This itinerary combines the über-romantic delights of the Society Islands with even more time to enjoy the coral-reef euphoria of the Tuamotu Archipelago. Featuring overnights at Bora Bora’s famed lagoon, Fakarava’s UNESCO-listed Marine Biosphere, and Papeete’s pier within walking distance to the city’s waterfront promenade. Add the allure of exploring Rangiroa’s “aquarium,” a beach day on our private island, Motu Mahana, off the coast of Taha’a, a visit to the Eden-like island of Huahine, and a call in sacred Raiatea, and ready yourself for an immersive and enriching exploration of paradise.

Somewhere deep in the South Pacific, towering mountains rise from a cobalt sea, their jagged cliffs plunging down to rugged shores, their flanks carpeted in deep green jungle. These are the Marquesas—Fatu Hiva, Hiva Oa, Tahuata, and Nuku Hiva—among the youngest islands in French Polynesia as well as the least visited. This two-week journey is balanced with visits to the renowned atolls of Fakarava and Rangiroa, and the pristine sands and gin-clear waters Bora Bora, Huahine, Motu Mahana near Taha’a, and Moorea in the fabled Society Islands. An overnight in Papeete concludes this extraordinary voyage.

Set your heart aglow and immerse your senses with jaw-dropping views painted in dreamlike colors, for here is an adventure you will never forget. Scenic, sacred, and sublime, the captivating splendor of the Society Islands has long been a muse for artists and authors—Matisse was greatly influenced by “the light and enchantments of the sky” on isles such as Moorea and Huahine, and Michener declared Bora Bora the most beautiful island in the world. This voyage is distinguished by a visit to the sacred isle of Raiatea, a day at our private island, Motu Mahana, off the coast of Taha’a, and an overnight in Papeete at the journey’s end.

Dotting a vast expanse of Pacific blue are the gem-like, frangipani-scented Cook Islands, a lovely, low-key archipelago where life falls in step with the rhythm of nature and no building is taller than a coconut tree. The Aitutaki lagoon is a snorkeler’s dream, boasting stunning coral reefs teeming with colorful marine life, and Rarotonga’s lush rainforests invite revealing inland safaris. Add to that enchanting charms of Huahine—a veritable Garden of Eden, a day at Motu Mahana—our own private island in Taha’a’s lagoon, and overnights in Bora Bora, Moorea, and Papeete, and you’ve found paradise.

Close your eyes and picture a landscape of dreams. A strand of tiny islets shimmering in the South Seas—emerald peaks, ringed by iridescent reefs and infused with the floral aromas of Eden itself. It’s no wonder that the enchantments of the Society Islands have become the stuff of legend, forever capturing the hearts of those fortunate enough to happen upon these shores. Paul Gauguin Cruises' signature 7-night itinerary features overnights in Bora Bora, Moorea, and Papeete, and calls upon the Garden Isle of Huahine as well as our private island, Motu Mahana, nestled off the shores of Taha’a.

Embarking on a journey through the Tuamotus and Society Islands unveils a paradise of pristine atolls and turquoise waters. In the low-lying Tuamotus, plunge into Fakarava’s UNESCO-listed Marina Biosphere Reserve and snorkel Rangiroa’s translucent lagoon laced with vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life. The Society Islands enchant with the catch-your-breath beauty of Huahine’s rainforested jungle and the sacred history of Raiatea. Central to this odyssey is a double overnight stay in Bora Bora as well as overnights in Moorea and Papeete, and a blissful day on our private island Motu Mahana, off the coast of Taha’a.