Easter Island to Tahiti: Tales of the Pacific Cruise
<p>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.</p>
16 October, 2026 to 31 October, 2026
Category SA
#504, 506-511, 513 — Cabin with balcony that features two balcony chairs, hammock, and a table; single bed; writing desk with an office chair; and a closet.
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Category SB
#604-607, 609, 611 — Cabin with balcony that features two balcony chairs, hammock, and a table; single bed; writing desk with chair; hammock; and a closet.
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Category 01
$33,986 AUD pp
#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.
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Category 02
$35,686 AUD pp
#410, 412, 414, 416-419, 421-427 — Cabin with two large windows, two single beds that can convert to a queen, window sofa, two seat sofa, coffee table, writing desk with an office chair, two bedside tables, coffee table, and a closet.
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Category 03
$44,614 AUD pp
#512, 514-524 — Cabin with balcony that features two balcony chairs, hammock, and a table; two single beds that convert to a queen; convertible sleeper sofa; writing desk with a chair; two bedside tables; coffee table; and a closet.
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Category 04
$46,400 AUD pp
#608, 610, 612, 613-623 — Cabin with balcony that features two balcony chairs, hammock and a table; two single beds that can convert to a queen; pull-out sofa; coffee table; writing desk with chair; two bedside tables; and a closet.
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Category 05
$48,257 AUD pp
#700-707, 712, 713, 715, 717 — Cabin with balcony that features two balcony chairs, hammock, and a table; two single beds that convert to a queen; pull-out sofa; coffee table; writing desk with chair; two bedside tables; and a closet.
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Category 06
$55,500 AUD pp
#714 — Junior suite with balcony that features two balcony chairs, hammock, and table; two single beds that convert to a queen; pull-out sofa; writing desk with chair; two bedside tables; coffee table; espresso maker; and a closet. Guests receive priority access to one spa treatment and one igloo reservation and complimentary laundry per departure.
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Category 07
$63,829 AUD pp
#708-711, 716, 718, 719, 721 — These large balcony suites feature two balcony chairs, hammock, and table; two single beds that can convert to a queen; pull-out sofa; coffee table; writing desk and chair; espresso maker; and a large walk-in closet with full length mirror. Expanded bathroom has a double vanity, bathtub, towel warmer and rain shower. Guests receive priority access to one spa treatment and one igloo reservation and complimentary laundry per departure.
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24 March, 2027 to 10 April, 2027 (reverse)
Category SB
#604-607, 609, 611 — Cabin with balcony that features two balcony chairs, hammock, and a table; single bed; writing desk with chair; hammock; and a closet.
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Category SA
#504, 506-511, 513 — Cabin with balcony that features two balcony chairs, hammock, and a table; single bed; writing desk with an office chair; and a closet.
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Category 01
$37,500 AUD pp
#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.
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Category 02
$39,371 AUD pp
#410, 412, 414, 416-419, 421-427 — Cabin with two large windows, two single beds that can convert to a queen, window sofa, two seat sofa, coffee table, writing desk with an office chair, two bedside tables, coffee table, and a closet.
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Category 03
$49,214 AUD pp
#512, 514-524 — Cabin with balcony that features two balcony chairs, hammock, and a table; two single beds that convert to a queen; convertible sleeper sofa; writing desk with a chair; two bedside tables; coffee table; and a closet.
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Category 04
$51,686 AUD pp
#608, 610, 612, 613-623 — Cabin with balcony that features two balcony chairs, hammock and a table; two single beds that can convert to a queen; pull-out sofa; coffee table; writing desk with chair; two bedside tables; and a closet.
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Category 05
$54,257 AUD pp
#700-707, 712, 713, 715, 717 — Cabin with balcony that features two balcony chairs, hammock, and a table; two single beds that convert to a queen; pull-out sofa; coffee table; writing desk with chair; two bedside tables; and a closet.
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Category 06
$62,400 AUD pp
#714 — Junior suite with balcony that features two balcony chairs, hammock, and table; two single beds that convert to a queen; pull-out sofa; writing desk with chair; two bedside tables; coffee table; espresso maker; and a closet. Guests receive priority access to one spa treatment and one igloo reservation and complimentary laundry per departure.
