Le Jacques Cartier
Le Jacques Cartier sets sail under the French flag. Named after famous French explorers, these sleek five-star luxury vessels will have the finest equipment for safety and stability.
Secret Polynesia: Unexplored Tuamotu, the Gambier Islands and the Austral Islands
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Le Jacques Cartier
Departure: Sunday, October 18, 2026
Nights: 14 nights
Departs: Papeete
Returns: Papeete
Prices are Avg twin share per person in AUD, include all taxes and are subject to change.
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14
Nights
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Sea Days
5
Ports
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Itinerary
Secret Polynesia: Unexplored Tuamotu, the Gambier Islands and the Austral Islands
Ports of call
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Day Date Port of Call Arrival Departure 1 Sunday, October 18, 2026 Papeete, French Polynesia Embark 6:00 PM 
The city of Papeete (Tahitian Pape'ete; pop. 27,000) is the capital of Tahiti, the largest of the French Polynesian Islands. With its pleasant warm tropical climate, city-lovers will enjoy Papeete's chic shops, specialist stores and boutiques, together with the lively mix of French, Polynesian, and Chinese cultures. Read more about Papeete, French Polynesia
2 Monday, October 19, 2026 Fakarava, Tuamotu Islands 3 Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Anaa, Tuamotu Islands 4 Wednesday, October 21, 2026 Hikueru 5 Thursday, October 22, 2026 At Sea 6 Friday, October 23, 2026 Aukena (Gambier Islands), French Polynesia 1:00 PM 11:59 PM Aukena is the smallest of the four large Gambier Islands in French Polynesia in the South Pacific. The Gambier Islands are the remnants of a volcanic caldera now surrounded by a fringing reef. Aukena is only 3km long and less than 800m wide, with highest points (to 178m and 128m) at each end of the island. Read more about Aukena (Gambier Islands), French Polynesia
7 Saturday, October 24, 2026 Mangareva, French Polynesia 7:00 AM 12:30 PM Over a thousand kilometres SE of Tahiti are the Gambier Islands, also a part of French Polynesia. Mangareva, the largest island of the archipelago, is home to most of the population and the centre of the region's pearl industry. Mangareva and a few small islands are contained within a lagoon 24 km across, bounded by a reef. Read more about Mangareva, French Polynesia
8 Sunday, October 25, 2026 At Sea 9 Monday, October 26, 2026 Rapa 10 Tuesday, October 27, 2026 Rapa 11 Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Raivavae, French Polynesia 1:00 PM 7:00 PM 12 Thursday, October 29, 2026 Tubuai, Austral Islands 13 Friday, October 30, 2026 Rurutu, French Polynesia 6:30 AM 4:30 PM
Rurutu is an island in the Austral archipelago of French Polynesia, in the centre of the Pacific hemisphere. The population of two thousand subsists on fishing, some agriculture, as well as the growing tourism industry. Steep sea cliffs of ancient coral are riddled with numerous caves, so not surprisingly Rurutu is unique among islands in French Polynesia in that its historic inhabitants were cave-dwellers. Read more about Rurutu, French Polynesia
14 Saturday, October 31, 2026 At Sea 15 Sunday, November 1, 2026 Papeete, French Polynesia 12:00 AM Disembark
The city of Papeete (Tahitian Pape'ete; pop. 27,000) is the capital of Tahiti, the largest of the French Polynesian Islands. With its pleasant warm tropical climate, city-lovers will enjoy Papeete's chic shops, specialist stores and boutiques, together with the lively mix of French, Polynesian, and Chinese cultures. Read more about Papeete, French Polynesia
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Ship
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Cabins
Le Jacques Cartier Cabins
Privilege Suite
Privilege Suite
Cabin Types
SA, PV6, PV5
Area: 45 msup2;, Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin, 30m2 private balcony. Cabin Features: Individually-controlled air-conditioning, King-size bed, or twin beds, Shower amp; Bathtub + Jacuzzi on terrace, Minibar, Flat screen, satellite TV, Desk with stationery, iPod(TM) players, Video on demand, safe, Hairdryer, Bathrobes, Satellite direct line, telephone, 110/220 volts outlet, French bath products, 24hr room service, Internet access wifi, Butler service, 1 private transfer (round trip): Airport - Hotel - Port.
Deluxe Suite
Deluxe Suite
Cabin Types
PS6, PS5, GD6, GD5, DS6, DS5, DS4, DS3
Area: 38 msup2;, Capacity: up to 4 passengers per cabin. Cabin features: Private balcony, Individually-controlled air-conditioning, King-size bed or twin beds, 1 tall sofa, Shower, Minibar, Flat screen, Satellite TV, Desk with stationeryiPod(TM) players, Video on demand, Safe, Hairdryer, Bathrobes, Satellite direct line telephone, 110/220 volts outlet, French bath products, 24hr room service, Internet access wifi.
Balcony
Balcony
Cabin Types
PR6, PR5, PR4, DEL
Area: 19 msup2;. Capacity: 2 passengers per cabin. Cabin features: Private balcony, Individually-controlled air-conditioning, King-size bed or twin beds, Shower, Minibar, Flat screen, Satellite TV, Desk with stationery, Ipod(TM) players, Video on demand, Safe, Hairdryer, Bathrobes, Satellite direct line telephone, 110/220 volts outlet, French bath products, 24hr room service, Internet access wifi.
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Secret Polynesia: Unexplored Tuamotu, the Gambier Islands and the Austral Islands
Cruiseline: Ponant Cruises Ship: Le Jacques Cartier Departure: Sunday, October 18, 2026 Nights: 14 nights Departs: Papeete Returns: Papeete
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