Le Jacques Cartier, 14 Night Secret Polynesia: Unexplored Tuamotu, the Gambier Islands and the Austral Islands ex Papeete, Tahiti Return
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Jacques Cartier
Destination South Pacific & New Zealand
Nights 14
Departure Date 18 Oct 2026
Description At the edges of the world, set off on an all-new adventure discovering Polynesia’s best-kept secrets. Far off the beaten path, the shores of Tuamotu, the wild Gambier Islands and the Austral archipelago will unveil their sovereign nature and insular culture, which is very much still alive. Atolls just above the water, turquoise lagoons, fine sandy beaches and cliffs sculpted by the ocean serve as a decor for the special ports of call and the activities designed hand-in-hand with the local communities. Sail from island to island, encountering their unique traditions and fascinating ecosystems.
Sailing Dates
  • 18 Oct 2026
Prices
Category Twin Per Person Triple Per Person Single Per Person
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 AU $20,560 AU $39,170
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 AU $21,550 AU $41,150
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 AU $22,730 AU $43,510
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 AU $31,410 AU $16,680 AU $60,870
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 AU $31,410 AU $16,680 AU $60,870
Privilege Suite Deck 5 AU $46,610 AU $24,280 AU $91,270
Privilege Suite Deck 6 AU $46,610 AU $24,280 AU $91,270
Owner's Suite Deck 5 AU $53,710 AU $27,830 AU $105,470
Itinerary

Cruise Itinerary

DayDateActivityArriveDepart
1 18/10 Papeete, Tahiti 6:00 PM
2 19/10 Anaa, French Polynesia 1:30 PM 6:00 PM
3 20/10 Fakarava, French Polynesia 7:30 AM 2:00 PM
4 21/10 Hikueru, French Polynesia 7:00 AM 1:30 PM
5 22/10 At sea    
6 23/10 Aukena (Gambier Islands) 1:00 PM
7 24/10 Rikitea (Gamiber Islands) 7:30 AM 12:30 PM
8 25/10 At sea    
9 26/10 Rapa, Austral Islands 12:00 PM
10 27/10 Rapa, Austral Islands 12:00 PM
11 28/10 Raivavae, Austral Islands 1:00 PM 7:00 PM
12 29/10 Tubuai Islands, French Polynesia 7:00 AM 6:00 PM
13 30/10 Rurutu, Austral Islands 7:00 AM 4:30 PM
14 31/10 At sea    
15 01/11 Papeete, Tahiti
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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