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Category 07
$71,771 AUD pp
#708-711, 716, 718, 719, 721 — These large balcony suites feature two balcony chairs, hammock, and table; two single beds that can convert to a queen; pull-out sofa; coffee table; writing desk and chair; espresso maker; and a large walk-in closet with full length mirror. Expanded bathroom has a double vanity, bathtub, towel warmer and rain shower. Guests receive priority access to one spa treatment and one igloo reservation and complimentary laundry per departure.
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03 April, 2028 to 20 April, 2028
Category SB
Cabins feature a private balcony with two chairs, a hammock, and a table; one single bed; bedside table; writing desk with chair; and a closet.
Category SA
Cabins feature a private balcony with two chairs and a table; one single bed; bedside table; writing desk with chair; and a closet.
Category 01
$37,143 AUD pp
Cabins feature two large windows; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside tables; window sofa with storage; armchair; writing desk with chair; coffee table; closet; and a bathroom with a rain shower.
Category 02
$39,000 AUD pp
Cabins feature two large windows; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside tables; window sofa; sofa; writing desk with chair; coffee table; closet; and a bathroom with a rain shower.
Category 03
$48,757 AUD pp
Cabins feature a private balcony with two chairs, a hammock, and a table; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside tables; sofa that converts to a single bed; writing desk with chair; coffee table; closet; and a bathroom with a rain shower.
Category 04
$51,200 AUD pp
Cabins feature a private balcony with two chairs, a hammock, and a table; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside tables; sofa that converts to a single bed; writing desk with chair; coffee table; closet; and a bathroom with a rain shower.
Category 05
$53,771 AUD pp
Cabins feature a private balcony with two chairs, a hammock, and a table; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside tables; sofa that converts to a single bed; writing desk with chair; coffee table; closet; and a bathroom with a rain shower.
Category 06
$61,843 AUD pp
This junior suite features a private balcony with two chairs, a hammock, and a table; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside tables; sofa that converts to a king bed; writing desk with chair; coffee table; espresso maker; closet; and a bathroom with a rain shower. Guests receive priority access to one spa treatment and one igloo reservation and complimentary laundry per departure.
Category 07
$71,129 AUD pp
Suites feature a private balcony with two chairs, a hammock, and a table; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside tables; sofa that converts to a king bed; writing desk with chair; coffee table; espresso maker; large walk-in closet; and a spacious bathroom with a double vanity, bathtub, towel warmer and rain shower. Guests receive priority access to one spa treatment and one igloo reservation and complimentary laundry per departure.
23 September, 2028 to 08 October, 2028
Category 3S
Cabins feature two large windows; two single beds; bedside shelf; two armchairs; writing desk with chair; coffee table; three closets; and a bathroom with a roomy shower. Guests receive complimentary laundry, special turn down service, and priority access to one spa appointment per departure.
Category 1S
Cabins feature a window or two portholes; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside tables; armchair; writing desk with chair; coffee table; three closets; and a bathroom with a roomy shower. Cabin 301 features a double bed and no bedside table.
Category 01
$31,429 AUD pp
Cabins feature an oval window; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside tables; two armchairs; writing desk with chair; coffee table; three closets; and a bathroom with a roomy shower.
Category 02
$33,629 AUD pp
Cabins feature one or two oval windows; two single beds that convert to a queen; bedside table; armchair; writing desk with chair; coffee table; three closets; and a bathroom with a roomy shower.
Category 03
$35,314 AUD pp
Cabins feature a large window; two single beds that convert to a queen; bedside table; sofa that converts to a single bed; one or two armchairs; writing desk with chair; coffee table; four closets; and a bathroom with a roomy shower. Cabins 401, 402, and 418 do not contain a sofa.
Category 04
$38,857 AUD pp
Suites feature a large window; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside tables; sofa that converts to a single bed; armchair; writing desk with chair; coffee table; espresso maker; four closets; and a bathroom with a roomy shower. Guests receive complimentary laundry, special turn down service, and priority access to one spa appointment per departure.
Category 05
$42,743 AUD pp
Suites feature a shared balcony; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside tables; sofa that converts to a single bed; armchair; writing desk with chair; coffee table; espresso maker; four closets; and a bathroom with a roomy shower. Guests receive complimentary laundry, special turn down service, and priority access to one spa appointment per departure.
