Adventures in Paradise

Papeete to Lautoka

Warm welcomes, abundant marine life, swaying palms and soft, sandy beaches define this quintessentially South Pacific adventure. You’ll visit Bora Bora, and snorkel from a private island. Go on a birding expedition with a naturalist. Visit traditional Polynesian villages on Rarotonga and Fiji. Swim in the caves of Vava’u and watch a fire-walking demonstration in Fiji. Featuring Special Guest Lecturer Aldona Jonaitis.

Itinerary:

Day 1 - Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia
Arrive in Papeete and check into your included hotel.

Day 2 - Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia
Morning at leisure. Prior to embarkation, enjoy a highlight tour of Papeete en route to the ship.

Day 3 - Bora Bora
Snorkelers will be entranced by an underwater safari. You’ll also have an opportunity to do some shopping in Vaitape. (Zodiac landing or touring)

Day 4 - Maupiti
In the three hours it takes to walk around the island of Maupiti, you’ll see endemic bird species, beaches, and ancient marae sites. (Zodiac landing or touring)

Day 5 - At Sea

Day 6 - Atiu, Cook Islands
Conch shell trumpets announce your arrival at this secluded and beautiful island. Birders may choose to seek out the rare Kakeroris (Rarotongan flycatcher). (Zodiac landing or touring)

Day 7 - Aitutaki
Take a motu cruise with local guides and learn about Aitutaki’s living coral gardens or explore its history with a circle island tour. (Zodiac landing or touring)

Day 8 - Rarotonga
On this lushly vegetated island, we venture forth to visit the Museum of the Cook Islands, and several small communities.

Day 9 - Palmerston
Your local guides will escort you through the small village and show you where the best snorkeling sites are found. (Zodiac landing or touring)

Day 10 - At Sea

Day 11 - Niue Island
Tour Alofi village and explore Niue’s netherworld of caves. Snorkelers will be amazed by the abundance of fish. (Zodiac landing or touring)

Day 12 - Cross International Dateline
In the blink of an eye, we lose a calendar day today.

Day 13 - Vava'u, Tonga
Visit a village or take a locally guided snorkeling excursion and explore underwater caves. (Zodiac landing or touring)

Day 14 - Fulaga, Lau Group, Fiji
Encounter a traditional village. Fulaga is famous for its fine woodcarvers and large outrigger canoes. (Zodiac landing or touring)

Day 15 - Matuku, Laus
Matuku is noted for its lush rainforests and traditional life. We’ll visit a small village and enjoy the local hospitality. (Zodiac landing or touring)

Day 16 - Beqa Island / Suva
Watch in disbelief as Sawau tribesmen walk over hot stones reaching 1200 degrees Fahrenheit at a fire-walking ceremony. (Zodiac landing or touring)

Day 17 - Lautoka
Disembark or continue your journey with the next voyage on December 3, 2010.

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