Tahiti Society & Tuamotu Islands - Variety Cruises

Cruise Itinerary

Date	Port	Arrive	Depart
8 Nov 2024	Papeete, Tahiti
9 Nov 2024	Moorea, French Polynesia
10 Nov 2024	Makatea, French Polynesia
11 Nov 2024	Rangiroa, French Polynesia
12 Nov 2024	Tikehau, Tahiti
13 Nov 2024	Huahine, French Polynesia
14 Nov 2024	Huahine, French Polynesia
15 Nov 2024	Bora Bora, French Polynesia
16 Nov 2024	Bora Bora, French Polynesia
17 Nov 2024	Tahaa, French Polynesia
18 Nov 2024	Raiatea, French Polynesia
19 Nov 2024	Papeete, Tahiti

11 Night Cruise sailing from Papeete roundtrip aboard Panorama II.

Sailing round-trip from Papeete port, Tahiti, uncover the world-famous Society islands of French Polynesia by small ship. Bora Bora, Taha'a, Moorea, Huahine, Raiatea - islands sculpted by sky-piercing, moss-green peaks and lined with vivid turquoise lagoons. Island hopping allows you to see every landscape, from geometric ridges strung with waterfalls on the high islands to flat, desert-like atolls where lagoons far outsize the landmass.

There are many sides to the Islands of Tahiti, yet they are all connected by Mana. Mana is a life force and spirit that surrounds us. You can see it. Touch it. Taste it. Feel it.

*Please note that due to visit by anchor adrift to the Tuamotu islands, such are dependent on
favorable weather conditions

Highlights of this cruise:

Papeete
Tahiti is the largest of the Polynesian islands with its population most concentrated in Papeete which is a major shipping crossroad located on Tahiti's northwest corner.

Shopping-lovers will enjoy Papeete's chic shops, busy municipal market, waterfront area and lively mix of French, Polynesian, and Chinese cultures. Its suburbs sprawl up the mountains overlooking the city for miles along the coast in both directions.

The interior of the island offers splendid and unforgettable opportunities for hiking or safari 4x4 excursions, with impressive waterfalls, archeological sites, grottos and more.

Huahine
Huahine is an island located among the Society Islands, in French Polynesia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. It is part of the Leeward Islands group and is situated 175 km's northwest of Tahiti. It is made up of two main islands surrounded by a coral reef with several motu. Huahine Nui (Big Huahine) lies to the north and Huahine Iti (Little Huahine) to the south. The two islands are separated by a few hundred yards of water and joined by a sandspit at low tide. A small bridge was built to connect Huahine Nui and Huahine Iti.

Huahine has deep water bays and lagoons, lush mountains and beautiful white sand beaches. The lagoon, bordered by white sand beaches, is rich with sea life, and Maeva Village is a wealth of archeological sites. The principal village of Fare has attractive shady almond and acacia trees. You can go horse riding to the beaches or into the mountains along established trails. There are also 4x4s, cars, bicycles and scooters to rent to venture around the island. Lagoon excursions, motor boat sailing, scuba diving, and deep-sea fishing are also enjoyed here.

Rangiroa
Rangiroa or Te Kokota, is the largest atoll in the Tuamotus, and one of the largest in the world. It is located in the Palliser group. The nearest atoll is Tikehau, located only 12 Km to the West. The atoll consists of about 250 islands, islets and sandbars comprising a total land area of about 170 km2. There are approximately 100 narrow passages, called hoa, in the fringing reef. The lagoon is approximately 1600 km2. It is so large that it has its own horizon. The chief town is Avatoru, located in the northwestern part of the atoll.

Rangiroa offers a number of attractions, the best known being its diving. It is regarded one of the world's greatest diving destinations, attracting both amateur and professional divers worldwide. Other attractions include lagoon excursions, Beaches, Avatoru and Tiputa villages, pearl farm tours, and a wide range of water based activities.

Moorea
Moorea is situated approximately 17 km's northwest of Tahiti, in the French Polynesian Society group of islands, located in the South Pacific Ocean. The scenery on Moorea is spectacular with its volcanic peaks best viewed from Cook's Bay and Opunohu Bay, or from the Belvedere Lookout point between the two bays. Its mountain slopes are covered with rain forest or pineapple plantations, and white sand beaches border crystal blue lagoons.

Attractions on the island include the Tiki village, the beautiful large garden and old colonial home at Kellum, Opunohu valley and island tours. There are a broad range of nautical activities on offer, including deep sea fishing, motor boat cruising, sailing, scuba diving, coral gazing and shell collecting using glass-bottom boats.

Imagine a place far from home that feels just like home, where the borders are delineated by the golden shores of the sea; and home is wherever the anchors drop. Imagine 164 feet of comfort, sleek beauty, and safety classified by the latest International “Safety of Life at Sea” (SOLAS) standards. Imagine your floating home on board the sleek, classic design Motor Sailer as she spreads her white sails through the seas under the name PANORAMA II, waving her Greek flag through the wind. Discover the world by sea at 10 knots per hour, in her un-rushed pace, one island or seashore at a time on board the ultimate 2 masted motor sailer. Panorama II loves to seduce her select 49 guests with her classic lines and wood paneled lounges redefining what yachting was meant to be. A spacious lounge with ample space, dining areas decorated with warm colors, rich library and a deck for sunbathing, shaded areas and outdoor bar and loungers are just some of the elements that define her essence. 360° views of unobstructed ocean are your eyes’ canvas painted with ocean blue and deep green mountains. Embrace freedom as the Panorama II sets her white sails seduced by the clear winds of the sea. Mingle with like-minded travelers in our public areas, enjoy a moment to yourself in our ample deck space, or retreat to one of our 25 ocean view cabin-sanctuaries all offering windows or portholes connecting you with mother nature’s wonders. Panorama II’s experienced crew of 18 is trained with hospitality at heart to pamper her guests and guarantee the ultimate home away from home experience. Serenity is a state of mind; onboard Variety.

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