Category 06
$44,886 AUD pp
Suites feature a private French balcony or floor-to-ceiling windows; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside tables; cabinet with drawers and shelves; sofa that converts to a single bed; two armchairs; writing desk with chair; coffee table; espresso maker; five closets; and a bathroom with a roomy shower. Guests receive complimentary laundry, special turn down service, and priority access to one spa appointment per departure.Cabin 509 features two windows instead of a balcony. Cabin 502 offers a soaking tub in addition to a shower.
Easter Island to Tahiti: Tales of the Pacific Cruise itinerary:
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Day 1 Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia / Embark Ship
Arrive in Papeete and transfer directly to the hospitality room before embarking the ship in the afternoon. This evening, set sail as you acclimate to island time.
Day 2 Makatea
An uplifted coral atoll, the island of Makatea is one of the most unique landforms in the Pacific. A makatea is a raised coral atoll that is tilted due to plate tectonics. 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, then snorkel among colorful fish on the nearby reef.
Day 3-6 Tuamotu Archipelago / At Sea
Arrive at Fakarava, one of the largest atolls in French Polynesia and part of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. This coral atoll is home to many rare species of birds, plants and crustaceans, and you will have the opportunity to snorkel its protected reefs. Spend time exploring Rotoava, the main village on Fakarava. Take a leisurely bike ride, visit a pearl shop or stroll along the turquoise waterfront with a fresh coconut. Snorkel through Fakarava's Tumakohua Pass, one of the most famous drift snorkels in the world.
Experience the furthest reaches of the Tuamotu Archipelago, where the captain and expedition leader will determine the next spot for exploration. Spend a day at sea scanning the horizon with naturalists or relaxing on deck with a good book.
Day 7 Mangareva
Visit Mangareva, the largest of the Gambier Islands, with its interesting history and beautiful lagoon. Venture underwater to snorkel, meet islanders to learn about their culture and the missionaries who made their home here or go on a hike with naturalists.
Day 8-11 Pitcairn Islands, British Overseas Territory / At Sea
Explore the famed Pitcairn Islands. Many of the mutineers of the legendary HMS Bounty made their home here in the late 18th century, and about 50 of their descendants still live here today. Meet the residents and hear a few words of the unusual Pitkern dialect—a combination of English "sailor speak" and Polynesian phrases. Visit the gravesite of the last surviving Bounty mutineer, John Adams, and see the Bounty's anchor, which was salvaged in 1957.
Continue to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Henderson Island, an uplifted atoll that is uninhabited and virtually untouched by humans. Discover the island's four endemic bird species, rich flora and fauna and fascinating geology.
Day 12-13 At Sea
As you journey east toward Easter Island, head up to the bridge to watch for wildlife and observe expert navigation at work as the skilled captain and officers sail these historic waters. There is also time to enjoy a massage in the wellness center, work out in the gym and browse in the library. Each day, naturalists offer talks that add depth to your experience.
Day 14-15 Easter Island, Chile (Rapa Nui)
Over the next two days, explore Easter Island’s volcanic calderas, jagged lava fields and sweeping grasslands to discover the colossal moai statues—the astonishing legacy of a long-lost culture. Join archaeologists to examine these statues and discuss their meaning and creation. Visit burial sites, quarries and intricately carved ceremonial altars.
Day 16 Easter Island / Disembark Ship / Santiago
Disembark and transfer to the airport for the flight to Santiago, Chile. Arrive in Santiago and connect to late-night homebound flights.
Please note:
Itineraries are subject to change.
Easter Island to Tahiti: Tales of the Pacific Cruise reverse itinerary:
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Please note: *
Itineraries are subject to change.
Day 16 Easter Island / Disembark Ship / Santiago *
Disembark and transfer to the airport for the flight to Santiago, Chile. Arrive in Santiago and connect to late-night homebound flights.
Day 14-15 Easter Island, Chile (Rapa Nui) *
Over the next two days, explore Easter Island’s volcanic calderas, jagged lava fields and sweeping grasslands to discover the colossal moai statues—the astonishing legacy of a long-lost culture. Join archaeologists to examine these statues and discuss their meaning and creation. Visit burial sites, quarries and intricately carved ceremonial altars.
