luscious vegetation and the heady flowers that carpet the inland areas.
- Day 2 · January 11, 2027Departure 17:30
Verified shore experiences
- Scenic tour of Moorea · 3h00 · Published as included · Must-see Sights · Culture & Heritage · PONANT difficulty marker 1
- Explore the Lagoon with Snorkeling · 3h30 · Watersport Activity · Swimming · PONANT difficulty marker 2
- Aito 4x4 Safari Experience · 3h30 · Culture & Heritage · Hiking & Adventure · PONANT difficulty marker 1
- Dolphin watching with Dr. Poole · 3h30 · Watersport Activity · Hiking & Adventure · PONANT difficulty marker 1
Day 3
January 12, 2027Makatea, Tuamotu Islands
Destination overview
Located in the Tuamotu Archipelago , Makatea (from the Polynesian words for rock, “maka”, and white, “tea”) is a raised coral atoll belonging to the Palliser group of islands in French Polynesia .It is precisely this geological structure that made it famous.
- Day 3 · January 12, 2027Arrival 07:00 · Departure 18:30
Verified shore experiences
- Discover Makatea · 4h00 · Published as included · Culture & Heritage · Must-see Sights · PONANT difficulty marker 1
Day 4
January 13, 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 4 · January 13, 2027Arrival 07:30 · Departure 13:30
Verified shore experiences
- In the heart of the black pearls of Rangiroa · 1h30 · Published as included · Culture & Heritage · Must-see Sights · PONANT difficulty marker 1
- Snorkelling in Rangiroa · 1h30 · Published as included · Watersport Activity · Hiking & Adventure · Swimming · PONANT difficulty marker 1
Days 5 & 13
January 14, 2027 & January 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 · January 14, 2027No port clock time published
- Day 13 · January 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
January 15, 2027Hakahetau, Ua Pou Island
Destination overview
In the north-west of the island of Ua Pou, the third-largest of the Marquesas Islands, Hakahetau captivates with its wild splendour and the calmness that reigns over its legendary lands. With a luxuriant valley sheltering a tropical forest on one side and a paradisiacal bay of crystal-clear waters on the.
- Day 6 · January 15, 2027Arrival 12:00 · Departure 22:00
Verified shore experiences
- A Hakahau getaway · 2h30 · Published as included · Hiking & Adventure · Sightseeing · PONANT difficulty marker 1
Day 7
January 16, 2027Hatiheu, Nuku Hiva Island
Destination overview
Entering Hatiheu Bay , you will quickly make out the statue of the Virgin , which, standing more than 300 metres high, overlooks this beautiful little village. Located on the north of Nuku Hiva Island, this locality is dominated by impressive basalt pitons .
- Day 7 · January 16, 2027Arrival 06:30 · Departure 18:00
Verified shore experiences
- Aakapa and Kamuihei · 2h30 · Published as included · Culture & Heritage · Hiking & Adventure · PONANT difficulty marker 1
Day 8
January 17, 2027Taiohae, Nuku Hiva Island
Destination overview
Taiohae Bay welcomes you in a sumptuous setting. Your ship will drop anchor a few kilometres from the black sandy beaches , nestled between majestic valleys. You will find yourself in the middle of the main village on the island of Nuku Hiva .
- Day 8 · January 17, 2027Departure 18:00
Verified shore experiences
- Taiohae, Visit of Taipivai Valley · 3h00 · Published as included · Culture & Heritage · Hiking & Adventure · PONANT difficulty marker 1
Day 9
January 18, 2027Ua Huka
Destination overview
Ua Huka, a hidden gem in the Marquesas, invites you to leave the world behind for a while. Its red-tinged cliffs overlook an endless ocean, while its tropical valleys are home to sacred relics and unspoilt wilderness . Accessible only by sea, this mysterious island invites you to discover its ancestral crafts and magnificent panoramas .
