Ponant Cruises luxury itinerary
Le Jacques Cartier October 17-31 2027 EX171027 Cruise & Offers
Papeete, Tahiti Island (French Polynesia) to Papeete, Tahiti Island (French Polynesia)
Review Secret Polynesia: Unexplored Tuamotu, the Gambier Islands and the Austral Islands, voyage EX171027, with its complete official schedule, accommodation guidance, and current offer assistance.
October 17, 2027 to October 31, 2027 · Voyage EX171027
Ports & shore experiences
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Days 1 & 15
October 17, 2027 & October 31, 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 · October 17, 2027Departure 18:00 · Embarkation: 16:00-17:00
- Day 15 · October 31, 2027Disembarkation: 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
October 18, 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 2 · October 18, 2027Arrival 14:30 · Departure 22:00
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
October 19, 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 · October 19, 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 4
October 20, 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 · October 20, 2027Arrival 06:30 · 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, 8 & 14
October 21, 2027, October 24, 2027 & October 30, 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 · October 21, 2027No port clock time published
- Day 8 · October 24, 2027No port clock time published
- Day 14 · October 30, 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
October 22, 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 6 · October 22, 2027Arrival 13:00 · Departure 23:59
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
October 23, 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 7 · October 23, 2027Arrival 07:00 · Departure 12:30
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 9 & 10
October 25, 2027 & October 26, 2027Rapa
Destination overview
Wild and unspoilt Rapa is one of the best kept secrets of the Austral Islands. From majestic mountains to trails winding through lush forests and crystal-clear lagoons, everything here invites contemplation and exploration. In this mysterious land, Polynesian culture vibrates intensely to the rhythm of songs, dances and local traditions.
- Day 9 · October 25, 2027Arrival 12:00
- Day 10 · October 26, 2027Departure 12:00
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 11
October 27, 2027Raivavae, Austral Islands
Destination overview
Situated 730 km to the south-east of Tahiti, Raivavae is part of the Austral Islands . This volcanic island surrounded by a vast emerald-coloured lagoon has fewer than 1,000 inhabitants for four villages and two roads ─ one running around the island and the other through it.
- Day 11 · October 27, 2027Arrival 13:00 · 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 12
October 28, 2027Tubuai, Austral Islands
Destination overview
Located in the Austral Islands in French Polynesia, 640 km south of Tahiti, Tubuai is a 45 km 2 volcanic island situated just south of the Tropic of Capricorn . Very well preserved, it is ringed by a 85 km 2 lagoon, one of the vastest in the Austral Islands .
- Day 12 · October 28, 2027Arrival 07:00 · Departure 18:00
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
October 29, 2027Rurutu, Austral Islands
Destination overview
Far from the traditional tourist circuits, you’ll discover the wildest and most surprising parts of French Polynesia. In the heart of the Austral archipelago, over 500 km south-west of Tahiti, your ship will make a port of call at Rurutu, an elevated coral island of absolutely unique beauty.
- Day 13 · October 29, 2027Arrival 06:30 · Departure 16:30
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 October 17-31 2027, Le Jacques Cartier sails 14 nights from Papeete, Tahiti Island (French Polynesia) to Papeete, Tahiti Island (French Polynesia). Secret Polynesia: Unexplored Tuamotu, the Gambier Islands and the Austral Islands brings together Fakarava, 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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