French Polynesia and Cook Islands by water
With Tahiti as your gateway to the paradisiacal world of the South Pacific, on this cruise you will not only discover six (!) beautiful islands of French Polynesia but also set foot on two of the rarely visited Cook Islands. While slicing through crystal-clear waters full of multicolored marine life, enjoy endless views of the turquoise-wrapped mountain landscapes from luxury. On land, adventure into barely discovered authentic villages and verdant jungles. Where the world can't find you...
Silversea's Silver Shadow
Your days at sea are spent with Silversea's excellent service aboard the Silver Shadow. The ship's elegant suites are some of the most spacious among luxury cruises and offer ocean views, a private teak veranda and come with butler service. Outside, enjoy a pool, beauty salon, sports facilities and world-class entertainment. Travel with Silversea and immerse yourself in a cosmopolitan setting where excellence in 24-hour dining is a given.
Tips & tops from Luxury cruise French Polynesia and Cook Islands:
- The Silver Shadow has a grill restaurant and three more dining options where you can enjoy French, Italian and international cuisine
- For each island, you can choose from multiple excursions, ranging from intensive to very relaxing
- Stroll around the Fautaua Waterfalls, stroll through the small Bougainville park and visit the colorful market in Papeete before embarking
- Once the tide rises, hundreds of gray reef sharks can be seen on the right side of Tumakohua Pass at Fakarava, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
- The seahorse-shaped Hiva Oa is the final resting place of Paul Gauguin and singer Jacques Brel. Here you will visit Atuona, a peaceful little harbor at the head of Taaoa Bay
- Be amazed by the flowering valleys, undulating jungles and rocky cliffs of Nuka Hiva
- Rangiroa is one of the best shark diving spots in the world. Here you drift into Tiputa Pass with numerous gray sharks, hammerhead sharks, manta rays and leopard rays
- On Bora Bora, you can also choose to explore the island by 4x4, go picnicking on a motu, explore the underwater world snorkeling or by underwater scooter or take a sunset cruise followed by stargazing
- Rarotonga has a stunning coastline, lush interior and dizzying variety of landscapes, and Aitutaki is a picturesquely beautiful island with a breathtaking lagoon often cited as the most beautiful on earth
- On heart-shaped Moorea , you can also take a cooking class, tour by e-bike or just spend a day at the beach if you wish