French Polynesia 10 night small ship cruise

Planet

Our small ships run on Marine Diesel Oil, unlike larger ships that use non refined Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) which is polluting and highly toxic. This is key when sailing in this region as it helps to protect the delicate ecosystem.

Single-Use Plastic Reduction: One of our guiding principles is to positively impact the areas in which we explore. That is why we are proud to have successfully completed a single-use plastic reduction program across our entire fleet, minimizing single-use plastic items. Such items include straws, stirrers, cups, lids, bottled water, among other items, as well as items wrapped in plastic; single-portion items such as butter cups, jams or yogurts. Our goal is to completely eliminate single-use plastics on board all our vessels.. Our hope is that our actions will prompt other cruise operators to do the same.

We are the first cruise line to sign up to the Tourism Declares Climate Emergency initiative, which exists to enable everyone in tourism to implement the Climate Action Plans needed to halve sector emissions by 2030.

People

This cruise combines amazing natural landscapes with the opportunity to visit various islands, meet the locals and learn about everyday life and culture. In Bora Bora, we organize a cultural tour to meet the inland and come together with the locals, all organized by our local suppliers and guide. In Taha'a, we visit a local pearl farm and a traditional vanilla plantation where people there will share their everyday working habits and the mysteries of their business! The guided tour at the open air Temple of Taputapuatea, an Unesco Heritage site, will reveal the history of the area and the Polynesian origins and a kayak tour of the Faaroa river, all led by local river guides, will get you closer to Raiatea's verdant interior. Also during the trip, we are organizing a theme night with traditional dances so that you get together with the locals and their way of celebrating and having fun!

Our cruise directors are familiar with the islands we are visiting, and they are always there to introduce you to the local producers and the traditional places to visit.
On this cruise you have the opportunity to visit several nature reserves and heritage sites dedicated to protecting the islands' natural environment.

Our guiding principle is to 'Create a Better World at Sea', which means looking to deviate away from areas of over tourism, sourcing goods locally for use on board and above all ensuring that we have a positive impact on the destinations we visit.