Oceania Beach Trips

Set sail on a 15-day M/S Paul Gauguin cruise through the Marquesas, Tuamotus, and Society Islands, visiting Tahiti, Bora Bora, Hiva Oa, and Fakarava. Explore lush landscapes, enjoy cultural experiences, snorkel vibrant lagoons, and relax on private islets.

Discover the South Pacific's most storied, beautiful, and culturally vibrant islands, towns, and cities during this 16-day cruise on the luxury ship, M/S Paul Gauguin. Soak in the sun on the white-sand beaches of the Society Islands and immerse yourself in the cultures of Fiji and Tonga.

Explore French Polynesia on a 15-day cruise aboard Le Jacques Cartier, sailing from Papeete through Moorea, the Tuamotu Islands, and the Marquesas Islands before returning to Tahiti. Visit archaeological sites, admire ancient tiki statues, discover traditional villages, snorkel in Rangiroa, and explore UNESCO-listed Fakarava.

Embark on a 13-day South Pacific cruise aboard M/S Paul Gauguin from Lautoka to Tahiti. Explore four island groups, visiting Fiji’s coastal ports, Tonga’s Vava'u Islands, and Aitutaki in the Cook Islands before discovering Bora Bora, Taha'a, and Moorea. Experience vibrant coral reefs, Polynesian traditions, and diverse island landscapes.

Sail an 11-day French Polynesia cruise from Tahiti aboard Paul Gauguin, with Smithsonian Journeys experts leading talks on board. Snorkel the Tuamotu atolls of Fakarava and Rangiroa, spend two days each on Bora Bora and Moorea, and visit Huahine and Motu Mahana, a private islet, on this small ship cruise through the Society Islands.

Embark on a 12-day Society Islands and Tuamotu Islands cruise aboard M/S Paul Gauguin. Snorkel or dive in Fakarava’s UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and Rangiroa’s lagoon, explore Huahine and Raiatea, visit Taha’a’s private Motu Mahana, and enjoy in Bora Bora and Moorea. Discover French Polynesia’s coral reefs, volcanic islands, and Polynesian culture.

Embark on an 11-day French Polynesia cruise aboard the Paul Gauguin. Explore the coral atolls of Fakarava and Rangiroa for snorkeling and diving, then discover the volcanic Society Islands of Huahine, Bora Bora, Taha'a, and Moorea. Enjoy vibrant reefs, tropical beaches, and a relaxed South Pacific voyage.

Explore French Polynesia on an 8-day cruise aboard M/S Paul Gauguin. Visit Tahiti, Huahine, Raiatea, Taha'a, Bora Bora, and Moorea. Snorkel lagoons, swim in clear waters, kayak, hike scenic trails, and relax on white-sand beaches. Discover UNESCO heritage sites, browse Papeete Market, watch dolphins in Moorea, and enjoy Polynesian culture.

Embark on a 13-day cruise through Western Australia's remote coastline aboard Coral Geographer. Snorkel coral reefs, swim with sea lions, and explore historic shipwrecks and cultural sites. Go ashore on remote beaches and enjoy close-up views of rare wildlife.

Set sail on an 8-day cruise through French Polynesia aboard the Silver Whisper. Explore Moorea’s twin bays and volcanic peaks. Discover sacred marae and lush landscapes on Raiatea. Visit the iconic Bora Bora, where turquoise lagoons and white sand beaches define paradise. Enjoy panoramic vistas, ancient cultural sites, and vibrant marine life.

Explore the Austral Islands and French Polynesia aboard Aranoa on a 13-day cruise from Papeete to Rurutu, Rimatara, Tubuai, Rapa and Raivavae. Continue to Raiatea, Bora Bora and Moorea before returning to Papeete, with opportunities to discover local traditions, crafts, lagoons and natural landscapes.

Join a 13-day voyage aboard the Aranoa to the Marquesas Islands for the Festival des Arts des Marquises. Explore Fakarava’s coral atoll, Hiva Oa’s rich culture, and Bora Bora’s turquoise lagoon while uncovering the heart of Polynesian tradition across Tahiti, Nuku Hiva, and Raiatea.