4-night Polynesian Discovery – Exploring Tahiti, Bora Bora, and the Tuamotus Cruise

February 3, 2025

Lindblad Expeditions: National Geographic Orion

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Cruise Inclusions

4-nights accommodations
All meals aboard ship
And more

Available Add-Ons

Optional roundtrip airfare.
Optional pre or post cruise nights.

Destination Guide
Suggested Shore Excursions

Destination	Arrival	Departure
Air Travel Air Travel 02/04/2025 Depart the US on an overnight flight to Tahiti. Arrive in the early morning on Day 2 and take a short charter flight to Bora Bora where you'll embark National Geographic Orion. While in port, take some time to freshen up and settle into your cabin. This afternoon, choose to go ashore and explore Bora Bora's main town or join a snorkeling trip in the island's crystal-clear lagoon. (Day 2: B,L,D),	02/04/2025	02/04/2025
Papeete Papeete 02/04/2025 Depart the US on an overnight flight to Tahiti. Arrive in the early morning on Day 2 and take a short charter flight to Bora Bora where you'll embark National Geographic Orion. While in port, take some time to freshen up and settle into your cabin. This afternoon, choose to go ashore and explore Bora Bora's main town or join a snorkeling trip in the island's crystal-clear lagoon. (Day 2: B,L,D),	02/04/2025	02/04/2025
Cruise Starts (Embarkation) Cruise Starts (Embarkation) 02/04/2025 Depart the US on an overnight flight to Tahiti. Arrive in the early morning on Day 2 and take a short charter flight to Bora Bora where you'll embark National Geographic Orion. While in port, take some time to freshen up and settle into your cabin. This afternoon, choose to go ashore and explore Bora Bora's main town or join a snorkeling trip in the island's crystal-clear lagoon. (Day 2: B,L,D),	02/04/2025	02/04/2025
Bora Bora Bora Bora 02/04/2025 Depart the US on an overnight flight to Tahiti. Arrive in the early morning on Day 2 and take a short charter flight to Bora Bora where you'll embark National Geographic Orion. While in port, take some time to freshen up and settle into your cabin. This afternoon, choose to go ashore and explore Bora Bora's main town or join a snorkeling trip in the island's crystal-clear lagoon. (Day 2: B,L,D),	02/04/2025	02/04/2025
Raiatea Raiatea 02/05/2025 Encircled by a single fringing reef, and sharing a common lagoon, Ra'iatea and Taha'a are islands well worth exploring. One of the most important cultural sites in the Polynesian world, Marae Taputapuatea was a center for Polynesian seafarers and the location from which they set out for Rapa Nui (Easter Island), Hawai'i, and New Zealand. Our afternoon is spent at Taha'a where we'll visit a family-run vanilla plantation and spend time snorkeling in the crystalline lagoons, where we'll encounter black-tipped reef sharks. (B,L,D),	02/05/2025	02/05/2025
Taha'a Taha'a 02/05/2025 Encircled by a single fringing reef, and sharing a common lagoon, Ra'iatea and Taha'a are islands well worth exploring. One of the most important cultural sites in the Polynesian world, Marae Taputapuatea was a center for Polynesian seafarers and the location from which they set out for Rapa Nui (Easter Island), Hawai'i, and New Zealand. Our afternoon is spent at Taha'a where we'll visit a family-run vanilla plantation and spend time snorkeling in the crystalline lagoons, where we'll encounter black-tipped reef sharks. (B,L,D),	02/05/2025	02/05/2025
Makatea Makatea 02/06/2025 An uplifted coral atoll, the island of Makatea is one of the most unique landforms in the Pacific. It is a raised coral atoll that is tilted due to plate tectonics and appears much different than the other islands in the region, containing spectacular vertical cliffs. This specific island of Makatea gives its name to all other uplifted coral atolls worldwide. Spend the day exploring the island's limestone caves and grottos with your expedition team and local guides, or search for endemic fruit doves and myriad seabirds. (B,L,D),	02/06/2025	02/06/2025
Rangiroa Rangiroa 02/07/2025 The atoll of Rangiroa is a ring of slender islands known for some of the best diving and snorkeling in French Polynesia. The turquoise lagoon at its center is the second-largest in the world. Kayak, snorkel, and scuba dive in the rich waters here, home to large schools of pelagic fish, manta rays, dolphins, and sea turtles. (B,L,D),	02/07/2025	02/07/2025
Papeete	02/08/2025	02/08/2025

Lindblad Expeditions: National Geographic Orion

Designed and purpose built in Germany in 2003 specifically for expedition travel, National Geographic Orion was created from the outset to explore the far corners of the Earth in complete self-sufficiency. Engineered for maximum comfort and safety, Orion is equipped with the latest technology including large retractable stabilizers, sonar, radar, and an ice-strengthened hull. A shallow draft plus bow and stern thrusters provide the convenience of being able to maneuver close to shore. 14 Zodiacs ensure quick disembarkation and offer the ideal transport for up-close exploration. Best of all, Orion is equipped with a glass-bottom Zodiac that enables remarkably clear, gratifying observations of the undersea for those who prefer to stay dry.

