Tahitian Legends – Papeete to Papeete with Oceania Cruises
Oceania is a small-ship PREMIUM BOUTIQUE CRUISE LINE with destination-oriented itineraries, often travelling to smaller ports that megaships cannot reach. Noted throughout the industry for their gourmet cuisine, you will find a variety of onboard dining venues with no surcharges. The price includes your cruise, airfare from Ottawa (other cities are available), transfers, free wifi onboard and all taxes. PLUS you get to choose one of three options for free – EITHER- shore excursions; OR a shipboard credit; OR their House Select beverage package. Oceania’s focus on service ensures that you will be cared for and cared about while you cruise.
This cruise sails on Oceania Regatta (684 guests)
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Depart Ottawa on your flight(s) to Papeete.
Flights are booked by Oceania – schedule available approximately 75 days prior to sailing. (D)
Day 2
Papeete (Tahiti), French Polynesia
(Boarding time 1pm, depart 5 am Tuesday)
In Papeete, you will be met at the arrivals gate by your Oceania representative and transferred to the ship. There will be no Travac representative escorting you, but Oceania will ensure that your transfer and boarding goes smoothly.
The island of Tahiti’s urban center has much to offer visitors. Take a stroll through the new Jardins Paofai, watch the surfers on their longboards, marvel at Faarumai Waterfalls, The Blowhole, Fern Grottos. (D)
Day 3
Moorea, French Polynesia
(8 am – 4 pm)
Breathtakingly beautiful, stunning landscapes await, from the verdant mountains to the azure seas and white sand beaches. Take a canoe ride through the lagoon; snorkel, scuba or helmet-dive the reefs, or hike up to the Afareaitu Waterfalls. (B, L, D)
Day 4
Fakarava, French Polynesia
(8am – 6pm)
Pure, pristine and dreamlike, the ecosystem of this gorgeous island is home to extremely rare birds, plants and crustaceans. Quaint villages, old coral churches and welcoming people are intertwined with a spectacular lagoon creating a paradise like none other in the world. (B, L, D)
Day 5
Cruising the South Pacific
(B, L, D)
Day 6
Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia
(8am – 6pm)
Visit the entrancing Vaipo Waterfalls and Cascade Tevaipo, which is one of the world’s tallest falls at over 1,100 feet. Wander the black sand beaches, marvel at the giant tiki at Piki Vehini, or get adventurous on an all-terrain vehicle excursion around the craggy island.. (B, L, D)
Day 7
Cruising the South Pacific.
(B, L, D)
Day 8
Rangiroa, French Polynesia
(8am – 5pm)
Stunning, beautiful, this South Pacific atoll is a “natural aquarium,” its lagoon filled with colorful undersea life. Visit the pearl farms, dive with manta rays, explore the atoll’s unique winery or just choose a calming respite on a pink sand beach. (B, L, D)
Day 9
Bora Bora, French Polynesia
(arrive 1 pm)
The dramatic Mount Otemanu stands watch over the sparkling turquoise waters and sugary sands of Bora Bora, known as the most romantic island in the world. Snorkel, swim with the manta rays or enjoy an outrigger canoe ride through the lagoon and its lovely coral islands. (B, L, D)
Day 10
Bora Bora, French Polynesia
(depart 7pm)
(B, L, D)
Day 11
Raiatea, French Polynesia
(8am – 6pm)
You’ll notice the rich scent of vanilla the moment you step off the ship onto this stunning island, with its vanilla plantations scattered throughout. Visit one or two, visit a pearl farm, snorkel the clear waters of the surrounding reef, or take a kayak trip along the Faaroa River. (B, L, D)
Day 12
Papeete (Tahiti), French Polynesia
After breakfast, Oceania will transfer you from the ship to the airport for your flights home. (B)