Seduction of the South Seas

Island Life in Tahiti and French Polynesia

March 15-23, 2009 (9 days)
from approx. $2,895 pp/do plus airfare and taxes
single supplement available
Tour operator: Thomas P. Gohagan & Company

Experience the sublime paradise of the South Seas aboard the S.Y. Star Flyer, an intimate sailing vessel that calls to mind the sleek, swift, clipper ships that plied the waters of the Pacific during the 19th century. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Tahiti and French Polynesia and discover the legendary warmth and hospitality of its people. View ancient stone temples on tranquil Huahine; explore the birthplace of the legendary navigator, Hiro, on the island of Taha’a; savor the seductive charm of Bora Bora — the Pearl of the Pacific; and visit Moorea — the tropical Eden that inspired James Michener to write Tales of the South Pacific. To enhance your travel experience, this tour features exclusive lectures by a local expert on the ecology of French Polynesia and includes opportunities for swimming and snorkeling. You may extend your South-Seas journey with the Papeete precruise option as well as the Moorea postcruise option.

Daily Itinerary

1. arrive in Papeete, Tahiti. Embark on the S.Y. Star Flyer.
2. visit Huahine Island. Attend the welcome reception.
3. visit Taha’a Island.
4. take an island tour of Bora Bora.
5. cruise on Raiatea’s Faaroa River on an outrigger canoe (optional).
6. take an island tour of Moorea.
7. enjoy a dolphin-watching expedition (optional).
8. disembark in Papeete (day rooms available at Intercontinental Resort Tahiti). In the evening, take a return flight home.

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