Day 12-13 At Sea *
As you journey east toward Easter Island, head up to the bridge to watch for wildlife and observe expert navigation at work as the skilled captain and officers sail these historic waters. There is also time to enjoy a massage in the wellness center, work out in the gym and browse in the library. Each day, naturalists offer talks that add depth to your experience.
Day 8-11 Pitcairn Islands, British Overseas Territory / At Sea *
Explore the famed Pitcairn Islands. Many of the mutineers of the legendary HMS Bounty made their home here in the late 18th century, and about 50 of their descendants still live here today. Meet the residents and hear a few words of the unusual Pitkern dialect—a combination of English "sailor speak" and Polynesian phrases. Visit the gravesite of the last surviving Bounty mutineer, John Adams, and see the Bounty's anchor, which was salvaged in 1957.
Continue to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Henderson Island, an uplifted atoll that is uninhabited and virtually untouched by humans. Discover the island's four endemic bird species, rich flora and fauna and fascinating geology.
Day 7 Mangareva *
Visit Mangareva, the largest of the Gambier Islands, with its interesting history and beautiful lagoon. Venture underwater to snorkel, meet islanders to learn about their culture and the missionaries who made their home here or go on a hike with naturalists.
Day 3-6 Tuamotu Archipelago / At Sea *
Arrive at Fakarava, one of the largest atolls in French Polynesia and part of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. This coral atoll is home to many rare species of birds, plants and crustaceans, and you will have the opportunity to snorkel its protected reefs. Spend time exploring Rotoava, the main village on Fakarava. Take a leisurely bike ride, visit a pearl shop or stroll along the turquoise waterfront with a fresh coconut. Snorkel through Fakarava's Tumakohua Pass, one of the most famous drift snorkels in the world.
Experience the furthest reaches of the Tuamotu Archipelago, where the captain and expedition leader will determine the next spot for exploration. Spend a day at sea scanning the horizon with naturalists or relaxing on deck with a good book.
Day 2 Makatea *
An uplifted coral atoll, the island of Makatea is one of the most unique landforms in the Pacific. A makatea is a raised coral atoll that is tilted due to plate tectonics. 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, then snorkel among colorful fish on the nearby reef.
Day 1 Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia / Embark Ship *
Arrive in Papeete and transfer directly to the hospitality room before embarking the ship in the afternoon. This evening, set sail as you acclimate to island time.
* = Indicative
National Geographic Orion
Vessel Type: Luxury Expedition
Length: 103 metres
Passenger Capacity: 102 (in 53 cabins)
Built: 2003 / Refurbished 2014
With just 53 cabins, National Geographic Orion offers an intimate and refined platform for exploring some of the world’s most remote and culturally rich regions—from the Pacific Islands and Asia to Antarctica and the Mediterranean. Purpose-built for expedition travel, she boasts an ice-class hull for navigating polar waters and exceptional manoeuvrability that enables access to secluded bays, narrow inlets and winding rivers—places far beyond the reach of larger cruise ships.
Life aboard Orion is designed to immerse guests in the natural world, with panoramic deck spaces, a whirlpool hot tub, and ample opportunities for wildlife viewing. Her public areas include two relaxed dining venues, a lounge with bar, an observation library, fitness centre and spa, as well as the OM System Photo Gear Locker to support photography at all levels. Open-Bridge access allows guests to connect with the ship’s officers and learn about navigation first-hand. Whether sailing through polar pack ice or anchoring off a tropical atoll, Orion delivers a seamless blend of adventure and comfort.
• Dive or snorkel the stunning reefs of Fakarava, part of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and the Pitcairn Islands, one of the world's most unspoiled reef systems
• Delve into the intriguing lost culture of Easter Island and examine ancient burial sites and towering moai with an archaeologist
• Trace the legend of the ill-fated H.M.S. Bounty from Tahiti to Pitcairn Island, where descendants of its mutineers still live today
• Explore the unusual geology and wildlife of Henderson Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site
• Look for frigatebirds and boobies or snorkel among spectacular reefs at Ducie Atoll