Ship Highlights

All accommodations are outside, and most cabins feature oversized picture windows that connects with the passing views
The spacious lounge is the heart of expedition community, and is suited for spirited cocktail hours
Relax in the comfort of Orion’s main or observation lounges
Public Spaces such as Library, Bar and Theatre affords stunning 270º views

Ship Statistics

Maiden Voyage: 2003
Registry: Germany

Passenger Capacity: 102

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Internet Access
Internet access is available at an additional charge, and there are several ways to get online. A laptop is available in the library with internet connection. Internet access is also available in your cabin via an Ethernet cable using your own laptop. If your laptop is wireless enabled, you may use it anywhere in the observation lounge or the main lounge. A satellite phone is available for phone calls at additional charge, and an Iridium satellite phone is also available for emergency use.

Suite

Suite with Window (3S) Call for pricing

Category: 3S

Cat 3S Suite with Window #512. This solo suite features two beds and two large windows, plus two armchairs and small table, reading lamps, a flat screen TV, and climate controls. The marble bathroom is generously sized and includes a spacious shower stall with a glass door.

Suite with French Balcony (05) Call for pricing

Category: 05

Cat 5 Suite with French Balcony #501, 503-506, 508. These spacious suites feature open living areas and sliding glass doors opening to a shared French balcony. Beds are configurable (call for details.) A sitting area with arm chairs and a sofa, a writing/laptop desk, well-placed reading lamps, a flat screen TV, and climate controls complete the decor. Marble bathrooms are generously sized and include a spacious shower stall with a glass door.

Deluxe Suite (04) Call for pricing

Category: 04

Cat 4 Deluxe Suite with Window #511, 515. These two suites feature separate sleeping and sitting areas, with a chair and armchair and a two-cushion sofa facing an expansive window. Beds are configurable (call for details). Ample storage, reading lamps, a flat screen TV, and climate controls complete the amenities. Marble bathrooms are generously sized and include a spacious shower stall with a glass door.

Suite with Window (03) Call for pricing

Category: 03

Cat 3 Suite with Window #401-412, 414-419. These suites feature a sitting area with a large window, a sofa–except slightly smaller #401 & #402–an armchair or two, writing/laptop desk, reading lamps, flat screen TV, & climate controls. Beds are configurable (call for details). Marble bathrooms include a spacious shower stall with a glass door. The main lounge is the social heart of the ship, on this deck, along with the outdoor café where breakfast & lunch are served.

Oceanview

Oceanview Stateroom (1S) Call for pricing

Category: 1S

Cat 1S #301, 322, 323. These solo cabins feature a window or two portholes, a queen-size bed, except for #301 which has a double bed, writing desk and chair, climate controls, reading lamps, and a TV. Marble bathrooms are generously sized and include a roomy shower stall with a glass door. Dinner is served in the dining room, located on this deck.

Oceanview Stateroom (02) Call for pricing

Category: 02

Cat 2 #302-312, 314, 315, 317. Cabins feature a luminous oval window and configurable beds: two single beds, two beds converted to a queen-size bed, or a queen size bed. An armchair, reading lamps, a flat screen TV, and climate controls complete the amenities. Marble bathrooms are generously sized, and include a spacious shower stall with a glass door. Dinner is served in the dining room, located on this deck.

Oceanview Stateroom (01) Call for pricing

Category: 01

Cat 1 #316, 318-321. Cabins feature a luminous oval window and configurable beds: two single beds, two beds converted to a queen-size bed, or a queen size bed. An armchair, reading lamps, a flat screen TV, and climate controls complete the amenities. Marble bathrooms are generously sized and include a spacious shower stall with a glass door. Dinner is served in the dining room, located on this deck.

Prices are per person and include cabin fare, taxes, fees, excursions and all meals while onboard.  Airfare is available at an additional charge unless otherwise stated.

Price is per person, double occupancy.

Costs Include: All accommodations aboard ships or in hotels per itinerary or similar, all meals , nonalcoholic beverages* aboard ship and meals on land as indicated, air transportation where indicated as included, shore excursions, sightseeing and entrance fees, special access permits, transfers to and from group flights, use of taxes and service charges, and services of our expedition staff.
*Alcoholic beverages except super-premium brands and crew tips now included on Explorer and Orion.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

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