Le Jacques Cartier
Le Jacques Cartier sets sail under the French flag. Named after famous French explorers, these sleek five-star luxury vessels will have the finest equipment for safety and stability.
To find out more about the itinerary for this cruise, select the itinerary items below.
Day | Date | Port of Call | Arrival | Departure |
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1 | Sunday, November 15, 2026 | Papeete, French Polynesia | Embark | 6:00 PM |
![]() The city of Papeete (Tahitian Pape'ete; pop. 27,000) is the capital of Tahiti, the largest of the French Polynesian Islands. With its pleasant warm tropical climate, city-lovers will enjoy Papeete's chic shops, specialist stores and boutiques, together with the lively mix of French, Polynesian, and Chinese cultures. Read more about Papeete, French Polynesia |
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2 | Monday, November 16, 2026 | Tuamotus Islands, French Polynesia | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
3 | Tuesday, November 17, 2026 | Anaa, Tuamotu Islands | ||
4 | Wednesday, November 18, 2026 | Hikueru | ||
5 | Thursday, November 19, 2026 | At Sea | ||
6 | Friday, November 20, 2026 | Mangareva, French Polynesia | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
Over a thousand kilometres SE of Tahiti are the Gambier Islands, also a part of French Polynesia. Mangareva, the largest island of the archipelago, is home to most of the population and the centre of the region's pearl industry. Mangareva and a few small islands are contained within a lagoon 24 km across, bounded by a reef. Read more about Mangareva, French Polynesia |
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7 | Saturday, November 21, 2026 | Aukena (Gambier Islands), French Polynesia | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
Aukena is the smallest of the four large Gambier Islands in French Polynesia in the South Pacific. The Gambier Islands are the remnants of a volcanic caldera now surrounded by a fringing reef. Aukena is only 3km long and less than 800m wide, with highest points (to 178m and 128m) at each end of the island. Read more about Aukena (Gambier Islands), French Polynesia |
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8 | Sunday, November 22, 2026 | Pitcairn Island, Pitcairn | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
![]() NOTE: Tenders to shore are infrequent. Locals from the island do come out to the anchored ship. Pitcairn Island (pop. Read more about Pitcairn Island, Pitcairn |
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9 | Monday, November 23, 2026 | Pitcairn Island, Pitcairn | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
![]() NOTE: Tenders to shore are infrequent. Locals from the island do come out to the anchored ship. Pitcairn Island (pop. Read more about Pitcairn Island, Pitcairn |
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10 | Tuesday, November 24, 2026 | At Sea | ||
11 | Wednesday, November 25, 2026 | At Sea | ||
12 | Thursday, November 26, 2026 | Amanu, Tuamotu Islands | ||
13 | Friday, November 27, 2026 | Makemo | ||
14 | Saturday, November 28, 2026 | Rangiroa, French Polynesia | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
![]() Rangiroa, also known as The Endless Lagoon, is a coral atoll in the Tuamotu Archipelago of French Polynesia. It lies 325 km to the NE of Tahiti. The lagoon is 80 km long and rather narrower, with two main sea passages to the ocean at the northern end. Read more about Rangiroa, French Polynesia |
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15 | Sunday, November 29, 2026 | Papeete, French Polynesia | 7:00 AM | Disembark |
![]() The city of Papeete (Tahitian Pape'ete; pop. 27,000) is the capital of Tahiti, the largest of the French Polynesian Islands. With its pleasant warm tropical climate, city-lovers will enjoy Papeete's chic shops, specialist stores and boutiques, together with the lively mix of French, Polynesian, and Chinese cultures. Read more about Papeete, French Polynesia |
SA, PV6, PV5
Area: 45 m², Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin, 30m2 private balcony. Cabin Features: Individually-controlled air-conditioning, King-size bed, or twin beds, Shower and Bathtub + Jacuzzi on terrace, Minibar, Flat screen, satellite TV, Desk with stationery, iPod(TM) players, Video on demand, safe, Hairdryer, Bathrobes, Satellite direct line, telephone, 110/220 volts outlet, French bath products, 24hr room service, Internet access wifi, Butler service, 1 private transfer (round trip): Airport - Hotel - Port.
PS6, PS5, GD6, GD5, DS6, DS5, DS4, DS3
Area: 38 m², Capacity: up to 4 passengers per cabin. Cabin features: Private balcony, Individually-controlled air-conditioning, King-size bed or twin beds, 1 tall sofa, Shower, Minibar, Flat screen, Satellite TV, Desk with stationeryiPod(TM) players, Video on demand, Safe, Hairdryer, Bathrobes, Satellite direct line telephone, 110/220 volts outlet, French bath products, 24hr room service, Internet access wifi.
PR6, PR5, PR4, DEL
Area: 19 m². Capacity: 2 passengers per cabin. Cabin features: Private balcony, Individually-controlled air-conditioning, King-size bed or twin beds, Shower, Minibar, Flat screen, Satellite TV, Desk with stationery, Ipod(TM) players, Video on demand, Safe, Hairdryer, Bathrobes, Satellite direct line telephone, 110/220 volts outlet, French bath products, 24hr room service, Internet access wifi.
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Cruiseline: Ponant Ship: Le Jacques Cartier Departure: Sunday, November 15, 2026 Nights: 14 nights Departs: Papeete Returns: Papeete
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