Explore Tahuata on Cultural Cruises

Join the Aranui 5 for a 14-day Tahiti cruise to the Marquesas Arts Festival. Explore Fakarava, Nuku Hiva, Hiva Oa, Ua Pou, and Bora Bora while enjoying Polynesian culture, traditional crafts, snorkeling, and island history.

Aboard the Aranui 5 for a 12-day South Pacific cruise where you are surrounded by intriguing Polynesian culture. Visit the Tuamotu Islands, swim at the local black sand beaches, and savor the delicious aroma of frangipani on the island of Vaitahu. Other stops include the enchanting Marquesas and idyllic Bora Bora.

Discover the remote beauty of French Polynesia on a 12-day roundtrip cruise from Tahiti aboard the Aranui 5. Departing from Papeete, this cruise visits the UNESCO-listed Fakarava Atoll, the rich cultural heartlands of the Marquesas—including Ua Huka, Nuku Hiva, Ua Pou, Fatu Hiva, Tahuata, and Hiva Oa—plus the rugged island of Makatea and Bora Bora.

Set sail on a 15-day voyage with the M/S Paul Gauguin, starting in Tahiti. Immerse yourself in Tahitian traditions, explore Fakarava and Fatu Hiva, and experience the allure of Hiva Oa and Tahuata. From Rangiroa to Bora Bora and Moorea, each destination promises unique adventures.

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.

Set sail on a 13-day French Polynesia cruise aboard Aranui 5, departing from Tahiti’s capital, Papeete, to the Tuamotus, Marquesas, Rangiroa, and Bora Bora. Discover Fakarava’s UNESCO atoll, explore archaeological sites, snorkel lagoons, and visit remote villages on this cultural South Pacific adventure.

Sail on a 15-day luxury cruise with the M/S Paul Gauguin, starting in Tahiti. Explore Tahitian culture and breathtaking destinations from Fakarava to Bora Bora, with unique adventures at every stop.

Sail through French Polynesia on a 15-day M/S Paul Gauguin cruise, visiting Tahiti, Bora Bora, the Tuamotus, and the Marquesas. Explore Papeete’s markets, Rangiroa’s marine life, Hiva Oa’s archaeological sites, and Tahuata’s tikis while enjoying cultural experiences, gourmet dining, and stunning island landscapes.

The M/S Paul Gauguin hosts this two-week journey through the Marquesas, Tuamotus, and the Society Islands, offering plenty of time to explore at your own pace, from the pristine beaches and exceptional diving of the Tuamotu Archipelago to the Marquesas Islands of Fatu Hiva, Hiva Oa, Tahuata, and Nuku Hiva. Enjoy snorkeling, kayaking, and paddleboarding.