Easter Island to Tahiti: Tales of the Pacific
16 nights
National Geographic Resolution
16 Oct '26Cruise overview
Explore lost civilizations amid idyllic, seldom-seen isles while sailing from the remote and enigmatic Easter Island, one of the most isolated landfalls of Polynesia, to Tahiti through the “low islands” of the Tuamotu Archipelago and the historically significant Pitcairn Islands. See the legendary moai statues up close, walk the length of untouched tropical beaches, meet the descendants of HMS Bounty mutineers, and drift dive or snorkel through an atoll pass.
Itinerary
Papeete, Tahiti
Arrive in Papeete and visit the hospitality room this afternoon. In the early evening, embark the ship.
Papeete will be your gateway to the tropical paradise of French Polynesia, where islands fringed with gorgeous beaches and turquoise ocean await to soothe the soul. This spirited city is the capital of French Polynesia, and serves as a superb base for onward exploration of Tahiti – an island of breathtaking landscapes and oceanic vistas. Wonderful lagoons of crisp, clear water beg to be snorkelled, stunning black beaches and blowholes pay tribute to the island’s volcanic heritage, and lush green mountains beckon you inland on adventures, as you explore extraordinary Tahiti. Visit to relax inside picturesque stilted huts, which stand out over shimmering water, as you settle into the intoxicating rhythm of life, in this Polynesian paradise.
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Makatea Atoll, Tuamotu Islands
Tuamotu Archipelago
Tuamotu Archipelago
Tuamotu Archipelago
At sea
Mangareva Island
Pitcairn Island
Pitcairn Island
Pitcairn Island
At sea
At sea
At sea
Easter Island
Easter Island
Hangaroa, Easter Island
Santiago
Category 1 - Fore Deck
#404, 406, 408, 411, 413, 415 — Cabin with two large windows, two singles that can convert to a queen, writing desk and chair, two bedside tables, window sofa, coffee table, and a closet.
Amenities
- Queen or Twin Configuration
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
Ship features
A revolutionary polar expedition vessel offering luxury, stability and immersive exploration in the world’s most extreme environments.
- Carries just 126 guests for an intimate expedition experience
- Polar Class 5 ice-strengthened hull and X-Bow® design for smoother sailing
- Panoramic Observation Lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows
- Spacious all-outside cabins, most with balconies
- Expert expedition team of naturalists, historians and photographers
- Dedicated science hub and undersea exploration programme
- Multiple dining venues serving regionally inspired cuisine
- Two infinity-style hot tubs and a glass-walled sauna
- Wellness centre, yoga studio and gym
- Operates worldwide in Antarctica, Arctic and subpolar regions