French Polynesia's Tuamotus – Hidden Atolls and Coral Seas
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions · National Geographic Orion · 6 days
Day 1: Arrive in Papeete, the vibrant capital of French Polynesia. Transfer from the airport to the meetup hotel for breakfast before embarking the ship. Day 2: An uplifted coral atoll, the island of Makatea is among the Pacific's most unusual and geologically fascinating landforms. Raised dramatically from the sea by tectonic forces, Makatea stands in striking contrast to the region's low-lying atolls, with towering limestone cliffs and rugged elevated terrain. So distinctive is this rare formation that the island's name has become the term used for uplifted coral atolls around the world. Spend the day with your naturalists and local guides in search of endemic fruit doves and a myriad of…
The sailing, in facts
| Operator | National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions |
|---|---|
| Ship | National Geographic Orion |
| Length | 6 days |
| Region | Hawaii & Tahiti |
| Departures | 9 listed · 2028-04-29 to 2028-09-16 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Papeete, French Polynesia |
| Day 2 | Makatea, French Polynesia |
| Day 3 | Rangiroa, French Polynesia |
| Day 4 | Fakarava, French Polynesia |
| Day 5 | Captain's Choice |
| Day 6 | Day-at-Sea |
| Days 6–7 | Moorea, French Polynesia |
| Day 7 | Papeete, French Polynesia |
Every departure
| Departs | Returns | Days | Ship | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2028-04-29 | 2028-05-05 | 6 | National Geographic Orion | Yes |
| 2028-05-13 | 2028-05-19 | 6 | National Geographic Orion | Yes |
| 2028-05-27 | 2028-06-02 | 6 | National Geographic Orion | Yes |
| 2028-06-24 | 2028-06-30 | 6 | National Geographic Orion | Yes |
| 2028-07-08 | 2028-07-14 | 6 | National Geographic Orion | Yes |
| 2028-07-22 | 2028-07-28 | 6 | National Geographic Orion | Yes |
| 2028-08-19 | 2028-08-25 | 6 | National Geographic Orion | Yes |
| 2028-09-02 | 2028-09-08 | 6 | National Geographic Orion | Yes |
| 2028-09-16 | 2028-09-22 | 6 | National Geographic Orion | Yes |
Current offers
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