- Day 9 · January 18, 2027Departure 19:00
Verified shore experiences
- Cultural and scenic discovery of Ua Huka · 4h00 · Published as included · Culture & Heritage · Sightseeing · PONANT difficulty marker 1
Day 10
January 19, 2027Puama'u, Hiva Oa Island
Destination overview
In the stunning Marquesas Islands, nature reigns supreme. The island of Hiva Oa and the town of Puamau are no exception to this rule. The archaeological site of Meae Lipona, one of the most beautiful places for admiring the famous “tiki” statues, ancient religious stone sculptures depicting men, is itself hidden at the heart of a dreamlike décor.
- Day 10 · January 19, 2027Arrival 06:30 · Departure 12:00
Verified shore experiences
- Discover the giant tiki · 1h45 · Published as included · Culture & Heritage · PONANT difficulty marker 1
Day 10
January 19, 2027Atuona, Hiva Oa Island
Destination overview
You’ll immediately understand why this remote and unusual chain of islands bathing in the crystal-clear waters of the Pacific Ocean inspired Jacques Brel’s final album. During your cruise, we will stop at Hiva Oa , considered to be the “ garden of the Marquesas Islands .” A special kind of.
- Day 10 · January 19, 2027Arrival 14:30 · Departure 22:00
Verified shore experiences
- Cultural Center Paul Gauguin & Espace Culturel Jacques Brel · 2h00 · Must-see Sights · Culture & Heritage · PONANT difficulty marker 1
Day 11
January 20, 2027Omoa, Fatu Hiva Island
Destination overview
Your ship will take you to Omoa , a peaceful fishing village far from all civilisation, nestling in a magnificent bay on the island of Fatu Hiva . In the valley, you will be able to spot some tohua , former sacred sites, as well as the many burial caves lost in the island’s abundant tropical forest.
- Day 11 · January 20, 2027Arrival 06:30 · Departure 12:00
Verified shore experiences
- 4x4 adventure in the Bay of Virgins · 2h00 · Published as included · Culture & Heritage · Hiking & Adventure · PONANT difficulty marker 1
Day 11
January 20, 2027Sailing off Bay of Virgins
Destination overview
A natural jewel to the south of Fatu Hiva, the Bay of Virgins is often regarded as one of the most beautiful in the world. On this unique sailing trip, the sight of its volcanic peaks rising like stone cathedrals above a deep-blue sea is sure to captivate you.
- Day 11 · January 20, 2027Arrival 13:15 · Departure 22:00
Verified shore experiences
- Discover Hanavave · 2h00 · Published as included · Culture & Heritage · Hiking & Adventure · PONANT difficulty marker 1
Day 12
January 21, 2027Hapatoni, Tahuata Island
Destination overview
Located on Tahuata, the smallest of the inhabited Marquesas Islands, the village of Hapatoni will open its doors to you. A road built in old stones will lead you from the seashore to the village church . You will also find a craft centre presenting various sculptures and engravings in bone or wood.
- Day 12 · January 21, 2027Arrival 06:30 · Departure 12:00
Verified shore experiences
- Discover the Village of Hapatoni · 2h00 · Published as included · Culture & Heritage · Hiking & Adventure · PONANT difficulty marker 1
Day 14
January 23, 2027Fakarava, Tuamotu Islands
Destination overview
Listed as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve , Fakarava’s coral ellipsis is a narrow stretch of land sitting on a crystal-clear sea. Travellers here are surprised by the immensity of the lagoon, whose colours evoke an infinite palette.The atoll, renowned for its pristine beaches and unspoiled nature, is also known for.
- Day 14 · January 23, 2027Arrival 07:15 · Departure 12:00
Verified shore experiences
- Fakarava Coconut and Culture Tour · 1h00 · Published as included · Hiking & Adventure · Culture & Heritage · PONANT difficulty marker 2
- Fakarava Snorkeling Escape · 1h30 · Watersport Activity · Swimming · PONANT difficulty marker 2
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 January 10-24 2027, Le Jacques Cartier sails 14 nights from Papeete, Tahiti Island (French Polynesia) to Papeete, Tahiti Island (French Polynesia). Polynesian Bliss : Marquesas and Tuamotu brings together Moorea Island, Makatea, Tuamotu Islands, Rangiroa, Tuamotu Islands, 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 17 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.
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