14 nights · 4. October - 18. October 2026 · Papeete → Papeete
Fourteen nights from Papeete combine the Society Islands with a deep foray to the Marquesas. After the familiar calls at Bora Bora, Taha'a and Raiatea, Silver Whisper sails via Fakarava atoll in the Tuamotus towards the rugged Marquesas. Fatu Hiva, with its Bay of Virgins, ranks among the most dramatic ports in Polynesia, Nuku Hiva impresses with the Taipivai valley and deep calderas, and Tahuata reveals quiet beaches and a tradition of wood carving. On the return, Rangiroa, one of the world's largest atolls, beckons before Huahine and Moorea close the loop to Papeete.
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The capital of Tahiti on the north-west coast of the main island of French Polynesia is the gateway to the South Seas. It combines a colourful market scene at the Marché de Pape'ete with pearl jewellery boutiques, creole cafés and the harbourside roulottes food stalls. Papeete is the start and end point of almost every Polynesia cruise.
An extinct volcanic cone in the middle of a turquoise lagoon, ringed by a white coral reef - Bora-Bora is globally regarded as the epitome of paradise. The unique underwater world and the stillness of the sheltered lagoon make every visit unforgettable.
Motu Taha'a is a small islet off the coast of Taha'a in French Polynesia, known for its turquoise lagoons and white sand beaches. A popular anchorage with views towards nearby Bora Bora.
Raiatea was once the religious centre of Polynesia. The Marae Taputapuatea, a 700-year-old temple complex by the water, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2017 and is the most significant archaeological site in the South Seas.
Fakarava is the second largest atoll of the Tuamotu Islands in French Polynesia and is protected as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Its southern pass at Tetamanu is world-famous for diving amid large shoals of sharks.
As the southernmost of the inhabited Marquesas in French Polynesia, Fatu Hiva has best preserved its ancient traditions. The Bay of Virgins with its sheer volcanic spires is its most famous sight, once an inspiration for Thor Heyerdahl and still among the most beautiful anchorages in the South Pacific.
Nuku Hiva is the largest island in the Marquesas, in the north of French Polynesia. Herman Melville was stranded here in 1842 and gathered material for his novel "Typee". Sharp volcanic peaks, traditional tiki sculptures and the Tahuata cultural festival make the Marquesas unique.
The smallest inhabited island of the Marquesas in French Polynesia is known for its bone and wood carving traditions and its well-preserved tikis. Alvaro de Mendaña landed here in 1595, making it the first part of Polynesia visited by Europeans.
Rangiroa is one of the largest atolls in the world and belongs to the Tuamotu Archipelago in French Polynesia. Its crystal-clear lagoon and the famous Tiputa and Avatoru passes are among the finest dive sites in the South Pacific.
In French Polynesia's Society Islands lies Huahine as one of the most authentic of the group, an insider tip between Bora Bora and Tahiti. Vanilla plantations, the Maeva archaeological sites with their marae temple platforms and traditional village life shape this quiet, green twin island with a turquoise lagoon.
Just 17 kilometres off Tahiti lies Moorea - jagged volcanic peaks, turquoise lagoons and white coral reefs sit closer together here than anywhere else in the South Seas. Cook's Bay (Baie de Cook) and Opunohu Bay are among the finest natural settings in Polynesia.
The capital of Tahiti on the north-west coast of the main island of French Polynesia is the gateway to the South Seas. It combines a colourful market scene at the Marché de Pape'ete with pearl jewellery boutiques, creole cafés and the harbourside roulottes food stalls. Papeete is the start and end point of almost every Polynesia cruise.
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