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Select one of the below 5 best Makatea trips for 2026 and 2027. Your local English-speaking guide will lead your small group or personalized private tour on an extraordinary adventure exploring . Our Makatea trips for 2026 feature Snorkeling, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Archaeological Site Visits, and Fishing, and start from $1,933 for trips of 5 to 14 days. Contact Adventure Life's Makatea trip planning experts to start planning your next seamless trip.
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The clear turquoise waters of Mataiva Lagoon reveal marine life visible from above.
from $2,026
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Tuamotu Islands

Tahiti to Tahiti - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Aranoa
  • Visit sacred caves, mining history
  • Experience Mataiva lagoon & beaches
  • See Anaa's royal heritage
  • Snorkel, and savor Maa Tahiti
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Papeete / Tahiti
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Sail from Tahiti to the Tuamotu Islands aboard the Aranoa. Visit Makatea’s caves, snorkel in Tautira, explore Mataiva’s lagoon, fish in Anaa, and experience local Polynesian culture.
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View at Otemanu mountain and luxury bungalow at Bora Bora island, Tahiti, French Polynesia
from $24,187
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Pearls of the Pacific: The Society and Tuamotu Islands

Papeete Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • Explore Raiatea Marae Taputapuātea
  • Snorkel in Bora Bora
  • Meet Anaa local community
  • Discover Makatea limestone caves
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Papeete / Papeete
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Snorkeling, Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Biking, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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Embark on an 11-day cruise through French Polynesia aboard National Geographic Resolution. Travel from Papeete, Tahiti across Bora Bora, Taha’a, Raiatea, Makatea, Rangiroa, Fakarava, and the Tuamotu Archipelago. Discover unique atolls, volcanic peaks, and vibrant marine ecosystems.
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Lagoon of Bora Bora, French Polynesia
from $4,175
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Discover The Marquesas

Roundtrip Tahiti - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Aranui 5
  • Take a stroll in the villages
  • Enjoy Tuamotu atoll waters
  • Snorkel the lagoons of Rangiroa
  • Guided tours of islands and crafts
  • Taste Marquesan cuisine onboard
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Tahiti / Tahiti
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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.
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A tropical beach with clear blue water, coral reefs, and tall coconut palms in Fakarava Atoll
from $4,806
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Arts Festival - Discover the Marquesas

Tahiti to Tahiti - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Aranui 5
  • Enjoy a Tahiti-based cruise
  • Discover Nuku Hiva
  • Experience Bora Bora
  • Attend Marquesas Arts Festival
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Papeete / Papeete
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Scuba Diving, Festival Visits, Local Market Visits
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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.
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The clear turquoise waters of Mataiva Lagoon reveal marine life visible from above.
from $1,934
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Tuamotu Islands

Tahiti to Tahiti - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Aranui 5
  • Visit sacred caves, mining history
  • Experience Mataiva lagoon & beaches
  • See Anaa's royal heritage
  • Snorkel, and savor Maa Tahiti
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Papeete / Tahiti
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Fishing
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Set sail from Papeete on Aranui 5 for a 5-day cruise through the Tuamotu Islands. Discover Makatea, Mataiva, Anaa, and Tautira, exploring sacred caves, lagoons, beaches, and local villages while experiencing Polynesian culture.
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